FWC Updates

Advocacy Updates
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Fort Worth City Council Briefed on the State of Public Education

“How important do you think public education is to the health, safety, and welfare of our community?” In a presentation to the Fort Worth City Council on September 19, Pete Geren discussed this question with council members and shared data which painted the picture that Fort Worth area public school students are falling off the pace to remain at grade level in math and reading.

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How the DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule Could Impact Fort Worth Business

On September 8, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. Referred to simply as the “overtime rule”, the proposal aims to increase the salary threshold under which employees would be required to receive […]

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Rep. Roger Williams Addresses Key Small Business Concerns at Fort Worth Chamber Event

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce hosted its latest Leaders in Government event, presented by Kelly Hart, on Thursday, September 7. U.S. Representative Roger Williams, chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, was the featured speaker. Chairman Williams visited with members of the Chamber’s Business Retention and Expansion Committee as well as the Government Affairs Committee prior to the luncheon, providing updates on issues facing the country’s small businesses.

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Texas Constitutional Amendment Propositions, Part II

On November 7, Texans will go to the polls to vote on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Below is a summary of the final seven propositions, in the order they will appear on the ballot. Direct links to each proposition are also included for further reading.

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Business Climate Updates
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FORT WORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STRENGTHENS LOCAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND ADDRESSES CHALLENGES IN WEST FORT WORTH 

Last week, the Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board focused its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) efforts within the Calmont, Cherry, Alta Mere, and Camp Bowie boundaries. Volunteers and board members engaged with 14 individual companies through door-to-door visits, phone calls, and a business climate meeting. 

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FORT WORTH CHAMBER'S MANUFACTURING MASTERMIND GROUP GEARS UP FOR EXCITING 2024 SCHEDULE 

The Fort Worth Chamber continues to empower Fort Worth’s manufacturing industry, and for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, they have an exciting lineup of events planned for the Fort Worth Manufacturing Mastermind Group. 

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STREAMLINING BUSINESS RELOCATIONS TO FORT WORTH: AN EXCITING INITIATIVE AHEAD

In a bid to enhance the ease of relocating businesses to the vibrant city of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) and the City of Fort Worth are collaborating on an innovative onboarding process. Drawing insights from conversations with companies that have relocated in the past two years, the initiative aims to simplify the transition for businesses and their employees. 

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JUDGING CONCLUDES FOR FORT WORTH CHAMBER'S SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

A rigorous judging process for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Awards, concluded on Friday, September 8. The Awards, presented by Bank of Texas, recognize and honor Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary "Best Practices" in business. These awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that defines Fort Worth's business landscape.  

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