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Dear Members, As we conclude the first quarter of 2026, we are energized by the strong start to the year and the meaningful progress we’ve made together on behalf of Fort Worth’s business community. Building on the momentum of 2025, your Chamber has remained focused on leadership, advocacy, and delivering value to our members while […]
As Fort Worth continues to grow as one of the most dynamic cities in the country, strong leadership and a spirit of collaboration remain at the heart of that progress. Few leaders have embodied those qualities more fully than Bob Jameson. As President and CEO of Visit Fort Worth, Bob has played a defining role […]
The Fort Worth Chamber’s South Area Council welcomed a strong turnout of business and community leaders on March 12 at Tarrant County College’s South Campus for the latest installment of the Chamber Confidential luncheon series. The program brought together more than 100 attendees for a focused discussion on the current state and future direction of South Fort Worth’s business climate. […]
At the 2026 Annual Meeting: The Modern Chamber, the theme highlighted how legacy institutions build upon long-standing foundations while continuing to evolve for the needs of our growing community and well beyond into the future. The Chamber researched photo and video archives to highlight these Fort Worth-based businesses that have been open and operating in […]
Reata Restaurant President to Lead Board During Pivotal Year of Member-Focused Work, Strategic Planning, and Global-Visitor Opportunity FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) today announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including Executive Board officers and new slate of Executive Board and at-large board members, as well as committee and area board leadership […]
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, DEC 17, 2025 - Members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce recently visited a New Education System school in Houston ISD with Superintendent Mike Miles and district leadership. Houston ISD is currently in the third year of […]
East Area Board Collaborates with Poly Main Street Initiative and Texas Wesleyan Students for East Rosedale Business Walk The Fort Worth Chamber’s East Area Board, in collaboration with the Polytechnic Main Street Program, recently joined Texas Wesleyan University students for a hands-on business walk along the Poly corridor. Chamber Business Walks are a volunteer-based effort designed to better understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of locally-owned establishments that anchor […]
In recognition of Larry Autrey's service to the Fort Worth Chamber and Fort Worth business community as CEO and Managing Partner of Whitley Penn, the Chamber issued the below commemoration on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board hosted a sold-out Entertainment District Task Force luncheon this week, drawing more than 110 Chamber members and community partners committed to shaping the future of one of the city’s most dynamic corridors. Born out of Business Retention & Expansion conversations led by the West Area Board, the task […]
At the Fort Worth Chamber’s latest Economic Impact Forum, presented by Cadence Bank, business and community leaders came together to explore two high-stakes issues shaping today’s economy—tariffs and cybersecurity—and how these evolving challenges impact businesses across our Fort Worth community. How Tariffs Are Shaping Business Today Shane Williams, Managing Director of Global Trade at Ernst […]
The Fort Worth Chamber’s 2025 State of the City celebrated our city’s growth, innovation, and creative spirit—this year highlighting Fort Worth’s fast-emerging film and television industry. Guests were welcomed by the talented William James Middle School Orchestra performing movie soundtrack favorites before exploring the Small Business Showcase, where the Small Business of the Year finalists […]
The Fort Worth Chamber proudly recognized the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award winners at the Chamber’s annual State of the City Address, presented by Bank of Texas. Finalists and winners were celebrated on stage as Bill McCoy, CEO of Bank of Texas, delivered the awards, honoring the remarkable companies driving innovation, job growth, […]
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) recognized several local businesses at its annual “State of the City” luncheon, presented by Simmons Bank, on Thursday, October 16, at Dickies Arena. The program included presentations of FWC’s 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards as well as The Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Awards. FWC […]
Last week, the Fort Worth Chamber’s West Area Board and the Cultural District Alliance (CDA) jointly hosted a happy hour at Ampersand, to learn more about business climate challenges they are collectively facing. With the Cultural and Entertainment Districts continuing to grow in popularity, the West Area Board and CDA saw this as a timely […]
Fort Worth STEAM Academy Founder and CEO Recognized for Leadership and Community Impact at Young Professionals Summit FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Nicholas Ditto, Founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, as the 2025 recipient of its Young Professional of the Year Award. Selected for his […]
