HEB Economic Development Foundation |
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Business, Residential Development Thriving |
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Pictured: Rock Island Auction - Current HQ Preview Hall, Rock Island, IL
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Business-cycle indexes in the DFW area point toward continued progress, with sustained job growth and low unemployment as the catalyst.
In Bedford, our economic growth also reflects this trend.
Large, impactful construction projects currently in work in Bedford include the Bedford Forum Center, a new 181,000 square foot industrial flex warehouse; Rock Island Auction Company, complete remodel of existing vacant big-box retail site; Texas Health HEB Hospital, remodel of the dining hall and conference rooms; HEB Independent School District, conversion of the HEB transition center; LinQ Transportation, adding space to their existing building; and a Murphy USA gas station with convenience store was recently constructed and is open for business.
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Bedford’s City Council recently approved ordinances that will enable construction of 33 new single-family homes to be constructed on two undeveloped properties – Woodland Heights Addition and Nicole Court Addition; and an additional subdivision is being developed as Oakwood Hills Addition, 53 new homes on just over 10 acres of property formerly occupied by two now-demolished church buildings.
Bedford issued 100 new-business Certificates of Occupancy in 2022, up from 78 in 2021 and 77 in 2020. Some of the new businesses include restaurants such as Chick-fil-A, Central Office Bar & Kitchen, Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, and of course, bring on the tacos - The Dream Tacos, Macarena Taco Shop & Margarita Bar, and Frezko Taco Spot. New Bedford retail locations include Liquor Depot, Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, and a variety of health care providers, and service businesses.
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With room to grow and opportunities available, Bedford is proud to offer an efficient “one stop shop” to discuss your perfect site.
Andrea Roy
Assistant City Manager
Office - (817) 952-2175
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New Businesses are Opening and Continuing to Develop in Euless |
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Pictured: Salad and Go - E. Euless Blvd. |
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Pictured: Chase Bank - W. Euless Blvd. |
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New business openings in Euless include Casa Furniture Mart on N. Main Street, Bara Nepalese Restaurant in Euless Town Center, and Al Baraka Mediterranean Store on N. Main Street. Construction was recently completed for the Euless location of MacArthur Medical Center on Westpark Court. Services that will be available within the 65,000 square-foot facility include obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology, and pediatrics. New construction currently underway includes Chase Bank on W. Euless Boulevard, Salad and Go on E. Euless Boulevard, a convenience store and gas station at SH 360 and Glade Road, Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, and Nepali Cultural Spiritual Center on Royal Parkway. Hurst Electric is renovating an existing building on W. Airport Freeway for use as their corporate headquarters.
Tenant finish-outs underway include Dante’s Pizza and Pasta in Harwood Crossing, Jersey Mike’s, Sugaring NYC, Total Men’s Primary Care, Lovesac, and The Reserve Taqueria, all in Glade Parks. Interior renovation is nearing completion of an existing building on Fuller-Wiser Road for Kid City USA, a childcare services facility. EoS Fitness in Glade Parks is nearing completion. This 45,000-square foot facility will feature a wide range of amenities including state-of-the-art equipment, an indoor pool, an outdoor workout area, and activities for kids.
Site development continues for Bojangles and Dutch Bros on E. Euless Boulevard, and CAVA, Piada Italian Kitchen, and Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, all in Glade Parks. Site plans are currently under review for the 371-unit urban loft component of the mixed-use Watercolor development, two new restaurants at the S. Industrial Boulevard entrance to Founders Parc, and a new Cambria Hotel to be constructed near E. Airport Freeway and Fuller-Wiser Road. Finally, Captain D’s has received site plan approval for a new restaurant and inline retail on W. Airport Freeway.
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Let us know how we can be of assistance!
Michael Warrix, AICP
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Office - (817) 685-1684
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Business Picks Up and Moves Forward Two Years Post Pandemic |
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Pictured: Aaron's: Rent to Own Furniture |
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It was a robust year for commercial development and redevelopment in Hurst as the economy recovered from the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New prospects and commercial property owners picked themselves up and charged ahead vigorously as the few remaining land vacancies and backfill of existing commercial space was pursued and became occupied as the year went along.
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During 2022 119 new businesses opened in Hurst occupying 375,214 square feet, allowing HEB residents to enjoy the many new offerings. Fourth quarter activity was brisk as well as three new “big box” retailers opened in Hurst. Aaron’s opened with their array of furniture, appliances and electronics while Burlington opened with their wide selection of apparel lines, both on West Pipeline. Mayfair Village Shopping Center on Grapevine Hwy enjoyed the wide variety of general merchandise products featured in their new Ollie’s store that opened there as an anchor in 35,000 sq. ft. of space across the parking lot from the Tom Thumb grocery store.
New residential construction will bring more citizens to Hurst as Eden Town Square continues their work with the construction of 67 single family homes for rent next to Target. David Weekly is the home builder and the homes will feature a touch screen system with access to numerous virtual smart home services. They hope to be complete before year end. Another exciting new announcement was made for a luxury home development by developer, Our Country Homes. The project, Adkins Park, will include 75 new homes to be built on 30 acres off North Precinct Line Road.
Watch for announcements of other new businesses coming soon to Hurst including Dutch Bros Coffee, Salad n Go, Golden Chick, Laughing Crab Restaurant, Wing Stop, Line Drive Instructional Baseball Facility and Vive Society Fitness Center.
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We welcome the opportunity to hear your story of growth and new development in Hurst.
Steve Bowden
Economic Development Director
Office - (817) 788-7025
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HEB SNAPSHOT Chief Economic Indicators
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Annual Comparison 2020 - 2022 |
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The Hurst Euless Bedford Economic Development Foundation is a partnership of the cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, the HEB Chamber of Commerce, and the HEB Independent School District. The Foundation markets the three cities primarily though trade shows, professional associations and meetings with commercial real estate developers. A primary focus of this foundation is retaining area businesses which, outside of supportive partners, is a primary source of funding. For more information, please contact Managing Director Mary Frazior at 817/540-1053.
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HEB Independent School District
Frost Bank
First Bank Texas
TCC - NE Campus
Benenati Law Firm, P.C.
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