DiscoverShovelTalk: An Economic Development PodcastFort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
Fort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

Fort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

Update: 2025-09-04
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Fort Worth has just become the 11th largest city in the U.S.—surpassing Austin—and it’s not slowing down. In this episode, Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, shares how the city is balancing big-league business attraction with strong support for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents. From aerospace and logistics to film, TV, and vibrant downtown corridors, Fort Worth’s privately funded, nimble approach to economic development offers a blueprint for communities everywhere. Robert also opens up about his path into the field from the Governor's office to leading statewide economic development efforts, the importance of civic collaboration, and the lessons he’s learned in making cities both competitive and livable.

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Fort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

Fort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

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