August 2008

“CNBC ranks Texas America’s Top State for Business”
Dallas Business Journal

Headlines

  • Partnership aims to hone city’s competitive edge
    The City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring and co-funding the Study of Development Costs and Infrastructure, a benchmark study of the total cost of generating development here.
  • Spirit of giving fills historic Fort Worth Club
    An impressive range of community-centered activities gave the Chamber one of many reasons to honor the 123-yr-old downtown institution with the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award for 51-150 employees.
  • New School Board President wants involvement
    Ray Dickerson, Fort Worth market president of American National Bank of Texas, was recently sworn in as president of the Fort Worth ISD. Read about his priorities for the district.
  • Distinguished Employers of Fort Worth Teens fight dropout rate
    A group of employers want to make successful teen employment compatible with high school completion. Read about proven best practices that support these goals, such as providing flexible hours and encouraging school performance and attendance.
  • Chamber staff “walks the walk” in interoffice competition
    During the Chamber’s “Count Your Steps” initiative, staff participated in a two-month walking challenge that encouraged both a healthy lifestyle and some spirited interoffice competition.
  • 2008-2009 Media Directory for Greater Fort Worth now available!
    With massive changes in the local media market, this 68-page directory is the most up-to-date information for public relations and advertising professionals, small business owners, or anyone who needs contacts for the more than 150 media outlets in the DFW area. Order yours for only $30.

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