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The Fort Worth Chamber’s State of the City brings together business and community leaders for an annual look at the progress, priorities, and opportunities shaping Fort Worth.
Featuring the Mayor’s State of the City address, the event offers a firsthand look at where Fort Worth stands today and the vision for its future while celebrating the businesses and employers contributing to our city’s continued success.
Join us for the next State of the City on December 10, 2026.
Registration opens October 15!
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When: Annually
Who Attends: Business executives, community leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, Chamber members, and partners from across Fort Worth
What to Expect: The Mayor’s annual State of the City address, recognition of outstanding Fort Worth businesses and employers, timely conversations about the city’s future, and opportunities to connect with leaders from across the business and civic community.
Why Attend: Hear directly from city leadership about the progress and priorities shaping Fort Worth, celebrate businesses making an impact, and connect with the people helping move our city forward.
1,030+
Business & Community Leaders
285
Organizations Represented
57+
Sponsors & Partners
83 MILLION+
Estimated Editorial & Social Reach
Fort Worth continues to grow, evolve, and create new opportunities for the people and businesses that call it home.
State of the City brings the business community together for a firsthand look at that progress and the priorities shaping what comes next. Through the Mayor’s annual address, attendees hear about the opportunities, challenges, investments, and initiatives influencing Fort Worth’s future.
The event also celebrates the businesses helping make that future possible—from innovative small businesses to employers finding new ways to support their workforce.
It’s an opportunity to understand where Fort Worth is headed, celebrate what makes our business community strong, and be part of the conversation about what comes next.
The Fort Worth Chamber’s 2025 State of the City celebrated Fort Worth’s growth, innovation, and creative momentum, with a special spotlight on the city’s emerging film and television industry.
Mayor Mattie Parker shared updates on the city and recognized Fort Worth’s Unsung Heroes before joining 101 Studios CEO David Glasser for a conversation about the opportunities created by Fort Worth’s growing film production industry.
The event also celebrated outstanding local businesses through the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards and the Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Awards.
State of the City is not only an opportunity to look at where Fort Worth is headed—it’s also a chance to recognize the businesses and employers helping our city thrive.
Two annual award programs celebrate organizations demonstrating excellence, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards recognize outstanding local small businesses demonstrating exemplary best practices in business.
Presented annually at State of the City, the awards celebrate businesses across multiple size categories for their approach to talent, company culture, business challenges, community involvement, and their contributions to Fort Worth’s economic vitality.
The Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Awards recognize Fort Worth employers finding innovative ways to support working parents through workplace policies, programs, resources, and practices.
Presented annually at State of the City, the awards highlight organizations that are helping strengthen Fort Worth’s workforce while creating workplaces where employees and families can thrive.
State of the City provides an opportunity to position your organization alongside one of Fort Worth’s most anticipated annual conversations about the city’s future.
Sponsorship connects your brand with business, civic, and community leaders while demonstrating your organization’s commitment to Fort Worth’s continued growth and a strong local business community.
Explore 2026 sponsorship opportunitiesExplore city updates, business recognition, conversations, and memorable moments from previous State of the City events.
Hear what’s ahead for Fort Worth, celebrate the businesses helping our city thrive, and connect with the leaders shaping its future.
December 10, 2026
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