Why Fort Worth Should Be on the Shortlist for Your Business
Fort Worth is a city where public and private sectors function as a single coordinated ecosystem — where the answer to “Can this get done?” has consistently been “yes,” and where the distance between a signed letter of intent and an operational facility is shorter than nearly anywhere else in the country. Since 2023, that […]
Fort Worth’s Momentum Is Building And the Data Proves It — A Midyear 2026 Update from Fort Worth EDP CEO
The first half of 2026 has reinforced something we have been building toward for several years: Fort Worth is earning its seat at the table in the discussion about where sophisticated corporations choose to invest. The project pipeline activity, the quality of companies we are engaging, and the wins we have closed are not coincidences—they reflect a deliberate, community-backed strategy that is […]
Fort Worth at the Forefront of Next-Generation Autonomous Freight and Logistics
Fort Worth sits at the center of one of the most consequential logistics transformations in the United States. As autonomous trucking companies move from pilot programs to commercial-scale operations, the Dallas-Fort Worth region has emerged as the nation’s primary proving ground—and Fort Worth is home to a growing number of the hubs, terminals, and command […]
Fort Worth: Where Goods Move, Business Grows
The Lone Star State sits at the geographic center of North America, making it a natural home for companies that need to move products, people, and data efficiently. Within Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has emerged as one of the nation’s most powerful mobility and logistics corridors, and at the heart of that corridor is […]
Fort Worth on the World Stage Through International Business Recruitment
Our Approach to International Business Recruitment At its core, the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership’s recruitment strategy starts at home. The Fort Worth EDP is focused first and foremost on attracting domestic businesses to our community, working to bring companies from across the United States to one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. That […]
The Opportunity Within Fort Worth’s Growth
April 10, 2026 Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and its economy is growing with it. To understand what that growth means for residents, the Fort Worth EDP Foundation tracks real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita—a measure of economic productivity per person that connects the region’s output to the […]
Dallas–Fort Worth Growth Continues to Reshape the Nation’s Largest Metros
The latest U.S. Census population estimates for metro areas reinforce what many already see on the ground. The Dallas–Fort Worth region continues to be one of the most dynamic growth engines in the country. As of 2025, Dallas–Fort Worth remains the fourth-largest metro area in the United States, with a population of 8,477,157. While still […]
From Expansion to Impact: Embraer Shows How Corporate Growth Multiplies Community Investment
When companies relocate to or expand within Fort Worth, the benefits extend well beyond jobs and capital investment. Corporate growth often becomes a catalyst for long-term community engagement, multiplying the impact of the initial economic development project. Embraer’s recent grant to Tarrant County College (TCC) provides a clear example of how economic development can translate […]
Fort Worth at a Glance: A Resource for Companies, Site Selectors, and Local Leaders
When people ask, “Why Fort Worth?,” we want the answer to be easy to find and easy to share. That is why we have refreshed our Why Fort Worth webpage to serve as a go-to resource for anyone curious about what makes Fort Worth an ideal location to expand or relocate your business. A Map […]
Infrastructure, Flight, and Film: New State Legislation Shaping Fort Worth Economic Development
During the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, several key measures were passed that will shape economic development in Fort Worth. These include new infrastructure investments, innovation incentives, a strengthened film production program, and a clearer path for large-scale energy users to join the grid. Notably, Fort Worth also received a formal designation as […]