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Nonprofit redevelopment organizations play a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Fort Worth’s central city areas. Some area leaders include:

Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
This nonprofit organization manages the Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) and the North Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. It implements the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. And, through Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a sister nonprofit corporation, it provides funding for a variety of charitable, educational, and other public purpose activities. 

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth's largest economic development organization, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, recruits and retains business, not only in the downtown area, but in Tarrant County and the North Texas region. The Chamber staff works with site selection consultants, employers, city and county governments to ensure a diverse and robust economy, and offers networking, educational programs and advocacy to its 3,000 member businesses.  

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
As the fastest-growing population segment in Texas, Hispanics and Latinos are a vital part of the Fort Worth economy. The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber assists minority-owned businesses with economic development issues, small business development, international trade and crossing cultural and language barriers.  

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber is constantly forging an agenda for inclusion on both public and private economic development projects, especially with the incentives given to developers for minority and women-owned businesses. In addition to the networking and advocacy opportunities, they have taken an active leadership role in local mentoring programs to help stem the dropout rate. 

Fort Worth South, Inc.
This nonprofit development corporation was created to encourage revitalization of the medical district. It provides site assembly and umbrella services in the district. It coordinates the efforts and resources of the city and private sector to attract new investors.  

Historic Camp Bowie, Inc.
This private, not-for-profit organization assists Camp Bowie Boulevard’s property owners, businesses, and residents with continued economic vitality and redevelopment support services. Property owners established a Public Improvement District (PID) in October 2000 to assist in paying for infrastructure improvements.  

Near Southeast Community Development Corporation
This nonprofit organization promotes redevelopment and revitalization of Near Southeast Fort Worth through housing and economic development activities. 

Southeast Fort Worth, Inc.
This not-for-profit organization promotes redevelopment and revitalization of Southeast Fort Worth through sustainable private sector investment and leveraging opportunities through neighborhood and public sector collaboration. The Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Action Plan guides the actions of the organization in fulfillment of its mission. 

Woodhaven Community Development, Inc.
This nonprofit organization promotes economic growth in the Woodhaven neighborhood. It encourages the development of vacant and underutilized properties and seeks to make Woodhaven more attractive to businesses, homebuyers, and apartment tenants.