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The leaves haven't quite dropped yet, but there's always something new in Grapevine… even when the seasons refuse to change! So many businesses choose Grapevine from month to month that we usually have to narrow this report to a representative few, but here are some of the latest to receive...
Settled in 1844 and officially incorporated in 1907, Grapevine is among the oldest cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Long before its modern geopolitical boundaries were drawn, the community that sprouted in the Grape Vine Prairie served as a way station between larger cities in North Texas; shaped equally by...
Every year, Dallas Business Journals recognizes the fastest-growing companies by revenue in Dallas-Fort Worth… and four Grapevine companies made the Top 50! The list ranks participating businesses by percentage increase in revenue over a three-year period, with this year's recipients self-reporting over $8 Billion generated in 2023. Thanks to #41 Bob...
There are over 60,000 square feet of new business in Grapevine this month! As always, we want to celebrate the diversity of our local economy by highlighting just how many different concepts choose Grapevine as their launchpad or expansion point. According to Certificates of Occupancy issued in August, you have...
Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company. Bloomfield provides a service that monitors the health and performance of specialty crops, one plant at a time, using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) to growers across seven...
Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy.Employers added 142,000 jobs last month, up from just 89,000 in July, the...
Science fiction is quickly becoming reality in life — but it’s also just another day on the job site at TxDOT.If you’ve ever visited a TxDOT job site, don’t be alarmed if you notice a robotic worker. There’s TyBOT the rebar-tying robot in the Odessa area, Spot, the data-collection robot...
Finding the perfect hire for a senior executive position can take months of searching and interviewing — but that's only half the battle.Without an effective onboarding strategy, you may end up repeating your search in 12-18 months. Whether you let them go for failing to hit their target or they...
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) today announced the opening of applications for the second year of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program. As first announced by Governor Abbott in 2023, the TMIR Program provides qualifying Texas music venues and festival promoters a full or partial...
Neither Russell nor Amber Sebastian planned to own and operate an escape room for a living when they started their live together. How could they? The concept has only been around for a decade or so, with its soaring expansion interrupted by a public health crisis that made being locked...
The airport in your community provides valuable services that are often overlooked. In addition to providing a runway, fuel, and a building, airports can be a hub of economic activity. It is an economic asset with the potential to produce revenue and services for the community.General Aviation FactsGenerates over $150...
Out of Sites? Out of Mind.
Sep 2 2024Site readiness programs have significantly evolved over the decades, influenced by changing project demands and market trends.New York pioneered proactive site readiness with the Build Now New York program in the late 1990s. Initially, these programs centered on earning certifications, like a seal of approval — signaling credibility but varying...
Take Care of Texas is launching a new Take Care of Texas Ambassador Program and has selected 15 educators to participate this school year. The goal is to equip these educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with colleagues and administrators.The ambassadors...
Downtown isn’t just for cities, urban areas or song lyrics anymore. In the realm of economic development, the concept of a "downtown" has become a focal point for communities of all sizes. Far from being limited to major urban centers, downtowns play a significant role in fostering economic growth, cultural...
Texas’ economy and quality of life depend on internet access, a crucial utility for participation in society, from education and health care to business and public safety.Since the 87th Legislature established the Broadband Development Office (BDO) in 2021 under the purview of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Comptroller Glenn...
D-FW’s 150 largest companies in 2024: Health care crown new king as energy, airlines fall
Aug 15 2024A king deposed, a new one crowned. An empire in decline, several others in ascent. A smaller city battling punch for punch with far larger ones.It sounds like the plot of a Game of Thrones spinoff. But such was the last year in North Texas' business world, highlighted by the...
On April 19, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule listing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. The new rule clears the way for environmental investigations to determine if PFAS are...
5 Business Ideas With Low Failure Rates
Aug 11 2024Starting a business is always a risk, but some ventures have a reputation for being more stable and less prone to failure than others. If you’re looking for business ideas with a higher chance of success, consider these five options. Each has its unique advantages, but they all share one...
Discover the top 5 AI tools for marketing and content creation that every marketer needs to know! As AI transforms the business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. In this video, I dive deep into essential AI marketing tools that can revolutionize your workflow and boost productivity.Download the...
We're closing in on the end of Summer, but cool new concepts have already arrived! Franchise owners, entrepreneurs, and distributors choose Grapevine every month, and we're here to celebrate some of the most unique and well-known stores that opened their doors recently or plan to open them soon. Here are...
Grapevine, Texas, is a great place to live, work, or visit. There are a myriad of reasons for the city’s appeal, but one of the most prominent is the city’s community spirit. This sense of community is on full display in the work of GRACE and the support the organization...
Space—check. Cool activities—check. Convenient location—check. Local airports have everything you need to host vibrant community events. Next time you are planning a community gathering, consider hosting it at the airport to create awareness for the impact it makes on the local economy and how the community can participate.In our latest...
From Cities to Suburbs: The Economic Developers’ Guide to Attracting & Retaining Millennial Talent
Jul 29 2024Economic developers have a strong incentive to attract and retain millennial talent in their areas. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, now make up the largest portion of the workforce. As digital natives, millennials are highly skilled in leveraging technology and adapting to new innovations. Getting this tech-savvy generation on...
Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are playing out on the world stage once again at the Paris Olympics. And who doesn’t love a...
