City of Fort Worth Economic Development

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to attend our first Mission-Ready: Small Business Contract Summit at City Hall!

We're grateful to our partners at Shoppa's Material Handling and the Lone Star Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) for their collaboration on the event, and we also want to extend a special thank-you to our outstanding panelists:

– Ashley Farrier, Director of Small Business Programs at US Special Operations Command Central
– Patrick E. Alcorn, Senior Director of UTA Veteran Business Outreach
– Ori Fernandez, Assistant Director of the City of Fort Worth's Economic Development Department
– Brandy Hazel, Chief Procurement Officer and Assistant Director of the City of Fort Worth's Financial Management Services Department
– Lori Manning, Program Director of APEX Accelerator at UTA
– Emma J. Stevens, Site Lead - Small Business Program Office at Lockheed Martin
– Bailey Tamiko, CEO of Bailey's Premier Services

We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future to help support our local community of small and veteran-owned businesses!

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Councilman Charlie Lauersdorf, Councilwoman Elizabeth M. Beck, Carlos Flores Fort Worth City Council District 2

09/09/2026

ICYMI: According to a recent study from TCU Neeley School of Business, American Airlines' hub at DFW Airport supports around $71.1 billion in annual economic output and more than 350,000 jobs across North Texas.

DFW International Airport is not only a significant regional economic engine, but a critical connector between North Texas and the world. American Airlines' hub allows passengers to reach more than 230 destinations in 30 countries, with 69 million passengers traveling through the airport on an annual basis.

Via FW Inc.: https://cfw.pub/468NpSL

American’s massive DFW operation supports as many as 357,000 jobs across North Central Texas, with its economic footprint expected to grow as Terminal F comes online.

09/08/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award! 🇺🇸

If you know a resident or business who has made a demonstrated impact on in our community, you have until Tuesday, Oct. 13, to nominate them for this year's award.

Winners will be announced at the annual Fort Worth Veterans Day Parade in November.

⭐ Learn more / submit your nomination now: https://cfw.pub/4ijabPd

09/02/2026

Registration is open for the City of Fort Worth's first Contractor Prequalification Workshop, which takes place a week from today!

Join us at City Hall (or online) to learn what it takes to become prequalified to work on several categories of public improvement projects in Fort Worth – including water and sewer projects, concrete and asphalt paving, pedestrian and roadway lighting, and more.

📆 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 (Online or in-person option)
📍 Fort Worth City Hall
⭐ Learn more / register:

This quarterly workshop helps local contractors learn how to become pre-qualified to work on certain types of construction projects with the City of Fort Worth.

09/01/2026

“Fort Worth makes decisions. There is a level of alignment among the mayor’s office, City Council, city manager, city staff, and the private sector that is genuinely rare. That doesn’t mean everything is easy. It means that when you bring a thoughtful, serious proposal, you receive a thoughtful, serious response in a reasonable amount of time."
– Carl Anderson, Larkspur Capital Partners

We look forward to seeing the continue to take shape! The project recently won the top prize in its Real Estate Development & Reuse category for a city over 500,000 people in the 2026 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Awards.

Via FW Inc.: https://cfw.pub/4guWvzg

Developer Carl Anderson is betting $1.7 billion that Fort Worth is ready for a dense, walkable neighborhood connecting offices, apartments, restaurants, hotels, and the Trinity River — and that someday nobody will remember who built it.

08/28/2026

**UPDATE: This event has sold out. We appreciate the support!**

Spots are filling up fast for our Mission-Ready: Small Business Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 9!

Small businesses and veteran-owned businesses can learn the ropes of government contracting at city, state, and federal levels from a panel of experts, and connect with resources at partner tables.

The event will be held in partnership with Shoppa's Material Handling and the Lone Star Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).

📅 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at City Hall
⭐ Learn more and register: fortworthtexas.gov/mission-ready

08/27/2026

The City of Fort Worth is hosting its first-ever Contractor Prequalification Workshop for the industry on Wednesday, Sept. 9!

This new quarterly workshop is a great opportunity for small business owners to learn what it takes to become prequalified to work on several categories of public improvement projects in Fort Worth.

📆 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 (Online or in-person option)
📍 Fort Worth City Hall
⭐ Learn more / register: https://cfw.pub/4zBUmt7

08/25/2026

NextOp Veterans is bringing Operation Opportunity back to , offering a chance for to connect with employers interested in hiring former servicemen and women – you can even participate in a prep session ahead of the main event to polish your resume!

📆 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22
📍 Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities
⭐ Register now: https://cfw.pub/4zDeNFW

08/20/2026

Fort Worth's Westside Village has won GOLD in its Real Estate Development & Reuse category for a city over 500,000 people in the 2026 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Awards! 🎉

The $1.7 billion 37-acre mixed-use development is positioned to reshape a key section of the city, while mixing modern and traditional elements that stay rooted in Fort Worth's unique culture and identity. The project is expected to include retail, multifamily, a hotel, and more than 880,000 square feet of Class AA office – the city's largest delivery of new office space in a single project in the past 40+ years.

We're grateful to the teams at Larkspur Capital Partners and the Keystone Group, the board of TIF 17, and the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership for their collaboration to make this project a reality.

Learn more in City News: https://cfw.pub/4gjmE41

Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck | Councilwoman Macy Hill

08/19/2026

Our partners at TRWD - Tarrant Regional Water District are seeking a contractor to build out the next phase of , which includes new canals and a three-acre public park.

contractors are encouraged to submit their bid before 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Learn more: https://cfw.pub/4g0rqTM