Plano Business is Booming!
Plano's Workforce Exceeds 300,000 within a 30-mile Radius
Access to a highly-educated workforce is one of Plano’s strengths. Evidence of this is the steady migration of prominent companies to Plano. JCPenney, Frito-Lay, Texas Instruments, Capital One, EDS-an HP company, St. Jude Medical, to name a few, all relocated to be near talent.
Plano’s proximity to Dallas’ large labor pool of over three million workers and excellent transportation system provides employers access to employees at all levels.
The University of Texas at Dallas, Collin County College, SMU, and the University of North Texas provide a steady pipeline of college graduates. The labor pool is growing. Employment increased by 8% from 2002 to 2007 as the region added 224,000 workers. Collin County is one of the nation’s fastest growing counties.
Key facts about Plano
•Over 52% of Plano residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher
•More people commute to Plano for work than commute out
•Over 3 million workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA
•Over 2 million workers in the Dallas-Plano-Irving Metro Division
•Over 136,000 students are enrolled in four-universities and 141,000 in community colleges in DFW
•40% of Texas’ technology employment is in DFW with over 228,000 workers (more than Austin and Houston combined)
Business & Shopping in Plano, Texas
If shopping is your bag, you've come to the right place.
Plano, Texas has more than 70 shopping centers, including two malls, an outlet mall coming soon and a historic downtown shopping district. Our professional servicing staff can make arrangements for a shopping tour of all of the hot spots in Plano.
Collin Creek Mall
811 North Central Expressway
Between Plano Pkwy. and 15th Street
(972) 422-1070
Collin Creek Mall
One of the largest malls in the Metroplex, Collin Creek Mall is truly one-stop shopping. You will enjoy beautiful two-level shopping at five major department stores including Dillard's and Macy's, and more than 160 specialty shops including Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Disney Store, Bombay Co. and many more. Enhanced by popular eating spots such as Tino's Restaurant and Cantina and the Terrace Food Court.
The Shops at Willow Bend
At W. Park Boulevard and Dallas North Tollway
6121 W. Park Boulevard, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 202-4900
The Shops at Willow Bend
The Shops at Willow Bend is a blend of exciting and sophisticated fashion-forward shopping set in a two-level beautiful, yet comfortable environment. This 1.4 million square foot shopping center features Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillard's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and over 140 stores and dining options. The children's play area was voted "Best Mommy Mall Experience in Dallas" by D Magazine in 2002. Complimentary strollers and wheelchairs and a helpful Concierge Center are just a few of many amenities. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm, and Sunday, Noon -6 pm.
The Shops at Legacy. Shop for haute-couture, boutique designers, and specialty items ranging from jewelry to home furnishings at The Shops at Legacy. The shopping mall also features the independent Angelika Film Center and a variety of delicious restaurants with sit-down service. Visit www.shopsatlegacy.com.
