BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 15, 2026) – The Nevada Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) has selected Retail Strategies as its retail recruitment partner, expanding the community’s capacity to attract new restaurants, retailers, and commercial investment as residential growth continues across the city.
Located on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Nevada is entering a period of significant growth fueled by multiple residential developments and increasing demand across the region. Community leaders recognized the need for a proactive retail recruitment strategy to ensure shopping, dining, and commercial opportunities keep pace with the city’s evolving population.
“Like many small communities, we simply do not have the staff capacity to focus on retail recruitment while managing everything else required to support growth,” said Bruce Mathews, President of the Nevada Economic Development Corporation. “Retail Strategies brings the expertise, relationships, and dedicated focus needed to help us attract the businesses our residents want while positioning Nevada for long-term success. This partnership allows us to be proactive instead of reactive.”
Known for its independent spirit and commitment to preserving a rural quality of life, Nevada offers residents a unique lifestyle within easy reach of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The city’s location near major employment centers, combined with a growing housing pipeline and access to Lake Lavon’s recreational amenities, creates a strong opportunity to attract retail and restaurant concepts that serve both current and future residents.
Through the partnership, Retail Strategies will conduct a comprehensive market analysis, evaluate retail opportunities, identify priority sites, and develop a targeted recruitment strategy focused on businesses that align with Nevada’s growth trajectory and community vision.
“The communities that benefit most from retail growth are the ones that prepare before the rooftops arrive,” said Tyler Sudderth, Director of Community Partnerships at Retail Strategies. “Nevada has significant residential development underway and leadership that understands the importance of planning ahead. Our role is to help translate that growth into real opportunities by connecting retailers and restaurants with the data, sites, and local vision that make Nevada an attractive place to invest.”
Retail Strategies serves as an extension of the community economic development staff, leveraging relationships with national retailers, market intelligence, and real estate expertise to connect communities with businesses that fit their market conditions and available properties. The firm has worked with more than 1,000 communities across the country to recruit retailers, strengthen local economies, and enhance quality of life.
As Nevada continues to grow, city leaders view retail recruitment as an important component of maintaining a vibrant and livable community while creating new opportunities for residents and businesses alike.
About Nevada Economic Development Corporation
The Nevada Economic Development Corporation works to promote responsible growth, attract investment, and support economic opportunities that enhance quality of life for residents of Nevada, Texas. Located adjacent to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Nevada is committed to preserving its hometown character while creating opportunities for future generations.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is the national expert in retail recruitment and community development. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools, and human effort that position deserving communities as attractive locations for retailers, restaurants, and commercial investment. Acting as an extension of local staff, Retail Strategies combines market analysis, retail outreach, and industry relationships to help communities recruit businesses that strengthen local economies and improve quality of life. Retail Strategies has partnered with more than 1,000 communities across the United States to turn retail opportunities into real economic development outcomes.
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