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This Fall: Bring Back the Business Lunch
Sep 2 2026Fall has arrived in Grapevine, and the temperatures have settled into a cool…umm… 95°F. Okay, what the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex lacks in a crisp fall, it makes up for in beautiful conditions in October and November for getting outside. This year, the Grapevine Economic Development has a challenge for you:...
Small business owners have a new option to provide healthcare to their employees. The Texas Chamber Health Plan, offered by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, is designed for companies with 1 to 99 team members. There isn’t an enrollment period, so companies can apply at any time. Larger businesses can...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD received an overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency’s 2025-26 accountability ratings.The district’s overall score was 91 out of 100, an A rating. The TEA released the ratings Aug. 14.How it worksThe TEA accountability ratings evaluate districts on what students learn, how prepared they are for the...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Grants To North Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations
Aug 11 2026Governor Greg Abbott today announced $7,746,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 28 organizations in the North Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated more than 4,900...
How Water Is Reshaping Site Selection
Aug 10 2026What could be simpler than water? Or more complex? For many industrial and advanced manufacturing projects, water is becoming a first-tier site selection variable alongside power, labor, and transportation infrastructure. Evaluating a site’s water readiness now goes beyond asking whether water service exists. Corporate users increasingly need to understand available...
Governor Abbott Announces $5.6 Million in Grants for Innovative Nursing Education Programs
Aug 7 2026Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.6 million in grants to eight Texas colleges and universities. The Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) supports new and expanded projects that improve or extend nursing programs. The awards fund innovative prelicensure educational programs for nursing students and expand healthcare workforce capacity across...
Another month, another eclectic list of dreamers, entrepreneurs, and new businesses here in Grapevine! Whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up, a memorable night out, or a prescription to break your little one’s newfound Soccer Fever after the World Cup, this batch of newcomers has your back. Here's a quick...
Consumer brands find themselves at a strange inflection point these days. The average customer cares more about personalized service and bespoke options than ever... but, at the same time, most buyers are working with a budget sheet that has only been getting more strained. Generally, if you want to save...
Everything led to this. Years of World Cup planning and preparation led to 39 days of games, rivalries, strong player personalities, and unforgettable moments. This World Cup had everything, from underdog teams like Cape Verde and DR Congo to memes like not enough beer, too much ranch dressing, and taxidermied raccoons. The Dallas-Fort Worth...
In the midst of an evolution, this neighborhood runs on targeted visits that vary in purpose and dwell time but yield a balanced guest profile.Visitor Pattern: Regulars Reign (YOY visits down 1%; visitors down 6%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
Island Bound Sailing Adventures offers sailing experiences, training and charter services from its location at Scott’s Landing at Grapevine Lake near Dallas, Texas. The company’s instructors are certified by the American Sailing Association. Training programs are available for various skill levels, ranging from beginner to U.S. Coast Guard license preparation.The...
That process matters, and it has become increasingly sophisticated as data and analytics have transformed the front end of site selection. But it rarely explains the projects that break the mold — the large investments, the unusual requirements, and the opportunities that seem to emerge from nowhere.Those deals almost always...
Summer 2026 has been good to North Texas families looking for something new to do. Universal Kids Resort opened its gates in Frisco on July 1, and now Grapevine has entered the mix with an attraction built on an entirely different premise. Instead of rides and characters, Dig World hands...
Texas Is Investing Billions in Job-Ready Talent: Here’s What CTE Funding Means For Businesses
Jul 12 2026In 2025, the Texas Legislature invested more than $7 billion in career and technical education (CTE) training programs over two years, the largest CTE investment in state history. The investment comes as Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that...
After a retail-heavy June report, Grapevine's local market shifted toward another bread-and-butter industry here in DFW: logistics. From home renovations and repairs to the aviation supply chain, our City's latest batch of new business openings is centered on getting the right things to the right place at the right time...
Texas and Florida consistently rank among the most competitive destinations for business expansion and relocation, driven by population growth, business investment, and economic performance. In fact, both states were recently recognized among the top U.S. states for economic momentum, reflecting their ability to attract talent, capital, and corporate growth. But...
A little over a decade ago, Alex Carroll found himself on the phone trying to explain how a critically-praised independent film could lose money for its investors. Strangely, the man on the other end of the line seemed to be the happier of the two. Carroll, who grew up in...
Once defined by the Cotton Belt Rail and highway mergers, Grapevine’s only concentrated Industrial area is home to manufacturers, dealerships, and showrooms that draw a specific crowd.Visitor Pattern: Ready to Rebound (YOY visits down 6%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
The world of site selection has always been a high-stakes game of timing, logistics, and negotiation. But the conditions shaping project decisions today are more complex, more compressed, and more punishing of mistakes than at any point in recent memory. The margin for error has shrunk to almost nothing, and...
Soccer fans across the globe have eagerly awaited the 2026 FIFA World Cup and have filled hotels across the United States. Nearly 28 million rooms were sold in the first week alone, with thousands of fans surging into host cities – including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.Arlington was already bathed in...
Families searching for affordable, outdoor fun close to the ArkLaTex can find plenty of activities just a short road trip away in North Texas.Lake Grapevine offers a variety of options for those who love the water. The 8,000-acre lake is a destination for boating, water-skiing, windsurfing, and fishing. The shoreline...
The World Cup is already happening, and while the stadiums are the main focus, other venues offer alternatives for enjoying the games — not just with friends or coworkers, but with the whole family. Dallas-Fort Worth is full of restaurants and patios that have set up giant screens to broadcast...
In the two decades since Area Development first started its State Shovel Awards, the economic development landscape has been remade several times over. We’ve watched the rise and partial retreat of the EV gigaplant era, the return of semiconductor fabrication to American soil, the explosive buildout of data center infrastructure,...
Texas has built one of the most resilient and diversified economies in the United States. With a gross state product exceeding $2.6 trillion, Texas ranks as the second-largest state economy in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.What makes that scale especially notable is how broadly it...
