Garland Chamber of Commerce: Next Steps
GarlandChamber of CommerceVP of economic developmentAyako Schustersays that the communityhas come a long way since its agriculture days (namely onions and cotton). Once Kraft Food arrived after WWII,Garlandwas catapulted into the future and today boasts over350 manufacturers and Fortune 500 companies. TheGarland Economic Development Partnership is directly responsible for the growth and retention of$1.6B in tax base and 16,000 jobs since 1995. To create pathways for individual success, it has received over$1.4M in grants and trained more than 1,200 people. One challenge remains:redevelopment.With expansive green fields no longer a big part ofGarlands charm, the town is looking to spruce up and reimagine its existing environment. Its mission, as always, is making sure thebusinesses inGarlandare satisfied. With its awesome East Dallas location, its heading in the right direction. For more info on our sponsor, clickhere.
