1 Million & Counting

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 08:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus | Fort Worth, TX

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Join us for a thought-provoking growth summit featuring 3 panels and a luncheon speaker exploring the critical issues shaping our future.
About this Event

The Fort Worth Report will host 1 Million & Counting — a thought-provoking growth summit at Tarant County College featuring three dynamic panels followed by a luncheon with keynote speaker, Chris McLaughlin. Community leaders and experts will explore the critical issues shaping our city’s future:


Panel 1: Will Fort Worth have enough water to accommodate growth?

  • Moderator: Environment Reporter, Fort Worth Report
  • Panelists:
  • Brian Coltharp – President and CEO, Freese and Nichols
  • Dan Buhman General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Kyle Bass Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Hayman Capital Management


Panel 2: Keys to Affordability: Housing Answers for Fort Worth

  • Moderator: – Business Editor, Fort Worth Report
  • Panelists:
  • Michelle ThomasExecutive Director of Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Becky GilgoExecutive Director, Fort Worth Community Land Trust
  • Will Northern Owner and Founder, Crescendo Development


Panel 3: Preparing Fort Worth’s Talent for the Future Economy

  • Moderator: – Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Report
  • Panelists:
  • Elizabeth Brands – President & CEO, Morris Foundation
  • Natalie Williams – President/CEO, T3
  • Elva LeBlanc – Chancellor, Tarrant County College


Breakfast and beverages will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, and the discussion will begin promptly at 8 a.m. in Tarrant County College Trinity Campus Action Suite. RSVP today or contact us with any questions.

💬 We’re collecting questions for the panel. Please send yours to [email protected], and the moderator will select from them.

Parking for TCC: Details coming soon...

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $5 for each panel or $15 for all three panels for the general public, 50% off for subscribers and free for current members. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at [email protected].

Chris McLaughlin, CEO of DFW Airport, will keynote our luncheon at PalmWood Event & Conference, sharing the airport’s impact on Tarrant County’s past 50 years of growth and its vision for the next 50. The luncheon will begin with a networking session at 11:30 a.m.

Parking for PalmWood: Details coming soon...

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $75 for all. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at [email protected].


The One Million & Counting Growth Summit panel sessions are made possible thanks to our sponsors:

Powered by JPMorgan Chase

Presenting "Platinum" Sponsors:

Will Fort Worth have enough water to accommodate growth? Panel Sponsor: Available ()

Keys to Affordability: Housing Answers for Fort Worth Panel Sponsor: Available ()

Preparing Fort Worth’s Talent for the Future Economy Panel Sponsor: Available ()

Series Food Sponsor: North Texas Community Foundation

Series Silver Sponsor: Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

Series Supporting Sponsors: Mental Health Connection, BNSF Railway and United Way of Tarrant County

Table Sponsor: Visit Fort Worth


Agenda for Growth Summit

🕑: 07:30 AM
Doors Open

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus.


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:20 AM
Welcome Remarks

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus.


🕑: 08:20 AM - 09:10 AM
Panel Session #1: Will Fort Worth have enough water to accommodate growth?

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus. The moderator will be Nicole Lopez (Environment Reporter, Fort Worth Report). Panelists include Kyle Bass (Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Hayman Capital Management, Dan Buhman (General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District), and Brian Coltharp (President and CEO, Freese and Nichols)


🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:20 AM
Break

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus.


🕑: 09:20 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel session #2: Keys to Affordability: Housing Answers for Fort Worth

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus. The moderator will be Bob Francis (Business Editor, Fort Worth Report). Panelists include Michelle Thomas (Executive Director of Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.), Becky Gilgo (Executive Director, Fort Worth Community Land Trust), and Will Northern (Owner and Founder, Crescendo Development).


🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Panel session #3: Preparing Fort Worth’s Talent for the Future Economy

Info: At Tarrant County College Trinity Campus. The moderator will be Eva-Marie Ayala (Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Report). Panelists include Elizabeth Brands (President & CEO, Morris Foundation), Natalie Williams (President/CEO, T3), and Elva LeBlanc (Chancellor, Tarrant County College).


Agenda for Luncheon

🕑: 11:30 AM
Doors Open

Info: At PalmWood Event & Conference. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
One Million and Counting Luncheon Networking

Info: At PalmWood Event & Conference.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Welcome Remarks

Info: At PalmWood Event & Conference. Speaking will be Chris Cobler (CEO of the Fort Worth Report) and Elaine Agather (Chairman of the Dallas Region for JPMorgan Chase & Co.).


🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Keynote: Chris McLaughlin

Info: At PalmWood Event & Conference. Chris McLaughlin, CEO of DFW Airport, will keynote our luncheon at PalmWood Event & Conference, sharing the airport’s impact on Tarrant County’s past 50 years of growth and its vision for the next 50. The luncheon will begin with a networking session at 11:30 a.m.


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Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, United States

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