The Community Developers Roundtable Fort Worth cohort convened for Session 7 on April 17, bringing together developers, community leaders, and small business advocates for a site visit and programming focused on real-world deal-making and neighborhood revitalization. 

 

Hosted by: Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Clayton Homes Facility Tour 

The session opened with a tour of the Clayton Homes facility, giving cohort members an up-close look at manufacturing and construction operations before heading into the day's programming. 


Announcements 

  • Bus Tour Updates 
  • Mary Kay Bailey – Mary Kay Bailey Consulting 

   

Lunch & Learn: SBE Program 

 

Main Street USA Presentations 

  • Dwala Chandler, Texas Wesleyan University – Poly Main Lead 
  • Dee Lara O'Neal, FWHCC – N Main St Lead

This is why the CDR exists: to connect developers to the people, places, and programs shaping Fort Worth neighborhoods - building the relationships and practical skills needed to move community-centered projects forward. 

To learn more about the CDR Cohort 3 (Fort Worth) participants, click here.

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