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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fort Worth STEAM Academy Founder and CEO Recognized for Leadership and Community Impact at Young Professionals Summit FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Nicholas Ditto, Founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, as the 2025 recipient of its Young Professional of the Year Award. Selected for his […]
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 […]
Following the Fort Worth City Council’s vote to restructure its small business support programs—including the suspension of certain DEI initiatives—the Fort Worth Chamber reaffirms its commitment to a strong local business climate and the long-term success of Fort Worth’s small business community. “As the leading voice for business in Fort Worth, the Chamber is focused […]
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 […]
As the back-to-school season approaches, the Fort Worth Chamber is proud to continue our school supply drive to support local students and teachers across the city. With the help of our engaged members and generous business community, we’ve already seen strong momentum through two successful donation events—and we’re not done yet. Our first collection kicked […]
At the young age of 29, in a spare bedroom, John Ashour founded InterConnect Wiring. He told his family he was going to start a company in their hometown of Fort Worth, and John’s youngest sister, Clare, age 25, asked to join. He said, “Sure. I will be President and you will be Vice President. […]
