20140826 PEDC update to Council on Toyota Employee Relocation_2014-08-26Toyota Employee Relocation Effort
August 26, 2014
Partner Organizations
Prosper EDC
Prosper Chamber of Commerce
Town of Prosper
Prosper ISD
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Toyota Headquarters Relocation
Approximately 4000 employees relocating to DFW area
Headquarters to break ground in Fall 2014
Employees will work from temporary offices this Fall
3 divisions relocating: Engineering, Finance, Sales & Mktg
Toyota attracted to Texas for savings in taxation, real
estate and cost of living --plus, Texas’ business-friendly
environment
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Toyota Reception & Expo
55 groups of 200 employees & guests (spouses, children) will
visit the DFW area
Thursdays & Saturdays now through March 2015
Prosper and several surrounding cities have booths to share
information
Kathleen Johnson, Prosper resident & Chamber Board
member, is Coordinator of Prosper Toyota effort
Website dedicated to Toyota employees:
ProsperWelcomesToyota.com
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Why Should Toyota Employees Choose Prosper?
Prosper ISD is one of the highest-ranked public school
systems in Texas
Easy access to Toyota headquarters in Plano’s Legacy Park
Prosper’s parks and recreation activities quickly developing
Quality single-family developments
Close to shopping and many attractions in Collin County
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To Volunteer for Prosper Booth
Town of Prosper –(972) 346-2640
Harlan Jefferson –Town Manager
Harlan_Jefferson@prospertx.gov
Prosper EDC –(972) 346-3397
Robert Winningham –Executive Director
Robert@ProsperEDC.com
Sam Blatt –Econ. Development Assistant
Sam@ProsperEDC.com
Coordinator –(214) 734-1915
Kathleen Johnson –Prosper Chamber Board
kjohnson@incitusgroup.com
Quality of Life in Prosper
Education
The Prosper Independent School District is Exemplary, the
highest rating possible
Adults with Bachelor Degree & Higher –45.5%
2013 Student Enrollment Projection –7,500+
Approximate Enrollment at Build-Out –45,000
Housing
5th Best Suburb to Live in DFW by D Magazine
Median Home Value –$321,000
New Home Permit Value –$426,000
Single Family Residential Permits in 2013 –486
2014 Permits thru 2nd Quarter : 213
Parks &Recreation
Open Space and Parks –370 acres (197 developed)
Hike and Bike Trails –14.9 miles
Tennis Courts –6
Equestrian Trails –3.8 miles
Fields: 9 baseball/softball;8 soccer/multi-purpose