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By: Christie Goodman Election night marked a pivotal moment in Texas political history. Nearly ten million Texans cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election, producing a dramatic shift in the state's political landscape. After decades of Republican dominance, Democrats captured every statewide elected office. The political realignment extended beyond state government. Democrats regained control of both […]
For 75 years, McDonald Sanders has called Fort Worth home. Founded in 1951, the firm was established during a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity for the city. At the time, Fort Worth was home to approximately 278,000 residents and was rapidly emerging as a center for business, aviation, cattle, and industry. As the city […]
The Fort Worth Chamber has named 14 finalists for the 2026 Small Business of the Year Award presented by Bank of Texas, including five in the Emerging Business category, where the field is normally three. The finalists were selected from 47 applications across four categories: three based on employee count (1–20, 21–50 and 51–150) and […]
Willie Billups, a member of the inaugural Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator cohort, acquires Normark of Texas, LLC FORT WORTH, Texas – Tarrant County College (TCC) is celebrating the success of ETA Accelerator alumnus Willie Billups, who successfully acquired Normark of Texas, LLC, a North Texas transportation and logistics company providing first- and final-mile delivery, airport […]
Fort Worth Chamber convenes business and government leaders for a timely discussion on economic growth, public policy, and the priorities shaping our region. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Tarrant County continues to experience remarkable momentum. But with growth comes important decisions about infrastructure, workforce development, public safety, and the policies that […]
Long before it became known as Nickel City, 212 S. Main Street was where Bill Royer joined the family business. His grandfather, Homer Royer, founded Standard Office Equipment in 1943. His father, Charles Royer, joined the company in 1949 after serving in the Marines, later becoming the company’s president and chairman of the board. By […]
Fort Worth's convention center is entering its next chapter, and local small businesses now have a direct way to be part of it. As the remaining Phase 2 work moves toward bid, the project's construction team has opened an interest form for certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) ready to compete for subcontracting opportunities on the […]
Dear Members, As we conclude the third quarter of 2026, I am pleased to share an update on the progress your Chamber is making on behalf of Fort Worth’s business community. This quarter marked an important milestone in shaping the future of the Fort Worth Chamber with the completion and approval of our three-year strategic […]
FWC to Present Award at Annual State of the County Event FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas A&M-Fort Worth, whose presence in the city has expanded from a law school acquired in 2013 into a growing downtown campus for higher education, research, workforce development, and industry collaboration, has been named the Fort Worth Chamber’s 2026 Vandergriff […]
By: Henri Nilsen Two weeks ago, we flagged SBA's proposal to collapse nearly 1,000 size standards into 338 and raise thresholds across the board as it relates to what defines a “small business” in the eyes of the federal agency. Since then, the picture has become both more urgent and more contested. Fort Worth businesses […]
Join the Fort Worth Farm & Ranch Club and the Fort Worth Chamber as we welcome the 2026-2027 class of TCU Ranch Management at their Annual Luncheon on September 29. For more than 70 years, TCU's Ranch Management Program has prepared the next generation of leaders in agriculture, ranching, land stewardship, and natural resource management. This unique one-year […]
This year marks a major milestone for UNT Health Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, as UNT Health celebrates 50 years of membership. During those five decades, the university has experienced significant growth and achieved notable accomplishments. “We have accomplished so much during these past 50 years as members of the Fort […]
Tarleton State Fort Worth leader recognized for expanding higher education access and strengthening pathways from education to opportunity FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President of External Operations and Dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth, as the 2026 recipient of its Young Professional of […]
For any business that competes for federal work, "small" isn't a description—it's a legal threshold that determines which contracts a company can chase. The U.S. Small Business Administration is now proposing to move that threshold more dramatically than it has in a generation, and the ripple effects could reach well into North Texas's contractor and […]
Balcom Agency has been a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce almost as long as it has been in business. Founded in 1993, Balcom celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2023 and now celebrates its 30-year Chamber membership in 2026. It’s a tight-knit relationship partly because of what the two have in common: decades […]
