March 2009
Fort Worth: 2nd-highest number single-family home permits issued nationwide
City of Fort Worth
Headlines
- Intern programs offer staffing solutions during recession
Local universities offer student interns for companies with staffing needs - 2009 Small Business of the Year Award winners outperform economy
Read about the keys to success for four Tarrant Co. small businesses - EXTRA! Barnett Shale: Natural gas vehicles gaining traction
Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) use is growing in the U.S. and worldwide as consumers, companies and governments turn to cleaner-burning, less expensive transportation fuel. - EXTRA! Economist Dr. Ray Perryman: What if our local economy didn’t have the Barnett Shale?
Acclaimed economist M. Ray Perryman, president of The Perryman Group, will keynote the Barnett Shale EXPO at the State of Energy luncheon with a detailed look at the shale’s economic impact. - EXTRA! Barnett Shale EXPO breakout sessions focus on royalties, pipelines, careers
A list of EXPO breakout sessions and the schedule. - Memorial Education Fund honors long-time Chamber employee Lisa Dodson
The Fort Worth Chamber Foundation has created a special fund designated for education needs in Fort Worth. - Nominees for 2009-2010 Board of Directors
- Meet New Chamber Employees Katherine Kunze and Betty Harvey
- January Economic Update – Top 5
A monthly recap of moves, expansions and other business news
at fortworthchamber.com
- Mayor’s State of the City address video
- Small Business of the Year winners were announced
Hear BizRadio 1110 interviews with the winners and finalists in the Multimedia Gallery.
See the SBOY event photos in the Photo Gallery.
- Legislative Update Luncheon video – Hear seven Tarrant Co. legislators’ priorities for Austin
- Chamber Calendar of Events
- Ribbon Cuttings photos
- Buy Chamber publications online – Half-price Spring Sale on coffee-table book and print directories!
- New Chamber Members for February
- Member-to-Member Discount Coupons
- Chamber Members with Member-to-Member Discount Coupons
- Add a Member-to-Member Discount Coupon to your business listing
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