Michelle Green-Ford, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, talked with Invest: about the outlook for the Chamber, which she said is looking good, with several opportunities in the area. The Chamber’s goal, she said, is to increase its membership to 1,000. What are the
"The Dallas Fort Worth region, with its population of 8 million, is poised to become the third largest metro area in the country, surpassing Chicago in the next five years," says Ken Malcolmson, president & CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. "This growth presents an opportunity for us
In an interview with Invest:, Anette Landeros, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, discussed the thriving Hispanic business community, the Chamber's effective strategies for connecting diverse industries and the enthusiasm for revitalizing the historic North Side District in Fort Worth. What does Hispanic representation look
Amanda Smith, president of Native American Business Association, spoke with Invest: about the Association’s focus on expanding outreach, promoting certification initiatives for Native-owned businesses and bridging the digital divide to improve connectivity in their communities. How do you attract new businesses and residents to work with the Native American Business
In an interview with Invest:, Urmil Shah, chairman of the Asian Chamber of Texas, talked about the organization’s advocacy work, navigating the labor market and the representation of Asian Americans in the region. According to Shah, there are challenges associated with some government policies that negatively impact the Asian community,
Harrison Blair, president and CEO of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, talked with Invest: about the industries he would like to see more of in the region, how the FIFA World Cup is going to bring opportunities for vendors and other businesses and the Chamber’s efforts toward a guaranteed
4 min read December 2023 — Invest: spoke with Payton Mayes, CEO of JPI, about being the largest multi-family developer in North Texas, partnering with the Sumitomo Corporation, and their recent exploration into the affordable housing sector. He said about that recent effort, “It is very important to provide high-quality
In an interview with Invest:, Clay Jenkins, county judge for Dallas County, talked about effective strategies for crisis management, emphasizing the importance of staying calm, treating people with empathy and relying on expert advice. He highlights the county's focus on growing sectors such as green jobs, financial services, medicine and
Invest: spoke with Tim O’Hare, county judge of Tarrant County, about the strengths of the region, the impact of the new A&M campus in Fort Worth and the importance of housing as infrastructure. He said, “The western feel is still alive and well in Tarrant County, and it is a
Several exciting business initiatives are taking off in the city of Fort Worth, including a new $80 million distribution facility and projects promising hundreds of new jobs in the aerospace sector. In an interview with Invest:, Robert Sturns, director of economic development, said the secret sauce is a great team working
