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New Street Maintenance Fee Proposed for Businesses in Fort Worth

In early March, during a Fort Worth City Council work session, City staff and consultants outlined a proposal to fund long-term street maintenance in Fort Worth. The proposed street maintenance fee would be a new fee for residents and businesses on their City of Fort Worth utilities bill, alongside other fees such as stormwater, trash pickup, etc.

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FWC Takes Action Against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Credit Card Late Fee Rule

A core function of the Fort Worth Chamber is to promote public policy that fosters a strong business climate, and to oppose policies that hinder the ability of businesses to grow and prosper. The recent credit card late fees rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau compels us to act in support of small businesses and consumers in Fort Worth and beyond.

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FWC Sets Dates for Washington D.C. Fly-In

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its biannual Washington D.C. fly-in presented by Lockheed Martin with the Dallas Regional Chamber. The fly-in will be conducted from April 30 through May 2, with various community leaders from Fort Worth in attendance to advocate as the voice of business with policymakers in Washington.

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FWC TO HOST "LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT" CONVERSATION ON PUBLIC SAFETY

The Fort Worth Chamber is hosting Fort Worth public safety leaders at its next "Leaders in Government" luncheon on April 9. Fort Worth Chief of Police Neil Noakes, Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis, and Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez will participate in a panel conversation moderated by Leah King. They will discuss the importance […]

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Business Climate Updates
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Remote Work Economy: How Does Fort Worth Stack Up?

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

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FUN ON THE RUN PLUS ONE' APP GAINS MOMENTUM THROUGH STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH TECHFW

Danny Bush, founder of "Fun on the Run Plus One," an innovative application designed to connect individuals through shared activities or hobbies, sought the support of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) to navigate the challenges of technological development and secure potential investment for her project. Aimed at those with hectic lifestyles, her application […]

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MORTON INDUSTRIES LEADS WORKFORCE INNOVATION 

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 […]

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FORT WORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS CRITICAL FOCUS GROUP FOR CITY’S DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STUDY 

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.

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