Midlothian residents are invited to learn about the local economic development programs and how these efforts benefit them.

 

The focus of MED is to promote existing business expansion and retention, and attract new business development. As a Texas Type A corporation, MED is charged with the administration of sales tax to fund economic development projects. An appointed board directs and coordinates the broad-based expansion of the business and commercial tax base of the City of Midlothian, as well as promotes job growth and quality development in Midlothian.

 

Those attending the meeting will be introduced to the basics of local economic development, discuss how incentive agreements attract businesses, and be able to ask questions. 

 

Join us for the 2024 informational sessions on February 1^st and August 1^st. Reserve a space by calling (972) 723-3800 or emailing info@midlothian-tx.org. 

The 2022-23 MED Annual Report provides an overview of the year’s achievements and progress. The year’s highlights include the commencement of operations at SunOpta’s manufacturing facility, the welcoming of MSC Direct, funding for the downtown’s New Town Square project, and formalizing projects like Weber MG Midlothian II and Big Q Concepts that will add new restaurants, entertainment, or local retail additions.

 

The report also provides an overview on the MED’s development of six key priorities that will be used to guide future funding decisions, MED recruitment efforts and KPIs, a historical timeline of MED projects, an economic impact of recent projects, and information on the MED’s new logo.  

 

The 2022-23 fiscal year was a year of success and progress for our organization.  We look forward to the opportunities that will be created because of the dedicated work of the MED.  

 

See all MED’s Annual Reports.

Annual Report 2022-23
Annual Report 2021-22
Annual Report 2020-21
Annual Report 2019-20

Small business owner’s in Midlothian looking to take their business to the next level have an exciting opportunity.  The Midlothian Chamber, in partnership with the MED and Edge Global, will be providing a year-long training program called “Accelerate Business – Level Up.” This comprehensive program is designed to equip local businesses with the essential skills and knowledge needed to grow in today’s competitive market.

 

“Accelerate Business – Level Up” is not your average training program. Instead, it’s a transformative experience that will help participants address critical areas of their business. Throughout the 2024 calendar year, participants will come together quarterly for full-day live workshops that promise to ignite growth and expansion.

 

One of the key components of this training program is helping participants create a shared vision for their business. Effective communication of this vision to inspire team members is crucial for fueling growth. By the end of the program, you’ll have the tools and strategies to lead your team confidently.

 

Over the course of the year, participants will delve into four critical areas:

• Leadership: Discover the secrets of effective leadership and how it can drive your business forward.
• Marketing & Branding: Learn the art of marketing and branding to make your business stand out in a crowded marketplace.
• Operational Engagement & Culture: Understand the importance of a positive company culture and how it impacts your operations.
• Financial Administration & Key Performance Indicators: Gain insights into managing your finances and measuring your business’s success.

Meet the Experts – Edge Global

The training program will be led by Edge Global, a company founded by Edwin Britt and Midlothian resident, Michael Ray Newman. Edge Global is known for its transformative business trainings such as “Life by Design” and “Mindset of a Champion.” These programs have delivered life-changing results throughout North America.

 

Sponsored by Midlothian Economic Development

The MED is proud to be the primary sponsor for this training series. Our support reflects our commitment to empower existing businesses in our community. Through our partnership with the Midlothian Chamber, our collective goal is to provide resources that will help Midlothian residents and area businesses grow and expand within our community.  

The MED Annual Report, for the 2021-22 fiscal year, provides an overview of the efforts and accomplishments of the MED.  The report highlights the major activities of the MED which included the closeout of the Midlothian Business Park, the attraction of primary jobs, implementation of the MED’s strategic plan, and improving the MED organization.  The most notable accomplishments for the year were, funding of equipment for the Navarro College CCMA program, Hillwood and Home Zone infrastructure performance agreements, Gerdau incentive agreements for its mill modernization project, partnership with TSTC North Texas to supply MISD students with tool kits, updated City Tax Abatement Policy, and the Downtown Catalyst Grant program.

See all MED’s Annual Reports.
Annual Report 2021-22
Annual Report 2020-21
Annual Report 2019-20

While celebrating their 40^th anniversary, Sunrider opened its 600,000 SF health and wellness manufacturing facility on September 21, 2022; and is the first company in the Midlothian Business Park. Sunrider was founded in 1982 by Drs. Tei-Fu and Oi-Lin Chen and their five children hold executive positions within the company or on the Board of Directors.

In September 2020, Sunrider secured a building permit and purchased 87 acres in Midlothian Business Park. Sunrider will employ over 200 employees. Adjacent to their manufacturing facility is a 500,000 SF speculative building that will be leased until manufacturing operations need to be expanded.

Sunrider continues to be an integral part of Midlothian. Sunrider started as a small business and over the last 40 years has continued to grow tremendously. Midlothian Economic Development is excited to see the company grow and be a part of its future.

View Sunrider’s Press Release here. Learn more about Sunrider. 

Midlothian is experiencing the largest wave of industrial development in its history.  As of June 2022, there is over 2.4 million square feet of new industrial space under construction with an additional 2.8 million square feet that is planned to begin by the end of the year. Beyond the current activity, multiple sites are being prepared for future build-to-suit users as large as 1.3 million square feet.

The new industrial space includes buildings for new companies, such as Sunrider Manufacturing and SunOpta, and speculative space that will be available for lease.  The speculative space includes buildings ranging in size from 100,000 square feet to over 550,000 square feet and will be able to accommodate users as small as 25,000 square feet.  The new industrial space is being built by Logistics Property Company, Provident Realty Advisors, Arco Ventures, Hillwood, and KBC Advisors.

Midlothian’s proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth makes the industrial corridor along US Highway 67 in Midlothian an attractive location for relocation and expansion. Midlothian is located south of Interstate 20 between Interstate 35W and 35E along US Highway 287 and 67. US Highway 67 offers direct access to Dallas 25-minutes away while US Highway 287 offers easy access to Fort Worth in 30-minutes. State Highway 360 offers quick access to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Within a 30-minute drive of Midlothian is a labor force of over 1 million people who live in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, Waxahachie, Cleburne, and surrounding areas.  The populations within Midlothian’s 30-minute labor shed include high concentrations of workers with key competencies for production, maintenance, and business support services. 

For more information on the new industrial developments and available properties, visit our available properties

Through the implementation of the plan, the MED will build upon the City’s recent economic development highlights which have resulted in major businesses moving to Midlothian, the creation of new jobs, and diversification of our property tax base. Recent economic development highlights include Google’s $600 million data center which is now operational, the Methodist Midlothian Medical Center that opened late last year, and the groundbreakings for Sunrider Manufacturing and Vision Engineering at the Midlothian Business Park.

The MED was created by Midlothian voters to grow our local economy. We encourage all residents and local businesses to get involved and share your ideas and “Make great things with us”. Please reach out to MED staff at 972-723-3800 to share your thoughts about growing our local economy.

Read the report here: MED Strategic Plan

In 2018, Methodist Health Systems selected 67 acres to build the Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. The new medical center would become home to Midlothian’s first community hospital. The center will offer diagnostic primary care and specialty services.

The Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is anchored by a five-story full-service acute care hospital. The 190,000 square foot facility has 46 hospital beds and space for an additional 37 more. Also planned as part of the medical center will be over 85,000 square feet of office space in multiple medical office buildings. With over 67 acres, the center has extra land for future growth. Overtime, Methodist will continue to monitor our community’s growth and add services as our needs arise.

Methodist Health System has served our community for many years before their expansion of the medical center. Methodist Midlothian continues to be a strong community partner. Methodist Midlothian is very active in Midlothian’s education, commerce, and quality of life efforts. Methodist Midlothian is an active supporter of the Midlothian Chamber, Midlothian ISD and other organizations throughout the city.

For more information about the Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, visit their website for a full list of services and a virtual tour of the facility.