1. Philip Hiatt Haigh
Director, Public Policy
Dallas Regional Chamber

2. 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.

3. 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

4. WHY IS THE DALLAS REGION SO ATTRACTIVE?

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. https://www. brookings
“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.”

12. 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

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

14. DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS

16. 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

17. Talent Attraction Jessica Heer Milton Grays
Senior Vice President, Talent Attraction
Milton Grays
Marketing Manager, Talent Attraction

18. 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

19. 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

20. Results of the Pro-Growth Index

21. 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

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