New in Grapevine: November 2026

With holidays on the horizon in the Christmas Capital of Texas, all kinds of vendors plan to open their doors in time to make the most of seasonal crowds. This month’s growth isn’t restricted to retailers, either: you’ll find training centers, roofers, IT specialists, and one very well-sleeved Pokémon collection on the latest Certificates of Occupancy list. Here's a quick summary of some notable businesses that run the gamut.

Pennies Trucking Academy Puts Career Changers in the Driver's Seat

Every great career starts somewhere, and for aspiring truckers, that somewhere is now Port America Pl. Pennies Trucking Academy has launched a CDL training campus in Grapevine, offering Class A and Class B programs, refresher courses, permit prep, endorsements, and CDL testing by appointment. Programs range from single- or two-day manual transmission restriction removal to five-week Class A and B courses, with flexible scheduling and a focus on job-ready, hands-on skills. Licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission and serving students from across DFW, Pennies is your fast lane into a high-demand field.

Culture Construction Raises the Roof in Grapevine

Every time hail season rolls through North Texas, homeowners get justifiably nervous about the roof over their heads. Enter Culture Construction, the veteran-owned, Chicagoland-based roofing and design-build firm that has made Grapevine its Texas headquarters with a new office on Merlot Ave. The company handles residential and commercial roofing, gutters, storm damage restoration, and interior remodeling… all backed by GAF Master Elite and James Hardie Elite Preferred certifications. It also offers 24-hour emergency response for active leaks and storm damage, plus free estimates. Sounds like a perfect fit for a cultured community like ours.

Buchanan Technologies Keeps Grapevine Businesses Always On

Nothing ruins your day like a server meltdown, which is why Buchanan Technologies has made 24/7/365 support its calling card. Founded in 1988 and headquartered right here in Grapevine, the managed IT provider supports businesses with a round-the-clock service desk, cloud and cybersecurity services, Oracle application management, AI and automation, and IT staffing. A new expansion for their existing office is the surest sign that they’ll always have staff on hand for their people-first approach; exactly what you want in a world where bots and automated phone lines cause almost as much stress as the technical issues they’re supposed to help you fix.

Truth Be Told: Verdad Real Estate Development Is Building Big

Verdad is Spanish for "truth," and Verdad Real Estate Development builds its brand on a fully transparent development process. Since 2009, the full-service developer has specialized in retail, self-storage, and hospitality projects with nationwide experience, treating each one as personal and pledging complete alignment of interest from the start. The team's home base on E. Hudgins St. just got an update, and it won’t be the last project they complete here in Grapevine. Facts.

Pokestation Deals Grapevine a Fresh Pack

Collectors, rejoice: Pokestation is bringing its Pokémon-focused trading card shop to Grapevine, expanding the team's current operations in Plano. The shop buys and sells Pokémon TCG products, from singles and booster packs to Elite Trainer Boxes and graded cards, with something for seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike. Its online catalog even helps you scout the shelves before you stop in. That's the closest an aspiring trainer can get to having a real-life Pokédex!

For a full list of new openings in Grapevine, visit the official New Business Listings page at grapevinetexas.gov. To stay up-to-date on the latest projects and economic development news here in Grapevine, subscribe to the Growing Grapevine podcast or eNewsletter today!