The Central Area of downtown Fort Worth is a bustling center of financial, retail, and professional service businesses. Redevelopment of downtown Fort Worth in a modern style that is sensitive to preserving our heritage has become a model for cities nationwide. Some of Tarrant County’s major employers reside in the Central area, as well as government offices, transportation hubs and a host of new urban residential options. New construction such as the Bank One Building and the Convention Center expansion remain true to the architectural style of the city, and the glistening new RadioShack and Pier 1 Imports corporate headquarters on the banks of the Trinity River point toward a progressive future.

ESPN in Sundance Square during Super Bowl XLV - Photo of by Glen Ellman

Both Pier 1 Imports and RadioShack have completed construction on their new corporate offices along the banks of the Trinity River. The decision of these two companies to build their new buildings in downtown Fort Worth is proving to encourage much growth and development in the area around the Trinity River.

In the Spotlight

Chairperson: Dr. Robert Munoz

Dr. Robert Munoz, Vice President for Continuing Education Services, is a native of El Paso; Texas.  Prior to moving to Fort Worth in November of 2008 he made Odessa, Texas his home.  He worked at Odessa College for 16 years, most recently as the Dean of Workforce and Technical studies. In 1994 he received the NISOD Teaching Excellence award and in 1998 his Management program was named an exemplary program by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In Odessa he served on a number of boards and served as Chairman of the Odessa Chamber Of Commerce in 2004-2005. He is the first minority to chair the chamber in its 80 year history.  He received numerous awards for his service and leadership in Odessa. Robert holds an AAS from Odessa College, BS from the University of Texas at El Paso, Masters in Counseling from Sul Ross State University and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from New Mexico State University. He is married to Kristi, his wife of 30 years, and is father to Jordan their daughter who is a graduate of Texas State University, San Marcos.  Jordan works and resides in Austin.

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For more information contact:
Pennie Blossom
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-338-3371