Richardson is one of the top four technology clusters in North America.
- International Business Capital of North Texas (see more)
- Home of the "Telecom Corridor®"
- Highest concentration of technology workers in DFW Metroplex
- Second largest employment center in Dallas area
- High concentration of data centers - cloud computing/online gaming infrastructure
- Easy access to DFW Airport for domestic and international flights
- Major highways, light rail and bus access (see more)
- Easy access to 10,000+ corporate headquarters including 44 Fortune 500 headquarters
- Five Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce (see more)
- Highly ranked public schools
- University of Texas at Dallas - leading research and business university located in Richardson
- STARTech business incubator and soft landing spot for technology-based companies
- Diverse, highly educated population (see more)
- Economic Development incentives (see more)
- Hotel and convention venues (see more)
- Local arts and culture (see more)
- First ring suburb of Dallas (see more)
- Warm, favorable climate (see more)
Richardson is located in close proximity to major sporting venues for: