Dynamic and bustling, the business-friendly ecosystem of Frisco offers small businesses fertile ground to grow their ventures, with plenty of networking, collaboration, and partnership possibilities.
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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. The Frisco EDC is here to assist whether you’re looking to bring your existing product or service to Frisco or are already here in the community with an innovative idea that’s ready to become a viable business.
The Innovation Advantage
Frisco is the premier destination for growth-focused startups and tech firms looking to turbocharge the growth of their business. A dynamic city with essential assets for success, Frisco is an innovation lab that recognizes startups are more than just new ventures: They are true innovators. In Frisco, they find a competitive advantage, the freedom to create, and the tools to redefine their industries, disrupt the status quo, and, ultimately, change the world.
Frisco Success Stories
Peter Burns
Program Manager, Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Find out how dreams become reality in Frisco.
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Jason W. Taylor
Founder, CodeLaunch
See how Jason and CodeLaunch found space to grow, educate and innovate in Frisco.
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Dr. Neal Smatresk
President, University of North Texas
Find out why Frisco means business when it comes to education.
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The Big-Business Boost
It's no secret that Frisco is a city of legendary franchises, nationally recognized brands, and visionary businesses. But it's also a burgeoning springboard for startups. A diverse and business-friendly ecosystem that hosts major players, like Plug and Play and Uber Freight's Transplace, the Frisco startup community is actively engaged in corporate matchmaking, investor relations, and founder support across a multitude of key industries, from tech and healthcare to sports and media.
Networking Resources
The high-energy business community in Frisco offers many opportunities to connect with companies big and small. These organizations facilitate networking events, as well as training and webinar opportunities.
Founded in 1986, the Asian Chamber, previously known as the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, advocates for its members in the areas of business, cultural diversity, and economic development.
The Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce (CCBCC) has been building economic prosperity and enhancing quality of life within Collin County for over 13 years by promoting, maintaining, and supporting African American businesses through leadership opportunities, community support, and business-building programs.
The Dallas Regional Chamber is a business network providing access to events, councils and task forces, professional talent attraction resources, and marketing. Alongside 700+ member companies and regional partners, the DRC works to improve the quality of life for all people in the Dallas region. Members of the DRC engage with regional leaders, top executives, and decision makers through participation in Councils and Task Forces, executive networks, and leadership growth programs.
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The European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Texas is a multinational, nonprofit organization that seeks to contribute to the development and improvement of economic, commercial and financial relations between European nations and the United States. Members are businesses and people involved in European-American commerce or those who have a significant interest in both countries, products, and cultures.
The mission of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce is to protect and promote commerce through advocacy, resources, and connections. Signature events such as the Frisco Number Ones Gala, the Chamber Golf Tournament and more are a great way to connect with others in the Frisco business community.
The Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GNTHCC) is a network to connect and support businesses while fostering cultural awareness and opportunities for growth through the following:
Business leadership education that helps its members manage and grow their businesses
Cultural awareness to promote inclusiveness and help overcome cultural barriers.
Workforce development that improves the quality of the workforce and talent pipeline in a way that helps the Hispanic community
Economic development advocacy to strengthen and cultivate the Hispanic community development economy
The Japan-America Society is your gateway to an authentic, vibrant cultural exchange in Dallas-Fort Worth. Person-to-person and business-to-business connections form a solid foundation for the U.S.-Japan friendship and promote international peace and understanding.
The U.S. India Chamber of Commerce Dallas-Fort Worth supports professional, business and economic development and facilitates bilateral trade with India. The Chamber consists of businesses and professional members who are interested in engaging with the Indian-American professional and business community in North Texas and/or those interested in bilateral trade and business between Texas and India.
Frisco's Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Frisco's Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) has the distinction of being the first chapter to form in Texas, with the goal of bridging the gap between the community's education and business sectors. The YEA! program is designed to guide middle and high school students through every aspect of starting a business or social movement, from business-plan development and pitching investors, to launching the venture, building a brand identity, e-commerce and web development, and even presenting at trade shows — all over the course of a school year. Unlike other simulation models, YEA! students exit the program with a fully formed and functioning business they can take into the real world.
Some of the notable endeavors that have emerged from Frisco's YEA! program are a technological device that allows blind and visually impaired individuals to travel safely, along with a concept that helps international students acclimate to American culture.
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.
Contributing to the talent pool is the city’s close proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where over 350,000 students are enrolled in numerous universities and colleges throughout the region. The high performance of Frisco’s school system has led to an incredible high school graduation rate of 98%, with the majority of students seeking out post-secondary education to earn career-related certification or enter traditional degree programs.
Additionally, Frisco ISD uses its “small-school model” and Career and Technical Education Center, with more than 30 learning programs, to provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience a wide range of career choices prior to graduation.
Talent by the Numbers
More than 319,170 key IT workforce within 30 minutes of Frisco
More than 122,062 workforce in Frisco and 479,714 workforce within a 15 minute drive of Frisco
64.4 % of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
More than 2,253,158 potential employees within 30 minutes of Frisco
More than 150,000 students enrolled in regional universities
Big Boosts for Small Businesses
