In the words of the late, great sportscaster Harry Carey, “Holy cow!” Fort Worth is chock full oaf exciting sports activities these days. Whether your preferences run to football and baseball or hockey and basketball, there’s a lot for Fort Worth residents to cheer about.

Earlier this year, our own Fort Worth Cats baseball team won their first championship since 1948 as part of the Central League. In just a few years, the Cats have returned to Fort Worth, opened up the reborn LaGrave Field and taken the championship. Owner Carl Bell and the team are to be congratulated. And it was recently announced that the Cats will be moving to baseball’s American Association for the 2006 season.

In case you’re wondering why there’s so much purple being worn lately, it’s because our own TCU Horned Frogs, picked at the beginning of the season to finish sixth in the Mountain West Conference, are now that conference’s champs – their first outright conference championship since 1958. The currently 14th-ranked Frogs are bowl eligible and still in the hunt for a BCS bowl bid. Congratulations to Coach Gary Patterson and his staff. Coach Patterson is the first Frog head coach to record three 10-win seasons.

If hockey is more your speed, then be sure to take in a Fort Worth Brahmas game. This fast-paced, minor league hockey team is drawing thousands of devoted hockey fans to the Fort Worth Convention Center for their games. The season continues through March 2006.

And if you’re nuts about basketball, then plan to catch a few games with the new Fort Worth Flyers, members of the NBA’s Development League, as they tip off their inaugural season. As of press time, the team has played its first few games at the Convention Center and is planning some special fan appreciation nights during December and January. The schedule runs through April.

Then, of course, there is the granddaddy of all Fort Worth sporting events – the Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament, the longest running event on the PGA Tour still being held at is original site (since 1946). Each May top flight golfers from around the world converge on Fort Worth to play in this prestigious tournament that offers the coveted Scottish tartan plaid jacket to its champions. That list of winners includes such illustrious names as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Lee Trevino as well as the tournament’s most honored champion, Ben Hogan.

And, it’s December, so it must be time for the Fort Worth Bowl, our own ESPN-affiliated bowl game which will pit teams from Conference-USA and the Big 12 or an at-large team. The game, slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Dec. 23, is Fort Worth’s chance to show off to the rest of the country. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Barry Switzer will headline the kickoff luncheon, Dec. 22.

Having a major bowl game puts Fort Worth in the ranks of other major cities and showcases our beautiful city as well as our much-coveted quality of living. Let’s be sure we support our bowl game and fill the stands at Amon Carter Stadium.

Here in Fort Worth, sports fans have a wide variety of team sports to enjoy and support. So put on your team colors and cheer them on.

And best wishes from the staff of the Fort Worth Chamber for a wonderful holiday season.

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Emerging Tech Fund

Economic Development Pros Have New Tool to Lure ‘New Age’ Jobs

Any economic development professional worth his salt will tell you it’s a dog eat dog world out there. Regions, states and cities across the country vie to lure companies that can provide cutting edge, high tech, high paying jobs for their constituents.

According to David Berzina, the Fort Worth Chamber’s executive vice president for economic development, everyone is trying to land companies that can provide “new age” jobs for their areas. Industries such as life sciences, aerospace and defense, nanotechnology and biotechnology and energy are viewed as those that will provide the coveted, high tech jobs of the future. But with everyone vying for the same companies, it was important to give Texas an edge.

That edge is the recently enacted Texas Emerging Technologies Fund (ETF), a fund allocated by Governor Rick Perry with the concurrence of Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker of the House Tom Craddick.

“The future of our economy is going to be tied to new technologies,” said Tim Keleher, Chamber vice president of governmental and urban affairs. “This new incentive fund will support accelerated research, technology transfer and new high-paying jobs in Texas.”

The fund makes $100 million from general revenue available in fiscal year 2006 and is intended to develop and diversify the state’s economy by expediting innovation and commercialization of research; attracting, creating or expanding private sector entities that will promote a substantial increase in high-quality jobs; and increasing higher education applied technology research capabilities.

Applications to the fund are submitted by companies to statewide Regional Centers of Innovation and Commercialization (RCIC). Applications are reviewed and then forwarded to the office of the Governor for processing. Then the 17-member ETF advisory committee reviews and makes recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the house who must come to a unanimous decision to fund the project. Applications are judged based on whether the proposed project will result in creation of high quality new jobs, immediately or over a long period, in the state if tied to emerging technology or has the potential to result in a medical or scientific breakthrough.

“This program is designed to encourage cooperation between the business and academic communities through research and development and technology transfer to the private sector,” said Keleher.

For more information on the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, contact Keleher at tkeleher@fortworthchamber.com or 817/336-2491, ext. 264.

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Economic Update

Recap of Recent Economic Activity in Tarrant County

Klabzuba Oil and Gas Co. in Fort Worth is proceeding with plans to build a 10-story 200,000-240,000 square-foot, Class A office building near the southwest corner of Weatherford and Lexington streets, on the western edge of downtown. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

Wachovia Bank plans to build a new branch in Montgomery Plaza at West Seventh and Carroll streets in Fort Worth. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

A Marshall’s opened in the Montgomery Plaza in November. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 10 – 16

Riverbend Properties will soon unveil a 100,000-square-foot office, warehouse and distribution building to replace one that burned in Riverbend Business Park in east Fort Worth. Star Telegram, Oct. 24

Speed Fab-Crete, a full-service commercial builder specializing in design-build applications, is planning to build and remodel the new service facility for Autobahn Motorcar Group's Land Rover dealership in the 3000 block of White Settlement Road. Star Telegram, Oct. 24

JCPenny Co. is slated to anchor the 300-acre Alliance Town Center in Northern Fort Worth. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 3 – 9

The JPS Health Network expects to break ground on its $48.5 million patient tower before the end of the year. The new facility will include a new emergency department, surgery department, a full floor devoted to intensive care, two additional floors of private patient rooms, a helicopter pad and a sky bridge to connect to the existing hospital at 1500 South Main. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 3 – 9

First Horizon National is planning to open a private banking location in the Chase Tower downtown and plans two more downtown retail locations. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 17 – 23

Expansions and Moves

Martin & Co., a full-service commercial printing company, has moved to 2653 Blue Mound Road West from Bedford. Star Telegram, Oct. 3

Wells Fargo has relocated its in-store Kroger location at 6479 Camp Bowie Blvd. to a traditional branch with 5,100 square feet at 5800 Lovell St. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

Under Construction

Hudgins Apartment and Land Development Co. is developing 480 single-family home lots on 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 35W and Risinger Road. The project is being called Deer Creek North. Star Telegram, Oct. 10

Jerry Cate and Dan Bishop, partners in MetroTex Builders, are now building Heritage Vista Commons, a five-building industrial condominium project at 5770 Park Vista Circle in far north Fort Worth. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

Construction crews are in the midst of developing a 10,000 square foot Animal Outreach and Conservation Center at the Fort Worth Zoo. The complex will be located in an empty space behind the Texas Wild exhibit area within the zoo. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 3 – 9

Fort Worth’s Innovative Developers broke ground on a 10,000 square foot development located at 7833 Oakmont Ave called the Oakmont Professional Center. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 3 – 9

The Bridges at Woodland Springs is constructing a 14-acre, mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Alta Vista Drive and Keller Hicks Road. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 17 – 23

On the Dotted Line

LifeFund Mortgage, a reverse-mortgage specialty brokerage company, has leased 2,400 square feet for a headquarters office at 3200 Riverfront Drive, Suite 202. Star Telegram, Oct. 3

Engineered Fire Systems, a company that designs and installs fire-protection systems, has bought a 4,000-square-foot building at 3121 Bryan Ave. Star Telegram, Oct. 3

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas has sold the 6,400-square-foot office building at 901 Summit Ave. to Trust Management, a corporate-trust company. Big Brothers Big Sisters has signed a one-year lease for more than 2,500 square feet of office space in the building. Star Telegram, Oct. 10

Historic FW Properties I, a partnership of three investors, has purchased a portfolio of 21 properties in the Fairmount and Riverside neighborhoods. The properties included two single-family houses on Hudgins Avenue, three duplexes on Retta Street, five duplexes on Brittain Street, eight duplexes on Adams Street, two houses on Sixth Avenue and a house on University Drive. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

Donald Killeen, an investor from Santa Rosa, Calif., has bought the 62-unit Ambassador Apartments, 511 S. Tierney Road, from A.Y.E. limited partnership in Chatsworth, Calif. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

Wireless Blu, a cellphone store, is leasing space in Eastchase Corners Shopping Center, 8450 Meadowbrook Blvd. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

Bargreen-Ellingson, a Tacoma, Wash.-based restaurant supply company, has leased 2,541 square feet of space in the Ridglea Renaissance office building, 3341 Winthrop Ave. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

Fillmore Bros. Properties has bought two parcels of land totaling 12,000 square feet at the southeast corner of Lexington and Texas Streets. Star Telegram, Oct. 17

Disability Services of the Southwest has leased 2,906 square feet of office space in the 2001 Beach St. office building. Star Telegram, Oct. 24

World Odyssey, a new home-decor and gifts store, has leased 1,441 square feet of retail space in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center, 6330 Camp Bowie Blvd. Star Telegram, Oct. 24

Ray Harris has bought the 3,360-square-foot office and warehouse at 3021 Ramona Drive. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

Ramon Property Management has bought the newly constructed 5,000-square-foot office and warehouse at 3027 Ramona Drive. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

D'Monet, a real-estate investment firm, has bought a 7,000-square-foot office building at 403 N. Sylvania Ave. Star Telegram, Oct. 31

Texas General Land Office purchased about 327 acres of land from Happy and Deborah Baggett’s development firm with plans to develop a business park. The land straddles Interstate 35 between Golden Triangle Boulevard and Keller Hicks Road and Harmon Road and Riverside Drive. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 17 – 23

Lead Services, Inc., a company that specializes in assisting the insurance industry with lead generation technology, has leased 6,137 square feet of office space in Hulen Square, a shopping center located at 6253 Granbury Road near Hulen Mall. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 24 – 30

Openings

Houston-based Brown & Gay Engineers has opened an office in Fort Worth. The company leased 5,000 square feet of space at 108 W. Eighth St. Star Telegram, Oct. 03

Park Place Motorcars opened its doors on Oct. 10 at 5601 South Bryant Irvin Road in Fort Worth. Star Telegram, Oct. 13

SuperTarget had a grand opening for their new location in the new Montgomery Plaza on Oct. 9. The new discount store, located at 2600 W. Seventh Street, sits at the northwest tip of the Montgomery Plaza development at the intersection of Seventh and Carroll streets. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 10 – 16


Ferre Ristorante Bar will open in the space previously occupied by Angeluna at 215 E. 4th Street. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 24 – 30

Did You Know?

For the tenth consecutive year, patients have recognized Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital as a Consumer Choice Award winner. Of the 3,000 hospitals named by consumers in the study that surveyed more than 200,000 households, Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital is one of only 206 hospitals in 180 markets nationwide to receive this award. Fort Worth Business Press, Oct. 3 – 9

Data provided by Strategic Insight Group Intelligence Research Partner of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

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Dateline

The Best Little Museums in Texas

…(I)n Fort Worth, there is a triumvirate of museums that is the envy of many much larger cities. Unlikely as it seems, Fort Worth, “where the West begins,” is home to the oldest museum in Texas – ironically, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the second-largest modern and contemporary museum in the nation in terms of gallery space. Also of interest are the Amon Carter Museum, which houses an important collection of American art, and of course the roundly praised Kimbell. All three are in a cultural district about five minutes west of downtown, near the Will Rogers Memorial Center – where the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show is held – which only proves that in Texas there’s always another paradox around the corner.

Turning into this tree-lined cultural district, I’m always reminded that the city benefactors who created these museums really did mean for them to be sanctuaries for Fort Worthians and visitors alike… Two of the three museums feature water as a prominent design element – indicating the regard in which that resource is held here, at the start of the vastness of west Texas – and all of them employ some amount of cool architectural concrete.

Viewed in sequence, the three museums are an insightful tour of the different faces of modern architecture. Louis Kahn’s Kimbell Art Museum is ground-hugging and austere, but inside, its famous silvery light – created by natural sunlight that slips through the slits in the domed ceiling – lends an ambiance of intimacy for viewing this small collection of mostly European art.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, by Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a much bolder composition… When you enter its cavernous foyer of polished architectural-concrete walls, the perception is softened. Your eyes are immediately drawn to a sculpture garden and reflecting pool beyond, creating, as Architectural Record contributing editor David Dillon puts it, the sense that “the building dematerializes, and all you see is earth, water and sky – nature and architecture in rare harmonious balance.”

To many Texans, (the Amon Carter Museum) is perhaps the best known of these museums, because its specialty is art of the American West created before 1940 and its namesake is the most venerated of Fort Worth city fathers.

This Philip Johnson-designed museum is more classical in style that the other two, with its front portico and its long, sunken grassy plaza, which stretches luxuriantly from the front steps toward a magnificent view of the downtown Fort Worth skyline. Like the water at the Kimbell and the Modern, this bow to greenery emphasizes the cultural district’s function as an oasis.

Town & Country Travel
Spring 2005

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Gold Member Breakfast

Former Astronaut Tom Henricks: Still Starstruck After All These Years

Growing up on an Ohio farm, Tom Henricks remembers watching aircraft fly over from the seat of a tractor. The earthbound youth had big dreams that took him United States Air Force Academy where he became a “Top Gun” fighter pilot and later a test pilot. Selected by NASA in 1985, Henricks joined the ranks of the astronauts in July 1986 and has commanded four space shuttle missions. Now an executive at Bell Helicopter, Henricks will share his inspirational story at Chamber’s next Gold Member Breakfast.

• What: Gold Member Breakfast featuring former astronaut Tom Henricks
• When: Friday, December 16, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Where: Fort Worth Club, 306 West 7th St., 12th floor, 76102
• Cost: Complimentary Gold and Preferred members only

“If you have just one question you want to ask someone who has actually been to space, this is your chance,” said Henricks. The veteran of four shuttle missions to space -- two as pilot and two as commander -- notes that each was distinct and memorable in its own way. One included a night launch and had to return early due to technical difficulties.

Another experienced engine failure. One was delayed due to woodpeckers nesting on the rocket engine. And one was a mission virtually identical to that of the ill-fated shuttle Columbia.

“When I speak to groups, I like to make space real place for them, a real experience,” said Henricks. “It won’t be long before you can buy a ticket and go yourself.”

Henricks notes the difference between the exploratory side of space travel and the commercial. “It won’t be long before you can buy a ride into space for $200,000,” he said. But he added it won’t become common until developers can get the price down to around that of an expensive cruise.

As for the U.S. space program, Henricks is delighted that President George W. Bush has tasked NASA to go back to the moon and then on to Mars within the next two decades.

“The space shuttle will be retired by 2010,” said Henricks. “The winning design to replace it will be announced next year.” NASA will continue to explore space while entrepreneurs will be responsible for its commercialization.

Henricks has no problem with the commercialization of space. He points to such things as improved weather forecasting and communications as results of space-derived technology.

These days, Henricks often speaks to groups sharing his space experience as well as talking about making dreams come true. As a boy on a farm, he was starstruck by space and determined to get there. He achieved that dream and that sense of awe has never left him.

For more information, contact Diana Dugan at 817/336-2491, ext. 258. To register for the Gold Member Breakfast, contact Doris Becker at dbecker@fortworthchamber.com or ext. 288.


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Action Ambassador

Action Ambassador for September 2005

Congratulations to Steve Lein, the Fort Worth Chamber’s top Action Ambassador for September 2005. Russell has been an ambassador only since July 2005 and is the executive vice president for treasury management at Texas Capital Bank. He is also a member of the Chamber’s Phoenix Leads Group

Action Ambassadors work on behalf of the Chamber calling on new members and serving as greeters at various Chamber functions. Ambassadors must be members of the Fort Worth Chamber. It is also a great networking tool allowing ambassadors to contact Chamber members on the Chamber’s behalf. Contact Teresa Pearson at 817/336-2491, ext. 249 for information on becoming an Action Ambassador.

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Charter Revision

Chamber Task Force Recommends City Charter Changes

The City of Fort Worth is currently considering changes to its City Charter specifically relating to the service of members of the City Council. The city has held four public meetings on the subject and according to Tim Keleher, Chamber vice president of governmental and urban affairs, each has been well-attended. The purpose of the meetings is to get input from citizens on what, if anything, in the charter should be changed.

The city will hold workshops this month to review the Charter Review Advisory Committee’s recommendations, consider charter revisions to be presented for preliminary consideration, and finalize charter amendments and adopt a preliminary draft of proposed charter revisions to be presented for consideration at further public hearings. Those hearings will be held on Dec. 20, Jan. 3 and 10.
“Anyone interested in how the city’s charter may be revised is strongly urged to attend these meetings,” said Keleher. Those meetings will be part of City Council meetings and information is available at www.fortworthgov.org/charterreview.

The Fort Worth Chamber formed a task force comprised of business and community leaders including former city council members, Fort Worth mayors and city managers to review the current charter and make recommendations about potential changes in five specific areas. Those are:

• Council pay
• Length of terms
• Term limits
• Staggered terms
• Number of Council meetings per year.

After extensive review, the Chamber’s charter task force proposed some minor changes and those changes have been approved by the Chamber’s board and have been presented to the City Council for consideration. The recommendations include no changes to the length of terms, term limits or staggered terms.
As for Council pay, the Chamber recommends increasing the compensation of Council members and the mayor from $75 per meeting to $500 not to exceed $24,000 annually plus reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

The other recommendation relates to the number of Council meetings per year. Currently, the charter requires that the City Council hold no less than 48 meetings per year with no less than 3 meetings each month. The Chamber task force felt that requiring no less than 46 meetings per year with no minimum monthly meeting requirement would provide greater flexibility and allow for more effective scheduling.

According to Keleher, after the Charter review process is complete, the City Council has the option presenting a slate of changes that can include some or all of the proposed changes. Or they may opt to make no changes at all. Jan. 24, 2006, is the last day the Council can adopt a final draft of proposed charter amendments for voter consideration. An election on those amendments would be held May 13, 2006.

“By doing our own charter review, we hope to educate our members on the issues facing the city and to motivate them to get involved in the charter amendment process,” said Keleher. “If any of our members have questions about it, I invite them to contact me.”

Keleher can be reached at tkeleher@fortworthchamber.com or 817/336-2491, ext. 264.

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Katrina Help

Hurricanes Stir Up Impressive Local Response

When Hurricane Katrina took dead aim on the Gulf Coast at the end of August, who could have foreseen the devastation and destruction the massive storm would wreak on New Orleans and the surrounding area. In a matter of hours, literally thousands of people were left homeless and jobless. And they were the lucky ones.

Those who were fortunate enough to escape the destruction wound up scattered around the country – thousands winding up here in the Metroplex. And organizations large and small stepped up to lend a hand to help these destitute people find homes, jobs, schools and lost family members. At one point, Fort Worth was sheltering at least 4,000 people left homeless by Katrina.

In the immediate aftermath of the storm, the Red Cross and Salvation Army were first responders helping with pressing needs, but as the days stretched on, the sheer size of the task became apparent. And, to add insult to injury, Hurricane Rita brushed the Louisiana coast as it took aim on the Louisiana-Texas border forcing thousands more from their homes.

Across Fort Worth, organizations, churches, municipalities and individuals reached out to help. People such as Flora Brewer, vice president of Rhythm Band Instruments, Inc., housed an evacuee who happened to be an artist at Lancaster Lofts.

The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County gathered volunteers from area chambers, FWISD, Workforce Solutions and other community partners to proactively address the needs of hurricane evacuees – from housing and jobs to schools for displaced students and medical care for all. Help in locating missing loved ones was also provided.
A comprehensive resource guide for evacuees was produced by the city that included information on primary services such as FEMA and Social Security as well as employment, health and other vital city information. And an ongoing newsletter for evacuees, Connection, is published weekly.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth’s Camp Carter provided temporary housing as well as clothing, food and other supplies for as many as 80 persons displaced by the storms.

“Many volunteers, companies and individuals donated goods and services to the hurricane evacuees,” said Tony Shurman, president/CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth in their newsletter. “But without the support of the YMCA staff and volunteers, we would not be making such a difference in the lives of these people. They even provided a wedding for Deborah Curtis and Edward Williams, a couple displaced by Katrina. “It took Hurricane Katrina to get him to propose,” said Curtis.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank moved swiftly to collect both food and monetary donations to help feed evacuees from both Katrina and Rita. And corporations such as the Alliance Human Resources Group and Bridgestone/Firestone collaborated to collect food, water and other necessary items for those impacted by the storms as well.

When the hurricanes hit, local citizens sprang into action to do what they could to help make the best of a tragic situation. Many of those displaced by the storm have decided to settle in the area. After all, where better to settle than a place where you know neighbors care about each other?

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Trade Show Taste Off Winners

Tailgate Taste-Off Winners Named

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Silent Auction Thanks

Thanks to Silent Auction Donors

The Fort Worth Chamber wishes to thank everyone who donated items to the Tarrant Area Trade Show’s Silent Auction held last month. These generous donations helped make the auction a terrific success.

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SBOY Applicants

SBOY 2006: Let the Judging Begin

The applications are in, 34 to be exact, and now it is time for the judges to begin their work in choosing the Small Business of the Year “Rising Star” Award finalists for 2006. The finalists will be announced in January and honored at a special Business After Hours, Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel.

The applicants are separated into four categories based on number of employees plus a category for “emerging business.” The applicants include:

• Emerging Business – Advanced Chemical Logistics, Ltd.; Business Flooring Specialists; Future Stone; Keller Williams Realty Fort Worth; Perfect Touch Day Spa; Pin Point Radiology, LLC; Richard Milburn Academy; and The Lineage Group

• 1-10 Employees – American Metal Services; Brodnicki Public Relations, Inc.; Buzz Custom Fence & Design; Empire Disposal, Inc.; Skyline DFW Exhibits & Graphics

• 11-50 Employees – Big Bad Wolf Creative Group; Bluff Manufacturing; Colonial Health Group; Concussion Advertising; Cornerstone Security & Investigations; Fort Worth Electric; IDI-Innovative Developers Inc.; Kite’s Custom Cleaners; North Texas Specialty Physicians/NTSP; Pulliam Pools; and Treetops School International

• 51-100 Employees – Aero Components, Inc.; DFW Movers & Erectors, Inc.; Perfect Performance Products, LLC dba Painless Performance Products; Southwest Office Systems, Inc.; and The Fort Worth Club & Tower

• 101-250 Employees – Eagle Construction & Environmental & Railcar Services, LC; Empire Roofing, Ltd.; May Advertising International, Ltd.; Speed Fab Crete Corp. International; and Worth National Bank

The 2006 Small Business of the Year Awards will be presented at a luncheon Wednesday, March 22, at the Fort Worth Club. The Small Business of the Year Awards are presented by Citizens National Bank and the Fort Worth Business Press. Platinum sponsors are TCU’s Neeley School of Business and Raymond James and Associates. Gold sponsors include Advantage Rent-A-Car, Charter Business and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Sam’s Club and Weaver & Tidwell, LLP. Silver sponsors include HireMax, Pro Staff and 95.9 The Ranch.

For more information, contact Lydia Hall at lhall@fortworthchamber.com or 817/336-2491, ext. 272.

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Ribbon Cuttings