Plano, Texas Economic Development

🚧 Big changes are coming to 2700 W. Plano Parkway! The old 250,000-square-foot, 1983 vacant office building is set for demolition to make way for the construction of Plano Midpoint. This project will introduce two state-of-the-art Class A industrial spaces, meeting the critical need for modern logistics hubs in #PlanoTX. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggTKJ8gg #PlanoMidpoint #EconomicDevelopment

Very excited to see the groundbreaking ceremony for Plano ISD's new Career & Technical Education Center! A pivotal step for our community's growth and workforce development. 🎉

Did you know we celebrated #NationalEntrepreneursDay this week? It was all about showing some love to our small businesses in #PlanoTX. Our team made the rounds to local co-working spaces, bringing along delicious pastries 🥐 and dropped off some handy resources from our friends at the Plano Public Library & SCORE Mentors Dallas and Collin SBDC. A big thank you to all our local entrepreneurs for everything you do for the Plano business community. 🎉 👏 #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneursDay #BRE #EconomicDevelopment

Big changes are on the horizon for the site formerly known as the JCPenney headquarters, now rebranded as The Park at Legacy. This campus will transform into a billion-dollar, 107-acre mixed-use development including:   🏢 3 new office towers 🏬 1 new mixed-use tower with office, hotel and retail 🍴 4 new restaurants 🏨 1 10-story hotel 🏘 2 residential towers at 20-to 22 stories 🌲 21 acres of open space including over 3 miles of trails   This transformative project aims to create a vibrant and integrated community within #PlanoTX. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/g9eWXeY7 #TheParkAtLegacy #Redevelopment

What a fantastic morning at the Annual Plano CRE Breakfast last week! A huge thank you to Janie Havel and Mike Rosa for joining our panel and sharing their insights on regional and state developments. We also greatly appreciate Mayor John Muns for joining us for "Coffee with the Mayor." Kudos to Tyler Alley and the Rubenstein Partners team at 5600 Headquarters for allowing us to host at their impeccably remodeled building. Here’s to all the great conversations and connections made last week. We’re looking forward to another successful year with all of our CRE partners! For information and leasing inquiries about 5600 Headquarters, kindly reach out to Jake Young at Lincoln Property Company. #CRE #BrokerBreakfast #PlanoTX 📸 : Perfectly Timed Events

🎉 Exciting news! Toyota North America has generously donated $15 million toward establishing a new 5-acre park in our city, soon to be known as Mendomi Park. "Mendomi" means "taking care of workers like they are family" in Japanese, reflecting a commitment to community and well-being. This donation is a valuable addition to Plano's #1-rated park system. The City of Plano will design Mendomi Park to emphasize natural tranquility. Plans involve planting tall native trees and dense shrubbery along with creating wide green spaces, with the aim of providing a relaxing environment for residents. We're thankful for Toyota North America's significant contribution to our city's green spaces and towards the quality of life in our #PlanoTX community. 🌿💚 Read more about Mendomi Park: https://lnkd.in/ganx4ihZ

📢 Exciting opportunity! D CEO and the City of Plano are teaming up to provide a select number of free registrations (a $299 value) for the inaugural Small Business Summit on Thursday, November 21, in Plano, TX. Aimed at owners or key decision-makers of local small businesses boasting a 2023 revenue of $1 million or more, this event is perfect for those seeking expertise on topics from startup advice to exit planning. If your company is based in Plano and you are interested in attending, please reach out to Esmeralda de la Cruz, AICP at esmeraldad@plano.gov. Availability for these free tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis, until we run out! #DCEO #SmallBusinessSummit #PlanoTX

Welcome Republic Finance to Plano! The company has officially planted its roots here with a new 58,000-square-foot, four-story headquarters on Parkwood Boulevard. This impressive building will initially be home to over 100 employees, with ample room for future growth. At the grand opening event yesterday, Councilman Shelby Williams was present to honor Republic Finance with a congratulatory certificate, celebrating their fresh start in Plano. A big thank you to Ian Rehmert, Republic Finance's President & CEO, for his warm welcome to all guests. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact Republic Finance will have on our community. Cheers to a bright future in Plano! 🌟 #RepublicFinance #CorporateHeadquarters #PlanoTX

We're on the path to becoming the go-to spot for exceptional healthcare in Collin County! With plans to expand Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital Plano with an exciting new 8-story patient tower, our healthcare services just keep getting better and stronger. 🏥💖 This follows wonderful expansions at Children's Health’s Medical Center Plano and the impressive $76 million enhancement at Medical City Healthcare Plano. Stay tuned as we gear up to take our community's health care to the next level! Read more on the expansion: https://lnkd.in/gkhvBhJn

The City of Plano is thrilled for the transformation of 5600 Headquarters Drive, the former site of PepsiCo. This extensive $20 million renovation by Rubenstein Partners highlights Plano's investment in creating exceptional work environments. Through our collaboration with Rubenstein Partners and by leveraging the city's office modernization program, we've breathed new life into this crucial building in the Legacy area. We're excited about the new opportunities this project brings, helping us attract leading businesses and fostering continued economic growth in our community 👏 🙌 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5Grzmd3 #EconomicDevelopment #Redevelopment #PlanoTX Jake Young Tyler Alley Lincoln Property Company