Fort Worth Report 2025 Growth Summit: 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 Gilgo – 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