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The ongoing pilgrimage of medical services into Grapevine continued in July, with nearly half of new certificates of occupancy issued to providers or support services for the medical space. As always, we've pulled a sampling of different business types to represent newcomers to the Grapevine market. For a full lis...
When your specialty is "experiential story-driven immersive art," it can be tough to explain who you are and what you do. The challenge intensifies when, as a B Corporation, one of your highest priorities is community engagement and giving back. Sprinkle a brand name like "Meow Wolf" on top, an...
Across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the City of Grapevine is synonymous with Destination Entertainment. When the region’s international airport arrived, Grapevine set out to take full advantage of the impending wave of new visitors. In the process, the City earned a reputation for top-notch hotels, quality restaurants, and world-class entertainmen...
It's rare for new business openings here in Grapevine to come in theme sets, but June 2022 saw a special undercurrent: health and wellness providers come to the City in droves! From fitness providers to physical and behavioral therapy, there's no shortage of exciting options to help you beat th...
As our ongoing series, ‘Growing Grapevine,’ delves into the heart and history of the City, it’s time to circle back to the industry that most everyone associates with our success: Hospitality. There are so many excellent hotels here in Grapevine that covering each and every one would prove difficult. Bu...
May proved to be Grapevine's most prolific month yet for new business openings in 2022! Almost two dozen new vendors opened their doors (or, at least, obtained their certificates of occupancy) last month, offering everything from tasty food to life-saving medical services. While there isn't room for all of th...
Ask anyone here in the City of Grapevine and they’ll tell you: things look a little different here than they did a few decades back. Some of the more tenured residents will talk about a “transformation” that took place over the course of about 40 years. We prefer to thin...
It’s official: Meow Wolf (a.k.a. Project Black Corinth in confidential circles here in the Economic Development office) is coming to Grapevine. An immersive art experience with a dedicated following, Meow Wolf is famous for its explosive neon color palette and massive, interactive installations. No two exhibits are alike, from th...
Looking at the City of Grapevine today, it’s difficult to picture its sprawling parks, first-to-market attractions, and Historic Main Street as an undeveloped community. But half a century ago, most of the City consisted of suburban housing and unbroken lengths of Texas prairie or farmland. And, of course, a human-mad...
Between an official groundbreaking for Chicken N Pickle and a new vision and ownership for Grapevine's Foundry, plenty of exciting developments didn't land on the official Certificate of Occupancy list for the past month. But your Economic Development Department is keeping you in the loop, regardless. Here's a look at what'...
North Texas -- and Grapevine -- continue to be a hotbed for business openings and relocations even as the nation recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Tarrant County saw 8% more physical businesses open last year than in 2019, and we've had plenty of exciting new businesses to bra...
Few cities (or citizens, for that matter) are as proud of their history as ours. Established by treaty in 1844, the City of Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County. For much of the 20th century, the town thrived because of its location along highways and railroad tracks tha...
New business momentum continues apace in Grapevine! The City issued Certificates of Occupancy for almost a dozen new businesses last month, for a variety of users that range in service type from Restaurant and Retail to Office space for medical weight loss, real estate, and a very exciting digital consignment service...
When you fly into the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport – as roughly 73M people did in 2019 – your first step on solid ground will be a step into Grapevine. For half a century, DFW Airport has been the gateway that brought the world to North Texas; a key facto...
Grapevine Supports Young Professionals
Feb 18 2022Business in Grapevine, Texas, is thriving; so it should come as no surprise that Grapevine Young Professionals is, too. This Chamber of Commerce group is made up of members aged 21–39 who are focused on networking, professional development, and bettering the Grapevine community.
“In 2011, the Grapevine Chamber's Board of Director...
New businesses arrive in Grapevine all the time, and January 2022 was no exception. It's fairly common to see restaurants, retailers, and office users setting up shop in our City, but we want to make sure new businesses feel at home as soon as they arrive. Grapevine Economic Development proudl...
North Texas is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States by almost every metric. The region ranks among the most popular destinations for both U-Haul traffic and hired moving services. Perhaps because of that migration boom, the state was also the fastest to overcome job loss caused by the economic shutdown back in March of 2020. DFW is also the second-biggest market for corporate logistics projects in the US.
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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...
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 ...
