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Growing Grapevine

Growing Grapevine

Written by: Grapevine Economic Development
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 A closer look at the people and policies that helped to shape Grapevine, Texas. Presented by Grapevine Economic Development. Learn more at choosegrapevinetx.com.Copyright Grapevine Economic Development Economics Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 4.7 - Let's Kick It

    4.7 - Let's Kick It
    May 1 2026
    In anticipation of a summer filled with international soccer, Grapevine Economic Development asked the City's new resident experts to explain the Beautiful Game and its cousin, futsal. Esteban and Manuel Mariel are bringing their community-centric mini pitches to Grapevine just in time for the World Cup... so they have plenty of thoughts on soccer culture, getting active, and how City Futsal can transform the world.
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    28 mins
  • 4.6 - More Than Middling

    4.6 - More Than Middling
    Apr 16 2026
    You've probably never heard of Mi Sher Auto Parts, the company that owns Grapevine's one and only NAPA store. But even if you've never bought from them, they've probably made an impact on your life.

    The Mi Sher portfolio includes Integrated Business Solutions in multiple industries, including ground support at DFW International Airport. This week, we're asking them to help us untangle the mysterious web of the Supply Chain... and discovering the essential (and problematically overlooked) "middlemen" at the heart of it all.
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    24 mins
  • 4.5 - Getting Smash'd

    4.5 - Getting Smash'd
    Apr 1 2026
    Conner Gildenblatt doesn't do anything the easy way. He got a 30-day crash course in pizzeria operations before launching Sauce'd in downtown Grapevine, then had to run his business on a lean staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few years later, he did something even more wild: introduced a smashburger to his streamlined pizza menu.

    Now, it's their best-selling item.
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    23 mins
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