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If you need a large talented labor pool, low cost of living, high quality of life, a business friendly environment and strong infrastructure — all with easy access to national and international markets — give us a call. If you are already part of our city, Fort Worth appreciates your investment in our community and we are here to help you grow and prosper.
Learn more about our Economic Development Plan.
Incentive Programs
Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Grants
Enterprise Zone Program
Opportunity Zones
Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)
Tax Abatement Program
Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs)
Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
Incentive Map
Brownfields Development
Façade Improvement Program
Urban Villages
Business Development Resources
A major component of the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department is to identify resources and growth opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Office of Small Business and Office of Business Diversity are divisions of the City of Fort Worth Economic Development department and help build upon that mission.
The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Fort Worth so unique. By the end of the competition, participants will have the tools, the strategy, and the mindset to grow their seed of an idea into a flourishing business. It also anchors their roots in a passionate, supportive community of like-minded individuals, mentors, and movers-and-shakers, all well-versed in the area's business ecosystem and all committed to helping these small businesses grow to their fullest potential.
The Office of Small Business provides the framework to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs, create a robust pipeline of micro-enterprises and provide growth opportunities for established small businesses.
Contact
Strategic Development & Revitalization
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-392-6021 (phone)
817-392-6031 (fax)
Office of Small Business
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-392-2622 (phone)
817-392-6031 (fax)
Director:
Robert Sturns
Additional partner contact information
News
- Development Services to launch resident-focused tools to improve convenience
- Bootmaker expands plans for Fort Worth, and aviation firm relocated from California
- Time is running out to respond to the Census
- Sales tax collections down slightly in July
- Trinity Metro offers free rides for job seekers
- Census Bureau: Over 85% of households have been counted nationwide
- National Finals Rodeo coming to Fort Worth, Arlington in December
- Applications open today for second round of Preserve the Fort business grants
- Don Boren and Wanda Conlin recognized for commitment to planning in East Fort Worth
- Texas Commission on the Arts names Near Southside an official cultural district
- Electronic recording of Development Services Department documents with Tarrant County pilot to launch soon
- Presbyterian Night Shelter receives $750,000 to add capacity
- Less than 30 days left to be counted in U.S. Census
- Fort Worth Alliance, DFW receive airport improvement grants
- Electricity relief program to end
- Fort Worth Chamber's virtual annual meeting to feature entrepreneur Jonathan Morris
- Cowtown Brush Up improves property values, creates neighborhood pride
- City prepares to launch second round of Preserve the Fort business grants
- COVID-19 survey details impact of pandemic on Tarrant County
- Assistance available to help bar owners comply with new TABC guidelines
- Brandom Gengelbach named CEO of Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
- Free workshops enhance your digital skills and business goals
- Mask up for retail workers
- Parklets offer innovative solution to merchants struggling with occupancy limits
- Double Up Food Bucks program at Cowtown Farmers Market enables SNAP recipients to stretch their food dollars
- SBA releases Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application
- Emergency help for Fort Worth families now available
- Texas SNAP recipients soon can shop online at certain retailers
Reports
- FY2018 TIF Annual Report
- FY2017 TIF Annual Report
- FY2016 TIF Annual Report
- FY2015 TIF Annual Report
- TIF Participation by Entity (2015)
- FY13-14 BAC Education Foundation Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
- 2013 Annual Report
- Market Drilldown
Southeast Fort Worth - 2012 Annual Report
- 2012 Incentives Report Card
Calendar
HR 101: Key Issues and How to Solve Them: 9 a.m. Sept. 23, 2020; Online.
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How to Get Your Online Store Up and Running in 10 Days or Less: 11 a.m. Sept. 23, 2020; Online.
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Make Your Website Work for You: Part 2: 2 p.m. Sept. 23, 2020; Online.
RFP, RFQ, ITB, A+B, and Best Value Solicitation Workshop: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 2020; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway.
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Simple Steps to Starting Your Business: noon Sept. 24, 2020; Online.
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Setting Up an Online Store with Shopify: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 2020; Online.
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Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs: 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2020; Online.
Job Training - Create a Resume: 2 p.m. Oct. 1, 2020; Webinar.
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Vendor Informational Forum for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2020; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway.
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Certification Training for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: 6 p.m. Oct. 13, 2020; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway.
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Resources
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
- Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
- North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
- North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)
- Tarrant Appraisal District
- Tarrant County
- Texas Workforce Commission