Denton County City officials say Flower Mound and Lewisville’s easy access to major highways and the airport have helped them attract employers and national firms.

Most recently, Lewisville attracted global cosmetics company Mary Kay Inc.’s $100 million manufacturing, research and development facility.

The town of Flower Mound is no stranger to attracting large companies, either, with Stryker Corp., Best Buy Distribution and HD Supply all in its Lakeside Business District.

When looking for the site for its new manufacturing facility in 2015, Deb Gibbons, Mary Kay chief financial officer, said Lewisville remained at the top of executives’ list due to its location and great incentives.

In the last six months, Flower Mound’s Lakeside Business District was able to secure Mannatech Inc.’s relocation of its headquarters from Coppell and Haag Engineering Co.’s relocation of its forensic engineering headquarters to the business district.

“We have been excited about the growth of the town and the development,” said Landen Fredrick, Mannatech chief global sales officer and president. “... The town was very supportive in putting together incentives for us, and we felt wanted.”

Because Mannatech is a global company, Fredrick said having easy access to the airport was a must.

“The advantage of our Coppell office is the closeness to the airport, and ... we don’t lose that or the access to major highways,” he said. “That’s important because our employees live in various parts throughout the Metroplex.”