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Check out these two events coming up in June in the Forney Small Business Series. Registration is free but required. Reg...
05/27/2026

Check out these two events coming up in June in the Forney Small Business Series. Registration is free but required. Register with the QR codes on the flyers.

Please share the attached flyers with anyone who would benefit from attending.

Monday, June 8, 2026:

"S.M.A.R.T. Financial Strategies for Business," 10:30 a.m. to Noon

This discussion, presented by James Denezier of Connecting America Financials and Desiree Williams of DW Consulting Firm, will be about empowering businesses to protect their future and bulletproof themselves against financial challenges.

Monday, June 15, 2026:

"Business and Life Roundtable," 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Organized by Prairie View A&M Extension CED, this workshop aims to immerse participants in a discussion on balance!

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The Small Business Series is a partnership collaboration between Prairie View Extension's Community and Economic Development Unit and the Forney Economic Development Corporation. This partnership aims to provide individuals and small business owners with business education, consultation, and assistance to the community members of the city of Forney and the surrounding municipalities of Kaufman County, on a recurring basis.

Robotics and automation expert Terrence Southern, owner of Robotopia, discussed how jobs are evolving and how digital, t...
05/13/2026

Robotics and automation expert Terrence Southern, owner of Robotopia, discussed how jobs are evolving and how digital, technical and problem-solving skills are very valuable when he spoke at a Tech and Innovation Workshop Series event on Monday.

Forney Economic Development’s partnership with Robotopia will continue on Monday, May 18, with “North Texas Manufacturing Future Forum: Robotics, AI & the Next Industrial; Shift,” which will be held from 10:30 am. to noon at 210 S. Bois D'Arc St., following a Small Business Series event at 8:30 a.m.

The Small Business Series, presented in partnership between Forney Economic Development Corporation and Prairie View A&M...
05/13/2026

The Small Business Series, presented in partnership between Forney Economic Development Corporation and Prairie View A&M University – Extension, Community and Economic Development Unit, will continue with “The Ins and Outs of Financial Statements” on Monday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (This program will be followed at 10:30 a.m. with a Forney Tech and Innovation Workshop Series program.)

Come to the Forney EDC Business Center and Office at 210 S. Bois D'Arc St.

At this session, Northcrest Group will explain the importance and use of financial statements. Learn the basic financial statements needed to look good when it's time to go to the bank!

Register with the QR code on the flyer below. Registration is free but required.

On Monday, in the second workshop of the Forney Tech and Innovation Workshop Series, robotics engineer Terrence Southern...
05/06/2026

On Monday, in the second workshop of the Forney Tech and Innovation Workshop Series, robotics engineer Terrence Southern discussed when companies automate, how to calculate companies’ gains from automation and when they are less likely to consider automation to have a good return on investment.

The series will continue on May 11 with “Robots, AI & Jobs: What’s Really Changing—and How to Win in the New Workforce Economy.” This workshop will be at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 210 S. Bois D’Arc St.

“North Texas Manufacturing Future Forum: Robotics, AI & the Next Industrial Shift,” the fourth workshop in the series, will be at 10:30 a.m. on May 18, following a Small Business Series program at 8:30 a.m.

The Small Business Series program on May 18 will be “The Ins and Outs of Financial Statements.” Learn the basic financial statements needed to look good when it's time to go to the bank!

Register for these events with the QR codes on the flyers. Registration is free but required.

You are invited to this special event!Peach Cobbler Factory - Forney, TX and Forney Economic Development will have a New...
05/04/2026

You are invited to this special event!

Peach Cobbler Factory - Forney, TX and Forney Economic Development will have a New Business Celebration at 512 W. U.S. Highway 80 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

Let's celebrate The Peach Cobbler Factory, a new business supported by local incentives — and also celebrate them as our May 2026 Business of the Month!

The Forney Economic Development Corporation Business of the Month for May 2026 is Peach Cobbler Factory - Forney, TX.Thi...
04/30/2026

The Forney Economic Development Corporation Business of the Month for May 2026 is Peach Cobbler Factory - Forney, TX.

This business, located at 512 W. U.S. Highway 80, opened in April and held a Grand Opening on Sunday, April 26. The Forney EDC is partnering with this business and has provided a Façade/Interior Incentive and a New Business Entrepreneur Incentive.

The Peach Cobbler Factory serves desserts of all kinds. In addition to peach cobbler, you can order a cobbler of blackberry peach, strawberry peach, mango peach, cinnamon peach praline or even blackberry or caramel apple or other options.

The Peach Cobbler Factory also prides itself on its banana pudding, which can come in original or many combinations, such as chocolate chip, cherry swirl, bourbon pecan or coconut cream.

Other dessert options include ice cream, dessert flights, cobbler shakes, pudding shakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, churro sticks and brownies.

Phone: 972-937-4446.

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Robotopia's Terrence Southern, who is a robotics engineer and has installed robotics in many companies, spoke at the For...
04/27/2026

Robotopia's Terrence Southern, who is a robotics engineer and has installed robotics in many companies, spoke at the Forney EDC on Monday about the need for businesses, from manufacturing to construction, to incorporate robotics to remain competitive in the modern economy. He also spoke about the importance to workforce development of learning robotics.

This was the first session of the Forney Tech and Innovation Workshop Series. The next session, "From Manual to Machine: A Practical Roadmap to Robotics Without Breaking Your Business," will be on Monday, May 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Forney EDC Business Center and Office, 210 S. Bois D'Arc St.

Register with the QR code on the attached flyer. Registration is free but required.

We are excited for a new business at the Village at Gateway!
04/23/2026

We are excited for a new business at the Village at Gateway!

On Tuesday, April 28, which falls in National Apprenticeship Week, Prairie View A&M University - Extension's Community a...
04/21/2026

On Tuesday, April 28, which falls in National Apprenticeship Week, Prairie View A&M University - Extension's Community and Economic Development Unit, an FEDC partner, will present the online workshop "Apprenticeship 101 For Employers."

The program will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come learn how apprenticeship can upskill and expand your workforce! Get answers to your questions from speakers with the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprentices Programs and Apprenticeship Texas.

Register for this free online event with the QR code in the attached flyer.

Forney area small business owners and other entrepreneurs learned about branding and marketing at the "Build Your Brand"...
04/20/2026

Forney area small business owners and other entrepreneurs learned about branding and marketing at the "Build Your Brand" masterclass presented by Jared Raines of Signature Style Media on Monday.

This program is part of the Small Business Series, presented in partnership between Forney Economic Development Corporation and Prairie View A&M University - Extension, Community and Economic Development Unit. The next program in this series is "The Ins and Outs of Financial Statements" on Monday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Additionally, the Forney EDC has launched the Tech and Innovation Workshop Series in partnership with Robotopia. The first session will be "Automation or Extinction: How North Texas Manufacturers Stay Competitive in the Next 5 Years" and will be held Monday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Please register for upcoming Forney EDC events with the QR code on either of the attached flyers.

Address

210 S. Bois D'Arc Street
Forney, TX
75126

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19725526465

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