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Local Business Development & Retention |
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The Chamber works with the area's existing business base through a proactive business contact program to capitalize on strengths and identify weaknesses in the region, and to facilitate solutions to issues impacting success. Staff members also work closely with local government entities and business resource providers to make sure business interests are represented. The Local Business and Development Committee, made up of approximately thirty chamber members, focuses to maintain and strengthen Fort Worth's economic base through the retention, expansion and support of local businesses.
For more information contact:
Melonye Whitson
Director of Local Business & Development
817-336-2491 x 235
mwhitson@fortworthchamber.com
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National Business Recruitment & Relocation |
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The Chamber works with site selection consultants nationally and internationally to recruit and relocate businesses of any scope and size to the North Texas region, particularly to Fort Worth. Staff members collaborate with commercial realtors, the City and the state's economic development office to negotiate incentive packages for companies considering the region.
For more information contact:
David Berzina, CEcD
Executive Vice President
Economic Development
817-336-2491 x 228
dberzina@fortworthchamber.com
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International Business Development |
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The Chamber's international department provides a variety of avenues for businesses interested in international business. First-time exporters as well as established international players benefit from worldwide business connections made through periodic chamber trade missions to China, Latin America, Canada and other countries. And regular international breakfast meetings or seminars bring the world to local businesses.
Specific one-on-one business assistance is also available in the areas of international law, freight, financing and insurance through the Chamber's Import/Export Advisory Team. The chamber also works closely with the Fort Worth International Center to foster global trade and cultural exchange.
For more information contact:
Mary Weaver
Director of International Business
817-336-2491 x 229
mweaver@fortworthchamber.com
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Workforce Development |
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The Fort Worth Chamber provides professional guidance and relationships that enhance economic growth by linking businesses with workforce development opportunities and quality human resource supply that meets the needs of employers. This is accomplished through focus on critical industry sectors, through the monthly Job Links program, as well as through close coordination with and support of PreK - 16 educational institutions.
For more information contact:
Cynthia Fisher Miller
Senior Director of Workforce and Education
817-336-2491 x 240
cmiller@fortworthchamber.com
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Controlling Our Destiny Investors |
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The mission of Controlling Our Destiny is to expand and diversify Fort Worth’s economic base, creating jobs and economic prosperity in a context of total community development.
Since Controlling Our Destiny began in 1989, more than 1,000 significant business locations or expansions creating over 230,000 jobs have diversified the economic base. Today, Fort Worth’s economy measures up as one of the strongest in Texas and the U.S.; quite a turnaround from the early 1990’s when reductions in defense spending jeopardized the future of our local economy. Now, Fort Worth is recognized as a hot spot for market growth, job growth, investment and living. The program’s success stems directly from a variety of alliances forged with other groups – public and private – with whom we share common interests and ambitions. Our partners in the Controlling Our Destiny campaign are paramount among these.
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For more information about the Economic Development Division, contact:
David Berzina, CEcD
Executive Vice President
Economic Development
817-336-2491 x 228
dberzina@fortworthchamber.com
Pam Tindall, Office Manager
Economic Development
817-336-2491 x 230
ptindall@fortworthchamber.com
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