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Covering both sides of Northwest Highway as it stretches from State Hwy 114 to Texan Trail, the Community Business District thrives on commuter traffic and regulars from neighborhoods around North Grapevine. The first of ten corridors we'll analyze in the year ahead, this area is home to a variety of...
A plethora of “third place” options have arrived in Grapevine, riding a wave of desire for social connection as the year winds down. As always, this list is a partial sampling chosen to highlight the diversity of the Grapevine market. A full Certificates of Occupancy list will show even more...
Grapevine Businesses Pivot and Prepare for 2026
Oct 14 2025To say that 2025 started out bumpy would be an understatement. For most of the calendar year, business owners and executives have faced an unpredictable market filled with lingering inflation, surprise trends, and delayed rebounds. Across most major industry sectors, the prevailing attitude is now one of cautious optimism. Hoteliers...
This Fall, the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (ISD) conducted mock interviews for more than 330 students with the help of 80 community volunteers. Students from both Colleyville Heritage High and Grapevine High showed off the professional skills they have developed over the past year, including clear communication and critical thinking.“This...
On September 15, 2025, Dallas Snow assumed the role of Commercial Outreach Manager in the Grapevine Economic Development Department. With a background in planning and project management, Dallas brings a new perspective to the team: that of a prospect on the other side of the negotiating table. She has extensive...
Is Grapevine a small town? It certainly feels like one with its charming, walkable Main Street lined with local shops and restaurants housed in beautiful vintage buildings. With authentic early 1900s architecture and well-done replicas, the entire neighborhood is designated as a National Register Historic District.But back in 1843, Grapevine...
It's a big month for nostalgia in Grapevine, with a significant number of concepts that received Certificates of Occupancy centered around some level of appreciation for days gone by. As usual, the list below is thematic and more indicative than explanatory. We recommend looking up the full list of new...
The TxEDC Investor Summit: Texas Takeover – America’s New Financial Hub was recently held at Circle T Ranch, courtesy of Proud TxEDC Investor, Hillwood, A Perot Company and its Chairman, Ross Perot, Jr. The summit brought together business leaders, elected officials, and global investors for a day of insightful conversations...
Georgia is back on top — again. For the 12th consecutive year, the state has claimed the No. 1 overall ranking in Area Development’s annual Top States for Doing Business survey. While Georgia’s consistency speaks volumes, the real story in 2025 is just how competitive the field has become beneath...
Workforce readiness has become a defining factor in regional competitiveness and corporate success. Economic development professionals and corporate executives are facing unprecedented challenges, whether it’s demographic shifts, evolving immigration policies, or the rapid pace of technological innovation, all of which are reshaping the very foundation of the American workforce.Earlier this...
Two weeks ago, in this space we analyzed the top states by number of Inc. 5000 companies, both cumulatively (where California is No. 1) and per capita (led by Virginia). This week we examine the top metro regions and top cities.The Big Apple has 20 fewer Inc. 5000 companies this...
Third-Generation Franchisee Group Celebrates 50 Years of SONIC: “A family legacy we’re honored to continue”
Sep 19 2025For Jared Ervin, SONIC is more than just a brand – it’s a family tradition. “In 1975, my grandparents opened their first SONIC with my parents in Grapevine, Texas. 50 years later, we’re still carrying on what they started half a century ago. It’s in our blood.”As a third-generation franchisee,...
As consumers, we've all been there. We know a good customer experience when we see it—the barista who remembers our usual order, the online portal that makes tracking a package ridiculously easy, or the simple refund process that doesn't require a phone call.We're now bringing those same high expectations with...
Quality Collision Group (QCG) widened its presence in Texas with the opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Stuart’s Paint & Body location in Grapevine. This will be QCG’s third shop in DFW.QCG acquired Stuart’s Paint & Body in Plano, TX, in September 2024. The shop, known for its specialized Porsche and...
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law to expand career and technical education opportunities for students across Texas."Career training is a game-changer for our students, for our state, and for our employers," said Governor Abbott. "A four-year college degree is not the...
Kelsey Erickson-Streufert opens the conversation with a reality check: for many restaurant operators in Texas, finding and keeping staff has never been harder. One big reason? Parents—especially mothers—are unable to work or work full-time because they can’t access affordable, reliable childcare.It’s not just restaurants. Across industries, lack of childcare is...
A parent-friendly workplace checklist
Sep 11 2025Forget the ping-pong tables and kombucha on tap. The real workplace perks, if you are a working parent, aren’t glitzy. They are functional. And, in an era of record burnout and extreme scarcity of childcare, knowing how to identify a genuinely parent-friendly workplace could make or break your career—and your...
The fastest way to destroy value in a high-potential company isn’t a bad market, it’s scaling a business that isn’t ready to grow. And this article highlights one of the few ways you can identify and take action before you find out the hard way.Mid-market companies ($20M–$200M in revenue) often...
Taking in all the corporate data since 2021 (number of projects, capital investment and jobs) and the most current infrastructure funding data, Site Selection Director of Programming & Analytics Daniel Boyer crunched the numbers on a cumulative and per-capita basis to determine the Top 10 U.S. states, Top 10 U.S...
From rebrandings to new owners and operators, this month brings no shortage of startups around Grapevine. Certificates of Occupancy issued in the last cycle include distribution centers, retailers, professional services, and short-term leases (s/o Spirit Halloween). For a full list, we recommend checking information posted at grapevinetexas.gov. In the meantime,...
Between food-filled festivals, holiday-themed events, and, of course, Grapefest 2025, you’ve got plenty of fall fun to choose from. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to in Grapevine this fall.SeptemberPickle FestCalling all pickle lovers! Don’t miss Grand Prairie’s free Pickle Fest. This Grapevine fall event features more than 80 pickle-centric...
Texas has long been known as a national leader in job creation, energy production, and entrepreneurship. Now, it is taking another bold step forward in expanding its role as a financial powerhouse with the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). Headquartered in Dallas, the TXSE is set to shift...
GrapeFest, the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest, returns this September, and residents across the Dallas-Fort Worth Area can’t wait to see what the City of Grapevine has planned. This year’s theme is The Grape Gatsby, celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel.While GrapeFest brings together dozens...
GrapeFest will shut down Grapevine's Historic Main Street starting Sept. 11, according to the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau.The 39th annual GrapeFest will be held Sept. 11, 12, 13 and 14, according to a press release from the Bureau. As always, visitors can expect a celebration of Texas wine and...
