The Fort Worth Chamber offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We’ll reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 7.
In June, the Fort Worth Chamber’s Small Business Hot Topics series welcomed leadership expert Ron Lewis for a powerful session on “Building a Culture of Accountable Teams.” Designed for small business owners, managers, and team leaders, this event tackled the real cost of poor accountability and offered a practical path toward building strong, high-performing teams. […]
At the Fort Worth Chamber, we believe that bringing the right people together can spark meaningful progress—and our recent convening of the UT-Arlington College of Engineering and local engineering-centric business leaders is a prime example of that philosophy in action. Texas graduates approximately 15,000 engineering students annually, but the need is closer to 30,000. That […]
As Fort Worth wraps up National Small Business Week, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce applications are officially open for its annual Small Business of the Year Award, presented by Bank of Texas. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. Both Chamber members and non-members are encouraged […]
The Fort Worth Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a new Homelessness Toolkit designed to assist business owners in navigating the challenges associated with homelessness and the impact it has on their business. Developed in partnership with local stakeholders, this resource provides actionable strategies to help businesses address concerns while fostering compassionate, community-oriented […]
By: Henri Nilsen, Business Advocacy Manager The Texas Skills Development Fund (SDF) stands out as a key tool in modernizing the workforce and maintaining Texas’ competitive edge in an increasingly digital, global economy. The rapid pace of technological advancement presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Whether integrating new technologies or navigating shifting market demands, […]
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor went into effect. The updated rule rescinds a 2021 version of the rule, and adopts a six factor “economic realities” test for making such a determination. Workers being classified as employees rather […]
Last month, SmartAsset released a report on the prevalence of remote work across the United States. With data on more than 340 different American cities and their remote workforce, it offers an opportunity for Fort Worth to benchmark itself against comparable communities across Texas and the rest of the United States
In January, the Fort Worth Chamber's Manufacturing Group gathered for a pivotal meeting focused on a subject critical to the industry's future: Talent/Workforce. The session provided insights into practical solutions, spearheaded by those at the forefront of innovation in workforce development. Leading the conversation was Steve Stewart, the Director of People and Culture at Morton […]
In a collaborative effort to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s Development Services Department, the City of Fort Worth has embarked on a comprehensive structural and efficiency study.
In a significant development for the Fort Worth’s burgeoning technology sector, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Fort Worth, recently met with representatives from Harnyss, a pioneering hydrogen storage solutions company. This meeting marks a key moment in Fort Worth's journey towards becoming a hub for innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
On Monday, January 8, a sudden explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel sent shockwaves through downtown Fort Worth. In addition to an incredible response by first responders, the local business community showcased remarkable resilience and solidarity.
December 14, 2023 The Fort Worth Chamber, in collaboration with city leaders and several community organizations, recently welcomed DrinkPAK to Fort Worth with a new initiative called Welcome Fort Worth. Welcome Fort Worth, a new onboarding process for businesses relocating to Fort Worth led by the Chamber and the City of Fort Worth, marks a […]
EOSERA's second annual EmpowHERment Pitch Competition was held in November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The competition focuses on female founders—or women who own the highest percentage of their business—whose companies are located in Texas. EOSERA’s CEO, Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, got her start by winning a pitch competition in the early days of jump-starting her business.
On November 15, the Fort Worth Chamber hosted its inaugural “Salute to Service” breakfast to empower veterans in their entrepreneurial and business endeavors. Event attendees were treated to a group of speakers including State Senator Kelly Hancock, Councilmember Elizabeth Beck, Councilmember Charles Lauersdorf, Jeffrey King with Falcon Construction, Casey Lawrence with GallantFew, and Steven Gonzalez with Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County.
In a remarkable achievement, Ampersand Coffee, one of the Fort Worth Chamber's Small Business of the Year winners for 2023, seized a unique opportunity to pitch their business at The Chase for Business: Make Your Move Summit. This prestigious event, which stands as one of the largest gatherings for small business owners in Texas, unfolded from November 1 to November 3 in Frisco.
