The Dallas Stars are ditching their downtown headquarters for a new home in Plano. It’s a major win for Plano’s tax base, but it’s a tough look for Dallas as it struggles to keep big corporate players in the city center.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Plano gets a massive boost in local tax revenue, while Dallas loses out on the corporate presence and economic activity that comes with a major sports franchise headquarters.
Plano residents and local businesses near the new headquarters will see a surge in investment and economic activity.
Dallas city officials and downtown businesses that rely on the foot traffic and prestige of having a major professional sports team based in the city center.
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