Richardson Economic Development Department

Richardson Economic Development Department REDD is dedicated to building a vibrant & thriving local economy by attracting new investment & jobs.

The Richardson Economic Development Department (REDD) is responsible for improving the economic wellbeing of Richardson through programs and initiatives that lead to job creation, job retention, tax-base enhancements and enhanced quality of life. The REDD seeks to build a diverse and resilient economy in Richardson in through business attraction, business retention and expansion, real estate redev

elopment, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem building and placemaking initiatives. Sustained economic growth provides quality job opportunities for the local labor force, profitable business opportunity for employers, and tax revenue for maintaining the continued growth of our vibrant community.

Truck Yard Richardson officially opens today, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city.Located in R...
09/01/2026

Truck Yard Richardson officially opens today, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city.

Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music, and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.

Projects like this require long-term vision, persistence, and commitment to move from concept to completion. We congratulate the entire Truck Yard team on reaching this milestone and appreciate their investment in the community.

We look forward to seeing Truck Yard become part of Richardson’s growing business landscape.

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The IQ®HQ for PM Pints last night!🍻

If you couldn’t make it, watch our recap video! UT Dallas VAST Lab Director Jeff Price talked about the wide range of uses and applications that virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital twins have across various industries. From making digital, walkable copies of office spaces, to bringing old architecture and creations back to life, the VAST Lab at UTD is doing work that can change the way industries show their spaces and products.

We have more events, including other PM Pints sessions and The IQ® Brew, coming up soon! Check out our calendar and register at RichardsonIQ.com

08/26/2026

PM Pints is tomorrow! 🍻

Join us at The IQ®HQ for a fireside chat with Jeff Price of UT Dallas and Chris Shacklett about the future of virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twins, simulation, and immersive experiences.

As Director of the VAST Lab, Price leads multidisciplinary research in digital twins, immersive training environments, and XR technologies. His work includes collaborations with industry, cultural institutions, and government agencies on metaverse environments, VR training simulators, and photogrammetric reconstructions for cultural heritage preservation.

Join us tomorrow night to hear how Price is combining technology, design, and experiential learning to help shape what comes next.

Register before 5 p.m. Thursday at: bit.ly/3RR2GUL

Thursday, August 27 | 5-7 p.m. | The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.

08/20/2026

PM Pints is one week away! 🍻

Join us on August 27 for a fireside chat with Jeff Price and Chris Shacklett exploring the real-world possibilities of immersive technology.

As Director of UT Dallas’ VAST Lab, Price leads multidisciplinary research in digital twins, immersive training environments and XR technologies. His work has included collaborations on metaverse environments, VR training simulators and photogrammetric reconstructions for cultural heritage preservation.

Come hear what’s being developed today and where these technologies could take us next.

Register today: bit.ly/3RR2GUL

Thursday, August 27 | 5-7 p.m. | The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.

08/14/2026

Have you registered for our next PM Pints? 🍻

On August 27, join Jeff Price of UT Dallas and Chris Shacklett for a conversation about the technologies shaping the future of immersive digital experiences.

Price brings more than three decades of experience in graphic design, animation, game design, and immersive media. Today, his teaching and research focus on technologies including virtual and augmented reality development.

Join us to hear how that experience is helping shape new approaches to learning, work, and creative practice.

Register today: bit.ly/3RR2GUL

Thursday, August 27 | 5-7 p.m. | The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.

08/13/2026

The 2026 Texas Quantum Summit is underway at The University of Texas at Dallas, bringing together leaders from academia, industry and government.

The two-day summit is focused on advancing quantum technology, strengthening partnerships and preparing Texas for the jobs and economic opportunities ahead.

Richardson continues to build connections with innovators looking to grow in the U.S.The 2026 Global Business Meetup Pro...
08/11/2026

Richardson continues to build connections with innovators looking to grow in the U.S.

The 2026 Global Business Meetup Program visited The IQ®HQ to explore the city’s technology ecosystem and potential business expansion opportunities. Entrepreneurs from leading Korean technology universities represented industries including AI, software, healthcare, biotech, aerospace, energy and smart infrastructure.

As part of the visit, the delegation met with UT Dallas entrepreneurs from the Venture Development Center and IQ®HQ Catalyst to exchange ideas and make connections within Richardson’s innovation community.

Visits like this create opportunities to introduce international companies and entrepreneurs to Richardson’s talent, research institutions, business resources, and established technology community, while building relationships that can support future investment and growth.

We invite you to join us at our next PM Pints, coming up on August 27! 🍻Join us at The IQ®HQ for a fireside chat with Je...
08/07/2026

We invite you to join us at our next PM Pints, coming up on August 27! 🍻

Join us at The IQ®HQ for a fireside chat with Jeff Price of UT Dallas and Chris Shacklett exploring how virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twins and simulation are transforming the way we learn, work and experience the world.

As Director of the VAST Lab, Price leads research at the intersection of design and technology, developing immersive applications across education, business, art and recreation.

PM Pints is a free event at The IQ®HQ that offers networking opportunities for local business leaders and other professionals who call Richardson or The IQ® home.

Register today: bit.ly/3RR2GUL

Thursday, August 27 | 5-7 p.m. | The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.

A strong business ecosystem is built through connections between entrepreneurs, investors, established companies, and co...
08/05/2026

A strong business ecosystem is built through connections between entrepreneurs, investors, established companies, and community partners.

As the region celebrates Startup Week, The IQ®HQ brought together founders, investors, and local partners last night to highlight technologies and services being developed right now.

Partners including Wells Fargo, UT Dallas Catalyst, Startup Runway and Angeles Investors helped support the evening and connect founders with resources that can help businesses grow.

By creating opportunities for companies to build relationships, access expertise and find new pathways forward, The IQ®HQ continues to strengthen Richardson’s innovation and business community.

Another strong signal today that Richardson remains a strategic location for high-tech industry, talent, and long-term g...
07/10/2026

Another strong signal today that Richardson remains a strategic location for high-tech industry, talent, and long-term growth: Texas Instruments has received a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support expanded capacity and technology investments at its 300mm semiconductor wafer fab in Richardson.

The grant is part of a project expected to total $700 million in capital investment and will expand production capabilities for critical analog and embedded processing chips used in vehicles, smartphones, satellites, and countless other technologies that power everyday life.

TI’s continued investment in its Richardson operations reinforces our community’s long-standing role in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor innovation, and the technologies shaping the future.

Read more at bit.ly/4ygiGQr

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