With activity in the Texas Legislature picking up steam, the spotlight on our state’s elected officials brightens.
With activity in the Texas Legislature picking up steam, the spotlight on our state’s elected officials brightens.
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce hosted Governor Greg Abbott at its “Leaders in Government” event on March 15 at The Worthington Renaissance Hotel.
Following the expiration of Chapter 313 – that state of Texas’ primary property tax abatement tool – at the end of 2022, stakeholders have been seeking an alternative that would keep Texas competitive with other states for capital intensive economic development projects.
Last week, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan unveiled a slate of priorities that he hopes will be addressed this session by the chamber over which he presides.
While talent was the main challenge identified by companies last year in our Business Retention and Expansion conversations, 90% of the companies identified soft skills as a top hiring challenge in the current workforce climate.