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Ever since it first opened in 2020, Hotel Vin has been a staple of the Historic District. It’s a distinct landmark with unique offerings, and as such, it’s been wildly successful. Naturally, the company behind the Autograph Collection hotel is looking to double down. Hotel Vin will double in size...
Every month, new businesses choose Grapevine (and existing ones double down), so we make it our mission to celebrate that growth in all its forms! Here are a few of the concepts that opened or expanded here in our wonderful City, according to Certificates of Occupancy issued within the last...
Volunteering is central to the annual activities of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, which has service-centered roots stretching back to 1965. Each year, the organization sponsors two major charitable events in Grapevine – the Christmas Spirit Program and the School Supply Program – and uses a...
Grapevine’s 41st Annual Main Street Fest
Apr 17 2025Join 92.1 Hank FM for a timeless Texas tradition May 16th, 17th and 18th when Grapevine’s Main Street Fest returns! Grapevine’s 41st Annual Main Street Fest is a family-friendly festival in the heart of Historic Grapevine, Texas, that is three fun-filled days of live music, craft beverage experiences, delicious eats,...
The iconic buildings that define most cities are massive: large enough to create a skyline that residents and tourists can pick out of a lineup or print on souvenirs. Grapevine has no shortage of beautiful buildings, but many of our most beloved structures aren’t more than a few thousand square...
Businesses across the U.S. are relocating to Texas at an unprecedented rate. With no corporate or personal income tax, pro-business regulations, and a booming economy, Texas has become the top destination for corporate relocations and business expansion.The numbers speak for themselves:Over 314 corporate headquarters have moved to Texas since 2015.Texas...
Entrepreneurs, Increase Your Startup Success Rate: Exploit A Trending Niche In Large Markets
Apr 10 2025No large and successful company got there by focusing on the largest industry and all the customers in the marketplace all at once. The entrepreneurs started with a smaller focus on either a niche in the industry or a niche like focus on a subset of customers in the market...
There's nothing like a new favorite shop to put Spring in your step! Here are a few of the latest editions to our market, according to Certificates of Occupancy issued in the last month.Herd It Through the Grapevine: UK-Based Coffee is HereBetween the killer waffles and the towering Post Malone...
Y’all Street Is Open for Business
Mar 31 2025Y’all Street opened its doors this week, and Donald Trump was the first customer to walk in.On Monday, March 31, NYSE Texas announced to the world that it is the “first securities exchange to operate in Texas.” Its first listing is Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the social...
Ports: Key to Nation’s Economy
Mar 25 2025Efficient port operations ensure not only a smooth flow of goods, but mitigate often inevitable delays and circumstances that can, overall, lead to disruptions in critical supply chains and lead to price hikes for consumers.Our nation’s ports “play a vital role in the U.S. economy, moving goods into, out of,...
There are plenty of budding businesses to celebrate here in Grapevine as we wait for Texas weather to get the memo that Spring has sprung! In this season of renewal, we felt it was only appropriate to highlight new tenants who are backfilling or remodeling a space alongside those who...
Twice every year, gates go up around Grapevine Main Street. Through traffic disappears, and the asphalt linking historic businesses to one another overflows with tens of thousands of people, all drawn to the center of Grapevine by the same thing: the allure of a festival. According to foot traffic estimates...
It’s been months since City Staff cleaned up the last of their decorations here in the Christmas Capital of Texas, but we’re only just starting to understand the impact of their hard work. Around this time last year, we published an eye-popping report on the impact of this community’s seasonal activations…...
Dallas Medical Assistant School has opened three locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in partnership with the Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders, according to a news release.The detailsThe new schools are in Arlington, Grapevine, and McKinney and provide in-person clinical experience in real medical office settings provided by TIND. The...
Grapevine, TX: What’s hot in fall and winter
Feb 21 2025Grapevine, Texas is not just a summer hotspot.It remains as vibrant as ever throughout the year, and some of its most exciting events take place in the fall and winter, and off course, The Christmas Capital is a festive spectacle not to be missed.Here are the Grapevine’s top happenings through...
Here, I am looking at innovation through the lens of process improvement. The value of most organizations is defined by their intellectual capital rather than their physical assets. The intellectual capital of your organization can be traced through the process maps that enable your business operations.Process innovation is not achievable...
Understanding your customers' needs, frustrations and praise for your brand is a critical element for entrepreneurs who want to improve their products and generate more revenue. What used to be a simple task through customer conversations and basic surveys is now more complex than ever. Today, audiences with rapidly changing...
Engineers week inspires future innovators
Feb 18 2025Thousands of engineers are being celebrated across the state and nation for National Engineers Week.Started by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, the week is meant to recognize the work of engineers and inspire future generations of innovators.“With over 26 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar roadway and bridge...
Different tropes for different folks: Grapevine’s shopping districts partner up with romance themes
Feb 11 2025February shopping leans into love, but Grapevine’s retail, restaurant, and dining options have romance covered 52 weeks a year. Whether date night includes family fun, fine dining, or a stroll through downtown, a distinctive experience awaits. Need to dig deeper for inspiration? Let’s explore Grapevine through love-covered lenses – more...
While homebuyers and home sellers still see headlines about the housing market being a seller’s market and national home prices reaching all-time highs, a deeper look reveals that several regional housing markets have shifted, giving homebuyers some power.During the pandemic housing boom, from summer 2020 to spring 2022, the number...
Designing Beyond the Assembly Line
Feb 10 2025The Detroit factory where Henry Ford first began mass-producing automobiles had a transformative impact not just on the auto industry but on manufacturing and business practices across all industries. However, that factory was singular in purpose—assembling a Model T as quickly and uniformly as possible.Today, while optimal efficiency in production...
The Lone Star State stands tall — not only in landmass, but also as the nation’s top energy producer. From oil and gas to wind-powered generation, Texas leads in energy innovation and drives economic prosperity. With its robust energy production to fuel Texas infrastructure, the state serves as a model...
Most years, January and February are slow months for business growth. Entrepreneurs and large employers often push for big returns in December and take the early weeks of a new year to evaluate and strategize, so it's rare to see a wealth of late winter activity. But Certificates of Occupancy...
Millions of people visit Grapevine every year, drawn from around the world by destination attractions and top-notch hotel stays. But most of the City’s daily visitors come from nearby markets rather than far-flung destinations. Some have favorite boutiques or tickets for a family-friendly event. Others come seeking a memorable meal...
