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FWC to Present Award at Annual State of the County Event FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas A&M-Fort Worth, whose presence in the city has expanded from a law school acquired in 2013 into a growing downtown campus for higher education, research, workforce development, and industry collaboration, has been named the Fort Worth Chamber’s 2026 Vandergriff […]
Tarleton State Fort Worth leader recognized for expanding higher education access and strengthening pathways from education to opportunity FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President of External Operations and Dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth, as the 2026 recipient of its Young Professional of […]
Fort Worth’s workforce of tomorrow is sitting in classrooms today. That connection was at the center of the Fort Worth Chamber’s recent State of Economic Impact: Workforce Starts Here, which brought together leaders from business, K-12, and higher education to discuss how Fort Worth can build the talent pipeline needed to support a fast-growing economy. […]
Big ideas. Influential leaders. Conversations that matter. The Fort Worth Chamber's Leader Speaker Series, presented by Fidelity Investments, brings together influential leaders from business, government, and industry for timely conversations about the issues shaping the future of Fort Worth, Texas, and beyond. Each luncheon offers attendees exclusive access to decision-makers and thought leaders, providing insights […]
Dear Members, Wrapping up the second quarter of 2026, I’m pleased to share an update on the work your Fort Worth Chamber has been leading on behalf of our members and the broader business community. This quarter brought meaningful progress in strategic planning, workforce development, advocacy, education engagement, and member connectivity—all focused on strengthening Fort […]
Dear Members, As we conclude the first quarter of 2026, we are energized by the strong start to the year and the meaningful progress we’ve made together on behalf of Fort Worth’s business community. Building on the momentum of 2025, your Chamber has remained focused on leadership, advocacy, and delivering value to our members while […]
As Fort Worth continues to grow as one of the most dynamic cities in the country, strong leadership and a spirit of collaboration remain at the heart of that progress. Few leaders have embodied those qualities more fully than Bob Jameson. As President and CEO of Visit Fort Worth, Bob has played a defining role […]
The Fort Worth Chamber’s South Area Council welcomed a strong turnout of business and community leaders on March 12 at Tarrant County College’s South Campus for the latest installment of the Chamber Confidential luncheon series. The program brought together more than 100 attendees for a focused discussion on the current state and future direction of South Fort Worth’s business climate. […]
At the 2026 Annual Meeting: The Modern Chamber, the theme highlighted how legacy institutions build upon long-standing foundations while continuing to evolve for the needs of our growing community and well beyond into the future. The Chamber researched photo and video archives to highlight these Fort Worth-based businesses that have been open and operating in […]
This month, the Carter Industrial Task Force convened for its inaugural meeting, hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber and the South Area Board, to launch a coordinated effort focused on strengthening business growth and long-term competitiveness in the Carter Industrial Park area of South Fort Worth. Formed through the Chamber’s Business Advocacy work and feedback […]
Reata Restaurant President to Lead Board During Pivotal Year of Member-Focused Work, Strategic Planning, and Global-Visitor Opportunity FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) today announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including Executive Board officers and new slate of Executive Board and at-large board members, as well as committee and area board leadership […]
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, DEC 17, 2025 - Members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce recently visited a New Education System school in Houston ISD with Superintendent Mike Miles and district leadership. Houston ISD is currently in the third year of […]
East Area Board Collaborates with Poly Main Street Initiative and Texas Wesleyan Students for East Rosedale Business Walk The Fort Worth Chamber’s East Area Board, in collaboration with the Polytechnic Main Street Program, recently joined Texas Wesleyan University students for a hands-on business walk along the Poly corridor. Chamber Business Walks are a volunteer-based effort designed to better understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of locally-owned establishments that anchor […]
In recognition of Larry Autrey's service to the Fort Worth Chamber and Fort Worth business community as CEO and Managing Partner of Whitley Penn, the Chamber issued the below commemoration on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
More than a century ago, in 1916, two Fort Worth brothers—Theodore Creswell Pulliam and Frank “Pop” Pulliam—were busy pouring concrete vats for cattle ranchers. They didn’t build swimming pools; in fact, the idea barely existed. But one rancher changed everything when he asked if they could build a concrete pool instead. The brothers said yes, and […]
