.
By: Henri Nilsen Two weeks ago, we flagged SBA's proposal to collapse nearly 1,000 size standards into 338 and raise thresholds across the board as it relates to what defines a “small business” in the eyes of the federal agency. Since then, the picture has become both more urgent and more contested. Fort Worth businesses […]
Join the Fort Worth Farm & Ranch Club and the Fort Worth Chamber as we welcome the 2026-2027 class of TCU Ranch Management at their Annual Luncheon on September 29. For more than 70 years, TCU's Ranch Management Program has prepared the next generation of leaders in agriculture, ranching, land stewardship, and natural resource management. This unique one-year […]
This year marks a major milestone for UNT Health Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, as UNT Health celebrates 50 years of membership. During those five decades, the university has experienced significant growth and achieved notable accomplishments. “We have accomplished so much during these past 50 years as members of the Fort […]
For any business that competes for federal work, "small" isn't a description—it's a legal threshold that determines which contracts a company can chase. The U.S. Small Business Administration is now proposing to move that threshold more dramatically than it has in a generation, and the ripple effects could reach well into North Texas's contractor and […]
Balcom Agency has been a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce almost as long as it has been in business. Founded in 1993, Balcom celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2023 and now celebrates its 30-year Chamber membership in 2026. It’s a tight-knit relationship partly because of what the two have in common: decades […]
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Workforce Solutions for Tarrant (WSTC) and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) will formalize a new strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to strengthen connections between the region’s business community and workforce system. The partnership brings together two organizations with deep connections to local employers and a […]
Fort Worth-based technology and defense company demonstrates a tradition of stepping up and giving back. Fort Worth, TEXAS – Aug. 17, 2026 – For more than 26 years, Elbit America has shown what true North Texas grit looks like through its steadfast commitment to Blood Cancer United. As the company celebrates a decade as a […]
(2 respondents did not provide age or employee size information) GROWTH IS BROAD, BUT THE DECLINES CLUSTER Twenty-four of 34 companies report revenue increasing over 2025 — 71 percent. Seven report a decline, and two are unsure. The decliners are not randomly distributed. Four are funding-dependent institutions: an arts and economic development organization, a cultural […]
Each milestone reflects years of commitment to the Chamber and to Fort Worth. From small businesses to long-standing institutions, these members play an essential role in driving growth, creating opportunity, and strengthening our city. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and impact. ⭐️ 85 Years – Gamtex Industries LP dba Gachman Metals⭐️ 61 Years – […]
This summer, Curly’s Frozen Custard is celebrating two milestones rooted in the Fort Worth community: 24 years of serving neighbors on Camp Bowie Boulevard and 20 years as a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Curly’s opened on July 12, 2002, at 4017 Camp Bowie Boulevard, where it remains today. From the beginning, […]
The Fort Worth Chamber's Energy Council welcomed a 13-member delegation of energy and policy leaders from across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific this week, as part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The visit, coordinated through the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, brought representatives from Bangladesh, India, […]
Fort Worth Chamber CEO Steve Montgomery Moderates Regional Leaders Discussion at Siemens’ New Advanced Manufacturing Facility. As Fort Worth continues its rapid growth and economic expansion, one challenge rises to the top for employers, educators, and policymakers alike: ensuring the workforce of tomorrow is prepared for the opportunities being created today. That was the focus of a […]
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is proud to celebrate its five-year membership anniversary with the Fort Worth Chamber. Over the past five years, this partnership has strengthened the connection between Fort Worth's thriving business community and one of the city's most significant natural assets, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental […]
The Fort Worth Chamber's East Area Board received an update this week on the Southeast Connector project, with South Point Constructors and TxDOT sharing the latest progress across this massive regional undertaking. Nick Andryshak of South Point Constructors and Prapti Sharma of TxDOT walked board members through current construction activity, recent milestones, and what businesses […]
Author: Stephen Montoya For 25 years, Camp Bowie District Inc. has helped preserve and promote one of Fort Worth’s most recognizable corridors—a six-mile stretch where brick roads, locally owned businesses, historic homes, and community pride intersect in a way that feels distinct to Cowtown. What began as a conversation about sustaining a vital commercial corridor over two decades […]
