North Texas & the Super Bowl

Dallas and Texas as a whole are recognized for doing things bigger, and to us Texans better. Dallas' slogan says it all, "Live Large. Think Big." This slogan embodies the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams and an attitude that all things are possible.

I know it has been difficult for so many of us during these economic times, but my focus is to appreciate what I do have and to allow these times to mold me to put more emphasis on the areas of life that are truly important. Are you seeing your glass half full or half empty? As North Texans, we do have a lot to be thankful for.

When companies look for a place to build business while providing a good home for their employees, they look no further than the 12-county region that includes Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and all the cities in between. More than six million people call North Texas home and for many good reasons: There are 24 FORTUNE 500 companies headquartered here, the cost of living ranks below the national average, and DFW International Airport is the third busiest airport in the world. North Texas is more than cowboys and oil wells these days. Our diverse economy provides a healthy workforce for those in healthcare, technology and logistics. As the fourth largest metropolitan region in the U.S. and growing, North Texas is quickly becoming the region of choice.

With Super Bowl XLV coming to North Texas next February we will not only be on the world's stage, but our local economy could have a $611 million impact according to a report commissioned by local organizers. The Super Bowl brings an opportunity to boost civic pride and hopefully fuel some economic optimism to North Texas. Whether the impact is ultimately $611 million or less we all need to look and find the positives after enduring one of the greatest recessions our country has ever experienced.

Repeat after me, "I am happy and satisfied". Now believe it! Even if the Cowboys don't play in or win the Super Bowl....we can at least enjoy the commercials and know that our economy is going to improve.

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