https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com Grapevine Economic Development News Feed Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:54:21 +0000 en-US https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/67816/how-soccers-smallsided-cousin-can-transform-grapevine https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/67816/how-soccers-smallsided-cousin-can-transform-grapevine Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Something big is coming to North Texas this summer. A monumental occurrence in the world of sports, synonymous with international culture and somehow instantly recognizable to any American while striking most of us as foreign. One game, played almost exclusively with your feet, that may be the closest the world... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/67819/what-happens-in-vegas-benefits-grapevine https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/67819/what-happens-in-vegas-benefits-grapevine Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Every year, tens of thousands of Commercial Real Estate professionals travel to Nevada for ICSC Las Vegas. The trade show, billed as “the world’s largest meet event” in the industry, has birthed countless development deals, lease agreements, and public-private partnerships. Kubota’s North American headquarters landed in Grapevine as a direct... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67702/grapevine-offers-peaceful-campsites-in-the-heart-of-the-dfw-metroplex https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67702/grapevine-offers-peaceful-campsites-in-the-heart-of-the-dfw-metroplex Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Visitors to Grapevine, Texas, have several lodging options, but more people than you may expect are packing their tents or rolling up in RVs to stay at one of its campsites. Specifically, the Vineyards Campground and Cabins on Grapevine Lake, managed by the Parks and Recreation Department, offers a unique... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67522/how-forwardthinking-companies-are-redefining-workplace-wellness-and-winning-because-of-it https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67522/how-forwardthinking-companies-are-redefining-workplace-wellness-and-winning-because-of-it Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 I remember the exact moment I knew something had to change. I was answering emails at midnight, physically present but mentally checked out, running on caffeine and the vague promise of a weekend that never felt restful. I wasn’t alone.According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report, declining engagement... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67521/unlocking-airport-funding-how-communities-can-turn-planning-into-progress https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67521/unlocking-airport-funding-how-communities-can-turn-planning-into-progress Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For many communities, the biggest barrier to airport development isn’t vision — it’s funding. City leaders worry about local match requirements. Airport managers feel overwhelmed by federal processes. Economic developers see opportunity but struggle to connect aviation investments to broader growth goals.The reality is, the funding is out there for... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67524/the-new-geography-of-mobility https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67524/the-new-geography-of-mobility Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The iconic movie starring John Candy and Steve Martin ‒ Planes, Trains and Automobiles ‒ the classic 1987 John Hughes-written and directed Thanksgiving comedy about an uptight ad exec (Steve Martin) and a cheerful but clumsy shower curtain ring salesman (John Candy) makes for a convenient and fun template for... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67523/retail-real-estate-2026-a-sector-recalibrated-for-precision-performance-and-place https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67523/retail-real-estate-2026-a-sector-recalibrated-for-precision-performance-and-place Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As the retail real estate industry enters 2026, one conclusion is no longer debatable: reports of brick-and-mortar retail’s demise were not only premature—they were fundamentally wrong. Physical retail has not vanished; it has recalibrated. Today’s retail market is leaner, more data-driven, and far more selective about where and how it... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67268/the-grapevine-chamber-of-commerce-supports-a-thousand-local-businesses https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67268/the-grapevine-chamber-of-commerce-supports-a-thousand-local-businesses Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The City of Grapevine, Texas, is thriving because of its small business community. Nationwide, 45.9% of Americans are employed by small businesses, while 82% of small businesses are run by solopreneurs. Grapevine’s small businesses create jobs while also contributing to the amenities and community development of the region.“Small businesses give... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67399/the-surprising-things-workers-want-more-than-higher-pay https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67399/the-surprising-things-workers-want-more-than-higher-pay Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A fair salary is important for a great work experience, but other factors are also critical. In fact, many workers would trade a 10% raise for other key workplace benefits, a survey of 3,200 people by Reward Gateway finds.1. Well-being: 58% of people care less about a 10% pay raise... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66868/reports-from-the-road-team-grapevine-attends-national-trade-shows-to-attract-recreation-options https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66868/reports-from-the-road-team-grapevine-attends-national-trade-shows-to-attract-recreation-options Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The staff at Grapevine Economic Development has a busy Spring planned, attending conferences and trade shows across the country to promote the city and identify potential growth opportunities. These in-person events can open the door to deeper conversations in the weeks that follow, with Grapevine, Texas, staying top of mind... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/66798/how-fate-and-frugality-led-to-grapevine-art-history https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/66798/how-fate-and-frugality-led-to-grapevine-art-history Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Michele Wilson’s journey into art gallery ownership started in a familiar place for most of us: looking for a better deal. But the path that took her from decorating a single wall in her own home to curating a collection of multimedia artwork was far from well-traveled. Over the last... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67008/2025-governors-cups-rankings-texas-tops-site-selections-annual-facility-count-for-the-14th-year-in-a-row https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/67008/2025-governors-cups-rankings-texas-tops-site-selections-annual-facility-count-for-the-14th-year-in-a-row Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Every year around this time, the world’s birdwatchers get out their specialized binoculars, cameras, phones and notebooks to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project held over three days in February that helps scientists track and analyze bird population health and migrations. Hot spots for sightings... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66532/how-to-deploy-ai-without-breaking-trust https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66532/how-to-deploy-ai-without-breaking-trust Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Record-setting investments and trillions in projected economic impact have placed AI on virtually every company’s agenda. Firms need speed for competitive advantage, but their futures are also determined by how confidently they can foster the adoption, experimentation, and scaling of AI.Industry forecasts suggest most companies will be AI-driven either directly... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66531/how-smart-founders-are-adapting-to-the-zeroclick-economy https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66531/how-smart-founders-are-adapting-to-the-zeroclick-economy Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Three months ago, a Series B SaaS founder told me his organic traffic was down 40% year-over-year, but he couldn’t figure out why. His content was performing well. His domain authority hadn’t changed. His rankings were stable. Everything looked fine in Google Search Console.Then we looked at what was actually... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66533/impact-buildings-the-intelligent-truth-about-future-commercial-real-estate https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66533/impact-buildings-the-intelligent-truth-about-future-commercial-real-estate Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 In today’s rapidly evolving world, commercial buildings play a pivotal role in our daily lives and the broader economy. From hotels, shops, supermarkets and even financial hubs and office blocks, these buildings are not just places where business transactions occur; they are environments that shape the experiences, productivity, and wellbeing... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66441/treat-yo-self-and-your-loved-ones-in-grapevine-for-valentines-day https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66441/treat-yo-self-and-your-loved-ones-in-grapevine-for-valentines-day Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, but not everyone feels the festive spirit. Some people stress over putting together romantic gestures for their partners, while others participate in Anti-Valentine's Singles Awareness Day (SAD) events.Fortunately, love comes in all shapes and sizes, so Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66924/economic-developer-role-shifting-from-dealmaking-to-systems-stewardship https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66924/economic-developer-role-shifting-from-dealmaking-to-systems-stewardship Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 You're in a meeting about childcare.Not business attraction, not incentives, not site selection. Childcare. Three employers told you the same thing last quarter: they can't fill the second shift because parents can't find care after 6:00 p.m. So now you're at a table with the United Way, a hospital HR... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66530/industries-of-the-future-arent-speculative-anymore https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66530/industries-of-the-future-arent-speculative-anymore Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 For years, “industries of the future” was a phrase that lived comfortably in pitch decks and conference panels. Today, it is showing up in real site searches, real capital stacks, and real pressure on communities to deliver something beyond incentives. What has changed is not just technology, but the alignment... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66238/site-selectors-survey-go-where-youre-happy https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66238/site-selectors-survey-go-where-youre-happy Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 For site selectors, that means the South.If you think sunshine made John Denver happy, just wait until you see what national site selection consultants had to say in the 2026 Site Selectors Survey.When legendary folk singer Denver wrote the classic song “Sunshine On My Shoulders” in 1971, he said he... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66237/2026-workforce-development-rankings-bright-horizons https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66237/2026-workforce-development-rankings-bright-horizons Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Refreshed report card gives North Carolina outstanding marks.If you’re ready to graduate your company’s operations to the next level on a foundation of skills and talent, North Carolina is a good place to enroll.So say the results of Site Selection’s 2026 Workforce Development Rankings, based on an updated index of... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66241/speed-built-inthe-real-differentiator-for-2026-site-selection-projects https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/66241/speed-built-inthe-real-differentiator-for-2026-site-selection-projects Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 At the start of 2025, the mood around industrial investment was unmistakably confident. Capital was available. Incentives were abundant. Projects were being announced across nearly every sector of the economy. On paper, companies appeared to have more location options than ever.By the end of the year, that sense of abundance... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65947/tarrant-county-college-supports-students-and-companies-across-dfw https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65947/tarrant-county-college-supports-students-and-companies-across-dfw Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 To say that Tarrant County College (TCC) belongs to Fort Worth alone is far too limiting. The college’s reach extends across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, serving dynamic, fast-growing cities like Grapevine, Texas.With six convenient locations and ample online coursework, learning is flexible and attainable. Students can build their education around... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65991/leading-metro-locations-2025-smaller-markets-stronger-momentum https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65991/leading-metro-locations-2025-smaller-markets-stronger-momentum Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Each year, Area Development partners with Chmura Economics & Analytics to evaluate the performance of U.S. metropolitan areas based on the fundamentals that matter most to business expansion: workforce, economic strength, and adaptability. Using Chmura’s data-driven model — which equally weights Prime Workforce and Economic Strength — the Leading Metro... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65980/ai-from-farm-to-fork https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65980/ai-from-farm-to-fork Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 From cultivation to final processing, the U.S. food industry is seeing a wave of new technologies that are revolutionizing the way in which products are grown, sourced, and distributed.The driving force of those technologies is the application of artificial intelligence to every phase of food production from ʽfarm to fork.ʼMuch... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65761/grapevine-residents-come-together-to-feed-and-clothe-their-neighbors https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/65761/grapevine-residents-come-together-to-feed-and-clothe-their-neighbors Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 There are several reasons to choose Grapevine, from its diverse small businesses to its quality public schools. However, many people are drawn here because of the engaged community members who are eager to help one another. One of the best examples of this is local organizations supporting the Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange...