A Deserving Addition To Our Great American Roads (NAPSA)—Theinterstate system, a post-World WarII priority of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, got a boost from the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, and with it the dream of a new NAFTA superhighway. That highwayis Interstate 69. Selected by the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation as one of Alliance for I-69 Texas ica’s newest interstate, I-69, join the Texas Department of six Corridors of the Future, Amer- sweeps through Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ar- kansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, giving vacationers, business travelers and freight a new north-south route through the heartland of the United States. An Outstanding Community Helping lead the way is Fort Bend County, Texas. Just southwest of Houston near the Gulf Coast, it’s been a historic cross- roads since the early exploration and settlement of Texas and its strategic location continues to deliver unmatched benefits to businesses and residents. Texas-branded I-69 shields already mark somesections of the new interstate in Fort Bend County, where the standards for interstate designation have been met, and more roadside shields are to come. Innovation and Growth “Fort Bend County meansbusiness when it comes to enhancing transportation options,” said Jeff Wiley, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council (EDC). “As we continue to grow, mobility ini- Leaders from Fort Bend County Transportation to celebrate the approval of a new I-69 segmentin Fort Bend County, Texas. tiatives such as I-69 remain a top priority. Fort Bend County and regional leaders continue to work with state and federal authorities on ways to keep our county mov- ing aheadof the curve.” In addition to transportation innovation, Fort Bend County businesses drive employment growth rated in the top 10 nationally, and the county is home to seven of the top 24 master planned communities in the nation. Excellent schools, affordable housing and extensive recreational facilities have attracted families with impressive demographic profiles. This results in a local employment base that provides relocating companies with a diverse mix of professional, technical, skilled and unskilled labor with the highest educational attainmentlevels in the region. Where To Learn More For more information about 1-69 and Fort Bend County, visit www.FortBendCounty.com or call (281) 242-0000.
