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The Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board hosted a sold-out Entertainment District Task Force luncheon this week, drawing more than 110 Chamber members and community partners committed to shaping the future of one of the city’s most dynamic corridors. Born out of Business Retention & Expansion conversations led by the West Area Board, the task […]
At the Fort Worth Chamber’s latest Economic Impact Forum, presented by Cadence Bank, business and community leaders came together to explore two high-stakes issues shaping today’s economy—tariffs and cybersecurity—and how these evolving challenges impact businesses across our Fort Worth community. How Tariffs Are Shaping Business Today Shane Williams, Managing Director of Global Trade at Ernst […]
For businesses expanding into international markets, proper documentation is more than a formality—it’s a requirement. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce helps exporters navigate this process efficiently through its Export Documentation Services, offering digital certification tools to simplify compliance and speed up trade. A Digital Solution for Global Commerce Most countries require specific certificates to […]
Dear Members and Friends, The anticipated announcement from the Texas Education Agency yesterday is a call to all community leaders to come together in support of students, the district, and new leadership, as our shared commitment will be essential to Fort Worth ISD’s success. The well-being and success of our students remain at the heart […]
The Fort Worth Chamber proudly recognized the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award winners at the Chamber’s annual State of the City Address, presented by Bank of Texas. Finalists and winners were celebrated on stage as Bill McCoy, CEO of Bank of Texas, delivered the awards, honoring the remarkable companies driving innovation, job growth, […]
There are 17 propositions on the ballot on November 4, including the special election for Senate District 9, which encompasses Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County. Texas voters have the opportunity to make major investments in Texas’ workforce, infrastructure, and provide tax relief for businesses and individuals. Voters will have the opportunity to build […]
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) recognized several local businesses at its annual “State of the City” luncheon, presented by Simmons Bank, on Thursday, October 16, at Dickies Arena. The program included presentations of FWC’s 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards as well as The Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Awards. FWC […]
The Fort Worth Chamber’s Energy Council recently hosted Trisha Curtis, President and CEO of PetroNerds, LLC, as part of its Special Speaker Series sponsored by RHR Capital and Whitley Penn. Curtis, a leading energy economist and strategist, founded PetroNerds in 2015 after serving as Director of Research for Upstream and Midstream at the Energy Policy […]
The Fort Worth Chamber is urging our lawmakers to fully support the F-35 Lightning II program in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical authorization bill determines the scope of funding for defense and military programs in the upcoming year. The F-35 program is our nation’s most advanced and connected fighter […]
Dear Members, As the third quarter of 2025 comes to a close, it’s a fitting time to pause and recognize the meaningful strides we’ve made together. Your active involvement with the Fort Worth Chamber continues to fuel our work—helping us advocate effectively and deliver real value to our business community. This quarter has been marked […]
Last week, the Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board and the Cultural District Alliance (CDA) jointly hosted a happy hour at Ampersand, to learn more about business climate challenges they are collectively facing. With the Cultural and Entertainment Districts continuing to grow in popularity, the West Area Board and CDA saw this as a timely […]
If you live or work in Fort Worth’s South or East areas, you’ve likely felt the effects of the US-287/I-820/I-20 expansion project. For many businesses, the ongoing construction has added layers of complexity to daily operations, from employee commutes to shipping logistics. The Fort Worth Chamber’s Area Boards and Business Champions exist to elevate these […]
Talent and workforce remain key areas of focus for the FWC. At a recent North Area Council networking event and school supply drive hosted by Texas AirSystems, we learned that the company has created its own university. Texas AirSystems University (TASU) was born from the company’s commitment to creating and providing solutions that help customers […]
What is SizeUp and Why It Matters Fort Worth’s small business community is growing—and with that growth comes the need for smart, data-driven decisions. That’s why the Fort Worth Chamber is proud to offer SizeUp, a powerful, easy-to-use platform that gives entrepreneurs access to the kind of business intelligence normally reserved for large corporations. Best […]
This week, the Fort Worth Chamber and its North Area Board joined Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) and key community partners to celebrate the grand opening of ASI’s new Fort Worth office in Alliance. FWC North Area Council members showed up in mass, a powerful example of the Welcome, Fort Worth (WFW) program in action, all […]
