City of Fort Worth Economic Development

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

08/18/2026

The Inc. 5000 list is out for 2026 and there are quite a few local companies included – 23 of which are from !

The Inc. 5000 list is an annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S., measured by their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.

Congrats to the following companies for making the cut, and thank you for making Fort Worth your home. We wish you many more years of growth and success!

• Elite Robotics & Automation (+3,334%)
• Optimized Waste Removal (+1,830%)
• AOKA (+939%)
• Black Label Ingredients (+740%)
• Worth Collective (+430%)
• OP2 Labs (+350%)
• BODYBAR Pilates (+294%)
• Varghese Summersett (+263%)
• HTeaO (+203%)
• Tara Wilson Agency (+144%)KP Staffing (+110%)
• Harbor Fab (+108%)
• Point of Rental Software (+108%)
• Anderson Injury Lawyers (+105%)
• TimelyCare (+104%)
• Higginbotham (+81%)
• Kellofaplan (+72%)
• Cowtown Logistics (+59%)
• Valor (+58%)
• Eosera (+37%)
• Whitley Penn (+34%)
• G.L. Hunt (+29%)
• SD Bullion (+24%)

Via FW Inc.: https://cfw.pub/467OFoY

08/17/2026

A new resort is headed to the southern edge of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District along Marine Creek.

The $160 million project will feature two luxury hotels with a total of 225 rooms, and a three-level underground parking garage. The project will also include 3,000 square feet of retail space, five restaurants, and a full-service day spa.

Groundbreaking is expected in fall 2027.

Via Dallas Business Journal:

The hotel will encompass three acres directly behind Hotel Drover and Mule Alley.

08/14/2026

Registration is open for our upcoming Mission-Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9!

A panel of industry experts will provide small business owners and veteran-owned businesses with practical guidance on how to access and secure government contracts at city, state and federal levels – along with information on some of the certifications needed, and tips to submit strong, competitive bids.

➡️ Learn more about the event in City News: https://cfw.pub/4hy8tJc
⭐ Register: fortworthtexas.gov/mission-ready