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PRESS RELEASES - March 2008
March 18, 2008
Governor’s Office Seals Deal
United States Bowling Congress to Move Headquarters to Arlington
The deal has been sealed. The United States Bowling Congress will
move its headquarters to Arlington, bringing nearly 200 jobs and $13
million in capital investment to Texas.
Following the state’s announcement of a $693,000 award from the
Texas Enterprise Fund, Arlington Economic Development Manager Robert
Sturns said the city is preparing for the next and final step in the
process. The Arlington City Council is expected to vote on an
estimated $225,000 in local incentives next month. He said the City
of Arlington will also seek State Enterprise Zone Project
designation, which could provide additional state incentives up to
$300,000.
“This project is a direct result of some very strong
partnerships,” Sturns said Tuesday. “This is a great win for the
state, city and entire region.”
Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck said the creation of an
international bowling campus in Arlington enhances the city’s
opportunity to showcase its thriving Entertainment District and
tourism industry.
About the U.S. Bowling Congress
The USBC is the sport’s governing body that provides programs and
services to more than 2.6 million adult and youth members. The
Bowling Proprietor’s Association of America, which has been in
Arlington since 1972, is a trade organization that represents the
business interests of more than 3,400 bowling center owners
nationwide. The new international bowling campus will be located in
the city’s Entertainment District at 621 Six Flags Drive across the
street from Six Flags Over Texas, which is east of Rangers’ Ballpark
in Arlington and the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
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