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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 […]
For six decades, Tarrant County College has been a driving force behind North Texas’ growth—a place where students of every background find opportunity and employers discover the skilled talent they need to thrive. And for six decades, the Chamber has been their trusted partner in this endeavor. What began as a daring idea in 1965 […]
The City of Fort Worth’s Purchasing Division—responsible for sourcing supplies and services—uses a fully digital procurement system. As of January 1, 2024, all solicitations (bids, RFQs, RFPs, etc.) issued by the city are posted, collected, and awarded through Bonfire. Get to Know Bonfire Using Bonfire streamlines the procurement process for both the city and vendors. […]
Each of the milestones below represents years of dedication to both the Chamber and the Fort Worth community. From small businesses to legacy institutions, these members continue to fuel growth, create opportunity, and strengthen the fabric of our city. We’re proud to honor their ongoing partnership and impact. ⭐️ 61 Years – The Fort Worth […]
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 […]
The Member Information Center (MIC) is where member company representatives can manage their company info, add or remove reps, and promote yourself through the uploading of events, news releases, and deals. Follow this step-by-step guide to adding employees as representatives in our system, to ensure they receive email communications from the Chamber and can register […]
Each milestone represents years of dedication to both the Chamber and the Fort Worth community. From small businesses to legacy institutions, these members continue to fuel growth, create opportunity, and strengthen the fabric of our city. We’re proud to honor their ongoing partnership and impact. ⭐️ 57 Years – Fort Worth Opera⭐️ 53 Years – […]
The Member Information Center (MIC) is where member company representatives can manage their company info, add or remove reps, and promote yourself through the uploading of events, news releases, and deals. Follow this step-by-step guide to uploading your company's job postings so that it appears on our public Job Board, increasing your announcement's reach. Still […]
The Fort Worth Chamber’s 2025 State of the City celebrated our city’s growth, innovation, and creative spirit—this year highlighting Fort Worth’s fast-emerging film and television industry. Guests were welcomed by the talented William James Middle School Orchestra performing movie soundtrack favorites before exploring the Small Business Showcase, where the Small Business of the Year finalists […]
Few companies embody the spirit of Fort Worth quite like O’Neal Oil & Gas—a family business with more than seven decades of grit, growth, and generosity. The company’s story begins in 1948, when Phil O’Neal founded O’Neal Drilling in Duncan, Oklahoma. At its height, the company operated five rigs, drilling deep conventional wells, some reaching […]
