Advantages
Your Strategic Choice for Business Growth near Dallas
Mesquite was built by a rich culture of real go-getters who weren’t afraid of trying new things and standing out from the pack. From the days of settlers staking their claim outside of Dallas in 1887, to innovators choosing Mesquite as the place to build, this city is your best bet for staking a claim of your own.
Lower Operating Costs
Especially compared to Dallas and Fort Worth, Mesquite boasts significant cost advantages:
- Commercial Real Estate: Businesses moving to Dallas or Fort Worth Lease or purchase office, retail and warehouse space for a fraction of the cost compared to Dallas or Fort Worth. Mesquite offers prime locations and the innovative workforce that can bring.
- Taxes: Mesquite’s lower business tax rates help enhance profitability, making it an ideal location for businesses moving to or expanding in the DFW region.
Expansive Transportation
Situated within the DFW Metroplex, Mesquite offers excellent access to major transportation options to connect with customers, vendors, partners and workforce throughout the region and beyond.
- Airports: Home to Mesquite Metro Airport and only 30 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and 20 miles to Love Field Airport (DAL). Logistics and business travel is efficient and convenient in Mesquite.
- Highways: Mesquite is located at the intersection of major highways like Interstates 20, 30, and 635, as well as U.S. Route 80 and the future State Highway 190 Bush tollway, making it easy to reach other cities in the DFW metroplex and beyond.
- Rail: Strategic rail access through the Union Pacific Railroad provides seamless connectivity for freight and logistical operations.
Thriving Business Community
Mesquite fosters a collaborative and supportive business environment. A variety of resources and programs designed to help your business succeed are available:
- Business Incentives: Mesquite offers attractive incentive packages tailored to your specific needs, such as tax rebates, permitting assistance, and job training grants.
- A Cluster of Industry Leaders: From homegrown companies to titans of industry, businesses benefit from the ecosystem of innovation and professional networks in Mesquite and other cities across the DFW region.
- Workforce Development: Situated alongside the fastest growing county in the USA, workforce is ample. Partnerships with local educational institutions ensure a skilled workforce that aligns with your industry requirements.
- Streamlined Permitting Process: Get your business up and running quickly and efficiently with a streamlined permitting process.
- Business Parks: Mesquite’s modern business parks are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, providing an ideal setting for business expansion.
Strong Quality of Life
Mesquite offers a high quality of life for your employees and their families.
- Affordability: Residents from across the DFW region choose Mesquite for the mix of spacious, affordable housing options, small town feel and easy access to downtown Dallas.
- Diversity: Mesquite’s rich cultural diversity makes it a welcoming place to work and call home. Our robust international community helps companies find talent to support their international growth.
- Quality schools: High quality schools for children with a wide range of universities and trade schools nearby to fuel the talent pipeline.
- Culture & Recreation: The Rodeo Capital of Texas has something for everyone. From the Mesquite Arts Center and one of the largest movie theaters in the world to the seventy-six parks dotting the city, Mesquite residents have plenty of options for entertainment.
A Legacy of Real Growth
Mesquite has always been shaped by an ambitious community of innovators embracing bold ideas. We’re the official “Rodeo Capital of Texas”, home to one of the largest movie theaters in the world and rapidly being known for cutting-edge industrial innovation around the world. Mesquite has fostered growth for large and small companies across generations and now across the globe.
Learn more about Mesquite’s history and success stories here.
Ready to Grow in Mesquite? We Can Help.
If you’re ready to expand your business in one of the most promising and innovative North Texas cities in DFW, Mesquite TX is the place for you.
Get in touch with the Mesquite Economic Development team to learn how we can help your business succeed.