MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD IN

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS

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 for military 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
Seasons Eating - $36,000, 6 Jobs
Senderoo - $110,000, 5 Jobs
Covercraft - $285,000, 20 Jobs
Westlake - $140,000, 38 Jobs
Amazon - $20,000,000, 100 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

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 ANNOUCEMENTS

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.

Driving business growth in Wichita Falls, TX, our Jobs Team partners with local employers to expand job opportunities while attracting outside companies and site decision-makers by showcasing the city’s unique strategic benefits.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

RETAIL

Sheppard Air Force Base has been a cornerstone of aviation and aerospace excellence in Wichita Falls, TX, since 1941, and the Wichita Falls Chamber proudly collaborates with local organizations to strengthen the vital partnership.

MILITARY

Discover limitless opportunities in Wichita Falls, TX—a city where businesses grow with the support of a skilled workforce, strategic location, low operating costs, and a community-driven approach to long-term success.

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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