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If there’s any place in Texas that captures the magic of the holiday season, it’s Grapevine. Main Street glows under strings of lights, and the whole town leans into the season with a sincerity that’s hard to fake.Named for the wild mustang grapes that once grew across the region, the...
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas as America’s jobs leader with today’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 154,300 jobs over the last 12 months. With an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, Texas outpaced the national rate by 0.8 percentage...
The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Tarrant County College $462,352 from the Skills Development Fund to train 164 workers with local industrial partners, according to a news release from Gov. Greg Abbott's office.In a nutshellThe grant money will go to DrinkPAK II and GEV Wind Power for the training of TCC...
Northland Properties and Trammell Crow are joining forces on the construction of a Sandman Signature Hotel in Grapevine, not far from Grapevine Mills. The 6-story hotel will have 221 rooms. Construction is expected to begin on November 15.The hotel will include a 275-seat restaurant and a 4,200-square-foot banquet and meeting...
There Is a New Sheriff in Town: Why Community Approval Now Rules Major Project Development
Oct 8 2026For years, the path to project approval ran through economic development offices, with discussions centered on capital investment and job creation. Once zoning and permitting approvals were in hand, financing was secured, and incentives were negotiated, success could be seen on the horizon.Not anymore.Today, there is a new sheriff in...
A client came to me not long ago with a problem that looked simple on the surface.Her business was good. Her customers loved her. Her content was consistent, and she had a following that engaged. But month after month, the needle barely moved. New customers were not coming in. The...
Fall has a way of shaking things loose in Grapevine, from new storefronts to new opportunities for local kids to take the stage. This month's lineup spans from retirement planning to retail therapy and rebellion to rugged boots, guaranteeing something for everyone. Here's a quick summary of some notable Certificates...
One of Grapevine’s largest commercial neighborhoods, the Leisure & Hospitality district contains relatively few vendors… but all of them contribute mightily to the City’s overall economy.Visitor Pattern: Holding Serve (YOY visitors down 1%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12 (based on...
Top States for Doing Business in 2026: Where Competitive Advantage Becomes Project Certainty
Sep 30 2026The states at the top of Area Development’s 2026 ranking do not win on a single measure. They assemble a broad operating proposition: workers who can support increasingly technical production, sites that can move quickly, public partners capable of making decisions and a cost structure that remains competitive after a...
GRAPEVINE, Texas, September 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SLND and SLND WS) ("Southland") announced today that a subsidiary in its Civil segment, Oscar Renda Contracting, has been awarded a $71 million water pipeline project in the Southwest. The scope of work includes installing approximately 14 miles of 42-inch...
California-based Flip Flop Shops has opened its second Texas location in Grapevine Mills mall.The store sells flip flops and sandals from brands like Olukai, Cobian, Crocs, Havaianas and will have Birkenstocks in the store soon.Flip Flop Shops specializes in casual comfortable and offers several waterproof options.Click here to view the...
Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) Opens Well Application Period
Sep 8 2026The Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) is now accepting applications from marginal conventional well owners and operators who are interested in permanently plugging and abandoning their oil and/or gas wells. This more than $100 million is from the Inflation Reduction Act’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program.Eligible applicants include...
In the world of Economic Development, “Quality of Life” arguments are ubiquitous. Everyone wants to live, work, and play in a positive environment. Most communities pitch themselves as being among the best. Make no mistake: we believe the same here in Grapevine. From our public parks to our top-rated school...
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:...
New in Grapevine: September 2026After a summer full of food and family-focused openings, Grapevine's latest wave of new businesses is proof that no two months here ever look the same. From land development to live performances, legal counsel to Licensed Professional Counseling (plus some seriously good margaritas), here's a quick...
Ireland, Texas and Indianapolis know keeping up with infrastructure helps keep companies interested.If there’s one sector that knows the importance of infrastructure to its operations, it’s semiconductors, where power, water and precision brook few interruptions in order to manufacture to ever more minute specifications.So it’s fitting that Ireland — this...
Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its August meeting.2027 Unified Transportation ProgramThe commission approved the final 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), TxDOT's 10-year plan for guiding transportation project development across the state from fiscal years 2027 through 2036.The 2027 UTP includes approximately $95 billion in transportation...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of $138 billion.In a rapidly growing state, this transformational investment will help improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain.“Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand...
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...
A connective tissue that links Grapevine’s major residential areas together, the Mustang corridor covers a broad stretch of essential employers while touching every major highway in the City.Visitor Pattern: Bounding Back (YOY visits up 5%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
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...
