Philip Hiatt Haigh Director, Public Policy Dallas Regional Chamber

Most established chamber in the region – 109 years 1,100 members in Dallas, Denton, Collin counties Only regional chamber – why is this important? Largest chamber in the Dallas Region Our Mission: Together, we will lead the Dallas Region to become the most economically prosperous region — and the most desirable place to live, work, and do business — in the United States.

Broad and Deep Expertise: Key relationships throughout the region, Texas, and nation Focus on both short-term and long-term issues simultaneously Strength of membership gives us power to convene and influence

WHY IS THE DALLAS REGION SO ATTRACTIVE?

TOTAL POPULATION: 7.1 Million Dallas Fort Worth 900,000 1.4M

PROVEN SUCCESS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT More than 75 headquarters relocations to Dallas Region since 2010

TALENT ATTRACTION Market region to attract and retain best and brightest Enhance quality of life to compete

AND WHAT THE DALLAS REGION WHAT INDIVIDUALS WANT AND WHAT THE DALLAS REGION HAS TO OFFER

2016: INFORMATION GATHERING DRC TALENT ATTRACTION 2016: INFORMATION GATHERING Nationwide Survey 1,000 Millennials FOCUS GROUPS Regional Assets Availability & variety of jobs Low cost of living Regional Challenges Public transportation Commuting & traffic 61% OF MILLENNIALS HAVE A FAVORABLE OPINION OF DALLAS 58% OF MILLENNIALS WOULD CONSIDER MOVING TO DALLAS FOR THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY

@ sayyestodallas | sayyestodallas.com A marketing campaign aimed to attract the best and brightest workers to the Dallas Region

https://www. brookings https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2018/01/19/which-metros-have-enough-housing-capacity-to-absorb-amazons-hq2/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=60103947 “Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, and Dallas – have traditionally had stable housing markets that accommodated population growth without price spikes. Unlike the Northeast and West Coast metros, their local governments have tended to allow new housing development without onerous regulations. Excluding Columbus, these metros also have substantial amounts of Class A office space in their downtowns. This group offers the highest likelihood of absorbing HQ2 with relatively minimal disruption to the existing housing market.”

sayyestodallas.com/cost-calculator/ sayyestodallas.com/living Key Message: More than 200 cities, each with its own identity and culture makeup the entire Dallas Region. To help people understand living opportunities in the Dallas Region, we’ve grouped communities into 12 distinct areas. Urban Living Dallas Neighborhoods East Dallas Area Northeast Dallas County Northwest Dallas County Southern Dallas County East Collin County West Collin County Fort Worth Area Northeast Tarrant County Area Denton County Arlington & Grand Prairie Area sayyestodallas.com/cost-calculator/ sayyestodallas.com/living

sayyestodallas.com/cost-calculator/ DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS sayyestodallas.com/cost-calculator/

DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS

sayyestodallas.com/my-dallas-story TESTIMONIALS TO FRISCO, FROM FRANCE! Sophie Sertier “Frisco is a nice area with activities and nice people – a growing area, allowing us to always try new things and explore the city. Read Sophie’s Story > sayyestodallas.com/my-dallas-story

Talent Attraction Jessica Heer Milton Grays Senior Vice President, Talent Attraction jheer@dallaschamber.org Milton Grays Marketing Manager, Talent Attraction mgrays@dallaschamber.org

Public Policy Primary Voting Early Voting February 20 – March 2 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 6 Direct Advocacy for DRC Priorities Pro-Growth Legislative Agenda Federal Priorities Local Engagement Create Member Opportunities Lunches, Happy Hours, Receptions Exclusive interactions with elected officials

Texas Legislature North Texas Delegation 42 House Members 9 Senators Legislative Agenda Economic Development Transportation Health Care Public Education Higher Education Water & Energy North Texas Delegation 42 House Members 9 Senators

Results of the Pro-Growth Index

Results of the Pro-Growth Index Concentration of Anti-Business Legislators Primary Challenges are from Far-Right Upcoming Issues: Transportation/Infrastructure Development Public Education Property Taxes State Budget

Philip Hiatt Haigh Thank You Director, Public Policy Dallas Regional Chamber