Here Once Was a Tiny Burg Known As Richardson

RICH IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RICH IN LEADERSHIP RICHARDSON

RICH IN TECHNOLOGY RICH IN INNOVATION RICH IN EDUCATION RICH IN NEIGHBORHOODS RICH IN EXPERIENCED WORKFORCE RICH IN DIVERSITY RICH IN GLOBAL REPUTATION RICH IN LOCATION

IN GREEN INITIATIVE RICHJANUARY 20, 2012 • SECTION B

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UT DALLAS AND RICHARDSON \\ The Making of a UniverCity //

Today, the city’s business community complements the areas of achievement that are most pronounced at UTD—business, technology, engineering, math and science.

One of the prime catalysts for inspiring collaborations is the Naveen Jindal School of Management, which educates students from the undergraduate to the doctoral level and provides top-tier leadership training and certifi- cations for local fast-track executives. The Jindal School is ranked as one of the nation’s premier business schools:

• Full-Time MBA: 40th overall and 17th among public universities in U.S. News and World Report

• Professional MBA: 36th overall and 20th among U.S. public universities in U.S. News and World Report.

• Executive MBA: 27th among U.S.-based executive programs in Financial Times. There once was a tiny burg known as Richardson. Then, courtesy of some big dreamers, a few research grants and lots of bulldozers, it grew into a Over the years, the city and university have changed and grown in both city whose destiny was linked to a fledgling campus in the middle of open size and reputation. What remains the same, however, is a shared history fields on Campbell Road. and a committed partnership to drive prosperity to this UniverCity. After more than 40 years, UT Dallas and Richardson still share a powerful and productive alliance. Together, they’ve created a robust growth engine, bringing jobs and intellectual and cultural capital to the area.

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B2 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com WELCOME TO RICHARDSON A Community That’s Innovative and Bold

Welcome to the Richardson special section, sponsored by the City of Richardson and the Richardson Economic Development Partnership, a joint initiative of the City and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. It is an exciting and promising time for Richardson, a vibrant city of nearly 100,000 residents at night, and one whose daytime population surges to 130,000 due to our strategic location and leading international businesses. While other cities have struggled in recent years, Richardson has thrived. We’ve done so by building on the dynamic climate established by the city’s rst pioneers and subsequent generations of high-tech innovators. Richardson Mayor We have even greater expectations for the future, due to the unique culture Bob Townsend of innovation found in our community and the bold, visionary attitude embraced by our leaders and citizens. As you’ll see throughout this special section, those unique attributes have made Richardson what it is today: ■ Home to a world-class business climate that fosters entrepreneurial technology companies and other global business innovators ■ A leader in government, with a well-deserved reputation for collaboration and a constant commitment to service excellence ■ Richardson Economic A community whose future success will be fueled by Development Partnership highly rated educational institutions that train our CEO William C. Sproull leaders and entrepreneurs ■ A vibrant, appealing place to live for young Richardson City Hall professionals, families and corporate executives ■ A leader in environmental management and sustainability initiatives ■ A community with a dynamic future vision that calls for signi cant regeneration plus smart growth in key areas Today, Richardson is reinvesting in itself through implementation of a $66-million bond program approved by voters in 2010. And we’re envisioning what’s next by creating innovative Planned Development Districts at a 143-acre, future transit-oriented development site where two major highways intersect, and by working to bring east-west passenger rail to the Cotton Belt Rail Line. University of Texas at Dallas In other words, Richardson is a dynamic, progressive place where research laboratory exciting things happen today, and where even more exciting things will happen in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

B4 BUSINESS CLIMATE | A Thriving, World-Class Culture of Innovation B6 CITY GOALS AND SERVICES | A Strong, Supportive, Progressive City B8 EDUCATION | Highly Rated Public Education Fuels Continued Success B10 LIFESTYLE | Options for Living Well Abound B11 ENVIRONMENT | Partnering for Green Leadership B12 ENTREPRENEURSHIP | A Wealth of Resources for Start-Ups, Emerging Businesses B15 FUTURE | Boldly Envisioning Strategic Reinvestment, Dynamic Growth B15 RICHARDSON AT A GLANCE | Vital Statistics/Contacts

dallasbusinessjournal.com | Dallas Business Journal | January 20, 2012 B3 SPECIAL REPORT A Thriving, World-Class Culture of Innovation

Richardson’s Telecom Corridor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Park data center, Ericsson occupied half- son also offers plentiful blocks of space that ■ Unsurpassed business climate for innovation a-million square feet in the former Nortel are perfectly suited for nearly any business ■ International Business Capital of North Texas campus, and TriQuint Semiconductor an- – from Class A offi ce locations to ample ■ Best access to skilled workforce in North Texas nounced major expansion plans that will fl ex space and industrial facilities. Unlike in bring more jobs and high-tech investment many cities, businesses don’t have to build ■ Plentiful commercial real estate options to Richardson. Beyond the technology their facilities from the ground up in order to ■ Supportive environment includes Chamber resources, various meeting and event sector, last year witnessed the opening of fi nd the right location in Richardson. facilities, city-organized Corporate Challenge a new headquarters for Blue Cross Blue Even though leasing activity has been Shield of Texas and the relocation of Fossil, unusually strong in Richardson com- For decades, Richardson has led the ness-friendly climate, Richardson is leading Inc.’s headquarters, breathing new life into pared to other submarkets, there is still a way in business innovation. And that cul- the way in the emerging cloud comput- the former BCBS facility at Richardson’s supply of great facilities, including more ture continues today, with the city providing and data center industry, as well as in southern gateway. Just this past week, large, contiguous blocks of offi ce space ing the ideal climate for companies ranging rapidly growing high-tech sectors such as Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. announced (90,000-square-foot or more) than in any from entrepreneurial, start-up ventures to wireless communications, semiconduc- plans to move its corporate headquarters other Dallas suburb. Thus, Richardson re- well-established, global leaders in a variety tors, software and gaming, IT services, life to Richardson later this year. mains poised to attract even more major of business sectors. sciences and nanotechnology. Best Access to Skilled Workforce corporate headquarters. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to de- Richardson is also a leader in an array of in North Texas Strong Ecosystem Supporting scribe Richardson as the Innovation Capi- non-tech industry sectors, ranging from fi - Businesses such as these attract an in- Business Growth tal of North Texas. It’s already been named nancial services to healthcare. credible array of talent. Richardson has one Richardson companies also benefi t the International Business Capital of North It all adds up to a synergistic concen- of the most highly educated workforces in signifi cantly from the support, network- Texas (see sidebar). tration of industry-leading enterprises that the entire North Texas region, with 50 per- ing and advocacy services offered by the Richardson’s Unique Culture of feed off of one another to create a dynam- cent of the adult workforce boasting an Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Innovation ic, rapidly evolving business climate that undergraduate or advanced degree. The the unique partnership between the City Richardson began cultivating its reputa- few other cities in the U.S. can offer. city’s world-renowned high-tech compa- and the Chamber known as the Richard- tion as a center for innovation, particularly Major Global Corporations, Re- nies have trained and spun off countless son Economic Development Partnership in the high-tech sector, in the 1950s. In cent Growth Activity professionals into new ventures and cre- (REDP). The REDP was one of the fi rst 1956, Texas Instruments established its Today, Richardson boasts global or re- ated a fertile ground for other corporate such outsourced, municipal economic corporate campus just north of I-635, and gional headquarters or major operations for enterprises seeking white-collar, technical development initiatives in Texas, and it in 1957, Collins Radio built the fi rst of sev- many well-known corporations, including workers. stands as strong evidence of the city’s eral buildings it would eventually occupy AT&T, Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue With its strategic location and superb forward-thinking approach to collaboration on a 400-acre campus near U.S. 75 and Shield of Texas, Ericsson, Verizon Busi- transportation infrastructure – at the inter- with the business community. Arapaho Road. Both companies attracted ness, Fujitsu Network Communications, section of two major highways and offering Taken together, this confl uence of busi- a wealth of engineering talent, which even- Rockwell Collins, Cisco Systems, United four DART light rail stations plus city-wide ness-friendly factors has led to great suc- tually spawned numerous other high-tech Healthcare, Fossil, Inc., Lennox Internation- DART bus service – Richardson has the cess in Richardson. In 2010, more than enterprises. al, Samsung Telecommunications America, capacity to import an impressive workforce 5,600 new jobs were created in local Richardson acquired its current global CVS Caremark, TriQuint Semiconductor, each day. In fact, roughly 80,000 of the businesses, and real estate deals totaling reputation as the home of the Telecom MetroPCS, Texas Instruments, id Software 130,000 day-time workers in Richardson over 1.5 million square feet of offi ce, fl ex Corridor® in the 1980s, with the deregu- and VCE: The Virtual Computing Environ- (over 60 percent) come from outside the and industrial space were executed. And lation of the telecommunications industry ment Company. city limits each day, and Richardson’s day- the pace of job creation and innovation and the subsequent arrival of companies And the city’s job growth and develop- time population is signifi cantly larger than its continues to accelerate today. such as MCI, Nortel, Fujitsu and Ericsson. ment activity continues unabated. Last night-time residential population. In short, the evidence proves that Rich- Today, due to its culture of innovation, year alone, cloud computing company Plentiful Commercial Real Estate ardson is a one-of-a-kind, world-class the wealth of technical expertise found in VCE established its global headquarters in Options place to do business, particularly for com- the area, the city’s prime location and busi- Richardson, ViaWest opened its Synergy In addition to a deep labor pool, Richard- panies with an innovative mindset.

B4 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com “Choosing the former Nortel campus for an acquisition was only It’s Official: Richardson’s The International partly based on the real estate. Much of our interest in staking a claim in Business Capital of North Texas Richardson had to do with the city’s pro-business philosophy. Both the City and the Richardson Chamber are led by some of the most proactive, business-oriented minds in the region. The partnership we have established Not only is Richardson the DFW area’s high-tech hub, but it has also established a well-de- with Richardson is based on trust, responsiveness and confidence, and served reputation as the International Business Capital of North Texas – a title officially conferred these factors made our decision to invest in the city an easy one. We look on Richardson in 2011 by the 82nd Texas Legislature, in recognition of the city’s status as a fertile forward to working together to ensure that Richardson remains a dynamic, location for the growth of international business and its thriving multicultural community. progressive community.” Richardson’s international business history goes back to at least the 1980’s, when U.S. tele- — Manny Ybarra, president, Pillar Commercial com markets were deregulated and the world beat a path to the Telecom Corridor®: Nortel came from Canada, Ericsson from Sweden and Alcatel from France. Later, Japan’s Fujitsu established “For 30 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has located its telecom arm in Richardson, as did Samsung from Korea and ZTE from China. Most recently, its corporate headquarters in Richardson, which has allowed us to form Japan’s Hitachi moved a telecom unit to the city. In the IT arena, Israel’s Amdocs has a major lo- strong ties to the city’s leadership and the growth associated with this cal presence due to its business relationship with Richardson’s largest employer, AT&T. dynamic business corridor. In addition, our employees, who are now all The roster of international companies also includes entries from Finland, the Netherlands and located on one campus in Galatyn Park, are proud to be strong supporters of the United Kingdom that are engaged in a wide array of technology businesses from semicon- the City’s Wildflower Festival and the Richardson Corporate Challenge, while ductors to nanotechnology to battery technology and even air flow systems. In 2011, the North enjoying the many amenities the city has to offer as a business center, well- American headquarters for Benning Power Electronics, whose parent company is based in Ger- planned green spaces and family-friendly neighborhoods.” many, celebrated its grand opening in Richardson. —J. Darren Rodgers, president, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas To further expand its global sphere of influence, Richardson recently established the Mayor’s Office of International Business, which is designed to accomplish three key objectives: (1) attract “Richardson has proven to be a great choice as VCE headquarters. We’ve direct, inbound investment in Richardson by international businesses; (2) support Richardson- had excellent results finding highly qualified and skilled professionals to help based businesses’ international commerce activities; and (3) open new international markets and grow our company, and we’re impressed with the level of talent coming out opportunities for Richardson businesses and innovators. of the excellent universities in the region. Richardson is a friendly community with a high quality of life, attractive cost of living and robust local economy. International business veteran Michael Skelton serves as the REDP’s new vice president of international business development and leads the Mayor’s Office of International Business. Skel- We couldn’t be more pleased.” ton is implementing a new Ambassadors Program that trains local business leaders and acade- — Tim Page, senior vice president, global sales, VCE micians to promote the city abroad, while also launching a new International Business Assistance Program to counsel Richardson Chamber members with cross-border business issues. “TI cherishes the great relationships we have built in Richardson. Our company has benefited from being where the whole community supports Richardson’s international heritage is also evident in its community, which is home to people technology innovation. The City leadership, the Chamber and Metroplex from a broad range of backgrounds, ethnicities and religions; a vibrant mix of restaurants, spe- Technology Business Council, UT Dallas, the Richardson and Plano school cialty stores and places of worship that reflect the population’s diversity; and cultural centers such districts, and many others have built a highly educated workforce and a great as the Raindrop Turkish House and the Dallas Chinese Community Center. place to live and work.” — Gray Mayes, director of government relations, Texas Instruments

dallasbusinessjournal.com | Dallas Business Journal | January 20, 2012 B5 A Strong, Supportive, Progressive City

A Strong, Supportive, Residential Options to Suit Any Life- style Progressive City

New Huffhines Recreation Center Richardson Corporate Challenge 5K Run

these efforts, Richardson has earned the diences, including potential residents, ■ Strategically planned goals that re ect a strong future vision “Aaa” bond rating from Moody’s Investor prospective businesses, meeting plan- ■ Bold reinvestment in community renewal Services, placing the city among only 6.4 ners, business travelers, visitors, media, ■ Leadership in innovative city services, systems and programs percent of cities in the nation and only 2 surrounding municipalities, affi liated pro- percent of cities in Texas to achieve this fessional organizations, and other key status. Richardson also holds a “AAA” rat- infl uencers. Consequently, Richardson When it comes to City programs and through partnerships with residents and ing from the Standard and Poor’s credit pursues marketing strategies that are de- services, Richardson is an innovator neighborhood associations to enact en- rating agency. signed to further enhance the reputation and a leader, just like many of its global hancement strategies that help achieve a ■ Governance. The City of Richardson of the city regionally, nationally and glob- companies. In fact, the theme of inno- shared community vision. is committed to principles of good gov- ally and support the community’s contin- vation is one that permeates the entire ■ Economic Development. Rich- ernance, including transparency, ethical community, from the family room to the ardson is committed to the enhance- behavior and fi scal accountability. Rich- ued development. boardroom, truly distinguishing Richard- ment, diversifi cation and expansion of ardson works diligently to foster open, ■ Public Services. Richardson focuses son from other cities across Texas and its business community in the belief that transparent and accountable government intently on providing a wide range of qual- the U.S. providing a fertile business environment through proactive communications and ity, affordable municipal services to resi- The City of Richardson devotes sub- is essential to the economic vitality and other efforts, including its fi nancial trans- dents and corporate citizens, recognizing stantial time and attention to its future continued redevelopment of the city. The parency website: http://www.cor.net/ the City’s responsibility to continuously needs, planning decades ahead to en- City accomplishes this through a variety transparency.aspx. For its efforts, the City monitor and respond to the needs of the sure that the city remains a strong, vi- of programs and the proactive efforts of has earned the Texas Comptroller’s Gold community. Richardson is known for out- brant community and maintains its posi- the Richardson Economic Development Leadership Circle Award for the last two standing services and a stable tax rate, tion at the forefront of municipal innova- Partnership, a joint initiative with the Rich- years. which make the community a great value tion. ardson Chamber of Commerce. ■ Health Care Facilities and Com- and an ideal place to establish a business This future orientation starts at the top, ■ Education. The City is an active part- munity Wellness. Recognizing the im- or home. with the visionary leadership of the Rich- ner with local educational institutions in portance of a quality health care system ■ Transportation and Mobility. The ardson City Council and City staff. The the achievement of excellence in edu- as a valuable community asset, the City City of Richardson is committed to the result of the Council’s 2011 visioning cation for Richardson residents and the of Richardson actively partners with Meth- safe and effi cient movement of people, process is a set of 12 key goals that re- corporate community. One example of odist Richardson Medical Center and goods and services, since a safe and fl ect a substantial amount of effort. such collaboration is Richardson’s agree- other health care providers in their efforts effi cient transportation and mobility net- Those key goals for the 2011- ment with UT Dallas to develop new to achieve excellence in medical care for 2013 Council term are as follows: roads and trails on the university campus Richardson residents and businesses. work is essential to both economic vitality ■ Communication. The City recog- in exchange for a long-term lease on two The City also promotes healthy lifestyles and a high quality of life. As an example nizes that effective, strategic commu- pieces of land that the City can use for and community wellness through a variety of this commitment, Richardson was the nication with key stakeholders is a criti- park purposes and a water tower site. of programs and recreational opportuni- fi rst suburban community in North Texas cal part of affi rming that Richardson is ■ Environmental Management. Rich- ties. to host four DART light rail stations, and a great place to live, get an education, ardson is committed to encouraging and ■ Land Use and Development. Rich- the City is aggressively pushing for further conduct business and enjoy recreational implementing programs that contribute ardson guides land use and development expansion of transit options in the com- and cultural activities. The City works to to a sustainable quality of life and eco- within its borders to maintain compatibility munity through its ongoing support of the promote a meaningful fl ow of information nomic benefi ts, such as reduced energy between residential and non-residential Cotton Belt Rail Line Innovative Financing and two-way dialogue with the commu- bills, green space preservation, air quality uses, taking into account both existing Initiative. nity through a variety of communication improvements, storm water quality im- conditions and concerns and long-range Thanks to the intense and ongoing fo- mechanisms, including the new City provements, reduced traffi c congestion, community needs and environmental cus on these key goals, Richardson resi- improved transportation choices, and job website at www.cor.net, the enhanced sustainability. Among the City’s current dents and corporate citizens can rest as- use of social media and regular delivery creation through energy conservation and areas of emphasis are transit-oriented sured that the City’s eye is always on the of easy-to-digest electronic and printed new energy technologies. The City’s envi- development opportunities and rede- future. materials. ronmental management strategy encom- velopment efforts in special study areas Richardson has a carefully cultivated, ■ Community Vitality and Neigh- passes a wide variety of initiatives (see across the city, including the West Spring borhood Integrity. The City dem- article on B11). Valley corridor, Central Expressway cor- well-deserved reputation around the onstrates its commitment to this goal ■ Fiscal Responsibility. Richardson ridor, Coit Road corridor, West Arapaho world today due to years of high-tech by promoting healthy neighborhoods is committed to sound fi nancial manage- corridor, Main Street/Old Town, and East leadership, attention to detail and aspira- through the fair and reasonable enforce- ment practices based on conservative Arapaho/Collins. tional thinking. And that’s a reputation the ment of codes and ordinances, the sup- budgeting policies, aggressive collection ■ Marketing. The City of Richardson City intends to preserve and promote for port of residents’ efforts to organize and efforts and conscientious capital fi nanc- knows how important it is to effectively many years to come. positively affect their community and ing and bond security programs. Through market the community to a variety of au-

B6 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com standing parks and recreation opportuni- in which entrepreneurial companies can ties, to the quality provision of traditional thrive, attract a high-quality workforce, and municipal services such as trash and re- draw other industry-leading businesses cycling, water delivery, and maintenance from across the world. The goal is to cre- of streets, sidewalks and alleys, the City of ate a highly synergistic business climate Richardson is highly regarded throughout through programs like the Richardson Texas and the nation for its superior ser- Corporate Challenge (see sidebar) and a vices and its strong focus on responsive- variety of other business outreach initia- ness to residents’ and companies’ needs. tives. Richardson is also a pacesetter when it It’s all about creating an environment that’s comes to partnering with and supporting conducive to pleasant living and profi table its robust business community. The City business, both today and in the future. And works actively to nurture an environment no city does it better than Richardson.

The Richardson Corporate Challenge – A Unique Business Competition Richardson businesses face off not only in the global marketplace, but also in a fun, annual competition outside the boardroom. For 14 years, the City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department has hosted Richardson City Council the Richardson Corporate Challenge, a 10-week, Olympic-style competition for companies from across Richardson and the nearby area. The event, which lasts from late August to early October, allows employees from local businesses to compete in as Beyond its visionary goals, Richardson Among the notable projects approved many as 22 athletic and non-athletic events, ranging from softball and volleyball to distinguishes itself from its peer cities in a under the program were the construction billiards, bowling and darts. variety of ways. Perhaps none is more im- of a new recreation center at Heights Park The Richardson Corporate Challenge is the only business competition of its type in Texas, and it is also one of the largest, multi-day corporate competitions in the entire and the replacement of the park’s public portant than the confi dence it displays in its country. bright future and its unbridled commitment pool, the replacement of 4.8 miles of al- Local businesses have taken full advantage of this unique program to build em- to delivery of outstanding city services. leys in various neighborhoods, the con- ployee morale, encourage wellness, establish more connections with other nearby Bold Reinvestment in Community struction of City-branded gateway signage businesses and contribute to the community. This past year, nearly 10,000 employ- Renewal at key entry points along major thorough- ees from a record-breaking 54 businesses participated, and the Corporate Challenge Time and time again, the City of Richard- fares and the replacement and relocation surpassed $1 million in cumulative fundraising for its long-time bene ciary, Special Olympics Texas. son has demonstrated a willingness and of Fire Station #4 from Plano Road and With Richardson’s business community continuing to expand, the Corporate Chal- an ability to invest in itself and to undertake East Collins Boulevard to a site adjoining lenge is growing right alongside it—and making work just a bit more fun! visionary planning efforts that pay enor- Huffhines Park. mous dividends over the long term. Today, citizens can track the progress In 2001, when other cities were re- on these and other bond program projects trenching due to an economic downturn, on the city’s award-winning Bond Tracker Richardson forged ahead with plans for the site, available at www.cor.net. Galatyn Park urban center at the Galatyn Leadership in City Services, Sys- Park light rail station, including the devel- tems and Programs opment of the state-of-the-art Eisemann Richardson also leads the way in terms Center for the Performing Arts. of public safety services and systems, ank You Today, the Eisemann hosts numer- from its outstanding fi re and police de- ous cultural arts performances, as well partments to its newly enhanced 911 call as sophisticated corporate meetings and center. Most recently, the City reaffi rmed events, and the plaza at Galatyn Park is its focus on innovation by upgrading the home to the city’s annual Wildfl ower! public safety communications system to Festival, the North Texas region’s largest offer the City of Richardson and the UT multi-day music event. The area surround- Dallas campus security force the power of ing Galatyn Park has also witnessed the true choice, simple and effi cient network creation of The Venue mixed-use develop- management and cost-effective migration ment, which today buzzes with residential to future applications and services. For the 535,000 SF Corporate Headquarters Lease life and vibrant dining options. The new, interoperable, IP technology- The nearby area has also seen signifi - based public safety communications sys- cant corporate activity, such as the 2011 tem saves the City substantial amounts of opening of Blue Cross Blue Shield of money by permitting sourcing from mul- Texas’ new headquarters and Ericsson’s tiple vendors, while also offering the latest NOW AVAILABLE recent occupancy of nearly half-a-million in technology to ensure Richardson police square feet of space in the former Nortel and fi refi ghters have what is required to do headquarters. their jobs safely and effectively. Richardson further demonstrated its abil- Richardson’s status as a leader in gov- ity to look forward and invest in community ernment also has much to do with its fo- enhancements during a challenging eco- cus on delivering outstanding municipal nomic period, when voters overwhelmingly services on a daily basis, while being fi s- approved a $66-million bond program in cally prudent and maintaining its top-tier 2010. The bond package was broken into bond ratings. four propositions for voters to consider, fo- Richardson goes above and beyond cusing on street improvements, parks and to support the many neighborhood orga- recreation facilities, public buildings and nizations and homeowners associations neighborhood vitality projects. across the city, in addition to offering an Richardson’s decision to invest in itself array of programs and services that ben- at the time enabled the City to take advan- efi t individual residents and homeowners, FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: tage of historically low interest rates and such as the neighborhood-enhancing 214-696-1700 competitive construction prices during the Home Improvement Incentive Program. economic downturn. From its award-winning library and out-

dallasbusinessjournal.com | Dallas Business Journal | January 20, 2012 B7 Highly Rated Public Education Fuels Continued Success

The University of Texas at Dallas

■ UT Dallas nears Tier One research university status, adding world-class schools by the Washington Post in 2011. Distinguished Colleges and Uni- facilities, faculty and students RISD was also named the “Best Aca- versities ■ Richland College ranks as only Baldrige Award-winning community college in U.S. demically Performing School District in The University of Texas at Dallas ■ Collin College, with seven campuses, is the community college serving Texas” by the Education Resource Group (UT Dallas): Richardson-based UT Dal- in 2010 and has further distinguished itself Richardson’s Collin County population las is well on its way to achieving Tier One with strong bond ratings, fi nancial trans- ■ RISD and PISD offer two highly rated public school districts and high-tech national research university status, signify- parency and other key indices. ing a strong commitment to academics educational programs Plano Independent School District and research. ■ Private and charter schools offer families abundant choice (PISD): PISD, which serves parts of north Since its founding in 1969, the univer- Richardson, is also widely recognized for sity has grown to include 130 degree educational excellence, as evidenced by programs, with cutting-edge curricula Richardson is home to exceptionally District (RISD): RISD, which covers the 94 percent of its 64 campuses that serving a variety of undergraduate and strong educational institutions that con- most of Richardson and parts of Dallas earned an “Exemplary” or “Recognized” graduate student interests. It is particularly tribute to the vibrancy of the community, and Garland, has long been regarded as rating under the Texas accountability sys- well-known for some of the state’s most- nurture a well-educated workforce and one of the top districts in Texas. tem. lauded science and engineering programs offer academic research capabilities that Today, its reputation remains strong, as PISD boasts 23 schools earning the and has gained prominence for a breadth support a culture of high-tech business in- demonstrated by its many accolades and National Blue Ribbon School designation, of educational paths, from criminology to novation. innovative programs focusing on science, and PISD students continue to excel on arts and technology. The city is served by two of the high- technology, engineering, math and other college entrance exams, National Merit UT Dallas is making a concentrated ef- est-rated independent school districts in critical subjects. Scholarship competitions and other mea- fort to attract the top minds among both Texas – Richardson Independent School RISD has earned the “Recognized” rat- sures of success. students and faculty. Since 2005, 211 District (RISD) and Plano Independent ing for six consecutive years from the Tex- A new school that will focus on high- tenure and tenure-track professors have School District (PISD) – as well as numer- as Education Agency, making it the larg- tech learning is on the horizon for PISD. joined the UT Dallas faculty, including a ous private and charter schools. est and most diverse district in the state Texas Instruments recently announced a Nobel laureate and four National Acad- Two local colleges are also distinguished to achieve this ranking. Today, 91 percent $5 million commitment to help launch and emies members. leaders in their respective fi elds: The Uni- of RISD’s 55 campuses are rated as “Ex- develop PISD’s fi rst academy focusing on The school’s success has drawn versity of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), part emplary” or “Recognized” under the Texas science, technology, engineering, math national notice, as UT Dallas recently of the UT System, and Richland College, accountability system. and digital arts. achieved its highest-ever ranking on the part of the Dallas County Community Col- Last year, RISD’s Westwood Junior High Science teacher Kim Wolff, who serves U.S. News & World Report “Best National lege District. Richardson is also home to Math, Science and Leadership Magnet Richardson students attending Plano Universities” roster. campuses for DeVry University and ITT School was named a National Blue Rib- Senior High School, recently earned the The quality of the university is further Technical Institute, providing technical and bon School by the U.S. Department of 2011 Tech Titan of the Future Award refl ected in its student body: 74 percent business degrees, as well as an MBA pro- Education, giving RISD an impressive total from the Metroplex Technology Business of UT Dallas freshmen rank in the top 25 gram at DeVry. of 23 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Ad- Council, recognizing her innovative teach- percent of their high school class, and UT Award-Winning School Districts ditionally, all four RISD high schools were ing to advanced placement biology and Dallas traditionally leads Texas public uni- ranked in the top fi ve percent of U.S. high Richardson Independent School environmental sciences students. versities for incoming students’ average

B8 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com We were in a race for Ed’s heart, and won.

What began as a relaxing day of gardening for Ed quickly turned into a heart-pounding race against the clock. His day had been interrupted by a heart attack. From the time Ed arrived at Methodist Richardson Medical Center to the Award-winning Richardson ISD students time a balloon catheter opened his blocked artery, a mere 18 minutes had ticked by — among Methodist’s fastest door-to-balloon times and 72 minutes ahead of the national benchmark. Fast indeed, and a good thing too, because Ed had some yard work to ﬁ nish.

Get the full story at www.MethodistHealthSystem.org / Cardio.

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SAT scores. drige National Quality Award from the UT Dallas is also growing signifi cantly White House and the U.S. Department in terms of enrollment, with a record- of Commerce. setting enrollment of nearly 19,000 stu- With an enrollment of more than dents in fall 2011, and in terms of cam- 20,000 students, Richland helps stu- pus development, with $250 million in dents build their future with courses that new construction projects underway. can be applied to the fi rst two years of a Another new freshman residence baccalaureate degree, one- or two-year hall is under construction, and a fourth certifi cates in a number of career fi elds, one is planned for 2013-2014. The and training in the latest technology for university recently broke ground on its students who want to advance in their 155,000-square-foot Arts and Tech- current careers. The largest percentage nology (ATEC) facility and the new of baccalaureate transfers from Richland 33,000-square-foot Visitor Center and is to UT Dallas. In addition, Richland University Bookstore (VCB) offi cially maintains articulation agreements with opened last fall. the UT Dallas engineering and arts and Additionally, the UT Dallas George A. technology programs. Jeffrey NanoExplorers program recently Further refl ecting the diversity of the earned a Tech Titan of the Future Award Richardson area and the community’s for its efforts to promote nanotechnol- globe-spanning infl uences, in 2010- ogy-based education for high school 11, The Chronicle of Higher Education students planning to enter college. The ranked Richland College among the top program provides further evidence of 10 institutions of higher education in the how UT Dallas and other Richardson U.S. in the awarding of associate de- educational institutions work together to grees to international students. support a powerful culture of innovation Richland has also distinguished itself across the community. by earning a “STARS” Silver Rating from Richland College: Located on the the Association for the Advancement of Richardson-Dallas border, Richland Col- Sustainability in Higher Education. The lege is a vital educational resource for Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent STARS certifi cation recognizes Rich- practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, or any afﬁ liated hospital. Richardson residents. With its strong fo- land’s commitment to sustainability, as cus on teaching, learning and commu- evidenced by its construction of the nity building, Richland College stands U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED as the only community college in the Platinum-certifi ed Sabine Hall science U.S. to have earned the Malcolm Bal- building, among other initiatives.

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Highly-acclaimed Wildfl ower! Festival Lush residential neighborhoods The Venue at Galatyn Park

other cultural arts, leisure entertainment as well as an assortment of bakeries, ■ Residential options ranging from mature neighborhoods to mixed-use, transit-oriented and artist diversity-fostering programs. cafes, pubs and bars. And the list keeps developments Grant recipients that entertain Richardson growing, with more than 100 new restau- ■ A wealth of cultural and entertainment offerings, including the Eisemann Center and top- audiences include the Richardson Sym- rants opening in Richardson over the last rated festivals phony, Rich-Tones Chorus, Tuzer Ballet, fi ve years. ■ Abundant parks and recreational opportunities; #1-rated municipal golf course Richardson Theatre Center, Repertory The city’s retail offerings are also diverse ■ The region’s most diverse dining choices and convenient neighborhood retail Company Theatre and many others. and growing, with more than 13 newly ■ Superior healthcare services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center Parks and Recreation That remodeled or redeveloped centers, fi ve Support an Active Lifestyle new centers and three transit-oriented/ Richardson’s abundant parks and rec- mixed-use developments added since Throughout Richardson, families and to the North Texas region’s best art and reational offerings include 30 parks en- 2004. City-wide, Richardson offers more professionals are discovering they don’t music festivals, as well as sophisticated compassing 850 acres, over 40 miles of than 50 shopping centers conveniently have to leave the city limits to enjoy an cultural offerings. walkways and hiking/biking trails, the new located to residential neighborhoods. abundance of residential options, world- Richardson’s Wildfl ower! Festival, North Breckenridge Park Baseball Complex fea- Convenient Access to High- class arts and cultural amenities, out- Texas’ largest music festival, celebrates turing four full-sized fi elds and the new Quality Healthcare standing parks and recreational choices, its 20th year in 2012 and will again fi ll the Huffhines Athletic Complex featuring four Staying healthy is a snap in Richardson, and some of the DFW Metroplex’s most Galatyn Park urban center with local and premier softball fi elds and two auxiliary, thanks to Methodist Richardson Medical varied dining and shopping offerings. With national musical acts, arts and crafts and multi-purpose fi elds. Center’s (MRMC) services and facilities, tremendous growth underway at Method- other activities. Twice annually, in the spring The city’s outstanding facilities also in- which include the 18-acre primary cam- ist Richardson Medical Center, Richard- and fall, the city’s Cottonwood Art Festival clude the award-winning Sherrill Park golf pus in northwest Richardson and the son residents also have ready access to occupies Cottonwood Park and stakes its courses – ranked #1 and #8 in The Dallas 190/Renner Road campus in northeast convenient, high-quality healthcare. claim as the region’s premier fi ne arts fes- Morning News’ 2011 ranking of economy, Richardson. MRMC was the fi rst health- Residential Options to Suit Any tival, featuring museum-quality work from public-access courses statewide – two care facility to receive the Texas Award for Lifestyle hundreds of artists. recreation centers, the Huffhines Tennis Performance Excellence, patterned after It all starts with the city’s neighborhoods Richardson offers plenty of other festive, Center and 22 tennis courts across the the renowned Malcolm Baldrige National and residential developments. Richardson outdoor events each year, including the city, fi ve outdoor pools, and the Richard- Quality Award, and is highly regarded for offers a variety of housing options that are 4th of July Family Celebration at Breck- son Senior Center providing a wide range its advanced technology, expert care and well-suited to young professionals, cor- enridge Park, the Great Fountain Plaza of programs and services for residents 55 personal attention. porate executives and families, including Festival highlighting community volunteer and older. Richardson is also well-known MRMC’s primary campus features a both new and well-established residential opportunities, the Huffhines Art Trails arts- for the private Canyon Creek Country 205-bed acute care hospital, a Regional areas. and-crafts show each October, and San- Club, offering outstanding golf, tennis, Cancer Center in partnership with UT Among the newest Richardson resi- ta’s Village and Parade. swimming and clubhouse facilities, as well Southwestern Medical Center, two medi- dential housing options are communities The city’s fi ner cultural arts and entertain- as for the community’s many cycling activi- cal plaza buildings and access to 700 such as II Creeks, Brick Row, Bridgewa- ment offerings are particularly strong, start- ties and recent bike lane expansions. physicians. ter Crossing, Cantera, Lake Park Estates, ing with the jewel in Richardson’s crown Through the 2010 bond program, The 190/Renner Road facility offers Post Eastside, The Pradera, The Venue at – the Eisemann Center for the Performing Richardson will also soon be adding the emergency care, day surgery, medical im- Galatyn Park, Villas of Buckingham and Arts, which celebrates its 10th anniversary state-of-the-art Heights Recreation Center, aging, laboratory and other diagnostic ser- Wyndsor Court. in the 2012-13 season. Since its opening which will include a new Gymnastics Cen- vices, in addition to a cancer research and Richardson’s well-established, tree-lined in September 2002, this 116,900-square- ter and a Family Aquatics Center, and will treatment center and physicians’ medical neighborhoods are also a vital part of the foot facility has been recognized by clients, be creating two new parks in the Northrich building. Future plans for this facility in- community, offering family-friendly living patrons and the media as one of the lead- and Heights areas. clude a second physicians’ offi ce building near the city’s outstanding schools, parks ing performing arts facilities in North Texas, A Diverse Array of Dining and and a 500-bed acute care hospital. and recreational centers. Sign toppers and earning critical acclaim not only for its arts Shopping Venues Richardson also boasts numerous re- entry features proudly demarcate many events, but also for the facility and its ar- Richardson has one of the most di- habilitation facilities and senior care facili- neighborhoods, and more than 50 Rich- chitectural design. The Eisemann Center verse selections of restaurants in Texas, ties ranging from independent or assisted ardson neighborhood and homeowner as- features live music, Broadway-caliber the- from fi ne dining to family-friendly, casual living to skilled nursing homes, to support sociations across the city work to maintain ater productions and touring companies options. Cuisines and restaurant types residents’ varied healthcare needs. and improve residential areas while serving presenting musicals, dance and special represented in Richardson include: The sum of these many lifestyle ameni- as a vital link to city departments. performances throughout the year, while American, Asian fusion, BBQ, burgers, ties is a city that’s not only innovative and Year-Round Arts and Cultural Ac- also playing host to a wide variety of cor- Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japa- bold, but also a highly enjoyable place to tivities porate events. nese, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican/ live. In other words, Richardson’s a com- Beyond fi nding great homes in Rich- Residents also benefi t from Richard- Tex-Mex, Persian, sandwiches, seafood, munity that offers both high-tech thinking ardson, city residents also enjoy access son’s support through arts grants for Spanish, steakhouses and Vietnamese, and sophisticated-yet-comfortable living.

B10 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com in developing and supporting forward- Shield of Texas headquarters in Richard- Partnering for thinking environmental management prac- son achieved LEED Silver certifi cation and tices and business programs. earned numerous industry accolades. For example, the City Council has di- Other businesses or facilities in Rich- Green Leadership rected all new municipal buildings to be ardson that have earned or are work- built to Leadership in Energy and Environ- ing towards LEED certifi cation include mental Design (LEED) certifi ed standards. Hill & Wilkinson, Comerica Bank, Collins LEED, a program established by the U.S. Crossing, Lakeside Tower and Digital Re- Green Building Council, measures build- alty Trust’s data center campus at Collins ings against environmental criteria regard- Technology Park. In 2011, Richardson- ing construction features and methods, based Eltek won the Richardson Cham- waste disposal, energy effi ciency, land ber’s Business and Industry Environmen- use and many other design and building tal Award for its efforts to provide clean characteristics. energy for the telecom industry through Since establishing this goal, Fire Station the development of high-effi ciency power #2 and the Huffhines Recreation Cen- systems. ter have both been certifi ed as meeting On the educational front, one of UT Dal- LEED Silver criteria. Other municipal build- las’ newest facilities, the Student Services ings currently being constructed to LEED Building, has earned LEED Platinum cer- Tree the Town planting at UT Dallas standards are the new Heights Recreation tifi cation, becoming only the 10th LEED Center, the Gymnastics Center and Fire project in the U.S. to achieve this status in Station #4. the “Higher Education/Campus” category. Richardson Businesses and Edu- Richland College has earned a STARS ■ City commitment to leadership and innovation in environmental management Silver Rating from the Association for the ■ Best practices adopted by business community, educational institutions, residents cational Institutions Go Green Advancement of Sustainability in Higher ■ Visionary application of high-tech expertise to green challenges Beyond the city’s efforts, the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and business Education in recognition of its sustainability community, along with key educational in- commitment and achievements. Among gestion, enhanced transportation choices stitutions, have taken an active role in col- other notable successes, Richland’s new The Richardson City Council is com- and job creation through energy conserva- laborating to meet the city’s green vision. Sabine Hall science building recently mitted to encouraging and implementing tion and new energy technologies. When Texas Instruments opened its achieved LEED Platinum certifi cation. programs that contribute to a sustainable RFAB manufacturing plant in Richard- Richardson is proud to be an innova- City Leadership in Environmental quality of life and yield tangible benefi ts to son, it became the fi rst semiconductor tor of environmentally friendly building Management the community. The objectives of this green facility to achieve LEED Gold certifi cation practices and to be applying its municipal Much as Richardson is an innovator in focus include reduced energy bills, green and is widely hailed as a model for envi- and business expertise in technology and the business community and a leader in space preservation, air and stormwater ronmentally friendly design. Similarly, the engineering to the issue of sustainability government, the city has also led the way quality improvements, reduced traffi c con- new 1 million-square-foot Blue Cross Blue community-wide.

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dallasbusinessjournal.com | Dallas Business Journal | January 20, 2012 B11 cities in the number of awards. Addition- Abundant, Flexible Facilities for Remarkable Resources ally, Richardson-based UT Dallas has re- Start-Ups ceived over $24 million in TETF technol- Beyond receiving ample support from ogy grants in support of four signifi cant Richardson institutions, local entrepre- for Start-Ups, Emerging research projects. neurs will also fi nd many low-cost facil- Strong Support from the REDP ity options in the city. STARTech Early Businesses and Richardson Chamber Ventures itself offers access to space The Richardson Economic Develop- for technology-based start-ups, as do ment Partnership (REDP), a joint effort of other incubators in the city. But that’s just the City of Richardson and the Richard- scratching the surface. son Chamber of Commerce, also plays In total, Richardson has a supply of a crucial role in fostering ambitious entre- more than 30 million square feet of afford- preneurship. Since 1984, the REDP has able offi ce, fl ex and industrial space well- been dedicated to building a vibrant and suited to start-up businesses. The REDP thriving local economy, with a substantial staff is available to guide entrepreneurs in focus on attracting and assisting start-up their search for suitable space by helping businesses. them understand the local market and the The REDP’s services are free to entre- range of options. preneurs, and all information between a Considering the vast wealth of support- client and REDP is confi dential. The ser- ive resources available in Richardson, it’s vices available include: no wonder the city is known worldwide as • Assistance fi nding capital funding a hub of business innovation and dynamic • Help fi nding suitable space entrepreneurship. • Identifi cation of training resources • Workforce and wage information • Introductions to key business contacts Successful Companies • Community orientation The Richardson Chamber has also of- Start Up in Richardson, The University of Texas at Dallas Venture Development Center fered an on-site SCORE (Service Corps Find Funding of Retired Executives) counselor for more than a decade to assist would-be entre- Perhaps no Texas city has witnessed preneurs and small business owners with the successful launch of more new business formation and growth issues. businesses, particularly in the high-tech ■ Home to STARTech Early Ventures, North Texas’ pioneering business incubator Additionally, through an ongoing col- sector, than Richardson. Among the ■ Ready access to critical start-up funding sources laboration with UT Dallas, the REDP and many outstanding enterprises that have ■ Strong support from the Richardson Economic Development Partnership and UT Dallas faculty members help entrepre- found a fertile start-up environment in the Richardson Chamber of Commerce neurs commercialize technologies that city are: ■ UT Dallas and Richland College: catalysts of entrepreneurship can be the foundation of high-tech start- ■ Abundant, exible facilities for new ventures up companies and assist them in leverag- ■ Convey Computer ing other breakthrough business ideas. ■ Covaro Networks – later acquired by ADVA Educational Institutions: Cata- Optical Networking lysts of Entrepreneurship ■ Danray – later acquired by Northern Telecom No city supports innovation like Rich- STARTech’s client and tenant fi rms gen- Entrepreneurs in Richardson also ben- ■ Digital Switch (a.k.a. DSC Communications) ardson. For years, successful entrepre- erated over $550 million in local eco- efi t from UT Dallas’ outstanding Institute – later acquired by Alcatel neurs have found a proven environment nomic activity over that period. for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which ■ Fossil Inc. in Richardson that fosters business for- STARTech’s focus remains on devel- was established in April 2006. The Insti- ■ mation and growth, as evidenced by the oping technology-based start-up and tute’s role is that of facilitator, catalyst and Monterey Networks – later acquired by Cisco rich tradition of emerging enterprises in entrepreneurial activity in the Telecom program sponsor—leveraging the power Systems the Telecom Corridor® (see sidebar). Corridor® through creating or invest- of ideas and technology to create new ■ Navini Networks – later acquired by Cisco The remarkable resources available ing in early-stage companies, primarily ventures and add economic, social and Systems to entrepreneurs in Richardson include in sectors such as information technol- cultural value to the Richardson commu- ■ TBS International – later acquired by Davox STARTech Early Ventures, numerous ogy and communications, smart energy nity. venture capital fi rms and angel investors, systems, technology-enabled health The Institute’s cross-disciplinary aca- As further evidence of Richardson’s the Richardson Economic Development care, and nanotech processes and ma- demic programs support the develop- technology start-up prowess, Richardson Partnership, leading educational institu- terials. STARTech draws on its seed- ment of an entrepreneurial, well-trained companies earning Texas Emerging tions such as UT Dallas and Richland stage investment fund to complement its workforce and offers a variety of entre- Technology Fund awards since the College, plus incubator facilities and methodology for company creation and preneur-oriented programs. Through Fund’s creation in 2006 are: abundant fl ex space to accommodate growth. its Venture Development Program, UT the needs of virtually any emerging busi- Ready Access to Critical Funding Dallas fosters the commercialization of 21st Century Silicon $3,500,000 ness. Richardson-based entrepreneurs also technologies developed within or in part- AgileMesh $2,000,000 STARTech: North Texas’ Pioneer- enjoy unusual access to a wealth of nership with the university. Currently, ten ing Business Incubator critical funding sources, ranging from companies are being incubated in the Dent Light Inc. $250,000 The City of Richardson and Richard- state and federal programs to venture program’s new, 8,000-square-foot Ven- DeviceFidelity $3,000,000 son Chamber of Commerce supported capital fi rms and angel investors. Rich- ture Development Center, which opened Hanson Robotics $1,500,000 the 1997 creation of STARTech Early ardson companies repeatedly earn the in October 2011. Interoperate $700,000 Ventures as a business incubator and preponderance of locally dedicated VC Entrepreneurs in Richardson also have NetWatch Solutions, Inc. $500,000 accelerator, and it quickly became the investments, while also landing a sub- access to Richland College’s Small Busi- fi rst successful venture of its kind in the stantial percentage of the grants made ness Certifi cate program, which teaches Photodigm, Inc. $750,000 North Texas region. According to an eco- by the Texas Emerging Technology Fund budding business creators how to de- SNR Labs, Inc. $750,000 nomic impact study commissioned on (TETF). velop business plans, locate capital, Solarno (UT Dallas) $250,000 STARTech in 2007, the incubator’s ef- Since the TETF’s creation in 2006, 11 manage employees, understand forms Texas Micropower (UT Dallas) $750,000 forts yielded an impressive $1.5 billion local companies have earned a total of of ownership, understand tax and legal in statewide economic activity during $13,950,000 to support their growth, liability, learn new selling techniques, its fi rst decade. In Richardson alone, placing Richardson fourth among Texas develop new products and much more.

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dallasbusinessjournal.com | Dallas Business Journal | January 20, 2012 B13 B14 January 20, 2012 | Dallas Business Journal | dallasbusinessjournal.com • Green technology Richardson leaders are not the only Boldly Envisioning • Nanotechnology ones who view this project with great en- • Wireless telecommunications thusiasm. The city’s planning and rezoning • Medical and dental devices efforts on the project earned Richardson a Strategic Reinvestment, The Cotton Belt Rail Line and 2011 Celebrating Leadership in Develop- Bush/75 Project ment Excellence (CLIDE) Award from the Richardson’s strategic location and ro- North Central Texas Council of Govern- Dynamic Growth bust transportation infrastructure offer ments in the public policy and planning unparalleled access to areas across the category – the fi fth consecutive CLIDE Metroplex, one of the most vital U.S. re- Award earned by the city or one of its de- gions. These infrastructure advantages will velopment partners. expand signifi cantly in the near future, as Bond Program and Key Corridor Richardson works with neighboring com- Revitalization Initiatives munities to bring the east-west Cotton Belt Thanks to a 2010 voter-approved, Rail Line to fruition, connecting the city to $66-million bond election, Richardson is DFW International Airport and points be- currently reinvesting heavily in its parks and yond. recreation centers, public safety resourc- In anticipation of this important step, the es, streets and sidewalks, among other City Council last year approved the rezon- vital infrastructure. Rendering of Bush Turnpike Station development ing of more than 140 acres of land in north Last year, the city also reorganized its Richardson, adjacent to the DART Red- Neighborhood Services Department to Looking to the future, Richardson re- Technological Innovation in Line Bush Turnpike Station and along the include a new responsibility – attracting mains focused not on growth for growth’s Emerging Sectors path of the Cotton Belt Rail Line, for a future redevelopment to support continued revi- sake, but instead on high-quality growth With UT Dallas driving to become the fi rst transit-oriented development with major talization. Creation of the new department and renewal that will keep the community Tier One university in North Texas, Richard- retail, offi ce and residential components. builds upon the redevelopment strategy progressive and dynamic. son’s innovation-oriented business com- In so doing, the city created Planned De- currently being laid out for the city’s West City leaders plan to preserve Richard- munity stands poised to reap the rewards velopment Districts that use an innovative, Spring Valley Corridor. The city recently son’s global reputation for innovation by of an exceptionally well-trained workforce form-based code rather than conventional completed a major study related to rein- drawing upon its technological prowess, and cutting-edge research and develop- zoning in order to promote a high-quality, vestment in this corridor, and subsequent- business resources, nationally regarded ment in a variety of emerging fi elds. pedestrian-friendly urban design. ly enacted a planned development ordi- educational institutions, capacity to create Already, through partnerships within the Future development at this site is ex- nance to enhance future redevelopment and unbridled ambition to continue shap- business community and ongoing collab- pected to have an exciting, transformative opportunities in this area. ing a city unlike any other. oration with UT Dallas, Richardson entre- impact on the continued growth and vital- In the future, such redevelopment efforts Richardson knows it takes a bold at- preneurs and their companies are explor- ity of Richardson, particularly by leverag- will be expanded to fi ve other areas in the titude. As a community of entrepreneurs ing and commercializing emerging or rap- ing the unique development opportunities city that have also been identifi ed as stra- and risk-takers, Richardson has the right idly growing technology sectors such as: available along the Bush Turnpike corridor tegically important for enhancement and stuff to make it happen. • Cloud computing and at UT Dallas. reinvestment. RICHARDSON AT A GLANCE

Population: International Leadership and Quality of Life: Largest Employers: 99,223 (2010 U.S. Census) Diversity: • Superior cultural and entertainment Employer Type of Business/Organization # of Employees Site Functions • Recognized by the Texas Legislature as offerings, including the Eisemann Center Richardson ISD Public education 4,780 Local Location: the International Business Capital of North and top regional festivals such as AT&T Telecommunications 4,300 Divisions • First-ring suburb of Dallas, Texas Texas Wildfl ower! and Cottonwood Bank of America Financial Services 3,300 Regional offi ce • Located approx. 12 miles north of • Home to 53 internationally owned • 30 parks, over 40 miles of walkways and Blue Cross & Health insurance 3,100 HQ downtown Dallas companies such as Ericsson, Samsung hike/bike trails, two recreation centers, Blue Shield of Texas • 23 miles from DFW International Airport and Fujitsu award-winning golf courses University of Texas at Dallas Public higher education 2,830 Main campus • 15.5 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport • Skilled engineering talent and technical • Superior healthcare services at Methodist Ericsson Communications equipment 2,500 Division • Central Time Zone innovators from around the world Richardson Medical Center Verizon Business Communication services 2,250 Division • Diverse international community features • Vibrant mixed-use, transit-oriented Fujitsu Communication equipment & services 1,500 U.S. HQ Transportation: vibrant mix of restaurants, specialty stores, developments Rockwell Collins Communication and electronic systems 1,200 Division HQ • Access is one of Richardson’s key places of worship and cultural centers • Mature, tree-lined residential Cisco Systems Telecom equipment 1,200 Division HQ advantages neighborhoods United Healthcare Health insurance 1,100 Regional offi ce • Three major highways: LBJ Freeway, U.S. Workforce: • Plentiful housing options from entry level Fossil, Inc. Watch/accessory Retailer 1,100 HQ Lennox International Heating/AC equipment 1,000 HQ 75, President George Bush Turnpike • Best access to highly skilled workforce in to executive level City of Richardson Government (local) 985 Local • Four DART light rail commuter stations North Texas • Diverse dining choices and convenient Methodist Richardson Healthcare 900 Division • City-wide DART public bus service • Abundant supply of high-tech talent, neighborhood retail Medical Center • Future Cotton Belt Rail Line providing ambitious entrepreneurs Samsung Mobile Wireless communications equipment 800 HQ east-west commuter rail to DFW • Day-time population of 130,000 includes Pro-Business City: TriQuint Semiconductor Semiconductor mfg 700 Division HQ International Airport and Fort Worth 80,000 in-bound commuters daily • Richardson Economic Development Traveler’s Insurance Insurance services 600 Division Partnership: model City/Chamber joint CommScope Communications 500 Division Innovation-Oriented Business Education: effort in economic development CVS Caremark Prescription benefi ts management 500 U.S. HQ Climate: • The University of Texas at Dallas: • One of the only 5-Star accredited MetroPCS Wireless communications 500 HQ • Global reputation for technology innovation approaching Tier One national research Chambers of Commerce in the state in the Telecom Corridor® university status • Exceptionally strong support for innovation, • Second-largest employment center in • Richland College: only U.S. community entrepreneurs North Texas college to have earned the Malcolm • Industry clusters: telecommunications, Baldrige National Quality Award semiconductor, software, electronic • Other higher education options: DeVry CONTACT US equipment. information technology University, ITT Technical Institute • Emerging focus areas: cloud computing, • Two highly-rated public school districts: Richardson Economic Development Partnership Bill Sproull, President/CEO Sue Walker, Vice President computer gaming, nanotechnology Richardson ISD and Plano ISD Richardson Chamber of Commerce 972-792-2801 972-792-2806 • Leadership in fi nancial services, • 13 private and charter schools providing 411 Belle Grove [email protected] [email protected] healthcare, public education choice to families Richardson, TX 75080 • Track record of successful start-ups 972-792-2800 John Jacobs, Senior Vice President Mike Skelton, Director of Mayor’s Offi ce of • Opportunity for continued corporate 972-792-2802 International Business growth: more large blocks of available offi ce [email protected] 972-792-2814 space than any other Dallas suburb [email protected]

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