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Strategies for Business Success Seminar

Posted: 08/12/2010
Author: kbuttram

 

“STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS” SEMINAR COMING TO OUR AREA
Forney EDC, Chamber of Commerce, and the Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) team up to offer Seminar.

Notice: FEDC Board Meeting Rescheduled

Posted: 07/13/2010
Author: kbuttram

The monthly EDC Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled to July 22, 2010.

Notice: FEDC Board Meeting Rescheduled

Posted: 06/14/2010
Author: kbuttram

Notice: The regular FEDC board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 24th at 6:30pm at the EDC office.

iPad Winner Announced!

Posted: 06/10/2010
Author: kbuttram

 

Be a Player - Not a Spectator - Forney, Texas

Posted: 06/10/2010
Author: kbuttram

Five City of Forney Officials attended ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, May 23-25. ICSC is a global retail real estate convention that is put on every year, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, by the International Council of Shopping Centers. Forney has sent officials to ICSC RECon for the past four years. Forney's new theme for this year was "Be a Player - Not a Spectator - Forney, Texas". The idea was to promote our city as an active family-oriented community.

Rabbit Trax 5K Results Here!

Posted: 03/24/2010
Author: Forney EDC

 

“The Main Street Rabbit Trax 5K was a great event for Forney.  I was standing in the Donut shop at 5:30am watching lightening and pouring down rain and wondered when to make the call for cancellation.  About 6:15am the sky cleared and the only evidence of the storm was wet pavement.  A beautiful, bright sky welcomed the race!”  See the results and pictures below.
 
The EDC, in cooperation with downtown business owners, put this event together in an effort to bring a fun family event to Forney which would draw people to downtown, while demonstrating the connectivity to our wonderful park trails system via Main Street.  We had visitors all the way from Fort Worth, Cedar Hill, Irving, Marshall, Allen, Sulpher Springs, Frisco and more.  Only by the team effort of the parks and recreation, public works, police, fire, and administrative departments could we pull off such an enjoyable and safe race.  The professionals from Luke’s Locker and Race Chip Timing ensured positive visibility for Forney within the DFW region, as well as delivered a well-run event for those competitive participants.  The race also brought community cooperation out in full force, and a huge thank you goes out to Brookshire’s as our local sponsor and Team Velocity for providing the many volunteers.  Boy Scout Troop 339, the Forney High School Band and our City Council also participated.
 
“It was community at its best.  Many entities joined together to make it happen, then people from in and out of town, of all ages, had a great time…mixed with a bit of competition of course!”

Workforce Study Results Available

Posted: 02/28/2010
Author: Forney EDC

Workforce Study Results Available

The Pathfinders, a Dallas firm, has completed a comprehensive workforce study for the Forney area.  Major area employers as well as over 500 citizens participated in the fact-finding surveys to bring you the latest information on what the workforce of Forney, Texas can offer employers and potential employers.  Forney offers over 15,400 employees, 6,400 of which desire to go to work locally; many are currently in professional and skilled jobs such as Office Operations, IT and Healthcare.  The majority have attained vocational and/or college degrees.

See link below for full report.

The Pathfinders Workforce Report

"Ready, Set, Go Into Business" Seminar coming to Forney

Posted: 02/27/2010
Author: Forney EDC

Forney EDC, Chamber of Commerce, and the Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center (SBCD) team up to offer Seminar

Pretty and Cold in Forney, Texas!

Posted: 01/08/2010
Author: kbuttram

Bell Park fountain is frozen in time . . . January 8, 2010.  At the corner of Bois d' Arc and Trinity St. next to the Forney Economic Development Corporation, the 12 degree weather froze the fountain mid-stream.  Even with bright sun all day, this shot taken at 3:00pm, the ice stands still.

But retail is still Red Hot! So call the Forney EDC for a site tour.  Just bring your coat.

Forney EDC Promotes Business at Christmas Event

Posted: 12/05/2009
Author: Kim Buttram

"Santa Loves Forney" and "Bring your Business Home" were the messages of the day from the EDC at the annual Forney Hometown Christmas.

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