The 2023 Governor’s Cups
A newcomer to the winner’s circle and a 12-time repeat winner explain their strategies for corralling enough capital investment projects to claim the Cups. Maybe it’s a coincidence, or maybe not. But the two states with the highest construction employment increases between December 2022 and December 2023 are the same states claiming the 2023 Governors’ […]
Governor Abbott Announces Launch Of Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, And Innovation Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of applications for the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program, a new competitive economic incentive tool that will attract new jobs and investments to the state. “The JETI program is a new, transparent economic development incentive tool to help our communities continue to attract transformational capital investments that will […]
Fort Worth plans infrastructure as it leads the country in population growth in 2023
Fort Worth led the country in population growth last year, and now developers are working with the city to make sure there’s room for everyone. As more people move to Fort Worth, the city is planning for additional growth. Some of the last undeveloped land in the city is west of Loop 820. Walsh Companies […]
Is Fort Worth the next Hollywood? Cowtown sees recent boom as location for movies, TV
There’s a mix of factors that has brought some high-profile productions to Fort Worth. FORT WORTH, Texas — Cowtown is ready for its close up. Thanks to a mix of factors that include efforts from the Fort Worth Film Commission, state tax incentives, and favorable business climate, the city has seen a slew of recent […]
Alliance celebrates 35 years with an estimated $120 billion in total economic impact
Now celebrating 35 years, the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development generated an estimated $9.84 billion in regional economic impact in 2023 and paid almost $344.6 million in property taxes to local governments, according to a new report. “AllianceTexas continues to be a sustainable economic engine for the State of Texas, creating thousands of jobs while serving as […]
Why Goldenrod Companies’ Texas president is “bullish on office”
Goldenrod is sprouting up everywhere. The Omaha, Nebraska-based real estate company is making a major play for North Texas. Goldenrod Companies has firmly planted itself in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the neighborhood anchored by Dickies Arena, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Museum. Its two forthcoming mixed-use developments, the Van […]
U.S. Energy® Completes Solar Project at Its Fort Worth North Terminal
Appleton, Wis., January 24, 2024 – U.S. Energy®, a leading provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, completed its first solar project at one of its terminals in Fort Worth, Texas. This terminal has been owned and operated by U.S. Energy since December 2014. Located on nearly 13,000 square feet of land between the […]
All Charged Up: LG Opens Its First U.S. EV Charger Factory in Fort Worth
LG’s 100,000-SF Fort Worth plant will begin assembling Level 2 EV chargers this month, with Level 3 chargers following this spring and ultra-fast chargers rolling out later this year. Fort Worth Chamber CEO Steve Montgomery called the opening “a prime example of our city’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.” LG Electronics sparked a new […]
Siemens Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth Recognized by Business Facilities with 2023 Impact Award
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Each January, Business Facilities, a leading publication for corporate site selectors, recognizes economic development organizations for their work in securing significant corporate relocation, expansion, or retention projects through their Deal of the Year Awards. This year, the new Siemens manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, was recognized by Business Facilities editors […]
DrinkPak Expands with Two New Facilities in the DFW Area, Bringing 1,000 Jobs and $425M Capital Investment
Fort Worth, Texas – (November 7, 2023) – DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, is expanding operations with the establishment of two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. The facilities will be strategically positioned at Trammel Crow development at 35 Eagle on I-35W and Eagle Parkway, and at […]
