March 6, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber joined a letter sent to Congress with nearly 500 organizations and 15 Texas-based partners in support of extending the pro-growth, pro-business tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The tax policies from this legislation will fully expire at the end of the year without […]
February 19, 2025 Over the course of two days earlier this month, 150 business leaders and city elected officials convened in Austin to advocate for their legislative priorities and to hear from their state representatives and senators as they gathered at the State’s Capitol for the 89th Legislative Session. The delegation had the unique opportunity […]
February 18, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber, along with 58 business and economic development partners from across the state, joined a letter to Texas legislators in supporting a consistent funding stream to address Texas’ water needs. To avoid a crisis in the future, Texas must take action now to ensure the reliability of water for […]
January 15, 2025 On Monday, Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the state’s budget projections for the 2026-2027 biennium. From the announcement, Texas will have $194.6 billion in available revenue to allocate during the legislative session and a $23.76 billion surplus from the 2024-25 biennium. While the Comptroller signaled a 1.1 percent decrease in revenue compared to […]
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 […]
March 14, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce its newest Business Champions, a group of local leaders who are taking the first step as founding members of a vital initiative aimed at enhancing Fort Worth’s business environment. These individuals will play a key role in gathering valuable insights from local […]
February 28, 2025 Photo courtesy of Tarrant County College. View the full gallery here. On Friday, February 21, Autobahn Fort Worth held a scholarship signing ceremony, celebrating a new partnership with Tarrant County College (TCC) to support students pursuing careers in automotive technology. It was announced that Autobahn is providing $50,000 in scholarships, awarding 10 […]
January 31, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Small Business Appreciation Walk, scheduled for May 7th. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the critical role small businesses play in shaping Fort Worth’s economy. In 2024, […]
