Forward Wichita Falls is more than a corporation—it’s the forward motion driving Wichita Falls toward economic vitality and community prosperity. As the economic development engine of Wichita Falls, we work in close alignment with the community, amplifying efforts to strengthen local businesses, attract new industries, and support Sheppard Air Force Base to ensure they are ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
In partnership with government leaders, educational institutions, and private-sector champions, we are accelerating growth, fostering innovation, and creating a dynamic environment where businesses can thrive, families can prosper, and the community can move confidently into the future.
From helping small businesses overcome growth hurdles to forging stronger connections between Sheppard Air Force Base and the local economy, to facilitating large-scale corporate investments, our work is grounded in a shared vision of progress and opportunity. Together, we are advancing Wichita Falls as a leading destination for investment and innovation.
Our forward-focused approach has delivered measurable outcomes that are reshaping our economic landscape with the following investments:
- Pratt & Whitney Component Repairs – $2,750,000, 30 Jobs
- Senderoo – $110,000 – 5 Jobs
- Skybox – $12,000,000,000 – 500 Jobs
- Covercraft – $285,000 – 20 Jobs
- Westlake – $140,000,000 – 38 Jobs
- Amazon – $20,000,000 – 400 Jobs
- Sealed Air – $31,000,000 – 25 Jobs
- Vitro – $320,000,000 – 290 Jobs
- North Texas State Hospital – $452,000,000
- Midwestern State University (Military Center) – $4,000,000 – 25 Jobs
- FG Haggerty expansion – $8,000,000 + 20 jobs
- Nuco – $8,000,000 + 23 new jobs
- Nabholz – 25 new jobs
These milestones underscore our relentless drive to move Wichita Falls ahead, fostering an environment where growth is continuous, opportunities are abundant, and everyone has the chance to succeed. At Forward Wichita Falls, we aren’t just building for today-we’re accelerating into the future
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sikes Senter Mall
Vitro Architectural Glass
Vitro is investing big in Wichita Falls to produce patterned solar glass. This $320 million expansion includes a new furnace, 290 new jobs and will position Vitro to be the #1 producer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Amazon
Amazon has chosen Wichita Falls to build it’s new last-mile facility which will consist of more than 125,000 square feet of warehouse space.

FIND YOUR FUTURE. MOVE FORWARD WITH WICHITA FALLS.
Wichita Falls stands at the crossroads of opportunity, offering an unmatched blend of a skilled workforce, strategic location, and a business-friendly environment. Here, businesses don’t just find a place to operate—they find the momentum to thrive, supported by a community deeply invested in their long-term success.
With a low cost of living, exceptional quality of life, and a proactive local government committed to fostering growth, Wichita Falls is where businesses accelerate their potential, families build their future, and innovation drives progress. Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an established one, Wichita Falls is the place to push boundaries, move forward, and achieve what’s next.

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MEET THE TEAM.

MORIAH WILLIAMS
CEO

VICKI PRATT
Partner / Retail

KIRK PETERSON
Partner / Military

LISA BRADBURY
Associate / Military

LAUREN WILLIAMS
Director | Chief of Staff/Urban Development























