EFWBA was created to give business owners a place to meet, to have a voice for the advancement, development and improvement of the infra-structure in East Fort Worth, to provide an atmosphere for businesses to interact and develop relationships for friendship, community and business.
"I have worked for Southside Bank for 28 years this June. I started out as a teller and worked my way up. I am currently an Assistant Vice President Branch Manager/ Mortgage Loan Officer. I have been married for 26 years. I grew up in the Polytechnic area and graduated from Polytechnic High School. I then went on to TCJC which is currently TCC to get my associates. I've lived in East Fort Worth for 26 years now. I have three children and 5 grandchildren.
My husband and I have started running/walking 5k marathons within the last 3 years and we have started to get the whole family involved. Another of my hobbies is reading. I love psychological thriller books, this year to date I have read 14 books and counting. I love spending time with my family and going on vacation together. I'm so fortunate to work for Southside Bank and be able to get out and give back to the community I came from. I have so much compassion with those who have less. My goal is to help others succeed and live a better and happier life."
EFWBA donated over $5,000 for library books for the elementary schools in the Eastern Hill HS pyramid.
Most of our member businesses are owned by native Fort Worth eastsiders who actively promote this area.
EFWBA helps bring new businesses and new construction development to East Fort Worth.
Since 1974, EFWBA has actively advocated for East Fort Worth. We celebrate 50 years of service in 2024.
Wanda and I invite every business owner, professional person, firm, corporation or non-profit organization, to join us for our monthly meetings where you will meet other business owners, individuals and city officials that influence our lives.
The mission is still the same today for this long-lived organization. It was founded in 1974 as a 501(c)4 so that it could be involved in non-partisan political issues. Working with the neighborhoods and Fort Worth City Government offices for the betterment of East Fort Worth sometimes leads to involvement in the political arena.
I hope you join us at our next meeting.
Don Boren, President, 2024
President@efwba.orgRobert Allen is President & CEO
of Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership.
Previously, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Greg Abbott, and most recently served as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC).
During his six years leading TxEDC, Robert spearheaded initiatives that advanced the organization's mission to market Texas as the best state for business, including major international business missions to Japan, India and Europe. His organization's efforts have helped catapult Texas to a record-breaking number of Governor's Cups as awarded by Site Selection Magazine.
Robert Ahdieh, Dean and Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair; Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs, Texas A&M University.
Prior to entering academia, Ahdieh was a law clerk and a litigator.
Away from law, his passion is his family. "My wife and children keep me young, and give me a better reason than I could ever ask for, for wanting to make the world a better place. I also am deeply interested in how our educational system – at all levels – can do a better job of fostering opportunity for all. And likewise in how our communities can best advance equality – between women and men, for underrepresented minorities, and otherwise."
Bud Kennedy is a Fort Worth Star-Telegram opinion columnist. In a 52-year Texas newspaper career, he has covered two Super Bowls, a presidential inauguration, seven Republican and Democratic national conventions and 18 Texas Legislature sessions.
Please confirm your attendance by Friday, May 31, so we can inform our catering service.
Reminder, there is no July meeting. Instead, we hope you attend the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band for their free concert, here at the church. Specifics will be posted soon.
We meet at
Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
3900 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, 76103
Building on North side of church, closest to Meadowbrook. Overflow Parking on West side of street. Church is North of Reby Cary Library on Lancaster.
Doors Open 11:30 Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 pm
Meals $15.00 Members • $20.00 Non-Members
You can prepay lunch on the
RSVP page.
