Episode 109: How Do We Move Forward After a Year of Shifting? | Chris Strayer, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Episode 109: How Do We Move Forward After a Year of Shifting? | Chris Strayer, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce 150 150 America's Jobs Team

“We’re helping people improve their lives and creating a better economy for them so they can be successful.” —Chris Strayer

What has the last 12 months looked like for Economic Development Organizations and Chambers? Have you experienced the constant shifting in work to meet needs? The workplace is ever-changing and we are all feeling it. How do we step into the next year prepared and energized?

Chris Strayer talks about what is driving the influx of projects coming to North Texas, how vaccinations may affect deal flow, and the future of working in the office. 2020 was the year of shifting, but Chris talks about what 2021 and 2022 may look like for our organizations. Chris shows how in his role at the Forth Worth Chamber of Commerce, they have been able to meet their community needs. Every company is making different decisions right now, but how do we improve lives to improve the economy?

Chris is staying rooted in what was needed and how helping his community has been his force to stay motivated.  He is recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. Chris’s energy, positivity and leadership are showcased in this interview as reasons why he is one of the Top!

America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai