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SAVE THE DATE | Thursday, October 18, 2018
We're looking to identify and celebrate the brightest, most innovative and impactful young professionals in Tarrant County's field of Innovation.
Tech and Startup companies are always exciting. The bigger umbrella is the field of Innovation.
Innovation can be defined in a variety of ways; Incremental Innovation, Disruptive Innovation, Architectural Innovation or Radical innovation to name a few. Or, simply as a "new idea, device or method". Whatever the definition is used we are going to celebrate young entrepreneurs and profession in their Tarrant County industry.
This event is not only for them, but also the techies and creative folks. We want to celebrate those that are making an impact. That is what the Talented 10: Innovation event is all about.
The intent of Better Tarrant's event series is to introduce our audience and the community to the most dedicated young people working to shape our community every day. Our goal is to identify and track the next generation of leaders and influencers across a broad spectrum of fields and connect them local executives and elected and appointed local, county, and state officials.
We’ve been showing off some of Tarrant County’s most dynamic young professionals for months now. Check out each of our Tarrant Influencers here, which feature people in disciplines ranging from wealth management to educators to non-profit executives to healthcare professionals.
To nominate someone to be featured on Better Tarrant‘s Talented 10: Innovation leaders list, fill out the form below — or send an email to Info@BetterTarrant.com with “Talented 10: Innovation” in the subject line.
Please submit nominations on or before Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Special Guest, City of Fort Worth's Economic Development Director
Robert Sturns
Working with TIP Strategies out of Austin, Texas the City of Fort Worth embarked on its first economic development strategic plan, aimed at enhancing the city's status in the region and nation over the next five years and beyond.
Robert Sturns is the man charged with bringing the plan's results to fruition. The plan will provide a roadmap for the next five years and will outline ways that we can enhance the city's status in the region and nation.
As a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Robert has received numerous awards and accolades for creative and successful business recruitment/retention efforts. By leveraging partnerships with public and private entities, Robert has been directly engaged in the announcement of over $3.0 billion in new capital investment and the creation/retention of over 23,000 jobs.
The Dallas Business Journal has recognized a total of 16 projects that I have been involved with as finalists for “Best Real Estate Deal of the Year” with 4 of those projects winning their respective category. Robert's background also includes positions in banking operations and commercial real estate management which has helped him navigate some of the specific challenges that arise in commercial real estate development.
Robert understand the importance of giving back to his community and has served in many roles such as the past President of the Greater Fort Worth Area Economic Development Association and current Board member of the Multicultural Alliance, Cristo Rey Fort Worth and Ex-Officio Board Member for Fort Worth South Inc. and Fort Worth Sister Cities International.
Previous board memberships include Van Zandt Southwest YMCA, McDonald YMCA, Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation, Red Cross DFW, William Mann Community Development Corporation and Cancer Care Services. Robert is also a member of the Texas Economic Development Council, International Council of Shopping Centers, National Business Incubator Association, Rotary Club, and Leadership Fort Worth.
Robert is always looking for new problems to solve and challenges to be addressed with an overriding philosophy of engagement, empowerment and collaboration. If you would like to know more about Robert, join us for this upcoming event or contact him using the information below.
Robert Sturns
City of Fort Worth
Economic Development Department
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-871-6021 (phone)
817-332-6465 (fax)
[email] | [LinkedIn] | [download bio]
Robert Sturns is the man charged with bringing the plan's results to fruition. The plan will provide a roadmap for the next five years and will outline ways that we can enhance the city's status in the region and nation.
As a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Robert has received numerous awards and accolades for creative and successful business recruitment/retention efforts. By leveraging partnerships with public and private entities, Robert has been directly engaged in the announcement of over $3.0 billion in new capital investment and the creation/retention of over 23,000 jobs.
The Dallas Business Journal has recognized a total of 16 projects that I have been involved with as finalists for “Best Real Estate Deal of the Year” with 4 of those projects winning their respective category. Robert's background also includes positions in banking operations and commercial real estate management which has helped him navigate some of the specific challenges that arise in commercial real estate development.
Robert understand the importance of giving back to his community and has served in many roles such as the past President of the Greater Fort Worth Area Economic Development Association and current Board member of the Multicultural Alliance, Cristo Rey Fort Worth and Ex-Officio Board Member for Fort Worth South Inc. and Fort Worth Sister Cities International.
Previous board memberships include Van Zandt Southwest YMCA, McDonald YMCA, Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation, Red Cross DFW, William Mann Community Development Corporation and Cancer Care Services. Robert is also a member of the Texas Economic Development Council, International Council of Shopping Centers, National Business Incubator Association, Rotary Club, and Leadership Fort Worth.
Robert is always looking for new problems to solve and challenges to be addressed with an overriding philosophy of engagement, empowerment and collaboration. If you would like to know more about Robert, join us for this upcoming event or contact him using the information below.
Robert Sturns
City of Fort Worth
Economic Development Department
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-871-6021 (phone)
817-332-6465 (fax)
[email] | [LinkedIn] | [download bio]
