Onions, potatoes, tomatoes and squash are some of the things that students will dig up or pluck in a new free program, a collaboration between Tarleton State University and Opal’s Farm in East Fort Worth near the banks of the Trinity River. “As a university, we want to make sure that we’re investing in the communities that we’re a part of,” said Dana Fitzpatrick, Director of Civic and Community Connections at Tarleton State. “With the program, they’ll get a plot of practice space, because not everyone
BOK Financial, the parent company of Bank of Texas, has received the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures globally, including the strong local culture fostered at Bank of Texas.After another year of disruption in the workplace, Gallup found that BOK Financial continued to engage and develop its people in innovative ways."Congratulations to the 60 organizations that have redefined what it means to be a great place to work. Your commitment
FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC), the leading voice of business in the nation's fastest-growing city, announces the appointment of two new leadership team executives. Legislative insider Delayne Hyatt has taken on the position of vice president – government affairs while longtime Fort Worth civic dynamo Stacey Pierce has assumed the role of vice president – investor relations. FWC President and CEO Steve Montgomery emphasized the importance of these appointments as the Chamber sharpens its
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to increase financial transparency and deter illegal activities. As of this day, November 27, 2024, Fort Worth, Texas, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—act now to avoid $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses qualify as
Digital transformation is driving a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, making the move to paperless systems essential. Transitioning away from paper is about rethinking processes to achieve greater efficiency, security, and sustainability. Embracing digital tools enables organizations to simplify workflows, lower expenses, and reduce environmental impact. Effective implementation requires a focus on tools that enhance operations while safeguarding data and meeting compliance standards.
Freese and Nichols Receives Second Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Business Excellence Oct. 15, 2024 Fort Worth, Texas - Freese and Nichols has received a second Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest recognition in the United States for quality business practices and resilience. The Baldrige program is a public-private partnership through the U.S. Department of Commerce that honors organizations demonstrating national leadership in performance excellence. Freese and
The GM Financial Parade of Lights will brighten up the streets of Downtown Fort Worth for its 42nd year at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, marking the City of Fort Worth’s official kickoff to the holiday season. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Wishes”-themed parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats,” which start at $15 for children and $17.50 for adults. Year after year, North Texas-based nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, art and cultural
In a world where entrepreneurial dreams often clash with financial constraints, the notion of launching a startup on a tight budget might seem like an impossible feat. However, the right blend of creativity, resourcefulness, and strategic planning can turn this challenge into a manageable and even exciting journey. Keep reading to discover practical and budget-friendly tactics that can help you steer your startup toward success without breaking the bank.Utilize Free and Low-Cost Tools for Smooth
The international sellout sensation, Lightscape, is returning to the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden for its third consecutive year with an even longer trail, 20+ all-new illuminated installations, revamped pricing, and more than one (1) million-holiday lights, making the 2024 Lightscape the grandest and brightest yet. Running November 22 through January 5, 80 percent of Lightscape will be new and reimagined for the 2024 holiday season.Produced by Sony Music, Fort Worth is the only city in Texas hosting
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jeff Kearney, founder of Fort Worth-based Kearney Law Firm and one of the most acclaimed criminal defense attorneys in the U.S., has been named the “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense-White Collar, as featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Kearney is the only criminal defense attorney in all of Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the honor, and one (1) of only five (5) in the State of Texas to be named “Lawyer of the Year” within the category. Recipients are
FORT WORTH, Texas (August 19, 2024) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Lindy Heath as its new Director of Fine Arts.In this role, Heath will oversee FWCD’s comprehensive artistic vision within its performing and visual arts programs; ensure a well-rounded and enriching fine arts curriculum; organize performances, exhibitions, and competitions; and provide leadership in nurturing a thriving arts culture within the FWCD campus
FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) has announced that Standard Meat Company (SMC) has been named the winner of its 2024 Vandergriff Award and will be recognized at FWC’s annual “State of the County” event on Aug. 23. “Simmons Bank is proud to sponsor the Vandergriff Award, and this year we are pleased to recognize Standard Meat Company as the 2024 recipient,” said Lori Baldock, Simmons Bank Fort Worth Market President. “This annual award, named in memory of Judge Tom Vandergriff,
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 8, 2024) – Riscky’s Barbeque, the 97-year-old Fort Worth BBQ legend, will host its 18th annual Rib-Eating Competition at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Riscky’s Stockyards Station location at 140 East Exchange Avenue in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The competition will challenge up to 30 barbeque enthusiasts to eat as many Riscky’s beef ribs as possible in just 60 seconds. The top qualifiers will then go head-to-head to win the top three prizes:1st place -- $500 Riscky’s
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 21, 2024) – Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2024 has earned more than $12.6 million in merit-based scholarships, awarded to 87 percent of its 87 graduating seniors. They were accepted to a total of 147 universities and have committed to attend 40 of them, and will utilize more than $2.2 million of the scholarship money offered at their attending colleges. Sixty-one percent of the senior class will attend out-of-state colleges and universities in the fall, with 39 percent
SQUEEZE MASSAGE, AN INNOVATIVE NEW APP-BASED MASSAGE CONCEPT FROM THE FOUNDERS OF DRYBAR, NOW OPEN IN FORT WORTH’S FOUNDRY DISTRICTSqueeze Massage’s new Fort Worth location is the first to open in DFW and second in all of TexasFORT WORTH, Texas (March 18, 2024) – Squeeze Massage, a new innovative app-based massage concept created by the founders of Drybar, is now open in Fort Worth’s Foundry District at 2621 Whitmore Street, marking the concept’s first location in Dallas-Fort Worth, second in all of Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas - March 13, 2024 The CoBuilders, a leading provider of house cleaning services, is excited to announce the launch of their innovative subscription service, FreshNest. Designed to meet the diverse needs of homeowners and renters alike, FreshNest offers a convenient and affordable solution for regular house cleaning. FreshNest subscriptions cater to individuals from all walks of life, including busy moms, career professionals, disabled individuals, senior citizens, and property managers.
Companies on the 2024 list had an astonishing average growth rate of 135.43% FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 28, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, ranked No. 49 on the fourth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest rankings, marking the second consecutive year the company has appeared on this prestigious list. The list of the Southwest’s fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico,
Veteran energy executive to oversee and optimize accounting department FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 15, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas accounting, has appointed Gary Wilson as its new managing director of accounting. Wilson, a CPA with over 20 years of oil and gas experience, will have comprehensive oversight of accounting and operator outsourcing services conducted by the company’s oil and gas accounting
Every homeowner generally owns a vacuum and a duster and does light cleaning regularly. However, a deep clean is required to sanitize the house every now and then.Deep cleaning requires more time and real effort including decluttering, dusting light fixtures, fans, and baseboards, vacuuming all the carpets, and mopping hard floors. Then there are the kitchen appliances like the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and others that need cleaning. Add the bathroom sinks, tiles, toilet seat, and tub to the list. Remember
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® honors innovative business acumen FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 30, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has earned statewide recognition as a leader in employment standards in being named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2024. Of all the Texas-based companies that were nominated and evaluated, only those with truly
FORT WORTH, Texas (December 4, 2023) – Eight (8) seniors at Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, including one National Merit Semifinalist and seven National Merit Commended Students. In addition, nine (9) FWCD juniors and seniors have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Programs. The National Merit Semifinalist at Fort Worth Country Day is Arjun Vasudevan. Vasudevan scored in the top 1% of students across the nation who took
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FORT WORTH, Texas (October 23, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, is proudly celebrating its 60th year of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in 2023. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, FWCD has unveiled its largest fundraising initiative in school history: the “Forward Together” Comprehensive Campaign, which has already raised $31 million. On September 9, 1963, FWCD hosted its first day of classes with 210 students and 17
Breakthrough Fort Worth (BTFW), which has a 30-year tradition of bringing together high-achieving students from Fort Worth schools and pairing them with like-minded, aspiring classroom leaders from across the nation, hosted its annual Fancy Meal Luncheon on June 15 at the Fort Worth Club. More than 225 members of the Fort Worth community came together with BTFW graduates, teaching fellows, and students in celebration. Commemorating its 30th anniversary, BTFW Executive Director, Joe Breedlove, kicked off
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 6, 2023) – Street Realty, a 39-year-old Fort Worth-based full-service commercial real estate firm, has appointed Amber Calhoun as a Vice President in its Brokerage Services Division. As Vice President, Calhoun will play a key role within Street Realty’s brokerage production team, guide clients through the purchase, sale, and leasing process, oversee day-to-day commercial real estate transactions, and help optimize and grow the company’s property portfolio. Calhoun, who is a native
FORT WORTH, Texas – Olivella’s Pizza & Wine, the critically acclaimed Roman and Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen, has completed a 1,200-square-foot expansion of its existing space located “on the bricks” at 4910 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. Its ‘new’ 3,000-square-foot space now offers a full-service dine-in experience that can seat up to 70 guests, a full bar, a sommelier-curated wine list, daily food and drink specials, and online ordering. Building on its legacy of century-old recipes from one of the oldest
The CoBuilders, a tech company in Fort Worth, Texas, has launched the world's first house cleaning delivery app to make house cleaning easy and convenient for homeowners, house renters, business owners, working parents, and everyone else.The CoBuilders house cleaning delivery app works like Uber or Lyft for ride delivery or DoorDash for food delivery. Consumers only need to install the app, create an account, fill in the necessary information about their cleaning needs, and immediately connect to a house
A Texas-based company has launched The CoBuilders, a new app that helps customers order affordable house cleaning services in the United States direct from their mobile phones.The CoBuilders app is a two-way street, bridging a connection between customers who need house cleaning services and providing job opportunities for professional cleaners and cleaning companies nationwide.According to the company founder and CEO Bukola Michael Nelson on the app’s website, The CoBuilders app was launched to help
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The CoBuilders LLC, a Texas-based tech company, has launched an app for ordering house cleaning services directly from your mobile device. You can use the app to request cleaning services for your home, apartment, or workplace. Customers can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple Store. The CoBuilders app provides a start-to-finish house cleaning experience. Company founder and CEO Bukola Michael Nelson noted that many homeowners and renters have long wished they could order cleaning
