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By the Numbers FY2018 CITY OF ARLINGTON ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY QUARTERLY GROWTH PROFILE NEW BUSINESSES Oct. 1- Dec. 31, 2018 Andy’s Frozen Custard on W. Sublett Rd. Quest Care Clinic on S. Center St. Arlington OED Presents to Monterrey Monterrey, Mexico, a city of 1.1 million just 90 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, is the commercial center of northern Mexico. It is home to many international companies and has major factories that supply much the US market. Because of its proximity, booming economy, and major manufacturing sector, the OED feels there is signifi cant opportunity to do business in Monterrey. Because of this, Staff attended the Texas Investment Summit in Monterrey this February. Organized by the State of Texas’ Mexico Offi ce, the event was a half day seminar attracting Mexican companies interested in doing business in Texas. Arlington was one of fi ve Texas cities that attended the conference and gave a presentation about its unique advantages. Approximately 25 companies attended the event, including one company the OED was already in communication with about opening a regional sales offi ce. The event gave OED Staff the opportunity to meet prospective future Arlington businesses and catch up with valued connections in the State’s Mexico Offi ce. The OED will continue to seek opportunities to get in front of companies in Monterrey.