City of Fort Worth Economic Development

06/12/2026

It's almost time for the big reveal!

Swing by Lou's Place at Texas Wesleyan University starting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, to see Poly Main Street's new logo and learn more about the organization's future plans for this important Main Street America district.

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Ya casi llega el momento de la gran revelacion!

Pasa por Lou's Place en Texas Wesleyan a las 11:30am del Jueves 25 de junio para conocer el nuevo logotipo de Poly Main Street y obtener mas informacion sobre los planes futuros de la organizacion para este importante Distrito de Main Street.

cc Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez, Councilman Chris Nettles

06/11/2026

The first-of-its-kind Smart Port being created at AllianceTexas integrates several layers of infrastructure – BNSF Railway's intermodal network, a 5G communication network with a centralized container-tracking database, power courtesy of a resilient microgrid, and a direct connection to Texas Department of Transportation's Texas Connected Freight Corridor.

When combined, these capabilities create a controlled environment within the (MIZ) where logistics companies can move seamlessly between rail and distribution facilities while operating with more efficiency and less risk.

The future of autonomous logistics isn't being built in Silicon Valley – it's being built in .

Via Dallas Innovates:

AllianceTexas is building an autonomous logistics ecosystem through Smart Port infrastructure, freight innovation, and advanced supply chain technology.

06/10/2026

Our department's first duo of summer interns attended the ribbon cutting at The Harden at Public Market earlier this week, and got a tour of the impressive work going on to redevelop this iconic 1930's landmark.

Maria Pulido is from Carrollton and will be a senior at Texas Tech University this fall, majoring in management.

Samantha Sadler is from Denver, CO, and will be a senior at TCU – Texas Christian University this fall. She's majoring in finance and real estate, and minoring in psychology.

Big thanks to Wilks Development for the tour! We can't wait to see the finished product.

06/08/2026

Small businesses in are running out of time to apply to be part of the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, sponsored by Frost!

Participating business owners will receive four weeks of business development classes and coaching with local ecosystem support organizations to help them produce a written business plan. The Top 8 will pitch for cash prizes: a $10,000 grand prize, a $6,000 second prize, and a $4,000 third prize.

Open to businesses between 2-5 years old.

⭐️ Apply before Saturday, June 13: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/business-plan

06/05/2026

Yesterday, the City of Fort Worth was honored as the "Best City to Build Your Dream" by TMAC at their inaugural TMAC Manufacturing Excellence Awards, a statewide recognition of excellence as determined by judges from within the industry.

Manufacturing is foundational to 's economy in a way that expands across multiple sectors. Everything from aviation and aerospace to technology, healthcare and cosmetics, rare earth magnets, and many other products are built right here in Fort Worth, for companies and clients all over the world.

The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute is a critical partner in this ecosystem – helping smaller manufacturers scale into larger ones, while also helping them become more efficient, resilient, and competitive.

We're grateful for this recognition, and will continue to work alongside TMAC and other local partners to propel Fort Worth's manufacturing industry forward.

06/05/2026

The Westside Village recently announced two concepts that will be part of their new development along the West Fork of the Trinity River: Levee Porch, and a outpost of Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co.

Both are expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.

More in FW Inc.: https://cfw.pub/4vsw4Pn

New restaurant, beer garden and fly-fishing retailer are slated to open along the Trinity River in Fort Worth's Westside Village development in early 2027.

06/04/2026

There are quite a few new small businesses growing and thriving in one of 's newer commercial corridors along South Main Street!

From neighborhood restaurants and bars to an indie bookstore, from unique hotels to a local barbershop, from a community market to a whiskey distillery and several coffee shops – we're grateful for this bustling group of creatives and entrepreneurs.

Via Fort Worth Star-Telegram: https://cfw.pub/4u72y0c

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

The City of Fort Worth is committed to helping small businesses navigate public sector procurement processes so they can participate, compete and win contracting opportunities as part of our Small Business Development Program ( ).

Small businesses with their certification are encouraged to register through the City's portal, Bonfire, and bid on current opportunities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4r6tHyP

05/27/2026

Fort Worth recently received the "Emerging Location Award" from the Global Production Awards in Cannes, France – an honor given to a film commission that demonstrates “an increased number of productions, attractive incentives, improved levels of service, growing crew base and infrastructure, as well as a variety of filming locations."

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and momentum built by the Fort Worth Film Commission over the past 10 years, as our city's growing industry shows no signs of slowing down. 🎬

Via Fort Worth Star-Telegram: https://cfw.pub/3PoOu4c