
THE COLONY EDC CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The Colony EDC is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023...
April 4, 2023/by The Colony
The Colony EDC Receives State Award for 15th Consecutive Year
The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has presented The…
March 15, 2023/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the Community
The Colony Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recognized…
November 29, 2022/by The Colony
The Colony EDC Supports Local Businesses with Business Improvement Grants (BIG)
Pictured above: The Colony EDC team presents Dr. Oteo a BIG…
July 22, 2022/by The Colony
THE COLONY EDC RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARD
We are pleased to announce that The Colony Economic Development…
March 7, 2022/by The Colony
HOLIDAY MAGIC AT GRANDSCAPE
From the amazing lights and decorations to the fantastic shopping…
December 2, 2021/by The Colony
Grandscape in The Colony Achieves Global Acclaim
Grandscape now holds the distinction of being the "World's Most…
October 26, 2021/by The Colony
The Colony EDC Receives State Recognition for Excellence in Workforce Initiatives
The Colony Economic Development Corporation was named a finalist…
June 16, 2021/by The Colony
The Colony Mayor Joe McCourry Recognizes National Economic Development Week
The Colony Mayor Joe McCourry has joined mayors across the country…
May 5, 2021/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
The Colony EDC received the 2020 Economic Excellence Award from…
March 19, 2021/by The Colony
AssistHer Emergency Relief Grant
The Texas Woman's University (TWU) is offering a program to assist…
March 27, 2020/by The Colony
Important: SBA Loan Application Now Available
Governor Abbott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration…
March 23, 2020/by The Colony
COVID-19: The Colony EDC Provide Business Recovery Checklist and Resources
Dear Business Partner –
On behalf of The Colony Economic…
March 18, 2020/by The ColonyOn behalf of The Colony Economic…

The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
The Colony EDC received the 2019 Economic Excellence Award from…
March 13, 2020/by The Colony
Take an Aerial Tour of Grandscape
Time flies, especially when you talk about the dramatic and…
January 30, 2020/by The Colony
Take an Aerial Tour of The Colony’s Austin Ranch
Did you know that we have our own piece of the hill country…
January 23, 2020/by The Colony
Take an Aerial Tour of Cascades at The Colony
There's nothing like a bird's eye view of some of the developments…
January 16, 2020/by The Colony
New Businesses Opening In Grandscape this Spring!
Dallas Morning News reporter Maria Halkias did a great job covering…
January 10, 2020/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
The Colony EDC received the 2018 Economic Excellence Award from…
March 8, 2019/by The Colony
Partners In Our Community: BIG Recipient JTW Properties, Inc.
The Colony Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce…
February 22, 2019/by The Colony
Galaxy Theatres Are Coming To Grandscape
A new Galaxy Theatres location has broken ground at Grandscape.
The…
February 19, 2019/by The ColonyThe…

Partners In Our Community: BIG Recipient Colony Cobblers
The Colony Economic Development Corporation has created a…
February 7, 2019/by The Colony
Partners In Our Community: BIG Recipient David’s Automotive
The Colony Economic Development Corporation has created a…
February 7, 2019/by The Colony
Famed Chicago Restaurant Quartino Coming to Grandscape
Grandscape is excited to announce today famed Chicago restaurant…
November 1, 2018/by The Colony
The Colony EDC to Host The 2018 Legislative Breakfast
Join us for this free event on Friday, November 9, 7:30-9 am,…
October 24, 2018/by The Colony
The Colony EDC Awards Matching BIG Grant to State Farm Randy Truelove
The Colony EDC awarded State Farm Randy Truelove with a matching…
August 21, 2018/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
The Colony EDC received the 2017 Economic Excellence Award from…
July 2, 2018/by The Colony
Grandscape Development Selected by D CEO Magazine as 2018 Awards Finalist
The Colony EDC congratulates Grandscape being named a finalist…
February 6, 2018/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
The Colony EDC received the 2016 Economic Excellence Award from…
June 19, 2017/by The Colony
Galaxy Theatres Announces its stake in the DFW market, Joins Grandscape
Grandscape and Galaxy Theatres are thrilled to announce the luxury…
January 26, 2017/by The Colony
The Colony EDC Hosts Private Tour of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Members of the Urban Land Institute’s Retail Product Council…
October 21, 2016/by The Colony
The Colony Tops the List of Healthiest Housing Markets in the U.S.
The Colony ranked among the Top 5 Healthiest Housing Markets…
October 17, 2016/by The Colony
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
Represents City at World’s Largest Retail Conference
The Colony…
June 22, 2016/by The ColonyThe Colony…

World’s Largest All-Sports Store Coming to The Colony
So excited to share this news! Scheels is coming to Grandscape!
The…
May 4, 2016/by The ColonyThe…

KISS band members bring rockin’ restaurant to The Colony
By Sarah Blaskovich | Guide Live - Dallas News
Gene Simmons…
March 29, 2016/by The ColonyGene Simmons…

Texas adds 24,900 jobs in December – DFW jobless rate falls
By Lance Murray | Dallas Business Journal
The state of Texas…
February 5, 2016/by The ColonyThe state of Texas…

Lava Cantina Builds Suburban Concert Dream
By Kelly Dearmore | Dallas Observer
Later this year, The Colony…
January 29, 2016/by The ColonyLater this year, The Colony…

Austin Ranch to see further business growth, new pub coming to The Colony
Lorelei Day | lday@starlocalmedia.com | The Colony Courier-Leader
The…
January 27, 2016/by The ColonyThe…

Service King Breaks Ground on 35th DFW Location
Service King Collision Repair Centers plans to open new location…
December 21, 2015/by The Colony
Grandscape a Top-Read DBJ Story in 2015
The Dallas Business Journal recently released its list of "The…
December 14, 2015/by The Colony
Old American Golf Club in Texas achieves top honor in Golfweek rankings
Press Release | WorldGolf
Old American Golf Club - the Tripp…
December 4, 2015/by The ColonyOld American Golf Club - the Tripp…

Hotels in The Colony, TX Add Bicycle Rental to List of Guest Amenities
Press Release by Mike Cicutto, Marriott Hotels
The Fairfield…
November 13, 2015/by The ColonyThe Fairfield…

The Colony Economic Development Corporation Represents City at ICSC Texas Deal Making Conference
In an effort to promote additional economic development, enhance…
November 7, 2015/by The Colony
The Tile Shop Introduces Collection of Over 4,000 Products to The Colony, Texas Community Inside New Showroom
Press Release by Lindsey Rose | lindsey.rose@tileshop.com
The…
October 28, 2015/by The ColonyThe…

The Colony’s Nebraska Furniture Mart/Grandscape Project Showcased at TML Economic Development Conference
Keri Samford, Director of The Colony Economic Development Corporation,…
October 23, 2015/by The Colony
Buffett-backed Grandscape starts its new $45M ‘boardwalk’ restaurant district
Candace Carlisle | ccarlisle@bizjournals.com | Dallas Business…
October 15, 2015/by The Colony
KISS’ Gene Simmons visits The Colony ahead of Rock and Brews opening
Korri Kezar | Dallas Business Journal
Though the restaurant…
September 22, 2015/by The ColonyThough the restaurant…

New Tenants Embrace The Cascades Phase II in The Colony
Six months ago there was one tenant in the new Phase II of The…
September 15, 2015/by The Colony
A new movie going experience
Kimberly Diggs | Star Local Media
What was once a Best Buy…
August 25, 2015/by The ColonyWhat was once a Best Buy…

Rock and Brews restaurant by KISS building in The Colony
Korri Kezar | Dallas Business Journal
North Texas can rock…
August 1, 2015/by The ColonyNorth Texas can rock…

Massive live music venue and restaurant expected in 2016
Sarah Blaskovich | GuideLive
The Colony is about to be on…
July 30, 2015/by The ColonyThe Colony is about to be on…

The Colony opens first location of Raising Cane’s
Heather Goodwin | The Courier-Leader
The DFW Metroplex is…
July 20, 2015/by The ColonyThe DFW Metroplex is…

University of Dallas branches out to The Colony
Deborah Fleck/Staff Writer | Dallas Morning News
The University…
July 16, 2015/by The ColonyThe University…

Grandscape now has a lake and a Cheddar’s
Maria Halkias | Dallas Morning News Biz Beat Blog
Berkshire…
July 8, 2015/by The ColonyBerkshire…

Denton County not immune to North Texas housing boom
In the southeast corner of Denton County, around Lewisville,…
June 24, 2015/by The Colony
The Colony Ranks 4th Hottest Housing Market for May by MetroTex Association of REALTORS
May housing numbers for North Texas have been released by the…
June 22, 2015/by The Colony
The Colony Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community
The Colony is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation…
June 18, 2015/by The Colony
Things are Happening in The Colony!
Take a drive around The Colony and you'll find exciting progress…
June 9, 2015/by The Colony
City Officials Represent The Colony at Global Retail Real Estate Conference
In an effort to promote additional economic development, enhance…
May 29, 2015/by The Colony
Expert: SH 121 growth ‘a matter of time’
impact news | extract
Activity along SH 121 has exploded in…
May 17, 2015/by The ColonyActivity along SH 121 has exploded in…

The Colony Ranked 7th in Best Suburbs in the DFW Metro Area
niche.com | 2015 Niche Rankings
The Colony was ranked 7th…
May 15, 2015/by The ColonyThe Colony was ranked 7th…

Mike McCabe, GM at Old American Golf Club in Texas, honored in Titleist ‘Difference Makers’ campaign
worldgolf.com | Release
Old American Golf Club announces General…
May 13, 2015/by The ColonyOld American Golf Club announces General…

Nebraska Furniture Mart Holds Public Grand Opening
Carla Wade, WFAA ABC Channel 8
With 560,000 square feet of…
May 7, 2015/by The ColonyWith 560,000 square feet of…

Why Quest Resource needed a new DFW corporate headquarters
Candace Carlisle | ccarlisle@bizjournals.com | Dallas Business…
April 21, 2015/by The Colony
Megastore is core of ambitious project in The Colony
Sebastian Robertson, WFAA ABC Channel 8
Nebraska Furniture…
March 24, 2015/by The ColonyNebraska Furniture…

Raising Cane’s Breaks Ground In The Colony
By Heather M. Goodwin | hgoodwin@starlocalmedia.com | The Colony…
February 23, 2015/by The Colony
The Colony Chamber of Commerce revamps itself
By Heather M. Goodwin | hgoodwin@starlocalmedia.com | The Colony…
February 17, 2015/by The Colony
Growth In The Colony, TX
The checkout area at the the Nebraska Furniture Mart is shown…
February 17, 2015/by The Colony
Hampton Inn and Suites breaks ground at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Grandscape development
Korri Kezar | kkezar@bizjournalscom | Dallas Business Journal
A…
February 9, 2015/by The ColonyA…

Abuelos moving to The Colony
Posted by LewisvilleTexan
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant announced…
February 5, 2015/by The ColonyAbuelo’s Mexican Restaurant announced…

Nebraska Furniture Mart Begins Stocking Shelves for Customers
Candace Carlisle | ccarlisle@bizjournals.com | Dallas Business…
January 14, 2015/by The Colony
Nebraska Furniture Mart Gives DFW Shoppers a Reason to Look Around
Deanna Dewberry | @Deanna_Dewberry | NBCDFW.com
Nebraska…
January 11, 2015/by The ColonyNebraska…

Jackson-Shaw Celebrates Marriott Courtyard Groundbreaking
Dallas.citybizlist.com
Jackson-Shaw marked the construction…
November 5, 2014/by The ColonyJackson-Shaw marked the construction…

Griffin, Lakeview Middle School AVID students hear from Nebraska Furniture Mart
By Heather M. Goodwin | hgoodwin@starlocalmedia.com | The Colony…
October 23, 2014/by The Colony
Developer Jackson-Shaw starts construction on third Marriott hotel near Nebraska Furniture Mart
Candace Carlisle | ccarlisle@bizjournals.com | Dallas Business…
October 17, 2014/by The Colony
The 10 Safest Places To Live In Texas
Natalie Grigson, Staff Writer | Movoto Insider Real Estate Blog
We’ve…
July 31, 2014/by The ColonyWe’ve…

Grandscape to bring 5,000 new jobs to The Colony
By Heather M. Goodwin | hgoodwin@starlocalmedia.com | Lewisville…
July 24, 2014/by The Colony
The Colony in D Magazines Top Suburbs List
The Colony moved up three positions in D Magazines Top Suburbs…
June 25, 2014/by The Colony
The Colony P&Z Recommends Approval of Development Plan
By Heather M. Goodwin | hgoodwin@starlocalmedia.com | The Colony…
June 14, 2014/by The Colony
Nebraska Furniture Mart One Year Later
Progress moves along in The Colony, TX. Just one year after the…
June 8, 2014/by The Colony
TopGolf-The Colony earns another award
The city’s partnership with one of the nation’s premier entertainment…
May 9, 2014/by The Colony
TopGolf – The Colony awarded Retail Project of the Year from D CEO Magazine’s Commercial Real Estate Program for 2014!
D CEO magazine’s Commercial Real Estate Awards program for…
March 26, 2014/by The Colony
The Colony Ranks 11th in The SafeWise 50 Safest Cities in Texas
The Colony is ranked the 11th safest city on SafeWise's ranking…
October 28, 2013/by The Colony
The Colony ranked No. 20 among CNN/Money Magazine ‘Best Places to Live’
All it takes is a drive down State Highway 121 to see business…
September 28, 2013/by The ColonyLatest News
THE COLONY EDC CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARYApril 4, 2023 - 10:25 pm
The Colony EDC Receives State Award for 15th Consecutive YearMarch 15, 2023 - 11:55 pm
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the CommunityNovember 29, 2022 - 9:21 pm
The Colony EDC Supports Local Businesses with Business Improvement Grants (BIG)July 22, 2022 - 7:04 pm
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Contact The Colony EDC
Keri Samford
Executive Director of Development
6800 Main Street
The Colony, TX 75056-1133
CONTACT FORM
Tel: 972.624.3127
Fax: 972.624.2275
Email: dlemmons@thecolonytx.org