Grapevine's Economic Development

Home to nearly 3,000 businesses, our economy reflects a balance of successful small businesses serving the Texas market to major corporations that serve the world. From technology to tourism, explore the entrepreneurial energy that is Grapevine, Texas.

TEX Rail

The opening commuter rail line, or initial service section, extends from downtown Fort Worth, and continue through North Richland Hills and Grapevine to the northern entrance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (Terminal B).  Projected to ...

Partners in Crime (Prevention): Grapevine Police & Simon Property Group

With almost 2 million square feet of retail, Grapevine Mills is a "target-rich environment" for criminals. But the Grapevine Police Department keeps it safe... and nets a few unique benefits in the process.

Grapevine's Newest Sushi Restaurant is All About Hospitality

Meet Chef Thanh Nguyen, an innovator and local food celebrity who was thrilled to bring his beloved brand to Grapevine.

Parks & Retail? Another Groundbreaking Partnership in Grapevine

How the City's biggest retail hub made way for the City's biggest department to have an even more impressive impact.

Grapevine Tech Startup Aims to Revolutionize Plumbing, HVAC Service

Sister companies Sera Systems and BillyGo make use of AI to streamline the formerly painful process of booking plumbing or HVAC service, serving customers better and keeping prices low.

Wine, Culture: Entrepreneurs on Main Street

Three Grapevine residents are bringing a splash of color and literary flair to the already-potent Grapevine Main Street. Here's what you need to know about RTown Art Gallery and Talking Animals Books, our City's latest woman-owned small businesses.

Grapevine: Home to the World's #2 Destination Attraction Group

It’s been over a decade since Merlin Entertainments arrived in Grapevine as part of a multi-million-dollar makeover at Grapevine Mills. In fact, the opening of SeaLife and LEGOland could be considered the first phase of an industry-leading conversion.

Meet Ana Erwin, Grapevine's New Commercial Outreach Manager

Ana will be pairing the best companies in the world with the best City in Texas. Her duties include business retention and outreach, and she has a few thoughts on what makes Grapevine so special.

What *IS* Meow Wolf?

Ever since the public announcement of their new project last year, Meow Wolf has been at the center of conversations all over Grapevine. Often, those conversations start with a simple question: What is Meow Wolf?

Here's our most extensive answer yet.

The Project That Almost Transformed Grapevine

A 100-acre tract of land in North Grapevine very nearly became the site of Amazon's second headquarters; a development projected to bring rapid growth to the City. Now, current and former staff are taking a look at what that project may have looked like.

Why Grapevine Bet on the Mills

On the heels of the Great Recession and with an eCommerce boom on the horizon, City leaders made a multi-million dollar bet on Grapevine Mills. This is the story of why they did it... and how well it paid off.

We Re-cast These Iconic Grapevine Businesses as Rom-Com Couples

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we can think of no better thing to celebrate than the love between local businesses and the City of Grapevine. And, while rom-com aren’t quite the same as public-private partnerships, we’ve noticed some similarities...

How GCISD Is Preparing a Next-Generation Workforce

How do you prepare students to enter a workforce full of jobs that haven't yet been invented? From livestock to medicine, eSports to hospitality... GCISD is charting a course toward brighter student futures. Here's how...

'Growing Grapevine' Season 2 is Coming!

Economic Development is proud to announce the return of the 'Growing Grapevine' podcast! While the inaugural season unpacked the growth of the City from 1973-2023, Season 2 will bring a more focused narrative: an in-depth exploration of Grapevine Mills.

Fransen Pittman Hopes to Build Something Special in Grapevine

In a move that was six years in the making, Colorado-based General Contractor Fransen Pittman Construction finally settled into North Texas. They knew they wanted to be in DFW. What they weren’t expecting was to stumble into the perfect Texas launchpad.

What Does Grapevine 2030 Look Like?

Larry Holt, Grapevine’s Director of Economic Development, loves to ask people what they think our City will look like in 2030. So we sat down with a panel of experts to hear their responses... and now you can too!

Grapevine Goes Corporate

For a quarter-century, the City of Grapevine labored to become a premier destination in Texas... these companies recognized that the same infrastructure behind the City's drawing power also makes it an incredible place to do business.

Grapevine's Secret Economic Superpower

Grapevine is synonymous with Destination Entertainment. We've earned a reputation for top-notch hotels, quality restaurants, and world-class entertainment. All those things are an integral part of this community.

But they aren’t the full story.

A Tale of Two Lobbies

The Gaylord Texan and the Great Wolf Lodge are rival brands positioned within a mile of each other. We asked how they stay in business; their answers highlight one of the most important distinctive traits Grapevine has to offer: the community itself.

Grapevine's Master Plan

Have you ever wondered how Grapevine became the City it is today? Many of our most iconic projects can trace their roots to a Comprehensive Master Plan developed in the 1980s that set the tone (and the agenda) for decades to come!

Meow Wolf Underlines Grapevine's Immersive Entertainment Boom

It’s official: Meow Wolf (a.k.a. Project Black Corinth in confidential circles) is coming to Grapevine. An immersive art experience with a dedicated following, Meow Wolf is famous for its explosive neon color palette and massive interactive installations.

Celebrating a Half-Century of Strategic Success

Looking at the City of Grapevine today, it’s difficult to picture its sprawling parks, first-to-market attractions, and Historic Main Street as an undeveloped community. But the Grapevine looked a little different 50 years ago...

Hauntreprenuership: Making the Most of Grapevine Ghosts

With history as deep and storied as ours, businesses on Main Street have creative options for drawing in a crowd. In the case of Grape Vine Springs Winery, that includes a Ghost Tour.

DFW Airport Makes Grapevine the City at the Center of Everything

As the 2nd-largest airport in the US, DFW moves more passengers and cargo than almost any other provider; ranking 4th in the world for passengers and 3rd for passenger traffic in 2021. Here's how that incredible accessibility has impacted our region.

Transit District Overlay Seeks to Build On TEXRail Success

New improvements and development opportunities come together at Dallas Road, making the neighborhood around Grapevine Main Street Station ripe for growth.

Behind the Scenes in the Christmas Capital of Texas

40 Days of Christmas here in Grapevine starts with a full month of physical setup, handled by a team of three or four “elves” from the Parks and Recreation Department. See how it's done in the Economic Development News Center!

Solo Stove & Chubbies Showroom Coming to Mustang Dr

Solo Brands have inked a deal for a showroom property at 1001 Mustang Drive in Grapevine, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for November 18, 2021. The Texan founders chose Grapevine for its central location and access to the airport.

Paycheck Protection - Did It Work in Grapevine?

The City of Grapevine provides an interesting case study in favor of the oldest tricks in the book: investing in your people, adapting to the market, and making the most of the opportunities you’re given.

Grapevine Economic Development Sponsors Data for Small Businesses

With the new SizeUp Small Business Evaluation tool, businesses can see how they stack up against the competition, find potential buyers or vendors in Texas, get advertising insights and more.

Waterlogic Brings 300 Jobs to Grapevine

A year after choosing Grapevine, Texas — opening just before a pandemic in January 2020 — Waterlogic is confident that the Dallas market was the right choice.

Trade Group Headquarters Officially Opens

The Trade Group recently signed on to build over 360,000 square feet of office space in Grapevine, Texas. Their move just happened to fall in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic that shuttered businesses around the world.

New Market? Global Pandemic? No Problem for Hotel Vin

Thanks largely to a leisure resurgence, Hotel Vin has exceeded expectations ever since opening day... in spite of a difficult year for hospitality and travel.

Grapevine - A Case Study in Economic Hardiness

Grapevine benefits from its geographic location and loyal consumers who live in the suburbs that connect DFW, providing a path toward full recovery as long as employers and community leaders balance virus containment with optimistic reopenings.

Henry Schein - The City's Secret, COVID-Proof Powerhouse

Strategically located near a convergence of highways and an international airport in Grapevine, Texas, Henry Schein, Inc may be the secret powerhouse of the local economy.

A Look Inside Grapevine's Un-dying Retail

While department store closures — and accompanying squabbles over property rights — threaten many mall properties, the Mills have the freedom and flexibility to rapidly fill cavernous storefronts with creative new offerings.

Annual Report

Please view the Grapevine Fire Department's Annual Report.

Fall Proofing Your Home

One of the most frequent calls for Emergency Medical Services we receive is because someone has fallen. In the month of January, nearly 11% of our total calls for service are due to someone falling. Here are some things you can do to ensure you do not bec...

CLOSE Before You Doze

In the event of a fire, a closed-door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperatures, and keep carbon monoxide levels down.  Closing your bedroom door can make a 900-degree difference! A room where a fire starts can reach 1000-de...

Move Over Or Slow Down - It's The Law

The side of a highway may be a complex environment, but it is also the daily workspace for law enforcement, first responders, and roadside construction and maintenance workers. Texas drivers can do their part to keep these workers safe by following the st...

Fire Moves Fast! Plan Ahead To Save Lives

You only have about three minutes or less to escape once a fire starts in your home. Follow these steps to increase your chances of survival.

STOP, DROP, and ROLL

It can happen a hundred ways. A person's loose sleeve may catch fire on a hot stove. Someone may be working with gasoline or some other flammable liquid and then light a cigarette. They might spray lighter fluid on a smoldering barbecue fire and ...

Downtown Area Christmas Capital of Texas® Parking Restrictions

There will be additional parking restrictions implemented to facilitate the three upcoming drone shows on December 2, December 9, and December 16. 

Swimming Pool Fencing - Did You Know?

If you have an existing pool or are constructing one, homeowners need to install at least one of the following safety features: (1) a four-foot-tall pool fence with no gaps larger than four inches, or (2) a perimeter fence with a self-closing latch on the...

Speaking at a City Council Meeting

Weekly City Newsletter

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Kimball Road Improvements – Temporary Road Closure

To conduct the work needed to install an arch culvert structure (which raises the roadway), crews will keep this portion of Kimball Road closed through the end of the year. 

Persimmon's Bar & Grill - NOW SERVING BRUNCH

Gather for Brunch at Persimmons Bar & Grill, 3800 Fairway Drive every FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY from 8AM to 2PM.  Open to everyone (golfers and non-golfers, alike).  Reservations are suggested for larger groups.  Please c...

Temporary Use Permits Now Online

A temporary use permit is needed for any outdoor events hosted by a Grapevine business owner. Examples are as follows: outdoor movie nights, car shows, outdoor company parties, bands performing outdoors, and fun runs.  Please contact the Planning...

Grapevine Receives Largest Donation In History

Grapevine Partners with 6 Stones to Provide Home Repairs for Community Revitalization

The City of Grapevine is now accepting applications for the 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program. The CPR program coordinates corporate and community volunteers to provide exterior home repairs for qualified homeowners. In order to qual...

MEOW WOLF – NOW OPEN

Meow Wolf is known for its immersive and interactive experiences aimed at transporting audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Meow Wolf plans to work with hundreds of artists, both local to Texas and from their headquarters ...

Utility Billing Updates

All Utility Billing forms are now digital. Access various features such as Make a Payment, Apply for New Service, Disconnection of Service, and more.

Interactive Public Parking Map

View the new interactive public parking map for Historic Downtown Grapevine at ParkGv.com.

Seeking Critical Information

Our Grapevine Fire Department is seeking critical information (voluntarily) from all Grapevine residents so they may better serve you and the members in your household in the event of an emergency.

The Grapevine Fire Department has collaborated with Commun...

Kubota Tractor Corporation Unveils Their North American Headquarters in Grapevine, Texas

Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled its new North American Headquarters building in Grapevine today with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Greg Abbott, Masatoshi Kimata, President and Representative Director of the Kubota Group, along with State and...

Read, Listen, & Watch with hoopla!

Read, Listen, and Watch with hoopla and your library card, now available at hoopladigital.com!

Creativebug Online Arts & Crafts Tutorials Now Available Free!

Get crafty now for free with your library card with Creativebug!
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/grapevinetx

Music Instruments Now Available to Check Out from the Library

What do you want to play today?Musical instruments are now available for free checkout with your Grapevine Public Library card!https://grapevine.aspendiscovery.org/music

LinkedIn Learning Online Courses Free with Library Card

What would you like to learn today? 

LinkedIn Learning provides over 9,000 on-demand courses available in multiple languages on a wide variety of topics including computer software, business skills, and creative skills from industry experts.&n...

New Ebooks & Eaudiobooks Now Available from CloudLibrary

Grapevine library card holders now have access to thousands of new ebook and eaudiobook titles from CloudLibrary. Download the CloudLibrary app from your app store to get started or head tohttps://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/grapevinePL/ to see wha...

New Library Hours

Field Officer of the Year

Grapevine Animal Services Officer Kaylee Paniagua is being recognized as the 2023 Texas Animal Control Association Field Officer of the Year. 

The James Vyers Field Officer Award is given to an employee with proven actions that go above and beyond...

Thankful to Help

Approaching the holiday season, Grapevine police officers often reflect on the magic and joy of serving in the Christmas Capital of Texas.

Officer RJ Hudson, who is serving as a School Resource Officer at Grapevine Middle School, was recently getting to kn...

Santa Cops

The Grapevine Police Santa Cops program was started in 1995 by now retired Officer Margie Salame. Santa Cops delivers donated toys to economically disadvantaged children in the community. Through this program, Christmas wishes are fulfilled to over 800 ar...

Latino Service Awards

Arrest Yields Fentanyl

During the week of October 8, 2023, Grapevine Police conducted additional patrols around a gas station where people had complained about narcotics use. Officers performed multiple checks in the area. During one of the extra patrols, officers discovered a ...

Active Shooter Training

Each year the Grapevine Police Department conducts active shooter trainings for officers so they can maintain and enhance their skills to protect the community. 

Grapevine Police are fortunate to have the support of the Grapevine-Colleyville Indep...