McKinney offers not only an upscale lifestyle but also an exceptional business environment. The economy is diverse and offers a mix of industry – medical technology, data management, manufacturing, sustainability, aviation, defense, emerging technology and distribution.
The city has attracted companies like Raytheon, Torchmark, Tong Yang, Simpson Strong-Tie,Tenant Tracker, Manner Plastics, Traxxas, Statlab and Erchonia. Home-grown companies like Encore Wire, Newtoy (now Zynga), RMCN and Brandon Industries have also thrived here. McKinney has led in sustainable developments, and its historic business district is one of the largest and most successful in the state.
McKinney offers industrial and office parks throughout the city with additional land abundantly available. Redundant utilities are available on most developed sites.
Companies in McKinney have access to the county's highly educated workforce (of about 400,000) as well as McKinney's own Collin College for excellent academic and workforce training programs. Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney offers excellent facilities for all types of corporate aircraft.
McKinney's Independent School District, as well as other districts in the county, have been recognized for excellence. Collin College is also located in McKinney.
MEDC offers aggressive incentives for qualifying companies and a strong business retention expansion program to assist companies after relocating to the city.
If you would like more information about doing business in McKinney, contact any of the staff by email or call 972.562.5430. Toll free is: 800.839.6259.
Other helpful organizations and/or services:
City of McKinney - Department of
Development Services
972.547.2000 for general information
972.547.7475
www.mckinneytexas.org
McKinney Chamber of Commerce
972.542.0163
972.548.0876 (fax)
www.mckinneytx.org
Collin Small Business Development Center
Marta Gomez Frey, Director
972.985.3770
MFrey@collin.edu
www.CollinSBDC.com
Economic Development & Tourism
Janie Havel, North Texas Regional Representative
214.733.4274
Janie.havel@governor.state.tx.us
Collin College Center – Workforce and Economic Development
Natalie Greenwell, Director
972.985.3768
ngreenwell@collin.edu
www.collin.edu/cwed
Export-Import Bank of the United States,
North Texas Branch
Kelly Kemp
Business Development Officer
214.551.4959
Kelly.kemp@exim.gov
www.exim.gov
Doing Business