January 15, 2025 On Monday, Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the state’s budget projections for the 2026-2027 biennium. From the announcement, Texas will have $194.6 billion in available revenue to allocate during the legislative session and a $23.76 billion surplus from the 2024-25 biennium. While the Comptroller signaled a 1.1 percent decrease in revenue compared to […]
January 9, 2024 The Fort Worth Chamber had the pleasure of hosting four Tarrant County state legislators before they head to Austin next week to kick off the 89th legislative session to hear what their priorities are ahead of the busy lawmaking session and what policies they can expect that could impact the business environment. […]
November 19, 2024Â With having near certainty on all outcomes from the November 5th election, there was much to dissect at the recent Policy Pulse event held by the Fort Worth Chamber where experts shared their takeaways from the 2024 election from a federal, state, and local perspective. The conversation covered the outcome of elections […]
11/11/24Â With the 2024 state elections behind us, the countdown to the start of the 89th Texas Legislature has begun. The Fort Worth Chamber has released its State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming session. This list of key, broad policy priorities is focused on improving the state of our economy and the interests of the […]
January 17, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber is excited to launch the Business Champions program, a new initiative aimed at supporting Fort Worth businesses by connecting them with community leaders and gathering key insights to drive growth. The program will focus on business retention, expansion, and overall business climate issues to help further strengthen the […]
December 20, 2024 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new Talent Committee, set to begin in January 2025. This initiative aims to address one of the most pressing concerns for local businesses—finding and retaining skilled workers. The committee’s mission is to identify the most critical talent needs in the […]
November 22, 2024Â The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce recently held two Council Coffees for local business leaders to connect and engage with their neighbors in the South and North Areas of the city. On Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6, Fort Worth Chamber members in the South and North Areas gathered for a […]
November 8, 2024 On October 23, the Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board and volunteers gathered for a Business Walk that kicked off at Firefighting’s Finest in West Fort Worth. This initiative connects chamber members with local companies, providing a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and strengthen relationships within the community. The Chamber conducts multiple […]
