{"id":74562,"date":"2025-12-03T17:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/74562\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:05:07","slug":"ariat-to-expand-headquarters-in-fort-worth-creating-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/74562\/","title":{"rendered":"Ariat to expand headquarters in Fort Worth, creating jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ariat-logo-on-fw-skyline-pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-v-7d0efd03=\"\"\/> article    <\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">FORT WORTH, Texas &#8211; Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Ariat International will expand its regional headquarters in Fort Worth, a move expected to create 150 new jobs and bring more than $8.9 million in capital investment to North Texas.<\/p>\n<p>   Ariat International expands in Fort Worth <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KDFW\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-3646484b=\"\">Big picture view:<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">Ariat International, which designs and sells equestrian footwear and apparel, will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to support the expansion.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KDFW\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-3646484b=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">Abbott hailed the decision as proof of Texas\u2019s strong economic climate.<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">&#8220;Texas is the land of economic freedom and opportunity,&#8221; Abbott said in a statement. &#8220;With Ariat\u2019s $8.9 million expansion of their regional headquarters in Fort Worth, this significant investment brings 150 new jobs for hardworking Texans in North Texas and showcases the strength of our state\u2019s economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">Ariat International Co-founder and CEO Beth Cross underscored the company&#8217;s commitment to the area.<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">&#8220;Fort Worth and the State of Texas have been an incredible partner in Ariat\u2019s growth, and we\u2019re proud to expand our presence here with this investment,&#8221; Cross said. &#8220;Creating 150 new jobs in the community is especially meaningful to us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">Local leaders also welcomed the news, noting the alignment of the equestrian brand with the city&#8217;s heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">&#8220;Ariat International\u2019s expansion is a tremendous win for Fort Worth and all of North Texas,&#8221; said Sen. Tan Parker.<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker added that the expansion &#8220;strengthens our city\u2019s position as a hub for innovation, logistics, and world-class brands, while creating quality jobs and opportunities for our residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KDFW\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-3646484b=\"\">Dig deeper:<\/p>\n<p data-v-3646484b=\"\">The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) is a performance-based grant awarded to business projects that select a Texas site over competing out-of-state locations, contingent upon the creation of new jobs and capital investment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: Information in this article is from the Office of the Governor of Texas.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/tag\/us\/tx\/tarrant-county\/fort-worth\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-3646484b=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/tag\/consumer\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-3646484b=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Consumer<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"article FORT WORTH, Texas &#8211; Gov. 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