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UT Dallas

Economic Development Update

February 21, 2024
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Texas Job Gains

The state job market experienced a prosperous 2023. Texas’ annual growth rate of 3% outpaced the national rate. Indeed, 26,800 jobs were added in November alone, bringing the total jobs added to 407,100 over the prior year. This marked thirty-three consecutive months of job growth for the Lone Star State. Most industries

saw gains, with many private industries adding a combined 24,200 jobs. “Texas dominates as America’s jobs engine, again adding more jobs over the last 12 months than any state in the nation,” said Governor Gregg Abbot.

Learn more at The Dallas Morning News >

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Green Jobs Coming to DFW

A new 1.35 million sqft. solar panel manufacturing plant is set to create 1,500 jobs in the DFW area. Trina Solar Co Ltd. plans to invest more than $200 million in the facility which will produce a range of photovoltaic products. “This facility represents a significant investment in American manufacturing that will bolster the U.S. solar market

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in addition to positioning Texas as a leader in the transition to a sustainable future,” noted Steven Zhu, Trina Solar’s president.

Read more at the Dallas Business Journal >
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Major Renovations Underway at UTD Campus

A slate of new projects is transforming UTD’s campus. A new Student Success Center/Student Union is set to begin construction where the Green Center is currently located. More expansions are also underway, with the first phase of the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum set to open later this year. A new eSports Center is

also being constructed within the bounds of the current Student Union and is expected to open in early 2025. “With the growth we have experienced at UT Dallas over the last several years, these key projects will provide much needed additional space and opportunities for our students,” noted Dr. Calvin Jamison, vice president for facilities and economic development.

Read more at UT Dallas News >

We are happy to fulfill customized data requests for our North Texas economic development partners and to connect your organization with resources and contacts at UT Dallas that could lead to mutual economic development partnerships.

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