Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA Grows Workforce at its Fort Worth Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas (March 10, 2026) – Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC (MBFS) will expand its presence in Texas, adding over 120 jobs to its headquarters located within the AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth. Team members from other US Mercedes-Benz locations will be relocating to the Fort Worth MBFS headquarters through August 2026, in addition […]
From Expansion to Impact: Embraer Shows How Corporate Growth Multiplies Community Investment
Embraer’s Fort Worth expansion exemplifies how corporate growth can translate into expansive local impact. From workforce training to educational partnerships, Embraer’s commitment to community involvement highlights how economic development projects invest in the communities that help them succeed. By Katie McConnell, Director of Legal & Research | February 17, 2026 When companies relocate to or […]
Fort Worth EDP Briefing Spotlights Robust Project Pipeline and Initial Stages of 2026 Business Recruitment Campaign
Momentum is building in Fort Worth. From national media validation to a forthcoming recruitment campaign and a strong early-year project pipeline, our Q1 Investor Briefing highlighted why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. By Katie McConnell, Director of Legal & Research | February 13, 2026 On February 4, 2026, the Fort Worth […]
Fort Worth’s Economic Future Takes Center Stage at 2025 EDP Gathering
A recap of the Fort Worth EDP’s 2025 Annual Meeting, celebrating major economic development milestones and an engaging discussion with MP Materials’ CEO on Fort Worth’s growing economic momentum. By Katie McConnell, Associate | Nov. 25, 2025 On October 29, 2025, the Fort Worth EDP hosted its second annual gathering of investors and stakeholders at […]
Fort Worth EDP Investor Briefing Spotlights Project Wins and New Recruitment Campaign
At the Q3 2025 briefing, Fort Worth EDP highlighted major corporate wins, expanding industries, and a newly-funded campaign designed to attract the next wave of investment. By Katie McConnell, Associate | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (the Fort Worth EDP) gathered investors and stakeholders last month at Cook Children’s for […]
MP Materials Makes WSJ Headlines Three Times Last Week—How Fort Worth Manufacturing is Reshaping the Rare Earth Magnet Industry
MP Materials, spotlighted in The Wall Street Journal, secured deals with DoD and Apple to boost rare earth magnet production, bolstering Fort Worth’s advanced manufacturing legacy. By Katie McConnell, Associate | July 21, 2025 Fort Worth’s MP Materials is reshaping the rare earth mineral industry with last week’s announcement of two catalytic deals with the […]
Governor Abbott Recognizes Fort Worth as Texas’ Aviation and Defense Capital
Governor Abbott and local Fort Worth business and civic leaders celebrate Fort Worth’s leadership in aerospace and defense with new legislation and a strong message on Texas’ pro-business economy at Fort Worth EDP luncheon. By Katie McConnell, Associate | June 25, 2025 Last week, Governor Greg Abbott joined Fort Worth business and civic leaders at […]
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Wins Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Site Selection Honors Fort Worth EDP with Prestigious Award Fort Worth, Texas—The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership today announced it had been chosen by Site Selection magazine as the recipient of the 2025 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development. This is the most prestigious award given to economic development organizations. The Fort Worth […]
Fort Worth EDP Briefing Highlights Strategic Infrastructure for Economic Advancement
Fort Worth EDP’s briefing focused on how strategic infrastructure is vital for economic growth. Local power, water, and infrastructure experts highlighted how strategic planning, public-private collaboration, and geographic advantages position Fort Worth to attract future development to the region. By Katie McConnell, Associate | Monday, April 14, 2025 The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (EDP) […]
How the Deal Gets Done—Fort Worth EDP Supporters Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at how Fort Worth landed Bell’s FLRAA project and the first-ever JETI grant
The Fort Worth EDP hosted its first Investor Briefing of 2025, featuring panelists from Bell, the City of Fort Worth, the State of Texas, and the Fort Worth EDP to talk about the behind-the-scenes happenings that led up to Bell’s announcement in December 2024 that part of its FLRAA program would be built in Fort […]