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"Texas continues to garner national attention because of our state's favorable tax climate, tort reform, business-friendly attitude and low cost of doing business."
- Governor Rick Perry 

Business Services

Texas Business Development

Domestic Expansion & Recruitment
Domestic Expansion & Recruitment serves businesses that want to expand existing Texas operations as well as out-of-state businesses interested in relocating or expanding in Texas. Domestic Expansion & Recruitment serves as a focal point for disseminating business leads to Texas communities.

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International Business & Recruitment
Texas is a leader in the global marketplace. The State of Texas has led the nation in exports revenue for eight consecutive years (2002 - 2009) with a total of $163 billion in 2009. Continuing to foster superior climate for job growth, opportunity and prosperity for the people of Texas are among the top priorities of the Governor.

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Aerospace
The Office of Aerospace, Aviation & Defense focuses on maintaining Texas’ leadership position by developing business strategies to promote the retention, development and expansion of aerospace, aviation and defense in Texas.

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Business Research
Information is key to every aspect of community and business planning. Economic figures, demographic data, trend analysis, and industry data are used for everything from expansion opportunities, strategic planning, market studies and business plans.

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Business Resources

Economic Development Bank
The Economic Development Bank provides flexible funding and oversight of several finance and tax incentive programs. The incentive programs target three key audiences which include Texas businesses, Texas communities and Texas lending institutions. The Economic Development Bank programs include Finance Programs, Enterprise Programs and Small Business Assistance.

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Small Business Assistance
The Small Business Advocate in the Office of the Governor serves as a focal point in assisting small and historically underutilized businesses. It also provides sources of contacts and research information that will assist with federal, state and local business issues for small businesses.

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Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s mission is to preserve, promote and advance the military mission within the State of Texas while protecting vital military installations within its borders and encourage defense related businesses to expand or relocate to Texas.

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