Dallas is a great place to be in business. Not only is Dallas the largest metropolitan area in Texas, it is the ninth largest metro in the country-and we're still growing. In fact, Fort Worth is ranked as one of the nations fastest growing cities.

Home to over 15 Fortune 500 companies and one of the country's top areas for employment growth, it comes as no surprise that almost 30 percent of the state's labor force is in Dallas alone. The city reportedly has between 4 and 22 percent of the workforce in each major industrial sector, with the exception of mining. Because the Dallas economy is so diverse, the city fares well even if there is a downturn in a particular industry.

Part of what makes DFW so productive is the strong sense of community that exists between local businesses. The philanthropy and volunteering demonstrated by many companies helps the city thrive and cultivates an environment that welcomes healthy competition rather than shutting it out. The result is a solid infrastructure that includes everyone from small vendors to some of the biggest names in various industries.

Accessibility
Business owners and employees alike understand the importance of accessibility. Between the Dallas North Tollway and the newly extended President George Bush Highway, driving to and from work isn't such an ordeal. And for those who don't want to put the wear and miles on the car, the Dart Rail System is a fast, convenient way to get around town. This rail system means more than just ease of transportation. It has also
prompted developers to create "transit villages" located near the railway that offer a more communal, trendy lifestyle. A September 2005 study estimated at least $3.3 billion in private funds was invested at stations along Dart . Business and residential properties along the train have significantly increased in value, and the trains have also led to a growing Downtown scene. There is also the Trinity Railway Express that runs throughout DFW, connecting the two cities.

Our transportation advantages don't stop on the ground. For this metropolis, the sky's the limit! Dallas/Fort Worth's central location means an about equal flying distance to any number of other major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Being thus centralized makes DFW a popular place for conventions and business events.

Education
Another great aspect of Dallas is its high percentage of college graduates. With the largest number of college and high school educated residents of any metro in Texas and several major universities in the area, including Southern Methodist University and The University of Texas at Dallas, the economy is driven forward by educated, bright individuals with vision and talent. Knowing this, it shouldn't come as much of a shock that Dallas is ranked one of the top cities for young singles to work and play.

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