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The Fort Worth Chamber has named 14 finalists for the 2026 Small Business of the Year Award presented by Bank of Texas, including five in the Emerging Business category, where the field is normally three. The finalists were selected from 47 applications across four categories: three based on employee count (1–20, 21–50 and 51–150) and […]
Willie Billups, a member of the inaugural Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator cohort, acquires Normark of Texas, LLC FORT WORTH, Texas – Tarrant County College (TCC) is celebrating the success of ETA Accelerator alumnus Willie Billups, who successfully acquired Normark of Texas, LLC, a North Texas transportation and logistics company providing first- and final-mile delivery, airport […]
Fort Worth Chamber convenes business and government leaders for a timely discussion on economic growth, public policy, and the priorities shaping our region. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Tarrant County continues to experience remarkable momentum. But with growth comes important decisions about infrastructure, workforce development, public safety, and the policies that […]
Long before it became known as Nickel City, 212 S. Main Street was where Bill Royer joined the family business. His grandfather, Homer Royer, founded Standard Office Equipment in 1943. His father, Charles Royer, joined the company in 1949 after serving in the Marines, later becoming the company’s president and chairman of the board. By […]
Fort Worth's convention center is entering its next chapter, and local small businesses now have a direct way to be part of it. As the remaining Phase 2 work moves toward bid, the project's construction team has opened an interest form for certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) ready to compete for subcontracting opportunities on the […]
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, […]
