Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

New Western-themed bus route connects downtown Fort Worth to the Stockyards

A new Western-themed bus route — distinguishable by its orange color, fancy cowhide seats, lighted undercarriage and locally designed murals — starts transporting people from downtown Fort Worth to the Stockyards this weekend. Trinity Metro’s Orange Line, supported by the city’s tourism arm Visit Fort Worth, starts Sept. 14 with a public launch party in […]

Two Fort Worth hotels earn spot in Michelin Guide. Here’s who made the list

Bowie House General Manager Gaylord Lamy stands next to other hoteliers representing some of the 412 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico added to the Michelin Guide Sept. 12, 2024. (Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report) Bowie House has been open for less than a year, but the upscale west Fort Worth hotel has […]

Fort Worth: Leading the Charge in Higher Education Growth

Fort Worth is experiencing a transformative wave in higher education, driven by major expansions and new developments from institutions like Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This momentum is shaping Fort Worth into a key hub for educational excellence and innovation. By Robert Allen, President & CEO | Sept. 9, […]

Fort Worth bank to open headquarters, eight-story tower at Walsh development 

[Image: A rendering of the Worthington Bank tower planned for the Walsh development. (Courtesy image | Worthington Bank] Suddenly, Walsh is the place to be. A few weeks after the University of Texas at Arlington announced plans for a new campus on 51 acres in the Walsh development, Worthington Bank said it had acquired land […]

Fort Worth Welcomes Big Ass Fans New Manufacturing Hub

Big Ass Fans cuts ribbon for new 210,000-square-foot manufacturing hub in Fort Worth, adding 100 jobs to the region. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Aug. 30, 2024 Big Ass Fans, a market leader in high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans, has opened a new 210,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This expansion marks […]

Southwire Celebrates Grand Opening of DFW Customer Service Center

Aug 23, 2024 In support of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide a world-class customer experience, Southwire recently celebrated the grand opening of its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Customer Service Center (CSC) in AllianceTexas. Approximately 150 Southwire team members, leaders, community partners and guests gathered on Thursday, August 22, to cut the ribbon on the […]

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Build Advanced Distribution Center in Fort Worth

DICK’S Sporting Goods announced plans to build a new 870,000-square-foot, next generation distribution center in south Fort Worth, bringing 300 full-time jobs to the area. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Aug. 22, 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods is expanding its supply chain network with a state-of-the-art distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas. This new […]