City of Fort Worth Economic Development

#FortWorth's Economic Development Dept. creates & administers programs that promote a strong business landscape, improving the economic well-being of our city.

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

There is a city where the frontier is a state of mind. Where legacies are built & history is still being written.

Where companies are blazing new trails, and a culture of community and connection drives economic growth.

No matter what you're looking for, https://t.co/NKUAE0P57r

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

ICYMI: Last week, the Top 8 entrepreneurs from our 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition (#FWBPC) cohort with @Frost made their pitch to a panel of judges at the Modern...and three of them walked away with prizes!

⭐ Read more in the @FortWorthReport: https://t.co/dXW7kOTuf5

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Fort Worth continues to build momentum in its #manufacturing sector with the announcement of @Carrier’s new one-million SF facility in the #AllianceTexas corridor.

Grateful to work alongside the Carrier team, @FortworthEDP, @HillwoodDevelop & the State on this one! 🤝

[Carrier @carrier]

We’re proud to collaborate with the @CityofFortWorth, Texas, to build a new manufacturing and engineering center that will create 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs while supporting the region’s continued growth.

Read more: https://t.co/wxeem4TG3K

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

You're running out of time to submit your nominees for our 2026 Distinguished Service to #Veterans Award! 🇺🇸

Submit your nomination **before 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23** to highlight an individual, organization or group!!

Learn more: https://t.co/w3SdwSRj3h

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Congrats to the winners of the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, sponsored by @FrostBank!

🏆: Iconier Digital Marketing Agency
🥈: Panther City Eye Care
🥉: Open-Minded Counseling

⭐ Learn more: https://t.co/oRFAwv9w8T

📸 Full photo album: https://t.co/OpUjaA9VTv

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

If you missed yesterday's information session for our new Construction Training Academy with Merriwether & Williams, it's not too late to sign up for next week's session instead!

🗓️ 3-5 p.m. Oct. 13
📍 Accelerate FW, 1150 South Freeway #600
⭐ RSVP: https://t.co/yHi3JHhRE3

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

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

If you know a #FortWorth resident or business who has made an impact on #veterans this year, nominations are open until Tuesday, Oct. 13.

⭐ Submit your nomination now: https://t.co/w3SdwSRj3h

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

The City of Fort Worth is launching a new Construction Training Academy to help contractors qualify and bid on City projects! 🏗️

Contractors interested in learning more about this program are invited to attend one of two upcoming outreach events: https://t.co/IxJVQZtuBO

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract to begin construction on the North Bypass Channel, a critical component of the Central City Flood Control Project.

More from @WFAA: https://t.co/Nrp9ZOxC80

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

ICYMI: Our annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition (#FWBPC) with @FrostBank has narrowed down to the Top 8 finalists, who will be pitching to the judges at our Finale on 10/15!

➡️ See the full list: https://t.co/wmdL1FZpVb
⭐ RSVP for the Finale: https://t.co/U75WpIt05a

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

📣 Reminder!

Sonidos del Summer: Bidi Bidi Back to the Park has been rescheduled for **Saturday, October 10, from 5–10 p.m. at Marine Park**.

Join the Historic Northside district for music, community, and a Selena tribute by Monica Saldivar.

More info: https://t.co/ftIy00CLIO

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Congrats to the Top 8 small businesses moving on the the finale of our 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, sponsored by @FrostBank! 🎉

Learn more in City News: https://t.co/wmdL1FZpVb

⭐️ Get your tickets for the Finale on October 15: https://t.co/U75WpIt05a⭐️

#FWBPC

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Fort Worth's Cultural District continues to grow, with @goldenrod_co recently topping out on the #VanZandt development last month. The $145 million project is expected to open next fall.

Via the @DallasBizNews: https://t.co/hYf7fbYt6b

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

ICYMI: According to a recent study from @NeeleySchoolTCU, @AmericanAir's hub at @DFWAirport supports around $71.1 billion in annual economic output and more than 350,000 jobs across North Texas. ✈️

Via @FWincmag: https://t.co/sWkxEjuvtN

#Aviation

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award, which recognizes a #FortWorth resident or business who has made a demonstrated impact on #veterans in our community! 🇺🇸

⭐ Learn more: https://t.co/w3SdwSRj3h

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Calling all #construction contractors! 🏗️

Learn what it takes to become prequalified to work on water/sewer projects, concrete and asphalt paving, pedestrian and roadway lighting, and more in Fort Worth.

📆 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9
⭐ Register: https://t.co/xuFAkLAmy1

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

We look forward to seeing the Westside Village 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 @IEDCtweets Awards.

Via @FWInc: https://t.co/Q0uqlFiZyk

#RealEstate

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

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

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

⭐ Register now: https://t.co/R3jBONMvYB

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

.@CityofFortWorth is hosting its first quarterly Contractor Prequalification Workshop on Sept. 9!

It's a great opportunity for #construction contractors to learn how to become prequalified to work on local public improvement projects.

⭐ Register: https://t.co/xuFAkLAmy1

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

Operation Opportunity is returning to #FortWorth partnership with @nextopvetsinc, offering a chance for #veterans to connect w/employers interested in hiring former servicemen & women.

📆 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9/22
📍 Will Rogers Memorial Center
⭐ Register: https://t.co/zmdoGT45c2

[City of Fort Worth Economic Development @FWEconDev]

The 37-acre Westside Village won GOLD in its Real Estate Development & Reuse category for a city over 500,000 people in the 2026 @IEDCtweets (IEDC) Awards! 🎉

Grateful to @Larkspur_Cap, the Keystone Group, & @FortworthEDP for their partnership. 🤝

More: https://t.co/JDPfplBth6