Congratulations to Robert Sturns, City of Fort Worth Economic Development Director, on being recognized by Fort Worth Inc. as one of the '400 Most Influential People' in #FortWorth ! 👏

With #PantherIsland , @TAMUFortWorth, an expanding FW Convention Ctr, the #ButlerPlace redevelopment, and more – Downtown Fort Worth is in the midst of a transformation that will shape the future of our city for generations to come.

More via Fort Worth Report: itbeginsinfw.com/3USysy1

Are you part of an international company interested in growing your business in #NorthTexas ?

Time's running out to join this webinar and hear from representatives from across #DFW and beyond – including #FortWorth – hosted by the ITA: itbeginsinfw.com/3V9tnmc

ICYMI: #FortWorth is officially the 12th largest and second fastest-growing large city in the U.S., according to the most recent Census estimates.

The city grew by 21,365 people – a 2.2% increase.

More from @StarTelegram: itbeginsinfw.com/3WTHXQ6

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Do you have a head for numbers and market research? Are you handy with creating maps and developing economic analyses?

Our @FortWorthEconDev team is looking for a Research Specialist – apply now!

Learn more: itbeginsinfw.com/3V9Na5g

Is #FortWorth the next frontier for the banking sector? Several bankers across #DFW seem to think so!

Via Dallas Business Journal: itbeginsinfw.com/44P8JLq

#Finance #ItBeginsInFW

Last call for #healthcare startups to apply for the 2024 cohort of Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator – applications close on Wednesday, May 22.

Learn more: itbeginsinfw.com/4dLhfiF

#Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences

It's exciting to see ITS Logistics expanding in #FortWorth to work on their new ContainerAI program!

The project will bring between 250 and 339 new full-time jobs to #FortWorth by December 2027

More from Fort Worth Report: itbeginsinfw.com/4aiZzIk

Fort Worth is a hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable energy, home to leading companies driving tech innovation and eco commitment. Read more from City of Fort Worth Economic Development:

fortworthedp.com/fort-worth-tex…

#FortWorth EDP #FortWorth #ItBeginsFW #Manufacturing #SustainableEnergy

We're still feeling the excitement of last week's 2024 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition Finale!

The event was attended by many from our local entrepreneurial ecosystem, alongside many past FWBPC participants – and all the images are on our FB page: itbeginsinfw.com/FWBPC2024-Phot…

Perhaps you'd like to get your #EconDevWeek info in podcast form? 🎧

Our director Robert Sturns recently sat down with ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders to discuss many aspects of local economic development, from small business to revitalization to business attraction.

Listen now: itbeginsinfw.com/3WqkW7f

.Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator is looking for a few good startups for this year's cohort! Learn more about this 13-week accelerator program at an upcoming info session at 5 p.m. May 13.

Register now: bit.ly/TSFW-HH

We'd be remiss if we didn't give an #EconDevWeek shout-out to a few of the local nonprofit organizations who are driving economic development in their own neighborhoods throughout #FortWorth – kudos to @NearSouthside, Downtown Fort Worth, and Southeast Fort Worth Inc. for all your work!

Congratulations to the Top 3 winners of the Fort Worth Business Plan Competition ( #FWBPC ) last night! 🎉

- RIPE Publishing: Grand prize / Perfect Pitch Prize Winner (Center)
- StyleSmartVA: Second prize winner (Right)
- Champion Strength & Conditioning: Third prize winner (Left)

For #EconDevWeek , we're highlighting several organizations who are key drivers of economic development in #FortWorth – our chambers of commerce!

Fort Worth Chamber, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber & fwblackchamber are the 'boots on the ground' connecting businesses to local resources that help them thrive! 👏

Encouraging #entrepreneurship is another part of economic development in #FortWorth ! #EconDevWeek

Our city's entrepreneurial support organizations do an outstanding job connecting and supporting entrepreneurs like Neuro Rehab VR at all stages of their journey.

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As #EconDevWeek continues, we want to give a special shout-out to our partners and colleagues at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership!

We're thrilled to work alongside them to bring new companies to #FortWorth , while also supporting local companies' growth in our city.

It's #EconDevWeek , so let's talk TIFs – or Tax Increment Finance districts.

#FortWorth currently has 12 active TIFs. TIFs are a tool to drive investment into major commercial corridors, making the area more attractive for development over time.

More: itbeginsinfw.com/TIFs

Another important component of #EconDevWeek is our team's #revitalization work, collaborating w/underserved neighborhoods to strengthen their growing business corridors and reach their full economic potential.

More about these #FullStrengthFW initiatives: fortworthtexas.gov/revitalization

. #FortWorth is becoming well-known for our deep strengths in advanced #manufacturing and across the #energy value chain, making our city a prime candidate for companies seeking to reshore key operations.

Via Chicago Business Journal: itbeginsinfw.com/3Ukpcm9

#ItBeginsInFW #EconDevWeek