Think your workplace is one of Fort Worth’s best places for working parents? You can enter the inaugural Best Place for Working Parents 2020. The initiative is part of a community-wide campaign, with Mayor Betsy Price, to build Fort Worth as “The Best Place for Kids.” The strategy includes developing a best-in-class child care model; mapping child care deserts in the city; repurposing buildings for child care or upgrading existing facilities; inspiring family-friendly business practices; using summer school spaces as early education hubs; and publicly recognizing great spaces and places for kids.
Price will announce Fort Worth’s first Best Place for Working Parents awards at her 2020 State of the City address Feb. 28. Applications for the awards are open online at bestplace4kids.com, and the deadline is Feb. 10. Employers can also go to the site and take an online assessment of their practices.
Award applications will be judged on family-friendly policies. Best Place for Kids says the top 10 family-friendly policies that positively impact the bottom line are company-paid health coverage; paid time off; parental leave; nursing benefits; having a “Best Place” designation; on-site child care; child care assistance; backup child care; flexible hours; and work by remote.
— Fort Worth Inc.
Save the Dates
Just a few local entrepreneurship events to keep on your radar this year.
Jan. 30: Forte Awards Night
Winners announced for Small Business of the Year.
business.fortworthchamber.com/events
April 24 – 25: TCU Values and Ventures
Students from around the world pitch business ideas meant to do good.
neeley.tcu.edu/vandv
May (date TBD): Small Business Summit
Learn and connect with small business owners and entrepreneurs.
fortworthchamber.com
Applications begin in May (date TBD): Fort Worth Business Plan Competition
Small businesses showcase their business plan for cash prizes, resources and more.
fortworthtexas.gov/business-plan
Nov. 16 – 20: Global Entrepreneurship Week
Workshops, competitions and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
gewfortworth.com
