Why Grayson County?

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Grayson County has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. While much of the boom is the result of Dallas’ northward spread, it’s also fueled by the county’s proactive leadership and business-friendly attitude of its surrounding communities.  Grayson County is very much open for business, as evidenced by the limited restrictions, regulations, and zoning issues.

Grayson county residents enjoy many activities that the surrounding area has to offer: Lake Texoma, beautiful & historic downtown areas, large state park, and local shopping and dining.

The Area

North Texas Regional Airport is located in Grayson County, just 60 miles north of Dallas.  The area is comprised of two major cities, Sherman and Denison, and a number of smaller towns and communities.  The communities provide a workforce for several Fortune 100 and 500 companies including Texas Instruments and Coca-Cola Bottling Company.  Numerous education and training opportunities exist at local universities Grayson College in Denison and Austin College in Sherman.  Additionally, Southeasten Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University are located in the region.

650 miles of the country's most beautiful shoreline, Eisenhower State Park's hike and bike trails,  historic Downtown Denison and Sherman Main Streets are all just a few minutes drive within the county.

Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

A five-member locally appointed committee was created for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating transportation projects in the Grayson County region. The RMA Chairman is appointed by the Governor of Texas. The GCRMA oversees the activities of North Texas Regional Airport.

For more information on the GCRMA including meetings and board member contact information - Click here!

Workforce

There are thousands of aviation related employees and a strong manufacturing workforce available to the North Texas Regional Airport. The easy access via Hwy US 75 and the soon to be connected Hwy 289 provide access to one of the fastest and largest suburban labor pools in the nation. The surrounding areas of Sherman, Denison and Pottsboro also provide a strong manufacturing workforce. Additionally, the North Texas region is recognized as one of the largest clusters of aviation business in the nation.

Workforce Statistics

Labor Markets
FAA Certified Workers
A&P Mechanic Count
Airframe & Power plant Mechanics and Repairmen
List of Aviation Training Available
Texas Workforce Solutions
Heart of Defense

Area Workforce Demographics

Technical Training

The North Texas area has the capacity to support educational needs for a skilled workforce. Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning (link to https://www.cwlgcc.org/ ) provides continuing education for area employers.

The Center for Workplace Learning Training and Conference Center on the Grayson College campus was made possible through the innovative, non-profit partnership of the Denison Development Alliance, the Sherman Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Solutions Texoma, and Grayson College.

A testament to the proactive business environment in Grayson County, the state-of-the-art facility was constructed for the central purpose of developing regional workforce skills with local access to world-class training. Most courses are customized for specific industry application and utilize a blended delivery to optimize the corporate learning investment.

Accomodations

Best Western 810 N U.S. Hwy 75 Denison, TX USA 75020

Comfort Inn Denison 801 US Hwy 75 North Denison, TX USA 75020

Comfort Suites Sherman 2900 HWY 75 N Sherman, TX USA 75090

Hampton Inn Denison 3415 Ansley Blvd. Denison, TX USA 75020

Hampton Inn Sherman 2904 Michelle Drive Sherman, TX USA 75090

Hilton Garden Inn Texoma Event Center 5015 Hwy 75 South Denison, TX USA 75020

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Denison North-Lake Texoma 715 N. Point Look Out Dr Denison, TX USA 75020

La Quinta Inn & Suites Sherman/Denison 2912 Hwy 75 North Sherman, TX USA 75090

Sherman Super 8 Motel 111 E. Hwy. 1417 Sherman, TX USA 75090

Stonebridge Inn 3605 Hwy 75 South Sherman, TX USA 75090

Sherman Days Inn 1831 Texoma Parkway Sherman, TX USA 75090

Tanglewood Resort 290 Tanglewood Circle Pottsboro, TX USA 75076

Schools & Colleges
School Districts
Bells ISD www.bells.ednet10.net

Collinsville ISD www.collinsvilleisd.org

Denison ISD www.denisonisd.net

Gunter ISD www.guntertexas.com/gunter/gisd

Howe ISD www.howeisd.com

Pottsboro ISD www.pottsboroisd.org

S & S Consolidated Independent Schools www.sandscisd.net

Sherman ISD www.shermanisd.net

Tioga ISD www.tioga.ednet10.net

Tom Bean ISD www.tombean-isd.org

Van Alstyne ISDwww.vanalstyneisd.org

Whitesboro ISD www.whitesboroisd.org

Whitewright ISD www.whitewrightisd.com

Private Schools
Grayson Christian Academy www.graysonchristian.org

St. Luke Episcopal School, Denison www.saintlukesschool.org

Texoma Christian Middle School www.texomachristian.org

Texoma Christian School www.texomachristian.org

Area Attractions
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/birthplace/

Eisenhower State Park www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/eisenhow

Grayson County Frontier Village www.traveltex.com/pg/Activity.aspx?id=b8060f47-4c10-4483-87c8-8e3ddd877567

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/hagerman

Lake Texoma and the Denison Dam www.traveltex.com/AdvancedResults.aspx?ST=lake+texoma

Loy Lake Park www.co.grayson.tx.us/Special/LoyLake/LoyLake.htm

Munson Vineyards www.tvmunson.org

Perrin Field Historical Society www.perrinfield.org

Red River Historical Museum www.hosting.texoma.net/rrhms

Red River Railroad Museum www.redriverrailmuseum.org

Van Alstyne Museum 903-482-1131 216 E. Jefferson Van Alstyne, TX 75495

Whitewright Historical Museum www.traveltex.com/pg/Activity.aspx?id=9d33c2b2-dad1-4180-9bb2-93a78619fda4