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2 W E L C O M E T O C O L L I N C O U N T Y, T E X A S Clearly the Place to be. Collin County has made a name for itself as a great place to live and to work. With some of the nation s most sought after public schools and neighborhoods, a highly educated workforce, and a booming economy, Collin County continues to exceed national trends. It s easy to see why so many high profile, global companies, including JCPenney, EDS, an HP Company, SANYO Energy (U.S.A.), T-Mobile USA, Sage Telecommunications and Torchmark, call us home. You can be a part of the picture too, in the most desirable cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex: Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano.

3 E D U C A T I O N I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y A Smart image. Award-winning public and private schools, nationally recognized colleges and universities, and post-graduate programs that are creating the leaders of tomorrow, make Collin County a haven for world-class educational opportunities. Collin County schools have been ranked #2 in the nation in Forbes Top 10 Best School Districts for the Buck list. Students in Collin County boast an average SAT score of 1,103 and a graduation rate of 93 percent. Add the proximity to major universities including University of Texas-Dallas, Collin College, University of Dallas, SMU, University of North Texas and Dallas Baptist University and it s easy to see why Collin County is the smart choice for families and businesses alike.

4 E D U C A T I O N I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Collin County has immediate access to a highly educated work force, with 12 campuses of higher education located within the county and 27 additional campuses in neighboring areas. In all, 18 four year public and private colleges and universities are within a 60 mile radius of Collin County. Picture Perfect for Education

5 H E A L T H C A R E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Developing a Health y Community The rapid growth rate of Collin County has sparked an explosive expansion of state-of-the-art, award-winning hospitals and specialty medical services. In turn, world renowned physicians and medical specialists established practices here due to a breadth of cutting-edge medical resources in science, technology, research and development available throughout the Methroplex. Children s Methodist, HCA, Texas Health Resources, Centennial, Baylor, and many other healthcare giants serve the health needs for a multitude of patients in Collin County.

6 H E A L T H C A R E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y A healthy lifestyle depends on a proper mix of work and play and Collin County offers a wide range of active and leisure activities. From professional sporting events to star-studded concert performances, Collin County residents are never at a loss for something to do. Picture Perfect for a Health y Community

7 W O R K F O R C E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y A High ly Focused Work force Businesses seeking a diverse, well-educated workforce will find an exceptional pool of talent in Collin County. Over half of the more than 730,000 residents have bachelor s degrees. And with access to more than 3 million skilled workers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Collin County is a smart destination for corporate headquarters, satellite offices, research centers, production facilities and virtually any other business endeavor.

8 W O R K F O R C E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y D Magazine named 10 Collin County Cities to its list of the best Suburbs in Dallas/Fort Worth. Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Parker, Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Sachse and Wylie were all recognized by the publication, which based its rankings on safety, education, housing values, and ambiance. Picture Perfect Work Force

9 L I F E S T Y L E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Higher Standard of Living. Picturesque neighborhoods and urban mixed-use centers throughout Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and Plano offer more home for the money and a lifestyle for everyone, from the CEO s family to the recent college graduate. While Collin is among the more affluent counties in the nation, it retains a low cost of living, so residents enjoy a substantially higher quality of life while companies enjoy a lower cost of doing business.

10 L I F E S T Y L E I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Picture Perfect for Higher Living Standards Long before Green became trendy, Collin County was at the forefront of the conservation movement. One of the state s first land conservancies, Connemara, protects thousands of acres of Open space from its base in Collin County. The internationally recognized Heard Museum offers residents a celebration of nature. Collin County is also home of the first privately developed LEED Platinum office building, the first LEED certified Automotive Dealership as well as conservation development that is part of the LEED pilot program for communities and includes a LEED shopping center.

11 R E C R E A T I O N I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Capture the Fun. Whether you re entertaining clients or simply relaxing with your family, you ll find much to choose from. Collin County is home to 23 museums, 56 galleries, 22 theatrical centers, four orchestral organizations, four ballet groups, two opera associations, dozens of championship golf courses, a major soccer team, and the Rough Riders minor league baseball team. World-class dining, shopping, and nightlife abound throughout Collin County, as do resort and full-service luxury hotels, and millions of square feet of meeting and convention space designed to captivate your audiences.

12 R E C R E A T I O N I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y Picture Perfect for Recreation In Collin County you will live and work among champions. That s because Collin County is home to Olympic champions, professional golfers, Indy and NASCAR drivers, as well as NFL, NBA, NHL and major league baseball and soccer stars. The last two Olympic All-Around gold medalists in gymnastics Carly Patterson and Nastia Liukin hail from Collin County. And the county is home to the Celina High School Bobcats who hold the Texas state record for the most consecutive wins and most state championships in high school football.

13 L O C A T I O N I N C O L L I N C O U N T Y A Well-Framed L ocation. Centrally located just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Collin County offers easy access to major transportation hubs. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Dallas Love Field and the Collin County Regional Airport are less than an hour away. Major Interstate and regional highway systems connect Collin County cities to the world and to each other.

14 Picture Yourself in Good Company. With a business-friendly environment, easy access to transportation, a well-educated workforce and a family-oriented community, it makes sense for businesses, both large and small, to relocate or expand to Collin County. Visit us at CollinTxBiz.com and let s talk more about how your best shot at the future is right here in Collin County. Picture Perfect for Business Relocation allentx.com friscoedc.com mckinneytxedc.com planotexas.org