1 Million & Counting

The Fort Worth Report will host 1 Million & Counting — a thought-provoking growth summit at Tarant County College featuring three dynamic panels followed by a luncheon with keynote speaker, Chris McLaughlin. Community leaders and experts will explore the critical issues shaping our city’s future:

Panel 1: Will Fort Worth have enough water to accommodate growth?

• Moderator: Nicole Lopez – Environment Reporter, Fort Worth Report
• Panelists:
• Brian Coltharp – President and CEO, Freese and Nichols
• Dan Buhman – General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District
• Ramon Romero - Member, Texas House of Representatives' Committee on Natural Resources

Panel 2: Keys to Affordability: Housing Answers for Fort Worth

• Moderator: Bob Francis – Business Editor, Fort Worth Report
• Panelists:
• Michelle Thomas – Executive Director of Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Becky Bass – Executive Director, Fort Worth Community Land Trust
• Will Northern – Owner and Founder, Crescendo Development

Panel 3: Preparing Fort Worth’s Talent for the Future Economy

• Moderator: Eva-Marie Ayala – Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Report
• Panelists:
• Elizabeth Brands – President & CEO, Morris Foundation
• Natalie Williams – President/CEO, T3
• Elva LeBlanc – Chancellor, Tarrant County College

Breakfast and beverages will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, and the discussion will begin promptly at 8 a.m. in Tarrant County College Trinity Campus Action Suite. RSVP today or contact us with any questions.

💬 We’re collecting questions for the panel. Please send yours to hello@fortworthreport.org, and the moderator will select from them.

Parking for TCC: Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage. Enter the garage at Cherry Street and Belknap Street and inform the officer at the gatehouse that you are here for a Fort Worth Report event. They will direct you to park on Level 3, 4, or 5.

Directions to the Administrative Suite: Upon entering the building, take the elevator to your right up to the 6th floor. Exit the elevator to the left, then turn right at the stairwell. Go up the short set of stairs, and at the fork in the hallway, take the left path. Continue following the hallway until you reach the interior bridge. Cross the bridge, and straight ahead you’ll see the Administrative Suite desk. Check in upon arrival.

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $5 for each panel or $15 for all three panels for the general public, 50% off for subscribers and free for current members. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at hello@fortworthreport.org.

Chris McLaughlin, CEO of DFW Airport, will keynote our luncheon at PalmWood Event & Conference, sharing the airport’s impact on Tarrant County’s past 50 years of growth and its vision for the next 50. The luncheon will begin with a networking session at 11:30 a.m.

Parking for PalmWood: Please park in the garage (5th street eastbound entrance on the right) and bring your parking ticket so the PalmWood Events team can validate!

Upon your arrival to the elevator vestibule, push the PalmWood Level option on the touch screen control panel. The destination dispatch elevators will deliver you directly to PalmWood. The Concierge Desk will be to your right as you exit the elevator.

If you have any complications, please call our Event Concierge Desk at 682-785-8885.

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $75 for all. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at hello@fortworthreport.org.

The One Million & Counting Growth Summit panel sessions are made possible thanks to our sponsors:

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Presenting "Platinum" Sponsors: Tarrant County College

Will Fort Worth have enough water to accommodate growth? Panel Sponsor: Available (Contact Jodye Newton)

Keys to Affordability: Housing Answers for Fort Worth Panel Sponsor: Available (Contact Jodye Newton)

Preparing Fort Worth’s Talent for the Future Economy Panel Sponsor: Available (Contact Jodye Newton)

Series Food Sponsor: North Texas Community Foundation

Series Silver Sponsor: Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

Series Supporting Sponsors: Mental Health Connection, BNSF Railway and United Way of Tarrant County

Table Sponsor: Visit Fort Worth