https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com Grapevine Economic Development News Feed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:18:10 +0000 en-US https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68889/grapevine-chamber-of-commerce-offers-new-health-plans https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68889/grapevine-chamber-of-commerce-offers-new-health-plans Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Small business owners have a new option to provide healthcare to their employees. The Texas Chamber Health Plan, offered by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, is designed for companies with 1 to 99 team members. There isn’t an enrollment period, so companies can apply at any time. Larger businesses can... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68729/how-water-is-reshaping-site-selection https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68729/how-water-is-reshaping-site-selection Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 What could be simpler than water? Or more complex? For many industrial and advanced manufacturing projects, water is becoming a first-tier site selection variable alongside power, labor, and transportation infrastructure. Evaluating a site’s water readiness now goes beyond asking whether water service exists. Corporate users increasingly need to understand available... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/68672/this-grapevinebased-company-wants-to-revolutionize-your-floor https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/blog/p/item/68672/this-grapevinebased-company-wants-to-revolutionize-your-floor Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Consumer brands find themselves at a strange inflection point these days. The average customer cares more about personalized service and bespoke options than ever... but, at the same time, most buyers are working with a budget sheet that has only been getting more strained. Generally, if you want to save... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68510/north-texas-celebrates-a-successful-world-cup-setting-the-stage-for-future-events https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68510/north-texas-celebrates-a-successful-world-cup-setting-the-stage-for-future-events Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Everything led to this. Years of World Cup planning and preparation led to 39 days of games, rivalries, strong player personalities, and unforgettable moments. This World Cup had everything, from underdog teams like Cape Verde and DR Congo to memes like not enough beer, too much ranch dressing, and taxidermied raccoons. The Dallas-Fort Worth... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68723/why-relationships-still-win-projects-in-site-selection https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68723/why-relationships-still-win-projects-in-site-selection Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 That process matters, and it has become increasingly sophisticated as data and analytics have transformed the front end of site selection. But it rarely explains the projects that break the mold — the large investments, the unusual requirements, and the opportunities that seem to emerge from nowhere.Those deals almost always... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68048/dallasfort-worth-metroplex-shines-as-the-world-cup-kicks-off https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68048/dallasfort-worth-metroplex-shines-as-the-world-cup-kicks-off Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Soccer fans across the globe have eagerly awaited the 2026 FIFA World Cup and have filled hotels across the United States. Nearly 28 million rooms were sold in the first week alone, with thousands of fans surging into host cities – including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.Arlington was already bathed in... https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68104/21st-annual-shovel-awards-the-american-industrial-economy-remade-in-real-time https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68104/21st-annual-shovel-awards-the-american-industrial-economy-remade-in-real-time Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 In the two decades since Area Development first started its State Shovel Awards, the economic development landscape has been remade several times over. We’ve watched the rise and partial retreat of the EV gigaplant era, the return of semiconductor fabrication to American soil, the explosive buildout of data center infrastructure,... 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/p/item/68063/global-best-to-invest-2026 https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68063/global-best-to-invest-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Anyone engaged in regional investment attraction knows an essential truth: Things seem to go much better when your area’s economy and policies align with your country’s.Judging by the results of this year’s Global Best to Invest index, things could not be more united anywhere in the world than in the... 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/68106/how-tariffs-are-rewiring-logistics https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68106/how-tariffs-are-rewiring-logistics Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Over a year on from “Liberation Day,” trading partners and trade routes have changed, propelled by a shift by firms toward importing from countries with more favorable tariff terms. While the effects have not been immediate on industrial commercial real estate, they are starting to cycle through, proving to be... 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/68101/us-foreign-trade-zone-rankings-top-zones-help-hedge-risk-&-move-goods https://www.choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/p/item/68101/us-foreign-trade-zone-rankings-top-zones-help-hedge-risk-&-move-goods Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 If you don’t think officially designated U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones literally energize the economy, you haven’t looked at the energy industry profile in the nation’s top FTZs.Using data sets found in the 86th Annual Report of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the Congress of the United States, Site Selection here presents... 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/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/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/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...