January 31, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Small Business Appreciation Walk, scheduled for May 7th. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the critical role small businesses play in shaping Fort Worth’s economy. In 2024, […]
January 17, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber is excited to launch the Business Champions program, a new initiative aimed at supporting Fort Worth businesses by connecting them with community leaders and gathering key insights to drive growth. The program will focus on business retention, expansion, and overall business climate issues to help further strengthen the […]
December 20, 2024 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new Talent Committee, set to begin in January 2025. This initiative aims to address one of the most pressing concerns for local businesses—finding and retaining skilled workers. The committee’s mission is to identify the most critical talent needs in the […]
November 22, 2024 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce recently held two Council Coffees for local business leaders to connect and engage with their neighbors in the South and North Areas of the city. On Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6, Fort Worth Chamber members in the South and North Areas gathered for a […]
November 8, 2024 On October 23, the Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board and volunteers gathered for a Business Walk that kicked off at Firefighting’s Finest in West Fort Worth. This initiative connects chamber members with local companies, providing a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and strengthen relationships within the community. The Chamber conducts multiple […]
By: Henri Nilsen, Business Advocacy Manager The Texas Skills Development Fund (SDF) stands out as a key tool in modernizing the workforce and maintaining Texas’ competitive edge in an increasingly digital, global economy. The rapid pace of technological advancement presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Whether integrating new technologies or navigating shifting market demands, […]
By: Henri Nilsen, Business Advocacy Manager For more than a century, the energy industry has played a pivotal role in Fort Worth's economic prosperity. To further strengthen this critical sector, the Fort Worth Chamber has created the Energy Council, a new initiative designed to foster peer-to-peer discussions among leaders in the energy industry and its […]
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A dynamic downtown is crucial to the vitality of any community, serving as a powerful engine for economic growth. Despite their smaller geographic footprint, downtowns hold immense economic and cultural value. They not only generate substantial tax revenue and support a thriving business environment but also play a pivotal role in providing cultural amenities and […]
In response to chamber members and area boards, a new way to make strong connections in the Fort Worth business community has arrived. The Fort Worth Chamber’s new Council Coffees have completed their first two pilot events for our members in the South and East area councils and attendees are excited for more. Fort Worth’s […]
Many local businesses may not be aware that the Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) offers expansion assistance to companies regardless of membership status, benefiting both members and non-members. In Fort Worth, Growth for One is Growth for All At the FWC, we understand the importance of growing local businesses, and we want to set our local […]
The Fort Worth Chamber's South Area Board has kicked it into high gear as we cross into the second half of 2024. The group met the first week of July with a deep agenda of initiatives to bring substantial value to the business community all the way into 2025. The South Area Board has begun […]
The new task force will begin its work by addressing a critical issue facing local and regional companies in the automotive and fleet-dependent sectors — the difficulty in finding and hiring skilled candidates. Automotive Task Force to Strengthen Local Workforce The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) places its highest priority on helping local businesses survive and […]
The Fort Worth Chamber is excited to announce the launch of our new Council Coffees. Beginning in August, our Area Boards will host these informal gatherings to foster connections among Chamber members within their respective regions. This initiative aims to strengthen local business networks and promote collaboration across Fort Worth’s five designated areas: North, South, […]
Ampersand is celebrating the grand opening of its new location at DFW International Airport, marking a significant milestone for the company and its continued growth. As a recipient of last year’s Small Business of the Year award, Ampersand exemplifies the spirit of innovation and excellence in our local business community. The grand opening event was […]
