July 21, 2023 The Fort Worth Chamber will celebrate the grand opening of its newest member, Dogtopia, on Wednesday, August 9. Navigating the permitting process can be a complex task for any business, and Dogtopia was no exception. In a stroke of good fortune, the Fort Worth Chamber stepped in to lend a helping hand. […]
In the wake of the recent shooting incident in the Fort Worth Como area on July 3rd, the West Area Board members of the Fort Worth Chamber extended their support to local businesses affected by the tragedy.
The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) and Southeast Fort Worth Inc. recently joined forces to conduct a business walk in Southeast Fort Worth in support of efforts towards the Fort Worth Main Street Program, a local program that partners with a national organization, Main Street America whose aim is to support local organizations & neighborhood stakeholders […]
This endeavor, made possible by a lead from FWC’s BRE committee member David Campbell, aims to improve traffic safety for trucks entering Renfro's Salsa loading zone.
The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) is actively engaged in business retention and expansion efforts, more recently, with a focus on the manufacturing industry. In its business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts, the Fort Worth Chamber conducted comprehensive business interviews and research over the last several years. Findings revealed that the manufacturing industry held the greatest potential for expansion within the region.
The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) recently hosted a crucial meeting aimed at developing an effective onboarding process for companies relocating to the vibrant city. The transition from being considered a prospective member of the Fort Worth business community to a fully engaged local business is a critical step in the relocation process. The group, convened and lead by co-chairs Ben Robertson, Chair of FWC’s East Area Board and member of the FWC’s Business Retention and Expansion Committee, and Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for the City of Fort Worth, will seek to fill the current gap in relocation stewardship.
The Area Boards and Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Committee have been enhancing and fine-tuning their quarterly reporting website to offer a host of additional visual resources for users.
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.
