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.
The Fort Worth Chamber recently hosted "Build Your Fort Worth: Education," presented by EECU. This event featured a panel conversation with workforce and business development professionals who discussed strategies for bridging the gap between local businesses, educational institutions, and homegrown talent.
The Fort Worth Chamber's Manufacturers Group is addressing barriers to business growth based on recent findings that underscore the pivotal role of manufacturing and infrastructure in Tarrant County's economy.
Over the last three years, the Fort Worth Chamber has meticulously tracked the top three challenges local businesses are currently facing. Talent has consistently ranked among the top three challenges year after year.
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. The Fort Worth Chamber's recent Business Retention and Expansion interviews have shed light on a key strategy for achieving this: micro certifications and continued education. As technology advances, so do the expectations and requirements within the workforce. As job roles and talent […]
Since late last year, Business Walks have become a pivotal component of the Fort Worth Chamber's Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) efforts. The organization’s area boards have embraced business walks to engage with small business owners in their respective communities. These face-to-face conversations have proved invaluable in gaining insights into business trends and challenges. In […]
In a bid to enhance the ease of relocating businesses to the vibrant city of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) and the City of Fort Worth are collaborating on an innovative onboarding process. Drawing insights from conversations with companies that have relocated in the past two years, the initiative aims to simplify the transition for businesses and their employees.
A rigorous judging process for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Awards, concluded on Friday, September 8. The Awards, presented by Bank of Texas, recognize and honor Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary "Best Practices" in business. These awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that defines Fort Worth's business landscape.
Eric Roberson of Reeder Distributors recently contacted the Fort Worth Chamber with concerns about flooding problems impacting local businesses. With the assistance of Ben Robertson, the Fort Worth Chamber's East Area Board Chair, a meeting was arranged involving TxDOT and the City of Fort Worth. Alongside these concerns, the Chamber has been collecting feedback on […]
In response to growing concerns voiced by businesses regarding unsheltered individuals, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce team initiated discussions with representatives from the City of Fort Worth who are engaged in different aspects connected to the homeless community. These interactions led to the identification of several practical recommendations that businesses can implement to effectively address the challenges posed by unsheltered individuals.
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the City of Fort Worth's Development Department, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth to host a second Development 101 Workshop. This collaboration aimed to provide invaluable insights to individuals seeking to venture into real estate development, launch a new business, or expand an existing enterprise within the vibrant landscape of Fort Worth.
In Fort Worth, Texas, the power of community collaboration shines through the efforts of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. A recent encounter involving a Chamber volunteer and a company in search of minority-owned subcontractors highlights the organization's commitment to fostering connections and promoting opportunities within the community.
In 1997, the Fort Worth Chamber introduced its Small Business of the Year Awards program. The first awards were presented in 1998 to SoHoPros (1 to 10 employees), Stuart Bacon (11 to 50 employees), and Sedalco (51 to 100 employees).
