We're excited to present an episode of the Building Texas show, live from Fort Worth. Our guest, a professor at Texas Christian University, shares insights into the city's dynamic growth and his work in finance and private equity. This discussion highlights the intersection of education and business within the vibrant Fort Worth community.

The numbers don't lie: The city of Ft. Worth just secured $6.7 billion in capital investment for FY 2025. But how did they do it?

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Justin McKenzie sits down with Brandon Chicotsky (TCU Professor) to decode the massive economic shift happening in North Texas. While other cities dominate the headlines, Fort Worth is quietly building a powerhouse economy driven by aerospace, advanced tech, and logistics.

We discuss the critical role of "functional local government," how TCU is feeding the talent pipeline, and why long-term economic strategy is beating short-term hype.

In This Episode:

[00:00] The $6.7 Billion Capital Injection

[02:15] Why Fort Worth? The "Functional Government" Advantage

[05:30] The TCU Effect: Academic Partnerships Driving Growth

[09:45] Beyond Cowboys: Aerospace, Tech & Logistics Sectors

[14:20] The Future of the Texas Economy

Featured & Mentioned:

Texas Christian University (TCU)

Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Sectors

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