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DeSoto economic development team pushes bio life-sciences strategy, says lack of developed space is primary barrier
Summary
At a DeSoto Development Corporation meeting, CEO Matt Carlson outlined an outreach push to attract bio life‑sciences, aerospace and higher‑paying manufacturing while officials and developers said a shortage of ready-to-occupy space is slowing deals.
Matt Carlson, chief executive officer of the DeSoto Development Corporation, told the board that the agency is focusing its economic development work on higher‑paying industries such as bio life‑sciences, aerospace and advanced manufacturing and coupling that effort with workforce training partnerships.
“We're developing strategies to attract professionals in medical technology,” Carlson said, describing work that began in 2023 and continues as the board pursues projects that could bring large payrolls and lower‑turnover jobs to the city.
The EDC report said recruitment activity has included partnership appearances at national trade events — SelectUSA, the ICSC Recon retail show and the BIO International Conference — and outreach coordinated with the Dallas Regional Chamber and other North Texas cities.…
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