Shaping The Future of Fort Bend
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership creates, enhances and promotes the thriving economic environment in which we work and live.
Next on the calendarDriving Fort Bend Forward: Toll Road UpdateWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Sugar Land
Advocate
We will tirelessly advocate for your business interests, ensuring your voice is heard in the corridors of influence.
Elevate
Through targeted divisions and collaborative initiatives, we commit to elevating business to unprecedented levels of success.
Lead
As leaders in the community, we pledge to provide guidance, inspiration, and a roadmap for sustained growth.
One of the fastest growing counties in the nation
We are the most diverse county in Texas, 3rd in the nation. And we think that makes us stronger.
- Katy
- Fulshear
- Simonton
- Weston Lakes
- Orchard
- Kendleton
- Beasley
- Rosenberg
- Richmond
- Pleak
- Needville
- Fairchilds
- Thompsons
- Sugar Land
- Meadows Place
- Stafford
- Missouri City
- Arcola
Fort Bend County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Since 2000, Fort Bend has almost tripled in population and is expected to reach 1 million people in the next several years. At nearly 900 square miles, Fort Bend leads the region in the quality of our master planned communities, level of educational attainment, population diversity, median household income, and purchasing power.
Strategically positioned on the growing southwest side of Houston, Fort Bend boasts an integrated infrastructure that easily connects to the rest of Greater Houston. The county also has three Class I railroads, two airports, and access to a foreign trade zone, two international airports, and two deep water ports.
Upcoming Events
- Infrastructure & Development Forum
Driving Fort Bend Forward: Toll Road Update
Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM · Fort Bend Regional Partnership, Sugar Land
October A.M. Connections
Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM · Fort Bend Regional Partnership, Sugar Land
- Fort Bend Regional Business Council
Fort Bend Regional Business Council
Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM · Fort Bend Regional Partnership, Sugar Land
- CommUNITY
Cultural Competence: Thriving in a Global Workforce
Thursday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM · Fort Bend Regional Partnership, Sugar Land
Every upcoming event, with times, places and prices · Community Calendar
Chamber legacy, Regional future
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership, formerly the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership is 5-star accredited, the largest single-county chamber in the greater Houston region and the largest business organization in Fort Bend County representing over 1,000 business organizations, over 5,000 individuals, and over 250,000 jobs.
About the Fort Bend Regional Partnership, news release of June 18, 2026The Fort Bend Regional Partnership creates, enhances and promotes the thriving economic environment in which we work and live. As a major contributor to the economic prosperity to our community’s vitality, we are committed to maintaining and improving the excellence and quality of life we enjoy. Our chamber programs and initiatives will connect you with boundless and exceptional opportunities.
The core priorities guiding our work
Led by experienced division chairs, each area convenes business, government, and community leaders around targeted strategies, programming, and advocacy designed to strengthen economic competitiveness, foster collaboration, and support long-term regional growth.
- Business Growth & Innovation
- CommUNITY
- Education & Workforce Alliance
- Government & Public Affairs
- Health & Resilience Forum
- Infrastructure & Development Forum
- Investor Relations & Engagement
Every division and its chairs, our advocacy, and the Fort Bend Leadership Forum
Fort Bend 2050
Research-Driven Insights to Prepare Fort Bend County for 2050
Fort Bend 2050 is a forward-looking research initiative designed to help the county prepare for a population expected to reach 2 million residents by 2050. In partnership with Dr. Jeronimo Cortina at the University of Houston, this effort is gathering insights from leaders across infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy, and major employment sectors. The findings will guide future public policy and ensure Fort Bend is ready for sustainable, long-term growth.
From the Chamber
- Fort Bend Leadership Forum Welcomes New Class of Community Leaders
The Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2027, presented by Sewell Audi Sugar Land.
- Fort Bend Regional Partnership leader who planned to stay briefly marks 26 years with organization
Keri Schmidt joined in 2000 thinking it would be temporary.
Meet our Regional Business Council
The Fort Bend Regional Business Council represents our top-tier investors: leaders committed to driving business attraction, fueling economic growth, and expanding opportunity throughout Fort Bend County and the broader region.
Invest in the Fort Bend Regional Partnership: Amplify Our Voice. Shape Our Future.
Your investment fuels advocacy, drives solutions, and ensures the voice of business is heard. Join us, because a stronger partnership means a stronger Fort Bend.