Ariat International will expand its regional headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, adding 150 jobs and investing more than $8.9 million in the area. The company specializes in designing and selling equestrian footwear and apparel.
The expansion is supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), which aims to encourage businesses to relocate or grow within Texas when competing with out-of-state locations.
Governor Greg Abbott commented on the announcement, stating: “Texas is the land of economic freedom and opportunity. That’s why Texas is the No. 1 state in the nation for attracting new business investment and creating good-paying jobs. With Ariat’s $8.9 million expansion of their regional headquarters in Fort Worth, this significant investment brings 150 new jobs for hardworking Texans in North Texas and showcases the strength of our state’s economy. With a skilled and growing workforce and the best business climate in America, Texas is where businesses innovate and people thrive.”…