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Board members push permitting speed, certified sites and 'white-glove' services to compete for jobs
Summary
At the Denton EDP retreat, members argued that speed to market and shovel-ready sites will matter more than incentives for many prospects; the group discussed fee-based fast-track reviews, third-party plan reviewers and the need for council-level direction to empower staff.
Board members at Denton's Economic Development Partnership retreat repeatedly urged the city to sharpen its competitive edge by reducing time-to-construction and ensuring site readiness.
Several participants said that while incentives matter, a community's ability to get projects built quickly often determines whether a prospect chooses one location over another. "When businesses come here and they're ready to locate, they're not…
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