Weir set to expand its Minerals Division headquarters in the heart of downtown Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas (Feb. 12, 2026) – Weir, a global mining technology business, announced today it plans to expand the premises of its Minerals Division headquarters in downtown Fort Worth, retaining 67 jobs. The headquarters expansion includes additional square footage and a $3.4 million investment at 777 Main Street to drive employee experience, create space […]
A Local View of National Site Selection Trends
A look at how site selection trends, industry momentum, and Fort Worth’s fundamentals are shaping corporate expansion activity and positioning the city for growth in 2026. By Robert Allen, President & CEO | Jan. 27, 2026 As we move into 2026, I’ve had several recent opportunities to connect directly with site selectors and companies evaluating […]
National Media Go Behind the Scenes of Fort Worth’s Innovation Economy
National and trade media experienced Fort Worth’s innovation economy firsthand during a FWEDP familiarization tour, highlighting aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and global industry leaders. The visit generated national coverage that reinforces Fort Worth’s growing reputation as a premier destination for business, investment, and innovation. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Jan. 23, 2026 Before the […]
TECH HUBS: DFW Overtakes DC in North American Tech Hub Index
by Adam Bruns, Site Selection Magazine The idea is simple: To draw a bead on where the hottest tech hubs are located, marry the most granular tech infrastructure data (internet exchanges, dark fiber, undersea cable connectivity, etc.) with tech talent metrics and corporate facility project numbers from tech-aligned industry sectors such as software development, data […]
A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth
A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth Manufacturers and corporate real estate executives often talk about speed to market and clarity of process as deciding factors in site selection. Fort Worth is testing what happens when a city reorganizes itself around those principles. Andy Greiner, Editor, Area Development | Q4 2025 In […]
Ariat International Expands Regional Headquarters & Distribution Operations in Fort Worth
Leading apparel and footwear brand announces $72.6 million expansion that will create 250 new jobs as part of two-phase growth plan Fort Worth, Texas (Dec. 3, 2025) – Ariat International, the leader in performance western, work and equestrian footwear and apparel, announced today that it will invest $72.6 million and create 250 jobs as part […]
Hillwood, BNSF Railway and City of Fort Worth Launch the Alliance Logistics District to Advance Innovation and Efficiency in Inland Freight Movement
Hillwood, BNSF Railway and the City of Fort Worth today announced the creation of the Alliance Logistics District, officially designated and approved by the Fort Worth City Council at its Nov. 11 meeting. Effective immediately, the District will serve as a first-of-its-kind mobility logistics hub within the Smart Port at AllianceTexas, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre, master-planned, mixed-use […]
The New Realities of Site Selection
Insights from the Site Selectors Guild’s 2025 State of Site Selection survey reveal that tariffs, talent, and site readiness are reshaping corporate location decisions and driving new investment strategies. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President, Fort Worth EDP | Monday, Oct. 27 Corporate site selection has always been about balancing opportunity with risk, but in […]
Boomtown! Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Is Winning
Boomtown! Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Is Winning by John Henry in Fort Worth Inc. | Oct. 30, 2025 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="890"] James Litinsky of MP Materials, donning his new hat, and Mike Berry, president of Hillwood and chair of the FWEDP.[/caption] Since its inception 2½ years ago, along with a change in practice […]
New $70M aircraft maintenance center, manufacturing plant coming to Alliance airport
Brazil-based aerospace company Embraer S.A. plans to grow its North Texas aircraft maintenance operations by more than 50%, thanks to a new $70 million service center and manufacturing plant to be built in Alliance. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to mark the start of construction on […]