Texas Promises $3.9 Million to Gartner Inc. to Create 800 New Jobs in Irving

Gartner Inc., a technology research firm, will be awarded up to $3.9 million from the state's “deal-closer” Texas Enterprise Fund for the company's agreement to expand its operations in Irving, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Wednesday.The Stamford, Connecticut-based company is expected to invest more than $12 million in the area over the next several years and it agreed to hire 800 new workers as part of its deal with the state.  Continue reading...