Allen Economic Development Corporation

09/08/2026

Why are technology companies choosing Allen?

Access to skilled talent, available real estate and the quality of life employees are looking for are all part of the equation. But don't just take our word for it.

Hear directly from technology leaders who chose Allen for their headquarters and why they believe the city provides the environment their companies need to grow.

09/03/2026

North Texas' next great chapter is being written right here in Allen.

Along the 121 corridor, Crestview, The Farm, and Sloan Corners are transforming this stretch of highway into one of the most dynamic corporate and entertainment destinations in Texas.

Premier office space, high-end retail, hospitality, and thoughtfully designed gathering places are what intentional urban growth looks like. With approximately $13 million in total investment flowing into this corridor, developers like Billingsley Company and JaRyCo Development are sending a clear message: this is where businesses want to put down roots.

Allen EDC and MEDC - McKinney Economic Development Corporation are working side by side to make 121 North the address businesses and families are choosing next. Two cities, one vision, and momentum you can feel.

Want to know what's next for Allen? Read the Dallas Business Journal article to discover why 121 North is set to become Texas's next major employment hub.

The more than $20 billion development pipeline represents another shift in North Texas' center of gravity, pushing corporate, entertainment and mixed-use growth farther north and east.

09/02/2026

Sloan Corners was recently featured on Texas Today.

Lucy Billingsley joined the show to share the vision behind Bravo Park and what’s ahead for the 250-acre Sloan Corners development from Billingsley Com;pany in Allen.

With more than 35 acres of planned park space, along with new dining, entertainment, residential and recreational amenities, Sloan Corners is intentionally designed to bring people together and live, work and connect in one place.

Watch the full Texas Today conversation to learn more about what’s taking shape in Allen: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07BhF60

08/31/2026

Big things are coming to downtown Allen!

Allen EDC President Dan Bowman says residents want something that feels distinctly Allen—a unique downtown destination they don't have to leave town to enjoy. That's exactly what this $17M revitalization aims to deliver, with new restaurants, retail, and gathering spaces designed to spark fresh energy in the heart of our city.

We couldn't be more excited to see this project kick off.

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The first phase of Allen’s Downtown Catalyst Project is expected to break ground this fall, bringing the $17 million development one step closer to reality.

08/24/2026

There’s more than one way to bring a team together in Allen.

Whether it’s pickleball at Chicken N Pickle, a friendly competition at Topgolf, or a company outing at PINSTACK, Allen gives businesses plenty of options beyond the traditional meeting room.

Destinations like these offer convenient spaces for team building, client events and company celebrations while adding to the quality-of-life amenities that make Allen a strong place to work and grow.

It’s another example of how Allen supports the businesses, employees and teams that call the city home.

08/21/2026

WalletHub just ranked Allen #1 Best Real Estate Market among small cities across the nation — and #8 overall out of 300 cities of all sizes.

That's not luck. That's intention.

People who choose Allen don't settle. They weigh their options, consider the trade-offs, and decide that what Allen offers is worth it. Strong schools, a thriving job market, a welcoming community, and a city government that plans with purpose. And the data backs that up.

With one of the top affordability and economic environment scores in the country, Allen is a place where your investment doesn't just hold its value, it grows alongside a community that's built for the long game.

Whether you're planting roots or planting a business, Allen is where intentional decisions pay off. See the full WalletHub ranking.

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08/20/2026

Another great Annual Commercial Real Estate Broker Luncheon in Allen.

This year’s event brought together brokers, developers, business leaders and community partners for a meaningful conversation about Allen’s growth, opportunity and continued momentum.

Thank you to our speakers, Dan Bowman, Executive Director/CEO of the Allen Economic Development Corporation; Mayor Chris Schulmeister; and Eric Hage, President at KDC Real Estate Development & Investments, for sharing their perspective on Allen’s development landscape and the opportunities ahead.

Events like this reflect what makes Allen such a strong place to do business: collaboration, connection and a shared commitment to smart, intentional growth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the real estate and development community for continuing to help shape Allen’s future.