City of Fort Worth Economic Development

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.@Celestica_Inc has announced their plans for a new advanced manufacturing campus at #AllianceTexas – a significant long-term investment in our community that reflects the strength of #FortWorth's business climate and our talented workforce. Learn more: cfw.pub/4dqHfQY

The City of Fort Worth was awarded all 6Transparency Stars possible through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Transparency Stars program. Fort Worth is the largest of 14 cities in Texas to earn the designation. Learn more: cfw.pub/3P7o4Uk

We're kicking off #SmallBusinessWeek with a bang! Applications are now open for the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition (#FWBPC), sponsored by @FrostBank! See eligibility guidelines and apply before Saturday, June 13: cfw.pub/4cMJlfa

Happy Military Appreciation Month! 🇺🇸 The City's Small Business Development (SBDP) program offers a variety of resources for #veteran-owned businesses to foster job creation, community growth, and long-term economic impact. Learn more: bit.ly/46RbWMQ

Time is running out for qualified consultants to submit their proposals for Fort Worth's next Economic Development Strategic Plan! ⭐ All RFPs are due by 5 p.m. CST Wednesday, May 7: cfw.pub/4mk5vbA

Researchers at @UTArlington were awarded 28 patents during FY 2025 – up 12% from last year. Patents are key indicators of how university-driven research fuels economic growth, and how academic research translate into real-world applications Learn more: cfw.pub/4vMLSx3

Big news for TCU and DFW! ✈️ We’re excited to introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation, along with an Aviation Studies minor. Designed to meet the rising demand for aviation professionals in the DFW area, one of the nation’s largest airline travel hubs, this program will prepare students for careers in a rapidly growing industry. Learn more at: bit.ly/4sSbCpg

Save the Date! The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition returns in 2026, with applications opening at *noon on Monday, May 4*, as part of National Small Business Week (#NSBW). ⭐ Check your eligibility / learn more before applications open: fortworthtexas.gov/business-plan

The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth recently announced their three-year Strategic Plan, which contains five key pillars built around shaping real estate decisions, processes, and policies for the region. Learn more on their website: cfw.pub/4mCGAjK

ICYMI: Roughly $2.8 billion of development is in the near-term pipeline for @DTFortWorth, including @FWConventionCtr Phase 2, @tamufortworth's research & innovation building, nearly 1,600 apartment units, and 1,400 hotel rooms. Via @StarTelegram: cfw.pub/3ONopeD

An upcoming @CityofFortWorth #Brownfields Workshop will help participants explore funding opportunities and other tools that can help transform these distressed properties into community assets. 📆 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23 ➡️ Register now: fortworthtexas.gov/brownfields

Fort Worth is a city filled with dynamic communities, thriving businesses, and a growing population – and we're looking ahead towards its next chapter. We're seeking a consultant to develop our new #EconomicDevelopment #StrategicPlan. ➡️ Learn more: cfw.pub/4mk5vbA

ICYMI: In 2025, the value of #FortWorth's commercial building projects reached $5.72 billion – a 19% increase over 2024. We look forward to working w/the @FortworthEDP & private partners to capitalize on this impressive momentum. Via @FortWorthReport: cfw.pub/4sE1HTX

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Wishing @AmericanAir a very happy 100th anniversary! Thanks for all you do for #FortWorth and North Texas, and here's to the next 100 (and beyond!) ✈️🥳

Congrats to @DrinkPak, who celebrated the grand opening of their 1.4 million square-foot facility in #FortWorth yesterday! 👏 The company invested over $300 million in the new manufacturing plant, which will support 250 jobs. Via @DallasBizNews: cfw.pub/4cnMBfo

The City of Fort Worth has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking qualified firms or individuals to develop a new Economic Development #StrategicPlan. ➡️ Learn more about the RFP's scope: cfw.pub/4mk5vbA ⭐ Final submissions are due on Wednesday, May 7.

An update on the new Small Business Development Program (SBDP) was presented to Council last week. Learn more about how we're collaborating with @FWBlackChamber, @fwhcc, and @FTWChamber to build momentum around this important initiative: cfw.pub/4mnUiac

We're taking #FortWorth on the road to the @NatlMainStreet Conference in Tulsa for a panel with: – Phillip Michael Smart, @FWEconDev – Dr. Dwala Chandler, @txwesleyan / #PolyMainStreet – Dee O'Neal, @fwhcc / #HistoricNorthside Hope to see you there: cfw.pub/41TUZ1c