December 2009
Fort Worth one of 10 least expensive U.S. cities to own and operate a business
Source: Kosmont-Rose Institute, July 2009
Headlines
ACES Climate Legislation deals mixed hand
Sunny support and stormy opposition mark reaction to cap-and-trade climate legislation that’s moving through Congress: the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES).
Pros and Cons of Waxman-Markey bill
Chamber members share holiday celebration plans
The economy Grinch is limiting workplace holiday celebrations but not holiday spirit, an informal survey of Chamber members found.
Full survey results available.
2010 Census will impact funding, jobs and voice in Congress
The Census Bureau’s information will determine government funding for new roads, hospitals, schools and other facilities. Questionnaires will be mailed in March.
Dateline Fort Worth: October Economic Updates (top 5)
Chamber launches online member-hosted event calendar
Hosting a fund-raising event or open house? Members may now post these on the Chamber’s website under the Community Calendar.
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: AFI’s Armed Forces Adventure Area Offers Fun for Family
Adventure area will feature helicopters, tanks, Guitar Hero Challenge.
at fortworthchamber.com
Online Photo gallery
- Tarrant Area Trade Show
- Taste of Tarrant
- WIB – Leadership Seminar
- Vision FW luncheon – Don McClure, Encana Oil & Gas
- EAC luncheon – Scott Sams, CBS 11 news anchor
- Job Links Excelerator – TCU
Save $$$ with coupons for the public & discounts for Members
- Chamber Members offering Public Coupons
- Chamber Members offering Members-only Discounts
Add your coupons and discounts under Members Only
What do you think about the Chamberletter format?
Click here to send us your feedback
or email chamberletter@fortworthchamber.com.