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 […]
Trailblazers wanted: Pioneering the future of life sciences in Fort Worth, Texas
The Regional Simulation Center at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. By City of Fort Worth Economic Development As the 12th-largest and fastest-growing large city in the U.S. – according to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data – the low-cost, business-friendly environment in Fort Worth, Texas, makes the city an attractive location for growing and […]
Fort Worth’s Population Rise: A Closer Look at Growth Nearing One Million
By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President Recently released population data illustrates that Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing cities in America and headed toward the million mark. Today, only nine U.S. cities can tout a seven-figure population. A Regional Look at Population Let’s start with the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. DFW is […]
Why Fort Worth, Texas, is an emerging frontier for aerospace and energy
By City of Fort Worth Economic Development With costs rising and economic challenges mounting, mid-tier cities across the United States are seeing a massive influx of migrating people and companies, all in pursuit of a more economical place to live and conduct business. Fort Worth, Texas – the 13th largest city in the U.S., according […]