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Grapevine Economic Development is kicking off the new year with the launch of its new podcast and newsletter: “Growing Grapevine.” These monthly communications will be another tool in their kit to promote economic growth by telling the broader story of Grapevine.
Steven Jones, Market Research Manager, Grapevine Economic Development described th...
From December 5-7,2021, Grapevine Economic Development staff attended the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (I.C.S.C.) “Here, We Go” event in Las Vegas, NV. Of particular significance as an indicator of retail recovery across the United States, the conference was fairly well attended. Assistant Director Garin Giaccomarro took roughly 20 substantive meetings durin...
For over a decade now, the City of Grapevine has been the Official "Christmas Capital of Texas." If you’re wondering what that means, it’s best to start with the Carol of Lights: an annual celebration emceed by none other than Mrs. Claus herself.
Every year, on the Monday before Thanksgiving, th...
Talent-Based Location Strategies
Dec 21 2021As the U.S. economy continues its recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are encountering an increasingly difficult talent landscape fraught with challenges related to the attraction and retention of the talent upon which their business relies. This is particularly true for the most advanced technical job roles...
In August, Rocki Rockingham was named Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Appliances. Area Development’s editor recently asked her about the company’s strategy to build upon its recent global “Great Place to Work” recognition and to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Area Development: Despite the hig...
Once a week, North Richland Hills resident Stacia Curry hops onboard TEXRail—Trinity Metro’s commuter train—to head to Grapevine to visit her daughter and explore the city’s historic downtown.
Curry said the main reasons she opts for the train over her car is “it’s cheap, and it’s less stressful.”
“[The ride] makes i...
Big Tech Schools Us
Dec 6 2021Even as state and regional education systems and business coalitions roll out reams of computer, tech and STEM skills certification and boot camp programs, Big Tech behemoths is doing the same. Companies such as Google, Intel, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, LinkedIn and beyond have developed their own academic portfolios in orde...
In 2010, Michigan’s economy was reeling. The Great Recession had hit the state hard and U.S. automakers were struggling to survive. Seeking to ease the pain, state officials authorized tax credits under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) program as part of long-term deals with distressed automakers. But the progra...
Data can serve as an important starting point for conversations about an inclusive economy, a way to objectively document disparities and guide outreach, policy and action. But where that data comes from (if it's even available) and how it's used isn't always simple and straightforward. Join us for a fre...
The first release of 2020 U.S. Census data has been made public and confirms a trend that demographers and interested observers (including site selectors) have been watching develop for several decades: The U.S. population is growing more slowly, aging more rapidly and continuing to diversify.
Here is a snapshot of som...
It’s EVerywhere
Dec 1 2021Ford’s decision to make its biggest-ever investments in electric vehicles at sites in Tennessee and Kentucky serves to solidify the southern U.S. as America’s Ground Zero for EV production. In late September, the Detroit-based automaker announced plans with South Korean battery maker SK Innovation to invest a combined $11.4 billio...
63% Of Millennials Approve Of Automation In The Workplace—And Other Small Business Tech News This Week
Nov 28 2021Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?
1 —According to a new report, 63% of millennials approve of automation in the workplace.
A new study released by Hyperscience found that 81% of participants felt that using automatio...
The holiday season is upon us, and small businesses have an opportunity to take advantage of pent-up demand and the overall rebound of the American economy in the post-Covid world. Consumers are ready to spend, and Small Business Saturday promotions will help lure holiday shoppers back to brick-and-mortar stores.
Small Busines...
Solo Brands, an upstart camping gear company, has a new home.
The company, previously based in Southlake, moved into a new headquarters last week in Grapevine.
The company, which went public last month, will now operate in a 430,000-square-foot facility on Mustang Drive — a sizable change from its 2,200 square-foot locatio...
Covid-19 ravaged our economy and American businesses, workers, and communities are still working to recover. The crisis also further highlighted long standing inequities in our society, but also presents a key opportunity to build back better than before. Just last week, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, and negotiation...
GRAPEVINE -- Mustang Drive is home to yet another headquarters. After three years in a 2,200 square-foot facility in neighboring Southlake, Solo Brands (DTC) took a sizable leap forward. Their new facility stretches across 430,000 square feet, including a product development lab, open-concept office space, a full-service marketing suite, and ...
Texas is a state full of fun and adventure all year round. It is not only the second-largest state in America, but it also welcomes more than 72 million visitors every single year. They come to witness the various unique attractions that the state has to offer. From San Antonio’...
The 2 Types of Fear That Stop Most Entrepreneurs and How You Can Use Them to Fuel Your Success
Nov 8 2021Too often, we talk about fear as if it were only for people destined to fail. Cowards who never had the courage to succeed. But, if we're honest, we can admit that we all feel some fear. In particular, we have all feared that we are not good enough an...
House of Shine, the Grapevine interactive museum, will host a holiday craft fair featuring goods made by entrepreneurial kids.
It will be the fourth year for the event, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, according to Colleen Monroe, House of Shine’s chief operating officer.
“It reall...
Site selection professionals travel all over the United States, looking at hundreds of potential sites for development with a goal of finding suitable sites for their clients. What does it mean to achieve success? Ultimately, they must be incredibly efficient in evaluating and narrowing site lists, while balancing a seemingl...
With heightened pressure for businesses to adopt sustainable business practices, the commercial real estate industry has a viable role to play in the fight against climate change. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the built world accounts for more than 40 percent of the planet’s carbo...
In August, Rocki Rockingham was named Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Appliances. Area Development’s editor recently asked her about the company’s strategy to build upon its recent global “Great Place to Work” recognition and to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Area Development: Despite the hig...
Fueled by an explosion of technological innovation and entrepreneurial enthusiasm, dozens of new space and aerospace startups are coming online each year. Such is the power of brilliant people with big ideas.
From small electric-powered aircraft, some with vertical takeoff and landing abilities, to space planes that take off from ordinar...
Messina Hof Winery is a triple threat.
The Grapevine winery took home three awards last month at the 38th Lone Star International Wine Competition, according to a news release.
Messina Hof’s 2019 Gewurztraminer Private Reserve received a Grand Star and was also named Best in Texas. A new Riesling-based rosé, Blushing Angel...
