FROM THE FORT | Economic Development News from the Fort Worth EDP | December 2024
Fort Worth EDP
Supporting business attraction and sustainable growth in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the surrounding areas.
Fort Worth solidifies its place as a military manufacturing hub
By Lisa Atherton, Bell's President & CEO and Robert Allen, Fort Worth EDP's President & CEO
Tuesday’s announcement of a defense industry site selection called Project Phoenix is a big win for national security but also for local economic development. Almost as important as?what?the announcement means is?why?it matters and?how?it came to be.
Fort Worth Continues Playing 'Its Proper Part' in Bell Announcement
Decades after JFK praised Fort Worth’s defense contributions, Bell’s $600M+ investment builds on this legacy, reinforcing Fort Worth’s vital role in advancing national defense and supporting global peace initiatives.
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Announces New Hires
Fort Worth EDP announced the hiring of Spencer Mitchell as Vice President of Economic Development and Katie McConnell as Associate. These additions mark a significant milestone in building the Fort Worth EDP team just a year and a half since founding.
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2 个月We here at SLS are thrilled to see Fort Worth and the State of Texas leading the way in the defense industry by forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Bell Helicopter. According to the DoD 2023 spending report released in October 2024, Texas surpassed Virginia in defense spending, receiving $71.6 billion. Tarrant County emerged as the top recipient of defense contracting dollars in Texas, with $33.5 billion. Neighboring Dallas County received $7.6 billion, while Collin County secured $1.8 billion. https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/texas-defense-spending-surpass-virginia/287-ba64eda2-8925-4e19-a1bf-9512a5b827e1