Chamber presents $6 billion pipeline and stresses speed, coordination for Irving projects

Feb 17, 2026

Beth Bowman of the Irving Las Colinas Chamber told commissioners the chamber and its economic-development partnership generated more than 150 prospects since Oct. 1, representing roughly $6 billion in potential capital investment and about 36,000 jobs; she urged early coordination with planning staff and stressed retention as well as recruitment.

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Beth Bowman, president and CEO of the Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Economic Development Partnership, presented the chamber’s role to the Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 16 and urged commissioners to keep permitting and approvals aligned with the needs of prospect companies.

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