The Business Press

12/13/2025

🎉 The December issue of The Business Press is HERE — and it’s FREE!
This month’s cover story dives into Cedric James’ powerful journey back to purpose, faith, and family — plus we highlight major Fort Worth business milestones you don’t want to miss.

Inside this issue:
✨ Becky Burton’s retirement after 40 years
🏗️ Masterpiece Construction’s integrity-driven approach
🚗 PRIM Construction updates Jacksboro Ford
🏦 Tarrant County Bankers Association honors Martin Noto
🎓 UTA’s Executive MBA program elevating careers
💈 Hammer & Nails’ Texas expansion

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12/12/2025

Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that establishes two pilot grant programs within the Department of Justice to help schools assess and strengthen campus physical security.

This bipartisan bill provides federal resources to help public schools conduct independent facility risk assessments and fund hard security improvements based on identified vulnerabilities. These protections include perimeter security, controlled access points, security alarms, camera systems, and other life-saving infrastructure upgrades.

“Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and schools should never face the impossible choice between investing in education or protecting students’ lives,” said Congressman Williams. “The Safer Schools Act gives school districts the tools they need to identify threats and make improvements that prevent tragedies before they happen. We owe it to parents, teachers, and students to take security seriously, and this bill is a commonsense step toward that goal.”

Background:

The Facility Risk Assessment Grant Program allows qualifying public schools to apply for grants to conduct independent facility security risk assessments. It also prioritizes schools that have experienced violent attacks or attempted mass harm.

The Hard Security Improvement Grant Program provides funding for physical improvements to address vulnerabilities identified in assessments. Eligible improvements include automatic lock doors, perimeter hardening, surveillance systems, emergency alert systems, notification technology, and other protective infrastructure.

Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) is joining as the original Democratic co-lead.

Supporting Organizations: Safe Schools For Alex, National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).

Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and a member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.

12/12/2025

🚀 Big expansion news!
Fort Worth-based Higginbotham just made its entrance into Indiana through a strategic collaboration with Synergy Insurance — opening the door to a stronger presence across the Great Lakes region.

What does this move mean for clients, growth, and the future of both firms? 🌟
👉 Find out in the full story on The Business Press website.
Plus, don’t forget — our latest edition is FREE, so you can stay up to date on the business news shaping North Texas and beyond.

12/11/2025

The City of Fort Worth and The Beck Group, an integrated architecture and construction firm, are partnering for another year of the Beck School of Construction — a program created to help small businesses in the construction industry grow and scale in Fort Worth. Applications are currently open and will close at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. Classes are expected to begin in late January.

The Beck School of Construction was launched in 2019, with the goal of mentoring local businesses in the construction industry. By 2020, graduates of the program had already been awarded $14.28 million in contracts. The program meets monthly between January and October, with a summer break in July. It provides comprehensive training sessions to help certified businesses increase their industry knowledge, build their expertise and become more competitive when bidding on construction projects.

Eligibility requirements
To be eligible to participate in the Beck School of Construction, businesses must:

Provide construction or construction-related services. (Related services might include demolition, professional painting, flooring, roofing, landscaping, etc.)
Have been in business for at least two years.
Have a minimum annual revenue of $75,000.
Be located within the five-county marketplace of Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Johnson and Parker counties.
Have a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification or be in the process of obtaining one.
Photo: The Beck School of Construction provides training to help certified businesses increase industry knowledge, build expertise and become more competitive when bidding on construction project
City of Fort Worth The Beck Group

12/11/2025

🌟 Great Women of Texas 2025 Spotlight: Judi Lynn Archer 🌟
With over two decades of leadership in the insurance industry and a passion for elevating people, Judi Lynn Archer continues to shape workplaces, communities, and the future of employee engagement. From transforming communication strategies at Higginbotham to supporting families, veterans, and local initiatives, Judi embodies what it means to uplift others.

Her advice to her younger self? Listen. Believe. Know your worth. Trust your creativity. 💫

Read her full story in The Business Press and be inspired by her impact across Texas.

And don’t forget—nominations are now open for Great Women of Texas 2026! Know a woman making extraordinary contributions in business or the community? Nominate her today!

🔗 Explore the full feature + submit your 2026 nomination at The Business Press.

12/10/2025

Bag Supply Co. LLC has leased an 18,000-sf industrial building in Point 820 in East Fort Worth to expand and relocate its only distribution center outside its home state of Alabama.

The company is settling into 5911 E. Rosedale St., where it gained roughly 8,000 sf of extra operating space and fulfilled its wish for easy access to Loop 820. Bag Supply has relocated from nearby Everman in tandem with a lease expiration.

“Bag Supply chose this project for the immediate freeway access and make-ready space, which was well-suited for its needs,” says Cade Navarro, broker associate in the Fort Worth office of Dallas-based Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, who represented the tenant, a division of Field Packaging Solutions in Moody, Ala.

The industrial structure was fully renovated in summer 2024 as part of a major upgrade at Point 820, a 31-building project totaling 587,725 sf. Brett Carlton and Forrest Cook of Stream Realty Partners represented the Boston-based landlord, LRF3 Dal Rosedale LLC.

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12/08/2025

✨ New in Mansfield: Hammer & Nails is raising the bar for men’s luxury grooming — and Texas is just the beginning. From whiskey-infused treatments to a full lineup of premium services, the brand’s latest shop is officially open and part of a fast-growing nationwide expansion.

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👉 Head to The Business Press website to read all the details and see why this brand is making waves in men’s self-care.
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12/07/2025

The Parenting Center is honored to announce it has received a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its child abuse prevention and family strengthening programs. This funding will enable The Parenting Center to expand trauma-informed services that reduce child abuse and neglect, strengthen family relationships, and support justice-involved parents with tailored, impactful education. “Thanks to the Texas Bar Foundation, we can reach more families who need support, understanding, and the tools to break cycles of trauma,” said Erika Jobe., Director of Development of The Parenting Center. “Their investment helps ensure that parents are equipped to create safer, healthier environments for their children.” Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably-funded bar foundation.

The grant awarded to The Parenting Center will help advance critical child abuse prevention efforts through evidence-based parent education, supportive services for families facing adversity, and programs designed specifically for parents involved in the justice system. By increasing access to these resources, The Parenting Center will continue its mission of providing family members and professionals with the tools, resources and services to build successful families.

The Parenting Center extends its deepest gratitude to the Texas Bar Foundation for its commitment to protecting children and promoting justice through education, advocacy, and community support.

About The Parenting Center

The Parenting Center provides education, counseling, and support services that empower families to thrive. For nearly 50 years, the organization has worked to prevent child abuse and build healthy relationships through accessible, research-backed programs. Learn more at www.theparentingcenter.org.

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12/07/2025

The Business Press is accepting nominations for our annual Great Women of Texas awards. The awards recognize outstanding women for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the community through their business and civic endeavors. To nominate an individual for Great Women of Texas recognition click here. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 5th, 2026. Make Your Nomination Today! https://fortworthbusiness.com/nominate/gwot/