Economic Impact Forum

In this session of the Fort Worth Chamber’s Economic Impact Forum, business and community leaders will explore two timely issues shaping the economic landscape locally and globally.

• From Policy to Profit: How Tariffs are Shaping Business Today – and What’s Next for the Holiday Season and Beyond
  Shane Williams, Managing Director of Global Trade at Ernst & Young, and JR Holcomb, Director of Foreign-Trade Zone #196 at Hillwood, will discuss how current trade policies and tariffs are influencing supply chains, operations, and profitability for North Texas businesses. Gain clarity on how policy shifts affect everything from holiday inventories to long-term growth strategies.

• FBI Cybersecurity Briefing: Protecting Business and Community from Evolving Threats
  Experts from the FBI will outline the most pressing cyber threats they are tracking, from “man in the middle” attacks to sophisticated breaches targeting businesses of all sizes. Learn how these attacks can ripple across local economies, what steps leaders can take to prepare, and how to respond if your company becomes a target. The session includes an open Q&A with agents on the front lines of cyber security.