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From rebrandings to new owners and operators, this month brings no shortage of startups around Grapevine. Certificates of Occupancy issued in the last cycle include distribution centers, retailers, professional services, and short-term leases (s/o Spirit Halloween). For a full list, we recommend checking information posted at grapevinetexas.gov. In the meantime,...
Between food-filled festivals, holiday-themed events, and, of course, Grapefest 2025, you’ve got plenty of fall fun to choose from. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to in Grapevine this fall.SeptemberPickle FestCalling all pickle lovers! Don’t miss Grand Prairie’s free Pickle Fest. This Grapevine fall event features more than 80 pickle-centric...
Bubble Planet, an internationally acclaimed multisensory adventure, is set to open at Grapevine Mills in Fall 2025.The experience will feature 12 interactive rooms, including new concepts like the Hanging Balloons Room and the Kaleidoscope Room, designed to spark wonder and imagination for guests of all ages.Produced by Exhibition Hub, Merlin...
GrapeFest will shut down Grapevine's Historic Main Street starting Sept. 11, according to the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau.The 39th annual GrapeFest will be held Sept. 11, 12, 13 and 14, according to a press release from the Bureau. As always, visitors can expect a celebration of Texas wine and...
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...
Texas has long been known as a national leader in job creation, energy production, and entrepreneurship. Now, it is taking another bold step forward in expanding its role as a financial powerhouse with the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). Headquartered in Dallas, the TXSE is set to shift...
Cabinet IQ Expands to Grapevine, TX: Premier Destination for Custom Kitchens, Cabinets, and Countertops
Aug 26 2025Cabinet IQ, a leading name in kitchen design and remodeling, is excited to announce the opening of its brand-new location in Grapevine, Texas. Known for its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and customer-focused service, Cabinet IQ is expanding its footprint to bring the same trusted quality and innovation to...
Hard hats on, everyone — Grapevine Mills Mall is about to get a whole lot dirtier (in the best possible way).Dig World is officially coming to Grapevine Mills, bringing full-throttle fun and larger-than-life construction adventures to one of North Texas’s top shopping and entertainment destinations.The construction-themed adventure park that lets...
SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, a recognition that reflects both rapid expansion and a lasting commitment to communities across Texas.“The past five years of growth have been nothing short of amazing,” said Derek...
In Texas, we’ve always believed that people are our greatest resource and the most strategic investment a business can make. As companies pivot around global economic shifts, workforce uncertainty, and rising operational costs, one thing remains clear: business growth depends on talent. That’s why here in Texas, we’ve built more...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two of Site Selection’s signature annual rankings are its Top Metros and Top Micropolitans, which are recognized each May for their capital investment success the previous calendar year. Counties, too, play a role in those areas’ success, which is why in recent years this Top Counties ranking appears in each...
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...
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...
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...
