Living here
Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates36.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Forney Economic Development Corp
The FEDC is a not for profit (4B) Economic Development Corporation that actively promotes Forney for business and commercial development, recruits new businesses to Forney, and partners with existing businesses and industry both large and small. The FEDC operation is led by staff that works with a business and citizen volunteer group appointed by the City Council. It is funded in part by a voter-approved quarter-cent dedicated sales tax.
state
Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state
Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes