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Fort Worth STEAM Academy Founder and CEO Recognized for Leadership and Community Impact at Young Professionals Summit FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Nicholas Ditto, Founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, as the 2025 recipient of its Young Professional of the Year Award. Selected for his […]
The Member Information Center (MIC) is where member company representatives can manage their company info, add or remove reps, and promote yourself through the uploading of events, news releases, and deals. Follow this step-by-step guide to uploading your company's news releases and announcements so that it appears on our public Member News page, increasing your […]
The Member Information Center (MIC) is where member company representatives can manage their company info, add or remove reps, and promote yourself through the uploading of events, news releases, and deals. Follow this step-by-step guide to uploading your company's events so that it appears on our public events calendar page, increasing your event's exposure. Still […]
Trade this week is running hot on multiple fronts. The Federal Circuit’s ruling against IEEPA tariffs is already heading toward a Supreme Court showdown this November, while the administration presses ahead with a new Japan tariff deal and prepares for the USMCA’s upcoming review. Mexico is weighing tariffs on China and other non-FTA partners even […]
If you live or work in Fort Worth’s South or East areas, you’ve likely felt the effects of the US-287/I-820/I-20 expansion project. For many businesses, the ongoing construction has added layers of complexity to daily operations, from employee commutes to shipping logistics. The Fort Worth Chamber’s Area Boards and Business Champions exist to elevate these […]
As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Patti Steelman has had a front-row seat to the Chamber’s impact—supporting business growth, advocating for a strong economic climate, and helping make Fort Worth one of the best places to do business. On September 11, 2025, Patti celebrates 25 years […]
Article provided by Clayton Youth Enrichment What began in 1975 as an after-school program at Lily B. Clayton Elementary, created by parents who needed safe, reliable care for their children, Clayton Youth Enrichment has become a non-profit cornerstone of support for working families. Since then, we’ve served more than 120,000 children and today operate over […]
Sometimes even the best game plan leads to a few surprises on the field. At our Annual Meeting "The Playbook" this spring, we had a special booth set up to give away football-style Chamber t-shirts but we made too much! That’s great news for you, because now it’s time for a second half comeback. Made […]
President Trump is leaning on national security to justify a fresh wave of tariffs, while floating new threats on Chinese magnets and digital taxes. At the same time, the administration is moving to end de minimis shipping benefits, even as foreign postal services pause their own reforms. The White House is refining existing trade deals […]
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the businesses celebrating milestone years with the Chamber. From 85 years of partnership to first-year anniversaries, each represents a continued commitment to Fort Worth’s business community. Check out the members marking anniversaries this September and join us in congratulating them on their journey! ⭐️ 85 Years – National […]
In a powerful demonstration of collaboration between education and industry, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC) recently completed a groundbreaking Teacher Externship Program by connecting educators directly with local employers to ensure classroom instruction better reflects the skills and expectations of today’s workforce. Funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, the program placed 74 Career and […]
Provided by: Girls Inc. of Tarrant County The workforce of tomorrow is being built today, and Fort Worth businesses are clear about what they need most: employees with strong critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence. Yet as the Fort Worth Chamber recently shared, these are also the hardest skills to hire for and among the […]
From Beijing to Bangalore, tariffs are setting the tempo. China’s making “significant steps” to address U.S. concerns, while India braces for a fresh 25% duty and Japan gets a rare refund deal as 15% tariffs are folded into MFN rates. At home, Apple’s dropping a cool $100B to lure suppliers stateside, retailers are leaning on […]
Talent and workforce remain key areas of focus for the FWC. At a recent North Area Council networking event and school supply drive hosted by Texas AirSystems, we learned that the company has created its own university. Texas AirSystems University (TASU) was born from the company’s commitment to creating and providing solutions that help customers […]
Following the Fort Worth City Council’s vote to restructure its small business support programs—including the suspension of certain DEI initiatives—the Fort Worth Chamber reaffirms its commitment to a strong local business climate and the long-term success of Fort Worth’s small business community. “As the leading voice for business in Fort Worth, the Chamber is focused […]
