The Denton Economic Development Partnership Board convened on August 13, 2025, to discuss recent developments in business recruitment and community engagement efforts. The meeting highlighted the city's ongoing initiatives to attract new businesses and enhance local economic growth.

During the session, it was reported that Denton had received 12 new business leads over the past two months. These leads originated from various sources, including direct outreach, brokers, and the Dallas Green Chamber. The board noted two pending incentive applications: one from a company looking to relocate to Denton and another seeking infrastructure assistance. However, there were also challenges, with two leads lost due to qualification issues related to the city's incentive policies.

A significant point of discussion was the impact of existing policies on business growth. Board members expressed concerns about whether current incentive policies serve as barriers to attracting new businesses. They emphasized the need for feedback on these policies to understand their effectiveness and competitiveness in the market.

The board also reviewed statistics from the downtown reinvestment grant program, noting that two leads were lost due to qualification issues. However, there were 10 new grant leads and a successful recruitment initiative that engaged the community through social media. Residents provided feedback on desired businesses for a currently leased location, with a notable interest in family-friendly venues.

In terms of broader economic metrics, the board reported receiving 21 requests for information (RFIs) from the state and the Denton Regional Chamber, with six submissions made. These submissions represent a potential capital investment of $3.5 billion and the creation of over 3,500 jobs.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the importance of community input and the need to adapt policies to better support business attraction and retention. The board plans to continue monitoring feedback and outcomes related to their initiatives as they work towards fostering a more robust economic environment in Denton.