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A little over a month ago, The Wall Street Journal wrote a story titled, “Big, Big Solar Coming to West Texas.” For many of us here in Texas, especially those of us whom keep up with the energy sector, this wasn’t a newsflash as much as it was a sign that West Texas, like the rest of the state, is getting the attention it deserves for being a leader in alternative energy.

Energy thought leader and blogger Joel Serface recently wrote, "Texas’ strength in energy runs deep in the veins of its people." That said, we're thrilled to share this news...

Texas was recently rated the best state in America for business. That’s something Innovate Texas Foundation is very proud of. With the Lance Armstrong Foundation and several other major nonprofits based here in the state, Texas is also a leader in nonprofit activity.

April 6 was a big day for Innovate Texas, as we officially announced the launch of our organization. So, where do we go from here? Innovate Texas is currently establishing relationships with several communities and groups across the state including: academic institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, incubators, etc. While we understand that Innovate Texas may not hold all the answers to all the questions, we realize that our network can provide the answers.

In the current economic state of the nation, innovation has never been more important. As globalization makes all industries more competitive and new developments come quicker than ever, making it tougher to maintain market share and retain top talent, capitalizing and commercializing the best of innovation here in Texas is essential to maintaining the state’s economic strength.