August 15 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
@The Fort Worth Club
Join us for an important and informative morning session where you will gain exclusive insights into Fort Worth's latest economic development and business attraction initiatives. This breakfast program is a unique opportunity for the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth members to stay informed and engaged with the city's forward-moving strategies.
Robert Allen from the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership and Steve Montgomery from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce will provide updates on their organizations' collaborative efforts. They will discuss their ongoing projects and future plans to stimulate economic growth and attract new businesses to our vibrant city.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently accepting sponsorships for this event, providing excellent visibility and aligning your brand with Fort Worth's economic growth.
Thank you to Huitt-Zollars & Pape-Dawson Engineers for sponsoring the event and Silver Oak Commercial Realty & Texas A&M University School Of Law for sponsoring a table.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
FEATURING
Robert Allen
CEO
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
Robert Allen is President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (Fort Worth EDP). Robert joined the Fort Worth EDP at the organization’s formation in 2023. In his role, he is responsible for board governance, organizational strategy, and financial and operational efforts for the Fort Worth EDP.
Prior to being named President & CEO, Robert served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and most recently served as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC).
During his six years leading TxEDC, Robert spearheaded initiatives that advanced the organization’s mission to market Texas as the best state for business, including major international business missions to Japan, India, and Europe. His organization’s efforts have helped catapult Texas to a record-breaking number of Governor’s Cups as awarded by Site Selection Magazine.
A fifth-generation Texan, Robert earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children.
Steve Montgomery
President & CEO
Fort Worth Chamber
Steve Montgomery is President and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he leads the Chamber in its mission to drive business growth, support economic development, and advocate for the Fort Worth business community. He brings more than 30 years of public and private sector experience in the areas of executive leadership, public affairs, and strategic communications.
Steve thrives on engagement in the local business, community, and government conversation and enjoys connecting people across a spectrum of disciplines to ensure the sum is always greater than the parts.
Steve has worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and in the state capitol in Austin. He helped build and lead a successful healthcare information technology firm and spent much of his career as a policy advocate in the healthcare, energy, transportation, and economic development sectors.
Steve received his BA in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and his MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. He and his wife Rebecca live in Fort Worth.
QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Kelle Moulton
REC of GFW