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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
FUND SUMMARY 310-140-140

FOCUS AREA(S)
Financial Stability, High Service Levels/Quality of Life, Tourism

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Economic Development Department is responsible for promoting economic growth through business retention and
attraction, maintaining a positive relationship with developers, brokers, and other business professionals in order to
encourage business expansion. The Department is also responsible for liaise with new businesses and city departments
to assist with required permitting, utility service arrangements, building and fire codes, zoning and occupancy approvals.

MISSION STATEMENT
To maintain, expand, and diversity the unique and successful business climate that exists in Grapevine.

FY25 DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Business openings our department impacted:
Firebird’s
Beth Marie’s
Painted Tree
Milkshake Factory
Black Sheep Coffee
Rock & Brews
Sam’s Club
Healthy variety of prospects for the City to consider.
Comprehensive studies utilizing Placer.ai data to analyze:
Christmas Capital of Texas 2024
Crossroads Redevelopment Plan
Several conferences and trainings attended by all members of the department:
ICSC@Red River
D CEO Business Growth Summit
Entertainment Evolution Expo, Los Angeles
Site Selectors Guild, Orlando
ICSC@Las Vegas

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