Texas Continues to Lure Jobs, Despite Economy
Demerson highlights some recent high-profile expansion announcements and the effectiveness of the Texas Enterprise Fund to close deals with companies.
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Texas Continues to Lure Jobs, Despite Economy
In spite of the recession, Texas is holding its own in attracting jobs, the head of the state’s economic development efforts says.
Aaron Demerson, the Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism at the Office of the Governor, talks to Capitol Update about what Texas is doing to attract business relocations and expansions.
Demerson highlights some recent high-profile expansion announcements and the effectiveness of the Texas Enterprise Fund to close deals with companies.
Aaron Demerson Executive Director, Economic Development and Tourism, Office of the Governor May 28, 2009
Demerson highlights some recent high-profile expansion announcements and the effectiveness of the Texas Enterprise Fund to close deals with companies.
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