ACCOLADES Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the top regions in the nation for business, thanks to a low cost of living, a business-friendly environment, a strong base of welleducated and skilled employees and robust access to both U.S. and world markets through its transportation network. But don’t take our word for it. Year after year, the region’s selling points are lauded by prestigious business experts at publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Fortune and Site Selection. And key metrics tracked by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, which measures economic indicators throughout Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico, show the region to be among the strongest in the country. Dallas–Fort Worth is consistently among the top places to work, the best places to live and the best places for investment.
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