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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...
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When Tom Santora first looked at the projections for his new property in Grapevine, he thought there was some kind of mistake. The year was 2020, and his company – Coury Hospitality – had just finished the bitter work of furloughing most of their hotel staff in Kansas and Oklahoma...
In May 2025, the NCCAA Softball World Series was held at the Oak Grove Softball Complex in Grapevine, Texas. This was the first tournament of a three-year agreement with the NCCAA, and the partnership started off strong. The success of this tournament reflects decades of commitment by the Grapevine Parks and Recreation...
NuCiti Capital Partners is entering the final phase of a construction project that will bring 28 brownstone townhomes to Downtown Grapevine. The new residences are directly across from Hotel Vin and have immediate access to TEXRail’s Grapevine Station. This construction project supports the need for housing in the region while...
In a city known for its magical holiday season, several major events each year still stand out for adding fun to the calendar while boosting the bottom line for a variety of Grapevine businesses. One standout example: Bank of the West is a presenting sponsor for both Main Street Fest and GrapeFest. Their...
August is more than a month… it can also be used as an adjective, meaning “respected and impressive.” So it's only fitting that August of 2025 would bring us some august new companies. As always, we've curated a list of several different vendors who recently expanded or opened their doors...
Two North Texas main streets voted best in Texas
Jul 22 2025Two main streets in Texas have been recognized as top destinations for wellness walks, according to a survey by Assisted Living Magazine.The survey, which included responses from over 3,000 residents, highlighted Main Street in Grapevine and North Bishop Avenue in the Bishop Arts District as ideal locations where walking is...
NBT Financial plans to bring bank to Grapevine
Jul 22 2025The Grapevine Station North shopping center will be getting a new addition.NBT Financial, a bank with ties to North Texas for more than 50 years, will construct a new location at off Northwest Highway.The Grapevine City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission passed the conditional-use permit request during the July...
Building a foundation for the future
Jul 17 2025You've probably thought it when you've been stuck in traffic or seen road issues on your way home from work or school, “Why haven’t they done something about it?”Most likely there are already plans in place to improve safety and connectivity wherever you live. Those plans are laid out in...
If you love fresh produce and other locally grown goods, there’s a place in Grapevine that has a huge variety.The Farmers Market of Grapevine is an indoor farmers market. It sells mainly Texas-grown goods, but they do offer other convenience items grown out of state like bananas and avocados. You...
Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million In Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loans Following Texas Flooding
Jul 15 2025Governor Greg Abbott today announced up to $5 million in funding is available through the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to facilitate loans from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to micro-businesses in communities impacted by the recent catastrophic flooding where a local, state, or federal disaster has been...
This Fall will mark the five-year anniversary of Hotel Vin. The attached European-style food hall, Harvest Hall, will reach the same milestone in February of next year. But the most consequential anniversary – and maybe the most likely to be overlooked – falls later in the calendar: November 2026, twenty...
Smart Insights on Smart Cities
Jul 2 2025After the publication of IMD Smart City Index 2025, I conducted the following email Q&A with IMD World Competitiveness Center Chief Economist and Head of Operations Christos Cabolis. Before responding to questions, he offered this framing of what makes the report (SCI) unique:“The SCI is not a measure of infrastructure...
We would say things are heating up here in Grapevine, but the market never really cools off, so that feels disingenuous. Still, we know it can be tough to find bright spots other than the sun in the middle of a Texas Summer, so we gathered some of the most...
While uncertain economic conditions remain top of mind for many, one certainty will continue for the near future: energy availability and costs.Area Development recently released findings from its 39th Annual Corporate Survey and 21st Annual Consultants Survey, highlighting the top factors influencing business expansion and location decisions in 2025. Unsurprisingly,...
Aaron Demerson emphasizes that Texas’ appeal to businesses is not coincidental but the result of deliberate policies and a collaborative ecosystem. He highlights the state’s business-friendly environment, robust infrastructure, and diverse talent pool as key factors attracting companies from various industries.Demerson notes that Texas has consistently led the nation in...
Another Week of Available Work: The Texas Way
Jun 25 2025Texas has long led the nation in job creation, business relocations, and economic growth. But what’s behind that success? In the inaugural episode of Another Week of Available Work, hosts Joe Esparza, Commissioner at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and Bonnie Downs, Director of Communications at Texas Economic Development Corporation...
In Focus: AI Is Changing Incentives Math
Jun 9 2025Insights from Area Development’s Consultant Forum WorkshopArtificial intelligence isn’t just transforming how companies operate — it’s also disrupting how economic development incentives should be measured.That was the message delivered by CBRE Managing Director John Lenio during a presentation at Area Development’s Consultant Forum Workshop in San Antonio.As automation and machine...
Investing doesn't start with your first transaction — it begins much earlier. From defining the types of investments you're interested in to setting clear financial goals, the early stages are critical. Investing can be complex and time-intensive, especially when deciding where to place your capital. That's why having a thoughtful,...
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Today's SME management operates in an environment where business opportunities are spreading outside the city. Access to online tools and platforms makes the selling process very easy across borders. But is it meaningful just because it is possible?Is it always the right action...
Recognition highlights its group business appeal and commitment to corporate event successGrapevine is proud to be named the 20th Best Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent, a leading platform for meeting and event planners. This prestigious recognition, part of Cvent’s globally recognized list of Top Meeting Hotels and Top...
The Quest for Logistics Supremacy
Jun 2 2025In today’s high-stakes economy, logistics is no longer a forgotten back-end function — it’s a front-line competitive advantage. As global supply chains grow increasingly complex and consumers demand faster delivery times, the race to modernize logistics infrastructure is beginning to reshape the U.S. economic landscape.Now more than ever, the ability...
I get it. The economy seems uncertain and companies across the country are looking for a place where they can grow with confidence. In Texas, we like to say it ain’t braggin’ if it’s true—and the fact of the matter is, takes care of business. With a budget surplus, world-class...
A few years ago, driving into Grapevine’s Historic District was fairly routine. One might pass the same collection of retailers, residences, and small businesses on offer anywhere in the suburbs of DFW before arriving, without much warning, in the charming historic district that stands out as the geographic and spiritual...
