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PO Box 940
211 N. Henry St.
Lancaster, TX 75146
Phone: 972-218-1315
Fax: 972-218-3685


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Why Lancaster?

When making an expansion or site selection decision, any business executive is going to ask "Why locate here" or "Why Lancaster"?  A recent study answered that question for us:

Utilizing the information contained in Tischler and Associates recommendations, input from stakeholders, and observations, the following is an analysis of Lancaster's  strengths........

  • Location
  • Growth of community and surrounding area
  • Diversity
  • Availability of skilled labor force
  • Location - on or near three major North Texas interstates
  • Intermodal and multimodal transportation for businesses, with 10.2K acres of land available for development
  • Infrastructure to support manufacturing
  • Active workforce development program
  • Competitive tax business incentive packages with "Triple Freeport" effective January 1, 2004
  • High value to price relative to other North Texas cities
  • Experienced economic development staff
  • Cohesive team committed to economic development
 
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