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.

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
Covercraft – $285,000 – 20 Jobs
Westlake – $140,000,000 – 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
FG Haggerty expansion – $8M + 20 jobs
Nuco – $8M + 23 new jobs
Nabholz – 25 new jobs

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