# Texas Chamber Business News – March 11, 2025 | USLege > Winner of Governor's Cup Texas won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine last week. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/news/texas-chamber-business-news-governor-abbotts-bigger-better-texas-economic-development --- [News](/news)/[News](/news) Archive # Texas Chamber Business News – March 11, 2025 Governor Abbott’s “Bigger, Better Texas” Economic Development Strategic Plan Texas Chamber Business News March 11, 2025 This article is preserved from the Texas Chamber Business News archive. [Read the complete original issue](https://uslege.beehiiv.com/p/texas-chamber-business-news-3744). For current coverage, read [The Political Spotlight](/newsletters). ## Winner of Governor's Cup Texas [won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/texas-wins-2024-governors-cup-for-unprecedented-13th-year-in-a-row?utm_source=www.txlege.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-chamber-business-news&_bhlid=87731150854e6203b20e4a46c95fff920d4212b1) last week. The state saw more than 1,300 new business expansion and relocation projects last year, surpassing every other U.S. state. Also last week, Governor Abbott introduced his [bold 'Bigger, Better Texas' economic plan](https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/bigger-better-texas-strategic-plan?utm_source=www.txlege.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-chamber-business-news&_bhlid=4a9f725bf44b6a969a5fffba724b85f031369db4), a blueprint to continue the state’s economic success. As he announced the plan, Governor Abbott described his vision for the future of the state’s business climate, declaring: _“Texas is still the big, new frontier, a place where opportunity is abundant, where free enterprise flourishes, and where dreams, and families, and jobs grow… Our past is but prologue; the greatest chapters have yet to be written. And the Lone Star State is brimming with promise!”_ Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, emphasized that growing the state’s economy depends on coordinated efforts: _“Economic development is a team sport. That’s exactly why we have developed this statewide economic development strategic plan with the broader economic development ecosystem in mind. I invite you to join us in our mission to further cement Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse and ensure our state remains the very best place to live, work, and visit.”_ ## The Plan The plan seeks to accomplish several [objectives](https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/bigger-better-texas-strategic-plan?utm_source=www.txlege.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-chamber-business-news&_bhlid=9375d301f28536ecf6f40143531d4ae18c05f800), including: - Formulate a cohesive vision for the future of Texas’ economy; - Identify established and emerging industries that are projected to drive economic growth and job creation; - Detail objectives and initiatives that will help businesses and regions thrive; - Promote the global competitiveness of Texas; and - Provide tools and resources to support local economic developers in meeting their unique regional needs. To read the full ‘Bigger, Better Texas’ Economic Development Strategic Plan, [click here](https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/business/Bigger.Better_.Texas_._Economic_Development_Strategic_Plan_.pdf?utm_source=www.txlege.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-chamber-business-news&_bhlid=8c3ab2a894313877f728db953b0f8ac8e62b5589)**.** We hope you enjoyed today’s read! 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