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Happy Small Business Week! From May 5 – 9, we’re celebrating the undeniable impact that small businesses have on our economy and community. As the leading voice for business in Fort Worth, we’re excited to share with you some opportunities to participate in Small Business Week by engaging with our members, attending an event, or applying for our Small Business of the Year awards!
But first, let’s hear it for some of our Fort Worth Chamber small businesses! You can support them by visiting their website, stopping by to say hello, or following their social media accounts. We hope you make some new connections!
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, employing nearly half of the American workforce and accounting for nearly 44% of the U.S. GDP. The Fort Worth Chamber is proud to support our local small businesses.
Fort Worth Small Businesses Worth Sharing:
Tools, Events + Opportunities:
Small Business Appreciation Walk
This Wednesday, an army of 100 volunteers made up of Chamber staff and members are dispersing across Fort Worth to deliver up to 650 gift bags to small businesses – members and non-members. Want to give some of your time? Register today to join us!
Apply Now for FWC’s Small Business of the Year Award
This annual award recognizes and honors Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary best practices in business. Members and non-members are welcome to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 11, 5:00 PM.
Business Intelligence Tools for Your Company
20% of new businesses fail in the first year—often due to poor planning. Beat the odds with our free business intelligence tools for members and non-members. Compare performance and map out customers, suppliers, and competitors with ease.
Hot Topics Lunch & Learns Bring Relevant Conversations to Small Businesses
We heard from our small business members who said they need access to trusted and quality information on a wide range of topics such as digital marketing, legal matters, talent, workforce, cybersecurity, and more. Save the date for our next event on June 5th on “Building a Culture of Accountable Teams”.
SCORE Fort Worth Holds SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon
The 2025 Small Business Awards Luncheon is a premier North Texas event celebrating top entrepreneurs and small businesses. It's a must-attend for award winners, their guests, and key players in the small business community—from bankers and brokers to the SBA and other supporters—coming together to honor success and connect.
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 […]
For businesses expanding into international markets, proper documentation is more than a formality—it’s a requirement. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce helps exporters navigate this process efficiently through its Export Documentation Services, offering digital certification tools to simplify compliance and speed up trade. A Digital Solution for Global Commerce Most countries require specific certificates to […]
