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 […]

UTA to build major new campus in west Fort Worth, with sights on 2028 opening

by Shomial Ahmad UTA West will be located in west Fort Worth on a 51-acre tract of prairie with rolling hills and a lake. The university has a multiyear plan to build out the campus and serve more than 10,000 students. The first building is expected to open in fall 2028. (Courtesy image | University […]

Regents Begin Process Of Expanding Texas A&M-Fort Worth

System leaders have been authorized to begin the design of a second building for the downtown campus. By Texas A&M University System Communications An artist’s rendering of the two buildings for the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus. Texas A&M University System   The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized System leaders […]

Henry Schein Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate New Southwestern Distribution Center

Facility Designed To Improve Efficiency, Enable Innovation, and Better Serve Customers; Modernized, 811K Square Foot Facility in Fort Worth Largest in the Company’s Network Left to right: Matt Rowan (CEO, Health Industry Distributors Association), Carole Faig (Board Member, Henry Schein), Jim Breslawski (President, Henry Schein), Ross Perot Jr. (Chairman of The Perot Companies and Hillwood), […]

America’s Boomtowns: Top Cities for Economic Growth

By Andreea Neculae July 2, 2024 As the U.S. economy continues to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, certain cities have emerged as beacons of prosperity and growth. The national economic landscape is characterized by a resurgence in job creation, an increase in consumer spending and significant technological advancements. Amidst these trends, cities that […]