Why Texas
Texas Venture Capital
Texas consistently ranks third nationally in the overall level of venture capital investement. And, according to Global Insight, Texas ranks only second (to California) in the number of jobs held by venture capital backed firms headquartered in the state.
Texas R&D
According to the National Science Foundation, Texas ranked third among states receiving federal research and development grants in 2002 – behind California and New York, respectively. Texas universities, including medical schools, received $1.4 billion in federal research and development grants. Overall, $21.8 billion in federal research and development grants were awarded to colleges and universities, including medical schools, during 2002. Texas ranked fifth in 2000. UT System institutions conduct the majority of university research activities in the state. In fiscal year 2003, the University of Texas System had $1.45 billion in total research expenditures, one-third of which was academic in nature and two-thirds of which was health related. Of this amount, $887.8 million came from federal sources, $214.9 million from State of Texas resources, and $347.6 million from the private sector.
Why Arlington
The Arlington-Dallas-Fort Worth region is an outstanding location for technology innovation. Geographically, it is centrally located in the United States, with the D/FW airport serving the area.
The "metroplex" is America’s 9th largest metropolitan region, 5th largest in terms of gross production, and 2nd only to Silicon Valley in terms of a technology trained workforce.
The region is home to 6 major public universities and 2 major private universities, including three University of Texas System campuses. Arlington is home to the Arlington Technology Incubator, as well as the Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering Research and Teaching (INSERT) which is an umbrella for six major research facilities at UT-Arlington. Among them is one of the first functional Nanofab labs built in the country.
Center for Innovation at Arlington
Our Only Business Is Business.
The Center for Innovation at Arlington serves the rapidly-expanding business community of the City of Arlington, providing a wide array of resources for companies of all sizes.
Providing Business Relocation Services
Whether you're looking to start up, relocate or expand your business, the Centuer for Innovation at Arlington can connect you with resources for everything from venture capital to workforce development.
Supporting Small Business
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Resource Council provides Arlington's small, minority, and woman-owned businesses opportunities to expand and reach their full economic potential through networking and education.
Influencing Public Policy
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee researches and recommends policy positions on federal and state issues that impact Arlington businesses, our free enterprise system and the national economy. We work to ensure that these positions are communicated in a timely manner to the appropriate state and federal officials.
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