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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
Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)
Tax Abatement Program
Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs)
Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
Incentive Map
Brownfields Development
Façade Improvement Program
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 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.

The Office of Business Diversity seeks to ensure that qualifying businesses receive the maximum possible opportunity in the city's procurement activities — directly or indirectly — through a City Council approved ordinance.
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)
Office of Business Diversity
1150 South Freeway, Suite 144
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-392-2674 (phone)
817-392-2681 (fax)
Director:
Robert Sturns
News
- Dickies Arena to host job fairs
- AllianceTexas celebrates 30 years as economic boon for far north Fort Worth
- Visit Fort Worth Hospitality Award honors zoo
- Register now for Texas Sounds & Cities
- Work in progress for Northside neighborhood improvements
- Visit Fort Worth recognized at international travel marketing competition
- Lancaster TIF8 approves funds for city easement improvements
- DFWI's annual meeting to feature former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
- Party in Fort Worth supports activities that enhance our city
- Updated park dedication policy to go before Council
- Certified Minority Business Enterprises encouraged to bid on city construction projects
- New X-Team to provide faster plan review service
Reports
- 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
Breakfast at the BAC - Strategies to Research and Target Your Customers: 7:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2019; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway.
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City of Fort Worth Workshops - RFP, RFQ, ITB and Best Value Solicitations: 8:30 a.m. April 4, 2019; James E. Guinn Entrepreneurial Campus - 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