The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation (LE EDC) has once again earned a spot in the prestigious Dallas Business Journal’s (DBJ) Book of Lists, ranking 17th among economic development agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This recognition highlights the corporation’s consistent efforts to drive growth and attract new businesses to the Little Elm area.
2023 Development Highlights
In 2023, the LE EDC facilitated significant development projects that underscore its pivotal role in shaping Little Elm’s economic landscape. Projects for 2023 totaled more than $34M.
Among the most notable developments are:
- Elm Ridge Office Park – 39,296 sq. ft.
- Lakeside Shops and Business Park – 54,659 sq. ft.
- Union Park Retail – Featuring:
- Qdoba – 2,000 sq. ft.
- Einstein’s Bagels – 2,000 sq. ft.
- Slim Chickens – 1,876 sq. ft.
- McDonald’s – 4,416 sq. ft.
- Hotel Pad Sites – Including:
- Retail Pad 1 – 3,000 sq. ft.
- Retail Pad 2 – 3,000 sq. ft.
- Salad N Go – 778 sq. ft.
- Bojangles – 2,729 sq. ft.
Previous Year Rankings
The Little Elm EDC’s consistent performance over the years is a testament to its commitment to economic development. The rankings over the past years include:
2024 – 2025 Book of Lists #17 for deals in 2023
2023 – 2024 Book of Lists #18 for deals in 2022
2022 – 2023 Book of Lists #14 for deals in 2021
2021 – 2022 Book of Lists #16 for deals in 2020
2020 – 2021 Book of Lists #18 for deals in 2019
2019 – 2020 Book of Lists #13 for deals in 2018
2018 – 2019 Book of Lists #13 for deals in 2017
2017 – 2018 Book of Lists #16 for deals in 2016
2016 – 2017 Book of Lists #11 for deals in 2015
2015 – 2016 Book of Lists #15 for deals in 2014
2014 – 2015 Book of Lists #25 for deals in 2013