Every year, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 event celebrates young professionals across Southeast Texas. In 2025, the Chamber also gave its 40 Under 40 Legacy Award to Ed Sturrock, founder of The Forge.
Where it started
Ed was first named one of Southeast Texas’s 40 Under 40 in 2013, back when he was building AmeriCommerce here in Beaumont. Since then he has helped build Cart.com, bought and rebuilt 268 Pearl Street, and opened The Forge as a home for the next generation of founders.
The award is a brick
Fitting, for someone who spent years rebuilding one brick building downtown.
A first for the 40 Under 40
Years after Ed’s own award, his daughter Alexis earned hers too. That made them the first parent and child to both receive the honor.
Why it matters for The Forge
The Forge exists to prove that companies can be started, built and grown right here in the Golden Triangle. An award like this belongs to everyone who has worked, built and celebrated at 268 Pearl Street. Thank you to the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, and to everyone who was in the room.
Building something of your own? Come see The Forge, or tell us about your company.
