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metropolitan areas such as Dallas/Fort Worth and Wichita Falls,
both within an hour’s drive, for meetings and acquisitions, but far
enough away to truly understand the meaning of community and
family life, not to mention those infamous Jack County sunsets.
Jacksboro has 5 major highways that all intersect and allow for
ease of transportation and transporting of goods/services. Our
community offers a competitive workforce with a diverse skillset,
afforded to them by top rated high school, trade schools and
higher-level education. Living and owning a business in Jacksboro
allows you the opportunity to do what you love in a community
that you will love.
There are also exciting plans for future development that will
» Leslie how will acquired skills from previous roles in other encourage demographics of all income levels and ages to view
companies allow you to effectively market and position Jacksboro as a top choice for their next residence. Whether you
Jacksboro as a great destination for business in the state are looking to rent, buy your first home or retire, Jacksboro wants
of Texas? to be a top contender and community of choice.
Marketing and positioning became a passion of mine in college. After
earning my B.B.A in marketing, I went on to cover a vast background » Where do you see Jacksboro Texas in the next 3 -5
in sales, retail development, donor relations, business development years? What partnerships will you be forming to achieve
and expansion. Experiences like these have inspired me within these objectives?
my role as ED at the JEDC to take Jacksboro to new and exciting
Working towards economic development success is our ultimate goal,
levels. I truly thrive on watching a project, business or program start
and that can only take place if we are building relationships through
and end in success. I am also very passionate about building and
business retention and seeking out new business opportunities. Our
developing Jacksboro because I want to give back to a community
corporation will continue to set attainable short- and long-term goals.
that has given so much to me. This role has enabled me to return
The Jacksboro EDC will continue to strive towards being viewed
to my high school hometown and contribute on a much larger level.
as an economic ally for any business looking to grow and expand
within our market. With retaining existing and building new, you
» How affordable is the cost of living in Jacksboro Texas gain new business, new families, new residents, new jobs, and new
compared to other cities in the United States? opportunity. The Jacksboro EDC is positioning itself to connect

Jacksboro’s housing is extremely affordable in terms of surrounding commerce & community for ultimate success.
areas and especially with its close proximity to major metro areas.

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PO Box 610, 302 S. Main St.
Jacksboro, TX 76458
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940-567-3151 (W)
817-374-3323 (C)

Jacksboroedc.org

Leslie Chalmers

Executive Director
Jacksboro Economic
Development Corporation

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