August 2010

Texas is Top State for Business – CNBC

Top Headlines

Chamber seeks member input on City budget shortfall
Please take a few moments to fill out a survey to be presented to City Council.

Foreign trade plan developing
The Fort Worth Chamber’s Economic Development department returned from trips to China and Germany with treasure – bilateral trade prospects.

Can you locate Hannover, Germany and Guiyang, China?

Growth-minded fence company is two-time award winner
Buzz Custom Fence got its name and much inspiration from honey bees.

Newcomer and Economic Guides to have digital presence
Journal Communications, specializing in Chamber publications, will begin ad sales soon.

Dateline Fort Worth: Economic Updates
A monthly recap of moves, expansions and other business news.

Be a Super Bowl volunteer!
Volunteers registered by August 31 are automatically entered for tickets to XLV Countdown Live from Cowboys Stadium.

Quick Links

Southwest Parkway Construction underway
Link here for the latest project information, including maps with lane and ramp closures.

Sign up for Southwest Parkway and/or Chisholm Trail Parkway monthly updates.

Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic draws about 200 players
Every team is a sponsor this year, so sign up now for the best benefits!

Back 2 School Roundup offers free school supplies Aug. 12

INTERACT with The Chamber

  • Video Interviews with Dr. Jeffery Garten, former presidential advisor and Yale professor of international trade and finance, gave a private news media interview before speaking at the Fort Worth Chamber’s annual meeting June 8. He talks about the future of the Euro, emerging markets and government spending.
  • 2010 Economic Report for Fort Worth & Tarrant County
    Color magazine with economic statistics, cost-of-living comparisons, labor information, demographics, industry sector profiles, a reference guide to Tarrant County business resources, and more for only $5!
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