Economic Update

November 6, 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the City of Hurst saw exciting developments in economic growth and community projects. Thirteen new businesses opened, including law firms, restaurants, health spas, barber shops, childcare facilities, and healthcare and counseling services, adding valuable diversity to Hurst’s business landscape.

Notably, The Picklr, an indoor pickleball chain, began renovations on a 30,000-square-foot space next to Abuelo’s, with plans to open in November. Additionally, Hurst’s Italianni’s won the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Readers’ Choice award for best Italian food in Tarrant County.

The Hurst Conference Center continued to bolster the local economy, generating a gross profit of $601,436 for the quarter. Beyond commerce, Hurst has been invited to participate in the Wings Across America project, led by artist Andrea Holmes. This large mural series will start off with 10 Texas murals. Hurst will be second on the west facing wall of Café Medi. This partnership with the building owner will add art, color and culture to eastbound travelers of Mid-Cities Blvd. and Grapevine Hwy. We are hopeful that this central location with high visibility will increase foot traffic and maximize community engagement

August saw the beginning of a community-focused venture between the City of Hurst, HEBISD and 6 Stones to renovate a former donut shop at 420 W. Pipeline Rd. into a non-chain coffee shop. The importance of this is that many employees will be from HEBISD’s MARC (Moving into Adult Roles and Communities) program. This project has now expanded to the Practicum Program where students in the Architectural and Interior Design Program are helping to create this vision.

For more information on development and redevelopment opportunities in the City of Hurst, please visit loopnet.com or contact Chris Connolly at 817-788-7025 or at cconnolly@hursttx.gov.