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  • Workforce Study Results Available
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    02/27/2010
    Author: Forney EDC

    Workforce Study Results Available

    The Pathfinders, a Dallas firm, has completed a comprehensive workforce study for the Forney area.  Major area employers as well as over 500 citizens participated in the fact-finding surveys to bring you the latest information on what the workforce of Forney, Texas can offer employers and potential employers.  Forney offers over 15,400 employees, 6,400 of which desire to go to work locally; many are currently in professional and skilled jobs such as Office Operations, IT and Healthcare.  The majority have attained vocational and/or college degrees.

    See link below for full report.

    The Pathfinders Workforce Report

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  • "Ready, Set, Go Into Business" Seminar coming to Forney
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    02/27/2010
    Author: Forney EDC

    Forney EDC, Chamber of Commerce, and the Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center (SBCD) team up to offer Seminar

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  • Pretty and Cold in Forney, Texas!
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    01/08/2010
    Author: kbuttram

    Bell Park fountain is frozen in time . . . January 8, 2010.  At the corner of Bois d' Arc and Trinity St. next to the Forney Economic Development Corporation, the 12 degree weather froze the fountain mid-stream.  Even with bright sun all day, this shot taken at 3:00pm, the ice stands still.

    But retail is still Red Hot! So call the Forney EDC for a site tour.  Just bring your coat.

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  • Forney EDC Promotes Business at Christmas Event
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    12/05/2009
    Author: Kim Buttram

    "Santa Loves Forney" and "Bring your Business Home" were the messages of the day from the EDC at the annual Forney Hometown Christmas.

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  • Second Annual Turkey Trax Autorama a Big Hit!
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    11/01/2009
    Author: Kim Buttram

    The Forney EDC, the Historic Business District Focus Group and Unique Karz once again have joined forces to sponsor the Turkey Trax Autorama!

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