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1,800 companies left California in a year — with most bound for Texas

Posted by USFC Team on Dec 18, 2018 5:50:52 AM

A record number of companies are leaving California for states with a better business climate, and a new report shows that Texas remains their No. 1 destination. Read More

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Topics: California, Texas, Business, Bay Area, Headquarters, D-FW, Relocation, San Francisco

Relocating companies want 'business-friendly' states, but what does that mean?

Posted by USFC Team on Dec 18, 2018 5:31:40 AM

Texas typically ranks highly in listings of the best states for business. But what factors play into a business-friendly climate, and what states offer the most competition for Texas in the battle for corporate expansions and headquarters relocations? Site selectors weighed in on that topic among ... Read More

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Topics: Texas, Austin, Dallas, economy, Business, D-FW, Business Friendly

Will McKesson’s departure trigger a stampede from California

Posted by USFC Team on Dec 18, 2018 4:54:35 AM

McKesson’s decision last week to move its headquarters from San Francisco to North Texas raises the prospect that more companies could decide it’s time to move to lower-cost, lower-tax cities. Read More

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Topics: California, Texas, Growth, Bay Area, McKesson's, Headquarters, D-FW

$3B company relocating HQ from California to North Texas

Posted by USFC Team on Dec 17, 2018 5:22:47 AM

A global medical technologies company is relocating its corporate headquarters from California to North Texas. The latest in a steady stream of moves from California to Texas, DJO plans to move its operations from San Diego to Lewisville within the first few months of 2019, according to a release. ... Read More

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Topics: jobs, Texas, Dallas, economy, Employment, Growth

Investment Outlook: December 2018

Posted by David Gunderson on Dec 6, 2018 12:06:51 PM

US Freedom Capital Investment Outlook December 2018 From: David Gunderson, Chief Investment Officer Read More

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Topics: Investment, Texas, Dallas, real estate, Hedge, USD, volatility

Dallas-Fort Worth economy remains strong & continues to grow!

Posted by USFC Team on Jul 31, 2018 1:32:01 AM

The Dallas–Fort Worth economy continues to expand. The June jobs report indicated employment growth moderated, with DFW adding jobs at the slowest pace so far this year. Overall, the DFW economy remains strong, with 3.2 percent annualized job growth year to date. The unemployment rate ticked up in ... Read More

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Topics: Texas, Dallas, economy, Employment

Texas to pass Iraq and Iran as world's No. 3 oil powerhouse

Posted by USFC Team on Jul 18, 2018 11:23:06 PM

Don't mess with Texas. It's a global oil superpower. The shale oil boom has brought a gold rush mentality to the Lone Star State, which is home to not one but two massive oilfields. Read More

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Topics: Texas, Oil, Employment, OPEC, Job, Labour, Superpower

Dallas–Fort Worth economy expands at a torrid pace, 55000 new jobs added this year!

Posted by USFC Team on Jun 26, 2018 6:17:28 AM

The Dallas–Fort Worth economy continued to expand at a torrid pace. The May jobs report showed the metro area growing at a 3.7 percent annualized rate in the first five months of the year, adding a total of 55,500 net new jobs. The unemployment rate remained near record lows, and the Dallas and ... Read More

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Topics: jobs, Texas, Dallas, economy, real estate, Employment, housing

Upbeat real estate execs in D-FW are more bullish on 2018

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 24, 2018 3:31:27 AM

Commercial real estate execs are traditionally an upbeat bunch. The latest read on the industry's mood forecasts another strong year in 2018 -- even better than previously expected six months ago. Commercial real estate execs credit the federal tax cuts, which benefit many companies and high net ... Read More

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Topics: Texas, Dallas, real estate

Proposed corporate tax hike in California could drive more businesses to Texas

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 24, 2018 2:58:39 AM

An attempt by California politicians to raise the state’s corporate income tax rate will drive more businesses from the Golden State to Dallas-Fort Worth and other locales with similarly business-friendly laws and policies, a top site selection consultant and researcher predicts. “I’ve got to tell ... Read More

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Topics: California, Taxes, Texas, Corporate Tax