By Andra Bennett, APR Experienced hospitality services professional Shanda Cartwright has joined the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC) as its Sales & Events Manager. In this position, Cartwright will be responsible for increasing the venue’s share of local meetings, events, and

By Andra Bennett Trinity Food and Beverage, a division of Omni Fort Worth Hotel, has named Brent Hines executive chef of the Fort Worth Convention Center’s catering operations. Hines, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, aims not only to elevate a conferenc

By Andra Bennett, APR After a pandemic-induced pause in plans, the Fort Worth City Council has approved $52 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the first phase of planned expansion of its city-owned convention center (FWCC). The $500 million expansion,

From Fort Worth Business Press As sporting and business events gradually return to pre-pandemic levels, the City of Fort Worth’s Public Event Department (PED) has recently promoted and hired new executive team members. “Our team members really had to roll with the punches during the p

By R.V. Baugus The Fort Worth (TX) Convention Center is entering uncharted territory as the venue serves as a temporary shelter for the community homeless. Mike Crum, Director, Public Events Department for the Fort Worth Convention Center | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Office of Outd