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SUMMARY:Economic Impact Forum: The Power of Sports in Fort Worth
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first Economic Impact Forum of 2026\, where we explore how sports shape our economy today and what's on the horizon for one of the nation's fastest-growing cities.\n\nFort Worth's sports legacy is more than tradition it's economic momentum. As our city continues to grow\, compete\, and welcome global audiences\, the influence of sports on local business\, tourism\, and community vitality has never been stronger.\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nA Conversation with the Leaders of Fort Worth's Equestrian & Rodeo Ecosystem\nFew communities in the world can claim a sports identity as distinct as Fort Worth's. Our featured panel discussion will be moderated by Pam Minick\, acclaimed broadcaster\, rodeo champion\, and beloved figure in the Western sports world.\n\n\n\nPam will lead a dynamic discussion with these leaders from key equestrian and Western sports organization that call Fort Worth home: \n\n\n	Lauren Lovelace Murray\, Executive Vice President\, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo\n	Tim Long\, General Manager\, Cowtown Coliseum \n	Emily Konkel\, Executive Director\, National Reined Cow Horse Association\n	Kurt Crawford\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, American Paint Horse Association \n\n This panel will explore:\n\n\n	The economic influence of equestrian and rodeo events\n	How Western sports drive tourism\, hospitality\, and local business activity\n	The expanding national footprint of Fort Worth's sports culture\n\n\nAnd don't forget the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo\, which begins the next day after this event.\n\n\nFIFA World CupTM  2026: Preparing for the Global Stage\n  Sports in Fort Worth don't stop at the arena. With FIFA World CupTM 2026 activities happening nearby\, global attention is turning toward North Texas.\n\n\n\nVisit Fort Worth will share a forward-looking update on:\n\n\n	Regional World Cup preparations\n	Anticipated economic impacts\n	Their new business toolkit designed to help Fort Worth companies maximize visibility\, foot traffic\, and opportunities during this historic moment\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW! Big-League Sports\, Local Impact\n\nRounding out the program\, we'll feature a conversation between Matt Homan\, General Manager of Dickies Arena\, and Ethan Casson\, President of the Dallas Mavericks.\n\nFollowing the Mavericks' highly promoted preseason game hosted at Dickies Arena in October 2025\, this conversation will explore what it means for a major professional sports franchise to bring games beyond its home venue and into Fort Worth. Together\, Homan and Casson will share perspective on venue partnerships\, regional reach\, and the economic ripple effects that major sporting events can create for arenas\, surrounding businesses\, and the city as a whole.\n\nThis candid discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how collaboration across cities and organizations drives opportunity   and why Fort Worth continues to be a compelling destination for marquee sports moments.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW73313600 BCX8" font-size:="" segoe="" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: " ui="">\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><span style="color:#E83125\;"><strong>REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED</strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="background: white\;">Join us for the first Economic Impact Forum of 2026\, where we explore </span>how sports shape our economy today and what&rsquo\;s on the horizon<span style="background: white\;">&nbsp\;for one of the nation&rsquo\;s fastest-growing cities.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Fort Worth&rsquo\;s sports legacy is more than tradition&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s economic momentum. As our city continues to grow\, compete\, and welcome global audiences\, the influence of sports on local business\, tourism\, and community vitality has never been stronger.</span></span></p>\n\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-size:22px\;"><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT</strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<em>A Conversation with the Leaders of Fort Worth&rsquo\;s Equestrian &amp\; Rodeo Ecosystem</em></span></span></p>\n<span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Few communities in the world can claim a sports identity as distinct as Fort Worth&rsquo\;s. Our featured panel discussion will be moderated by <strong>Pam Minick</strong>\, acclaimed broadcaster\, rodeo champion\, and beloved figure in the Western sports world.<br />\n<br />\nPam will lead a dynamic discussion with these leaders from key equestrian and Western sports organization that call Fort Worth home:&nbsp\;</span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Lauren Lovelace Murray\, Executive Vice President\, Fort Worth Stock Show &amp\; Rodeo</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Tim Long\, General Manager\, Cowtown Coliseum&nbsp\;</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Emily Konkel\, Executive Director\, National Reined Cow Horse Association</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Kurt Crawford\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, American Paint Horse Association&nbsp\;</span></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="color:#000000\;"> <span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">This panel will explore:</span></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The economic influence of equestrian and rodeo events</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">How Western sports drive tourism\, hospitality\, and local business activity</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The expanding national footprint of Fort Worth&rsquo\;s sports culture</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">And don&rsquo\;t forget the <strong>Fort Worth Stock Show &amp\; Rodeo\,</strong>&nbsp\;which begins the next day after this event.</span></span></p>\n\n<hr />\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><em>FIFA World Cup</em></span><sup style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">TM</sup><span style="font-size: 16px\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:16px\;"><em> 2026: Preparing for the Global Stage</em></span></span></p>\n<span style="color:#000000\;"> <span style="font-size:16px\;"> Sports in Fort Worth don&rsquo\;t stop at the arena. With FIFA World Cup<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp\;2026 activities happening nearby\, global attention is turning toward North Texas.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Visit Fort Worth</strong>&nbsp\;will share a forward-looking update on:</span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Regional World Cup preparations</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Anticipated economic impacts</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Their new business toolkit designed to help Fort Worth companies maximize visibility\, foot traffic\, and opportunities during this historic moment</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="color:black\;">\n<hr /></div>\n\n<h3><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="background-color: inherit\;">NEW!&nbsp\;</span><span style="background-color:inherit\;">Big-League Sports\, Local Impact</span></span></span></strong></span></h3>\n\n<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="background-color:inherit\;">Rounding out the program\, we&rsquo\;ll feature a conversation between <strong>Matt Homan</strong>\, General Manager of <strong>Dickies Arena</strong>\, and <strong>Ethan Casson</strong>\, President of the <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong>.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="background-color:inherit\;">Following the Mavericks&rsquo\; highly promoted preseason game hosted at Dickies Arena in October 2025\, this conversation will explore what it means for a major professional sports franchise to bring games beyond its home venue and into Fort Worth. Together\, Homan and Casson will share perspective on venue partnerships\, regional reach\, and the economic ripple effects that major sporting events can create for arenas\, surrounding businesses\, and the city as a whole.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="background-color:inherit\;">This candid discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how collaboration across cities and organizations drives opportunity &mdash\; and why Fort Worth continues to be a compelling destination for marquee sports moments.</span></span></span></span></p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Kimbell Art Museum- Piano Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260504T052151Z
URL:http://business.fortworthchamber.com/events/details/economic-impact-forum-the-power-of-sports-in-fort-worth-22752
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