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PERFORMANCE METRICS OF TOP-PERFORMING COMPANIES
September 16-17, 2008
American Airlines Training & Conference Center
Fort Worth, TX 76155

Fort Worth Convention Center
November 23-26
Fort Worth, Texas

Want a place to network with nearly 3,000 of your EMS friends? Interested in earning up to 15 hours of top-notch continuing education taught by the state’s best instructors? Then make plans to head to Fort Worth November 23-26 for Texas EMS Conference 2008 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Welcome to the 19th Annual Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, to be held October 11-12, 2008. Bring the family for a full-day of daring aerobatic maneuvers, static displays, children’s activities, food and more! Admission is free! Parking is $20 per vehicle, any size.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Aerial performances start at 9:30 a.m. and last until the late afternoon. The same show is held both days.

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is a non-profit event with the goal of raising funds for its primary beneficiary.

Where: Alliance Airport - Fort Worth, Texas
Website: http://www.uso.org/

Rethinking of recovery methods will continue Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2008, at the Unconventional Gas International Conference & Exhibition at the Hilton Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. Planned by editors of Oil & Gas Journal and an advisory board of industry experts, the event will highlight innovation from unconventional gas plays around the world. It will be your chance to meet and learn from other professionals in the fastest-growing sector of the gas-producing industry.

Plan to attend the first annual Unconventional Gas International Conference & Exhibition.

There are some big names among the top employers in the Fort Worth area, including American Airlines, Lockheed, Bell Helicopter and Pier 1 Imports. There are a number of Fortune 500 companies in the area, making a market for young executives. Schools and government are big employers, especially in the total Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan area. Service industries and tourism make up another important part of the economy, and that’s bound to be a continuing trend if the area’s growth stays steady.

Whatever you want to eat is probably available in Fort Worth. The fact that this is such a large town coupled with the proximity to Dallas and Arlington guarantees that there’s going to be a variety of restaurants.

It may be “Cowtown,” but Fort Worth is also a place to find many cultural events. From performing arts to art museums, take a look at some of the things Fort Worth has to offer.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

A variety of renowned artists are featured, as are regular performances of the local troupe.
Texas Ballet Theatre

This is the only professional ballet company in the area, performing full-length ballets of today and yesterday.
Rose Marine Theatre

From a movie house of the 1920s, this is now a performing venue for the Latin Arts Association.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

With 53,000 feet of gallery space, you’d expect that art would be all you could expect. But there’s more here than just the gallery. Take a stroll by the large pond or take a break for some food at the café.

Housing in this part of Texas is at a premium. There are hundreds of multi-million dollar homes and investment property is at a premium. Both residential and commercial real estate is a booming business and there are increasing numbers of people seeking housing outside the immediate area, both for quieter neighborhoods away from the urban sprawl and for price.

Within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you’ll find dozens of educational opportunities. Limiting the scope of the search to only Fort Worth proper still garners plenty of colleges and universities. Here are a few.

* Texas Christian University: TCU was founded by Addison and Randolph Clark shortly after the Civil War. It started as AddRan Male and Female Academy and was relocated to Fort Worth in 1911. Today, it’s one of the state’s premier Christian universities.
* Texas Wesleyan University: This is a private college that was once limited to female students. Following the Depression era, the school opened its doors to men and women and offers degrees ranging from accounting to music.
* University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth: This state-supported medical school is part of the University of Texas system.
* Tarrant County College: With five campuses and plenty of study options, this is a popular college in the Fort Worth area. There are a variety of degrees and courses offered, with online and distance learning options.
* Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: This is a private and non-profit school associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The goal is to provide courses of study relevant to those who plan careers in Christian ministry.

Fort Worth has sometimes been called “the city where the west began.” You’ll find that cowboys and cowboy history play an important role in both the city’s history and the current attractions available. But don’t worry – you’re not going to be called on to rope a steer or ride a bronc, unless (of course) you want to give it a try.

Annual events include rodeos, the parade of lights in the Sundance District and more music than you can imagine. Visit area ranches or spend an evening in a real cowboy saloon like the White Elephant or Billy Bob’s.

It’s not all about cowboys and you’ll find plenty of other things to do in Fort Worth. From mega-shopping trips to nature hikes and botanical gardens, you’re sure to find something that you just have to do while you’re in Fort Worth.
City Getaways

If you can’t find it in Fort Worth, you’re sure to find it in Dallas or Arlington. Shopping is naturally one of the big tourist draws of the metropolitan area, but there are lots of other things to do as well. The Dallas Zoo is one of the largest zoos in this part of the US and you can easily spend a full day looking at the exhibits. Botanical gardens and perpetual carnivals, restaurants, theatre and more are among the things to do in Dallas and Arlington.

If flea markets are just what you’re looking for, you can find one of the largest flea markets imaginable just north of Fort Worth in Denton. Open year round, there’s camping and other attractions available.

Traveling south to Granbury, you’ll find a charming town filled with historic sights. From the drive-in theater to the Granbury Opera House, you can find entertainment year around. Or take time to visit the Hood County Museum or try a paddle wheel boat ride.

From Forth Worth, you can also spend a weekend to the east in Shreveport, Louisiana. Gaming or shopping are popular pastimes, as are the many events ranging from concerts to comedy tours.

Wichita Falls is another popular tourists destination that’s only a short drive from Fort Worth. From putt-putt golf to fire and police museums, you’ll find plenty to do in Wichita Falls.