Aerial shot of office buildings, ponds and walking trails at Hall Park. The photo was taken at sunset.

What Businesses Need to Know About Frisco

Strategically situated north of Dallas in the hotbed of the North Platinum Corridor, Frisco means business when it comes to corporate relocation and expansion opportunities. A unique combination of no state income tax, available land, a highly educated workforce and a pro-business environment make Frisco an exceptional location for corporate and regional headquarters, innovators, tech hubs, startups and entrepreneurs.

In addition, Frisco is a national leader of successful and effective public-private partnerships, which fuel Frisco’s economic engine and contribute to the city’s global opportunities that companies located here experience on a daily basis.

Corporate Tech & Innovation

Frisco is a top choice for high-growth startups and tech-focused corporations looking to accelerate the growth of their business and relocate to a dynamic city with all the necessary assets for success. When you join Frisco, you join a premier lineup of world-class brands representing a diverse mix of technology and innovation. These major tech brands become your corporate neighbors and extended partnerships.

A Ready Pipeline of Talent

The Frisco EDC is ready to help meet the staffing needs of new, expanding and relocating companies throughout the Frisco area by identifying and ensuring that talent with the necessary skill sets and qualifications are available when you need them.  To cultivate this ready pipeline of potential candidates, the Frisco EDC works closely with community and business leaders, educational institutions and city and state entities on an ongoing basis.

Another major benefit for Frisco’s talent pipeline is the city’s close proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with over 350,000 students enrolled in numerous universities and colleges throughout the region. In a snapshot of higher education within a 50-mile radius of Frisco and across the Dallas metroplex, you’ll find some of the top universities and colleges in the nation educating and preparing students for the current and future needs of your company. These highly skilled graduates come from leading-edge programs in technology, energy, computer science, telecommunications, finance, education, engineering and medicine, as well as commerce and communications.

Why Residents Choose Frisco

Frisco is a modern metropolitan city at the top of its game, leading the way in population growth and business innovation, and offering an extraordinary quality of life. Residents have access to numerous amenities and recreational opportunities, unique dining and retail experiences, and a tapestry of arts and entertainment.

Discover Why Frisco
TIAA chose Frisco because of the highly qualified workforce and the city’s central U.S. location. These two factors are key in our plans to grow our organization.
Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA President and CEO

Resources We Provide

Relocation, Retention & Expansion Assistance

Frisco EDC takes a hands-on approach to making your company’s transition to Frisco a success. We’ll visit your current location to meet with your team and provide information on such topics as available types of housing, schools, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, sports and lifestyle amenities within the city. Relocation services are also available locally.

Economic Incentives

The Frisco EDC, the State of Texas, and the United States Federal Government offer a variety of economic incentives to qualified companies wishing to relocate to or expand in Frisco. Incentive agreements with the Frisco EDC are developed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to specific qualification criteria, conditions and requirements detailed within the agreement.

Our Key Industries

Financial & Insurance Services

Frisco's financial industry cluster — which includes banking, investment and wealth management, insurance services, the burgeoning fintech sector and more — is one of our city's largest job markets.

Logistical Services

Distribution and warehousing facilities are key to supply chain management and foster the innovation and growth of logistical technologies.

Sports

Known as Sports City USA, Frisco is home to five major stadiums, prestigious sports medicine and research centers, championship-level training facilities and top-tier sports organizations.

Media, Gaming & Esports

An organic offshoot of the city's sports sector, this innovative industry includes everything from traditional media to new gaming technologies.

Corporate Innovation Research & Development Centers

Hosting developments across multiple industries, from food and beverage to health care, technology and fintech, these centers are part of a rapidly growing sector in the city's portfolio.

Wireless Technology, Telecommunications & Cybersecurity

Continual innovation and technological advancements are fueling economic growth and act as an essential branch of Frisco's flourishing startup ecosystem.

Headquarters Operations

Corporate brands with pivotal roles in solidifying Frisco as a business and innovation center are continually choosing Frisco as the site for their headquarters.

Professional Services

A catchall that encompasses the city's advertising, marketing and accounting firms, as well as the IT service stronghold, this sector is vital to growing Frisco's dynamic corporate terrain.

Health & Human Performance

This sector includes comprehensive wellness centers, athletic performance institutes and specialty pharmacies that harness innovative solutions and technologies.

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

To meet the demand of the fastest-growing city in the U.S., this sector has evolved into a vibrant domain, driving development across the city.

Consumer Goods & Products

The brands which operate out of our city are modernizing the industry, driving economic prosperity and engaging with consumers in new, thoughtful ways.

Venture Capital Firms

Establishing itself as an innovation hub, Frisco is actively courting venture capital and private equity firms, aiming to become the VC capital of the central U.S. by 2040.

How Frisco Benefits Small Businesses & Startups

For Small Businesses

Bustling with high-caliber brands and well-established companies, Frisco offers small businesses a dynamic ecosystem that is fertile with networking and partnership possibilities.

For Startups

Ranked as the Top City in Texas to Do Business (#1, HomeCity.com, 2020) as well as the Best Place to Live in America (#1, Money Magazine, 2018), Frisco is the perfect paving ground for successful entrepreneurship and the growth of new startup businesses.

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