Three Tarrant County companies - DPC Healthcare, All American Tire Recyclers, and Electro Acoustics - were honored as outstanding businesses by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce during the 2020 Forte Awards Night Thursday.
One of the three will be named 2020 Grand Forte Small Business of the Year winner during Mayor Betsy Price’s State of the City luncheon Feb. 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The three were selected from nine finalists in three categories: emerging business, up to three years; manufacturing and distribution; and professional services. They were judged on basis of their written application and on-site visits by Chamber members and professionals.
"Small businesses are a key indicator of a region's economic health,” Brittany Brookens, the Chamber’s director of small Business and entrepreneurship, said. “The Forte Award gives us a platform to showcase and promote the incredible work they do."
Emerging Business: DPC Healthcare. Brent Russell, vice president of business development, co-founder
In DPC's model, Direct Primary Care, all primary care is covered by an affordable, monthly membership fee. There are no hidden charges, insurance forms, deductibles, or copays. Members receive 24/7 access to their medical team, unlimited primary and urgent care visits, telemedicine, house calls, comprehensive physical exams, in-office labs, physical therapy, and chronic disease management.
Manufacturing / Distribution: All American Tire Recyclers. Tom Parker, CEO
In four years, All American has created a state-of-the-art recycling facility that serves North Texas and processes scrap tires into a 100% green fuel alternative.
Professional Services: Electro Acoustics. Chris Jordan, president
Electro Acoustics designs, installs, and services commercial audio, video, and performance lighting systems in churches, training centers, boardrooms, classrooms, performing arts centers, and arenas/stadiums. In business for 35 years, Electro Acoustics’ clients include Kimbell Art Museum; Sundance Square Plaza; TCU’s stadium, arena, and classrooms; Cook Children’s Medical Center; Texas Rangers Globe Life Park; Christ Chapel Bible Church; Burnett Oil; ACH Event Center; SMU; UNT; Bass Performance Hall; Levitt Pavilion; Eisemann Center; and Dickies Arena.
