Small Business Development Program
Also known as: SBDP
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September 2026
A new free eight-week Construction Training Academy, facilitated by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, will help small contractors qualify for and bid on City construction projects. Two cohorts are offered in 2026-2027, with outreach events in October.
Construction Training Academy helps contractors bid on City projects
Authorizes an amendment to the City's contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Development Program, decreasing spending authority by $10,800 to a new annual total of up to $259,200, extending the term through September 30, 2027, adding a one-year renewal option, and revising the scope of services.
…the agreement with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC) for the Small Business Development Program. During the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process, the City Council approved $27…
Authorizes an amendment to the City's contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Development Program, decreasing spending authority by $10,800.00 to a new total annual amount of $259,200.00, extending the term through September 30, 2027, adding a one-year renewal option, and revising the scope of services.
…ent with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (FWMBCC) for the Small Business Development Program. During the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process, the City Council approved $27…
Authorizes an amendment to the City's contract with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Development Program, decreasing spending authority by $7,400 to a new annual total of up to $177,600, adding two one-year renewal options, and revising the scope of services to include a campaign promoting Convention Center expansion and City procurement opportunities.
…endment to the agreement with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWCC) for the Small Business Development Program. During the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process, the City Council approved $18…
August 2026
The Mission-Ready Small Business Contracting Summit will provide small and veteran-owned businesses guidance on government procurement, certifications, bids, and contracting opportunities.
Government contracting summit helps small businesses get mission-ready
City Council received an update on the Small Business Development Program, effective Sept. 1, 2025, showing 43% overall small business participation on applicable bid solicitations — exceeding the 30% goal — with $77,030,348 awarded to small businesses across 83 city contracts through June 30, 2026.
Small Business Development Program exceeds goals, builds on foundation
Reports on implementation and results of the Small Business Program, which provides bidding preferences and utilization goals for certified small businesses in City procurement. The program reported 43% small-business participation across applicable contracts through June 30, 2026.
Small Business Program Report for September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - Brandy Hazel, Financial Management Services Assistant Director
April 2026
City Council received an update on the Small Business Development Program (SBDP), highlighting early capacity-building efforts including a new certification pilot through NCTRCA (85 expedited SBE certifications approved) and partnerships with three local chambers to help small businesses navigate City procurement.
Fort Worth’s Small Business Development Program is building momentum
Informal report providing an update on the Small Business Development Program, presented by the Economic Development Assistant Director.
Update on the Small Business Development Program - Ori Fernandez, Economic Development Assistant Director