About Economic Development

Our Mission: Supporting Investment, Growth, and Reinvestment in Garland

Garland's economic development mission is to foster a thriving local economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting new investment, developing the workforce and creating jobs through data-driven, creative and personalized approaches. 

Today’s Garland: A Mature City Ready for Its Next Chapter

Garland is a mature, established city adjacent to Dallas, with a thriving Downtown, rare infill and redevelopment sites and large opportunities to make what’s old new again. We’re open for business with an eye toward quality commercial, vertical multifamily, mixed-use, advanced manufacturing, data centers and a lifestyle hotel with potential convention center.

Staff

Ayako Schuster
Ayako Schuster
Economic Development Director
jacob acton
Jacob Acton, Ph.D.
Economic Development Manager
Kimberly Garduno
Kimberly Garduno
Business Development Manager
kelly garcia
Kelly Garcia
Economic Development Specialist
Faiza Hasan
Faiza Hasan
Research Specialist
Paula Rodriguez
Paula Rodriguez
Department Coordinator II