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ture created the TEF in 2003 and reappropriated funding in 2005 and 2007 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses and create more jobs throughout the state. The fund has since become one of the state’s most competitive tools to recruit and bolster business. To date, the TEF has invested more than $365 million and closed the deal on projects generating more than 52,000 new jobs and $13.7 billion in capital investment in the state. HOUSTON’S GROWTH OUTPACES ALL U.S. METROS Not only is Texas still doing well in this economy, Houston is the number one metropolitan area in the country for growth in private sector employment according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is also one of the top U.S. manufacturing cities according to a May 2008 report in the Manufacturer’s News, and in the summer of 2008 it was named Best City to Live, Work and Play, Best U.S. City to Earn a Living, Best City to Buy a Home and Best City for Your Job by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Forbes, and Business Week. The Houston region is known worldwide as a major corporate center. There are twenty-six companies on the 2008 Fortune 500 list headquartered in Houston, and nineteen of the 2007 Fortune 100 fastest-growing companies are headquartered there. In addition, the region provides an excellent environment for startup and smalland mid-size companies. What drives this economic success? According to the Greater Houston Partnerhip, the region offers businesses access to the largest port in the United States, the largest medical center in the world—the Texas Medical Center—and more energy industry corporate headquarters than anywhere in the world. The Houston region is geographically centered between the East and West coasts, with a sophisticated transportation system that enables Houston-based companies to conduct business across the nation with ease. We have hundreds of buildings across Texas ready for tenants. From 25,000 square feet to one million. From Kaufman, Temple, Lufkin, Waxahachie and over 100 other locations. Oncor delivers electricity to 92 counties throughout Texas. We also deliver quality manufacturing space at competitive prices. For more information visit: Formerly TXU Electric Delivery www.locationtexas.com Space available in Arlington, Athens, Austin, Bellmead (Waco), Belton, Bonham, Chandler, Clarksville, Comanche, Commerce, Cooper, Copperas Cove, Corsicana, Crockett, Dallas, Decatur, El Campo, Electra, Elgin, Ennis, Fort Worth, Gainseville, Graham, Grandview, Harker Heights, Honey Grove, Ingleside, Iowa Park, Jacksonville, Kaufman, Killeen, Lacy-Lakeview, Lindale, Lovelady, Lufkin, McGregor, Mexia, Midland, Monahans, Nacogdoches, Odessa, Palestine, Paris, Round Rock, Royce City, Sherman, Stamford, Sulphur Springs, Taylor, Temple, Tyler, Van Alstyne, Waco, Waxahachie, and Wichita Falls. #3722 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES 27 http://www.locationtexas.com http://www.locationtexas.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - March 2009 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: Tennessee Deciphering High-Tech Hubs Industry Focus: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals The Lone Star State Continues to Burn Brightly Pennsylvania is Holding Its Own Corporate Moves: Florida Metro Spotlight: Findlay, OH Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - March 2009

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