Eric Johnson says attracting business is his priority during his final year as Dallas mayor.<\/p>\n
Since 2020, Dallas has landed headquarters and major expansions, even as AT&T, the Stars and others plan moves outside the urban core or into the suburbs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe scoreboard is how we measure effectiveness here,\u201d Johnson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here’s a snapshot of the corporate moves:\u00a0<\/p>\n
AECOM: Moved its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas in 2021. It joined more than 1,200 workers already based at its Dallas office<\/a>.<\/p>\n Morgan Stanley: Announced a $1.2 billion regional hub<\/a> projected to create more than 3,800 jobs. The bank is headquartered in New York.<\/p>\n Atl\u00e9tico Dallas: The soccer team announced plans to move its corporate headquarters to Expo Park near Fair Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n AT&T: Announced in 2026 that it plans to move its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano<\/a>, with the move expected to begin in 2028. About 6,000 people currently work at its downtown headquarters.\u00a0<\/p>\n Neiman Marcus\u2019 downtown store: Closed its door permanently after being open more than a century in 2026. Saks Global closed Neiman Marcus\u2019 corporate office<\/a> in Uptown.\u00a0<\/p>\n