Why Fort Worth Stands Out in Today’s Corporate Location Decisions
Insights from the Site Selectors Guild conference highlight key factors driving corporate expansion and relocation—workforce readiness, infrastructure access, and trade policy impacts. Fort Worth’s strengths in each area make it a top contender for business investment. Learn how the city is staying ahead in a rapidly evolving site selection landscape. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice […]
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 […]
Fort Worth: A Hub of Aerospace, Defense, and Mobility Innovation
Fort Worth is not just a city; it’s a dynamic, economic powerhouse, showcasing a robust and diversified economy. This strength stems from its key industry clusters, particularly aerospace, defense, and mobility, which are critical to both the local and national economy. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | November 18, 2024 Aerospace & Defense: State […]
Fort Worth EDP Win—Embraer joins robust aerospace & defense sector in Fort Worth, Texas with new facilities
Fort Worth EDP Win—Embraer joins Fort Worth’s already-robust aerospace and defense sector with the announcement of a $70 million investment for new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, bringing 250 skilled aviation jobs to the region. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Oct. 21, 2024 Last week, Embraer announced a […]
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’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 […]