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It's a big month for dining in Grapevine! While we normally highlight a diverse collection of new offerings at the start of each month, it can be fun to highlight trends when they emerge. And in this case, the trend is a popular one for residents and visitors in our...
The global economy is always evolving, which creates a need for businesses to pivot, restructure, and rework to meet customer demands. For companies looking to thrive, it takes a blend of innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight. Grapevine Economic Development provides tools, resources, and information to help businesses reduce costs, prepare...
The clue is in the name. While Grapevine, Texas is known for its Urban Wine Trail boasting a variety of wine tasting rooms and wine events, there’s way more to discover in this charming town.It’s also bringing the cool, with fine art galleries, street art and big-name exhibitions, delivering the...
Artificial intelligence will help manufacturing by better understanding of demand for products and supply of inputs, with lesser impacts on what happens inside the plant. Robot technology continues to improve, but not at the rapid pace of the large language models (LLMs) that power chatbots such as ChatGPT.The LLMs have...
Tucked away on Grapevine's historic Main Street is Giddens Gallery.Watch the full segment here.
Check out 10 things to do in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake in March and early April
Feb 6 2024As winter gives way to spring, Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake have ramped up their event options. Check out this list of things to do, including fashion shows, car shows, eclipse viewing and more. This list is not comprehensive.Chalk Art in the SquareThe city of Southlake hosts this event where attendees...
A new year means more new businesses in Grapevine! As usual, companies of every size and type chose to launch or relocate here in our City last month, and we've got a representative list for the curious to explore. Restaurants and white-collar services led the way in early 2024, with...
Childcare Shortages in the United States: A Growing Crisis with Far-Reaching Consequences
Feb 5 2024Childcare shortages in communities across the United States have reached critical levels, leaving families struggling to secure affordable and quality care for their children as they attempt to earn a living and contribute to economic development. This article delves into the depth of the issue, examining the shortage of childcare...
Like many communities in the United States, the City of Grapevine spent most of 2023 eagerly anticipating a return to form. Even with interest rates and construction costs elevated, developers began to settle into a rhythm as consumer behavior shifted away from the “new normal” of trends shaped by the...
The Medical Device industry stands at the forefront of innovation, catalyzing groundbreaking advancements that redefine how and where people access everyday medical care. The industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge of excitement and transformative developments. From state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to revolutionary therapeutic devices, the Medical Device sector is not only...
Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine, Texas, celebrates a monumental achievement as the #1 Chevrolet dealership in the world for the year 2023. This accolade is a testament to the dealership's resilience, customer-centric approach, and the robust health of the Texas economy."The thriving economic landscape of Texas has played a crucial role...
Here at Grapevine Economic Development, we work together with entrepreneurs and businesses to build the City of Grapevine into one of the best, most unique cities in Texas. We aim to provide exceptional tools and services to help existing businesses thrive in our community so that they can grow, expand,...
If you attended any one of 1,400+ events here in the Christmas Capital of Texas, you likely walked away awestruck by both the quality and the crowds. That’s by design: vendors in Grapevine’s largest retail hubs will tell you that the holiday season is their bread and butter, even with...
Immersive art collective and world-builder Meow Wolf continues to innovate, intrigue, and delight. In July 2023, Meow Wolf’s fourth permanent venue, ‘The Real Unreal’ opened in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth), heralding a new era of immersive art and storytelling for the area.In a collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe artists,...
Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community program through Travel Texas in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and invited interested Texas communities to submit a letter of intent to begin the certification process.“Texas is one of the top travel destinations for visitors...
On Sunday evening, January 7, two individuals were inducted into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor for their career-long commitment to the Texas Fire Service. This Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes current or former firefighters or emergency service personnel who have made significant contributions that have been widely recognized in...
The Christmas Capital of Texas was even busier than usual at the end of 2023, but a few new businesses braved the crowds to secure Certificates of Occupancy as the year wound down. All kinds of people choose Grapevine for their business, from offices to retailers and services. Here's a...
Among the themes to emerge across the 50 state legislatures and governor’s offices over the past year is how to attract funding from a family of major federal programs toting hundreds of billions of dollars in funds. The various challenges and grants follow closely behind Recovery Act funds for which...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation." This marks the fifth State of the Year win for...
Dust off those colored pencils, crayons, and markers because today is the kickoff to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas 2024 Art Contest.Now entering its 10th year, this year’s contest theme is all about recycling. Students are asked to illustrate how they, along with their friends...
The site selection process often includes 18+ months of a national search with dozens of employer interviews and meetings with economic developers, workforce development groups, and higher education institutions. While sophisticated site selection consultants perform due diligence to ensure their client’s immediate workforce needs are met, the process often emphasizes...
When selecting a new site, companies today confront an ever-changing landscape of factors to consider, from site and facility planning to workforce analytics and training. Christine Chandler, president of AdvantaStaff, and Lovora Brown, AdvantaStaff’s director of Operations, who bring a combined 50 years’ experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry,...
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that is most definitely true when it comes to its size. Texas is the second largest state in the U.S, coming in second to Alaska. At a grand total of 268,000 square miles, Texans have become experts on the art of traveling. From one...
Thai Esane is a new tenant within Harvest Hall, the first location for the company in Texas.Based in Nashville, the company features dishes from the northeastern region of Thailand, combining Thai and Laotian cuisine, according to a news release. Offerings include pad thai, fried rice and a variety of curry...