development goals.The $14 million Texoma Health Foundation Park hosts tournaments that generate tourism revenue, while nearby entertainment venues create synergies.“We brought two to Denison adjacent basically to the park,” explains Kaai, describing Heyday Entertainment and Urban Air. “In total, that entertainment push from this community we’ve recruited or invested in, there’s been about close to $40 million invested in those three amenities being built.” The facilities cater to different age groups, with Urban Air serving toddlers through elementary ages and Heyday offering bowling, laser tag, and arcade facilities for teenagers and adults. LOOKING AHEAD: TECH INDUSTRY AND VISION 2040 The regional semiconductor boom allows Denison to capitalize on supply chain opportunities that could reshape its industrial base.“There’s about $34 billion worth of investment that are going to be made over the next ten years,” notes Kaai, referencing major facilities from Texas Instruments, Global Wafers, and 114 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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