Chamber Offers Small Business a Space to Grow

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If there is one takeaway from the last two years and the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that the needs of the business community are ever-evolving. As a chamber and an economic development agency, Fort Worth Chamber’s mission is to bring the region together to identify issues, solve problems, and help align resources, resulting in a stronger business climate and greater economic prosperity for all.

With brand-new leadership, the launch of its new brand, and a modernized workspace, FWC took the opportunity to redefine its membership structure and benefits — but not without hearing from the business community first. 

This summer, the FWC membership team met with 86 members of the business community in small focus groups and spent more than 100 hours in one-on-one meetings. The organization surveyed the full spectrum of its membership, including prospective and canceled members, with one goal in mind: to listen.

“We want our members to believe in the value of this new structure before having a single conversation about pricing,” said Katie Douglass, FWC executive vice president of marketing. “Which is why all of our existing members will have full access beginning January 2022 with no potential financial impact until their renewal date in 2023. For some members, that’s nearly two years of new benefits.”

Members expressed a deep desire to connect and engage, not just with the organization, but with one another. As a result, FWC is creating new strategic opportunities for members to engage in conversations in more intimate environments with new faces.

The goal is to create inclusive and welcoming spaces, helping foster the types of relationships that drive innovation and creativity, cultivating our community as a whole.

The benefits of the New Frontier: a place where you can belong, connect, grow, and make an impact.

Belong to a network of like-minded business leaders and gain access to member-exclusive events and programming.

Connect with community leaders and potential leads with perks like preferred vendor status and hosting networking events at your place of business.

Grow as a professional and a business with access to tools and resources like market research reports and promotion opportunities.

Impact the future of Fort Worth with visits to strategic destinations to experience successful economic and community impact models.

Together, we can make Fort Worth a thriving community for all. To learn more or join the New Frontier, visit fortworthchamber.com/membership.