City of Fort Worth Economic Development

There is a city where the frontier is a state of mind. Where legacies are built, and history is still being written. Where innovative companies are blazing new trails, and a culture of community and connection drives economic growth. No matter what you're looking for, it begins in #FortWorth. #ItBeginsInFW Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqkui5-N

Yesterday, Embraer – a multinational #aerospace corporation based in Brazil – announced a $70 million project at Perot Field Alliance Airport in #FortWorth. The company is expanding their U.S. footprint with a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service facility, which will help support their E-Jet customers. Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar while working with Hillwood to construct a second hangar, which should be finished by 2027. The project is expected to generate more than $1.2 million in gross net new taxes for the city and create 250 new jobs. “As one of the largest producers of civil aircraft in the world, Embraer's new maintenance facility and 250 jobs will be an outstanding addition to our city, building upon the success of Fort Worth's well-established foundations in aerospace and aviation.” – Robert Sturns, Director of City of Fort Worth Economic Development Via AllianceTexas: https://lnkd.in/g6FMqmwh

A week ago today, DrinkPAK celebrated its wall tilting ceremony at its new facility at Carter Park East – a 1.4 million square-foot facility that will be one of the largest, most technologically-advanced high-acid canned beverage plants in the world. Learn about the latest developments about the company's investment in #FortWorth, via Dallas Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gGY8NiB8 #AdvancedManufacturing

Congratulations to #FortWorth-based Panthera BioSolutions, who was recently honored as a 2024 Rising Star at BioNTX's iC3 Life Sciences & Healthcare Innovation Summit! More from Fort Worth Report: https://lnkd.in/gUKnRpuw #LifeSciences #Innovation

Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway recently announced a new express service to improve speed and efficiency when moving goods between the Pacific Northwest and major inland markets in Denver / Salt Lake City. Via Fort Worth Report: https://lnkd.in/gcBt97Px

What's next for #FortWorth's Historic Stockyards? An opportunity for visitors and locals alike to have a deeper experience with the city's Western heritage, including new places to shop, eat, and learn about the animals and the history behind the area. Via Dallas Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gxwF2-98 #Tourism

Mark your calendars for the first collaborative event between TechFW and the Fort Worth Innovators Forum later this week! Five of TechFW's founders will present on their work, followed by an audience Q&A. You'll also hear about an exclusive seed fund announcement for early-stage companies. 📅 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at HSC Next, 550 Bailey St. ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghSeSs_3 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

ICYMI: The Royal Capital team recently held a fireside chat to discuss the future of #EvansAndRosedale, with more than 120 #HistoricSouthside residents and community stakeholders in attendance. (Be sure to follow the new Evans and Rosedale channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with project updates!) Via Fort Worth Report: https://lnkd.in/gNdiBMwx

Speaking of #ManufacturingDay, we'd like to congratulate DrinkPAK CEO Nate Patena and his team on today's wall tilting ceremony as work continues on their facility in Carter Park East! This 1.4 million square-foot facility will be one of the largest, most technologically advanced high-acid canned beverage plants in the world, catering to products such as energy drinks, sodas, cocktails, tea, and water. We join the Fort Worth EDP and Councilmember Chris Nettles in welcoming DrinkPak to southeast #FortWorth!

It's National Manufacturing Week, and we want to celebrate the many companies in #FortWorth who build products of all shapes and sizes that are essential to the everyday lives of so many. This includes manufacturers in the aerospace industry, like Lockheed Martin and Bell Flight; food and beverage companies like DrinkPAK and Ben E. Keith Company, medical manufacturers like Alcon, industrial manufacturers like Siemens – and many others! In addition, #FortWorth manufacturing companies employ almost 57,000 people within the city limits according to data from Lightcast – making them a vital industry for our local economy. #ManufacturingWeek #ManufacturingDay #ItBeginsInFW