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Deadline to apply is on Monday, May 31, 2021. Do you know of a startup or aspiring entrepreneur? FWHCC is hosting a LatinX Business Pitch Competition on June 25, 2021. Winner gets $3,000 to assist with startup expenses and growth capital! Who’s Eligible: Startup or Aspiring Entrepreneur Tarrant County Based Business Business Registration Required Business […]
Dallas Love Field Airport has announced a new live broadcast show and podcast titled “Lead with Love,” a conversation between multiple voices of Dallas discussing ways that strong leadership, respect of diversity and inclusion, and celebration of local culture make a difference in the community. The 30-minute lunchtime interchange is a back-and-forth dialogue that aims to […]
It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion […]
Sparkyard presents Yard Party: a space to welcome entrepreneurs and help them plug into the local resources. Come and hang out in an informal setting and let's get to know each other. We are here to help entrepreneurs know about available local resources and join a supportive community with knowledge and advice for success. Join […]
Understanding personal credit for you and your business As a partner in the Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development, LiftFund is hosting a series of virtual workshops to provide education and training to small business owners. The workshops will cover understanding personal credit and the role it plays in getting the funding you need to start […]
Blockchain technology has the potential to empower multi-billion dollar industries, creating thousands of jobs along the way. Texas has already enacted some regulations related to the technology, including bills that have enabled the use of corporate books on blockchain, encourage education in cybersecurity and other blockchain-adjacent technologies. Join Kevin Cummings from NTX Inno, as we […]
Come and take a tour with The DEC Network's Community Partner, Saltbox! Saltbox is your warehouse, office, logistics, and community—rolled into one. Interested in running your business here? This is your chance to take a tour and network with those from both Saltbox's network and The DEC's Network! Drinks and snacks provided!
It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion […]
Tired of boring Zoom calls? So are we. We’re turning the virtual event world on it’s head with the first Digital Fight Club, Virtual Edition. Just like IRL, we’re putting 2 experts in their fields up against each other in front of a raucous virtual audience. What does that look like? Experience the fights with […]
Are you a minority, woman or disadvantaged business owner? Are you having a hard time figuring out how to get your foot in the door? Or, are you looking to diversify and expand your business opportunities? Then this information forum is for you! During this forum, participants will learn how to stay informed of local, […]
Get a preview of what's to come at the #DSW21 Legal Track during our Dallas Startup Week Series! In this session we will discuss different methods of fundraising, and help demystify the vocabulary, structure, and benefits of each method. With a panel of attorneys, venture capitalists, and founders, attendees will get a multi-perspective view on […]
Come to our Membership Happy Hour at Common Desk - Downtown Dallas! Join us for drinks during this exclusive, members-only event as we mix and mingle with The DEC Network and Common Desk members. The bar, Office 772, will be open and snacks will be ready!
Your identity may be your most valuable asset – learn to protect it and identify threats! If you’ve ever needed to open a bank account, apply for benefits, travel by plane, buy a car, get married, or rent a home, you’ve likely needed an identity card of some sort to prove that you are who […]
It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion […]
Get a preview of what's to come at the #DSW21 Retail Track during our Dallas Startup Week Series! Meet the team at Monarc, creators of the Seeker, a robotic quarterback used in practice by the NFL and NCAA. Watch the Seeker at work, catch a pass and enjoy happy hour hosted by CUE, Dallas’s newest […]
Technology has a fast rate of evolution and change, and Austin has a rapidly growing tech sector. Together, this means achieving and sustaining success and growth requires continuous, effective personal and professional development and growth. Mentoring can play an important role in helping one grow, recognizing important opportunities, and pivoting/changing as necessary to excel in […]
With tax season HERE, it’s time to start thinking about tax preparations. With tax season HERE, it’s time to start thinking about tax preparations. Are you aware of how new tax regulations will affect your business? If you have any accounting questions that you’d like to discuss with a CPA, sign up for our CPA […]
Get a preview of what's to come at the #DSW21 Arts & Entertainment Track during our Dallas Startup Week Series! Please join us for our Dallas Startup Week Series with Creative Freelancing During a Pandemic Panel! Every year, Dallas Startup Week brings together entrepreneurs and change-makers for a week-long experience, described as the largest entrepreneurial […]
Every day between June 21 and June 15 at noon, your Fort Worth Public Library hosts a 1-hour program promoting information and resources that support women- and minority-owned businesses. We're pleased to partner with Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs and the Fort Worth Diversity and Inclusion department's Business Equity division.
Tracy Irby, Director of the Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs, will provide an introduction to the organization, an overview of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the role of women entrepreneurs in North Texas. The Center provides business owners and students interested in entrepreneurship with the training, funding, coaching and networking needed to be […]
Join us for 90 minutes of interactive engagement, as we develop a business plan the "lean" way. During this lunch and learn session, participants of this session will learn the key strategies of completing a lean business model, and work collaboratively with other participants to identify the challenging questions of their unique business concepts. As […]
Christina Brooks, City of Fort Worth Director of Diversity and Inclusion will introduce the new Business Equity division which supports minority and women-owned business enterprises and works to close racial and gender gaps in City contracting and procurement. Cheryl Jones, City of Fort Worth Business Equity Project Coordinator, will outline the many resources and tools […]
Join us as we recognize the companies and their leaders that fought for their employees' livelihoods and led their companies through the economic downturn following the pandemic. Most Inspiring Leaders of 2021 The Dallas Business Journal will be hosting the Most Inspiring Leaders of 2021 to honor the companies and their leaders that courageously led […]
A Matter of Value This year's Women’s Leadership Symposium, “A Matter of Value,” will focus on topics centered around women’s self-worth, the value of women in the workplace and in society, and what we value collectively and as individuals. As we emerge from the pandemic, it’s important to address head-on the challenges that women leaders […]
It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion […]
In this workshop, business owners will learn the 3 most important financial documents: balance sheets, P&L statements and cash flow reports Join us for a financial education workshop presented by LiftFund Women’s Business Center and BBVA. In this workshop, business owners will learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, […]
Grab your lunch while you learn from women business owners how they became successful entrepreneurs. This monthly webinar features either a woman who’s successfully grown her own business or a representative from a Dallas/Fort Worth organization that provides resources to help female entrepreneurs succeed. Grab your lunch while you learn about business success strategies and […]
The economic impact of COVID has changed M&A, but not in the way many expected at the onset of the pandemic. Following a brief slow-down in second-quarter activity, markets and business have generally experienced a robust recovery from a year ago. Buyers and sellers, along with their advisors, attorneys, and accountants, have become accustomed to […]
Join Us For a Conversation about Race, Jobs and Opportunity. You are invited to join us for an important conversation about the impact of structural racism on wage and employment outcomes for workers of color—as detailed in the newly released report, Advancing Workforce Equity in Dallas and Collin Counties: A Blueprint for Action. Funded by […]
User Experience Librarian Tracy Dickerson will demonstrate how to use the Library's Reference Solutions database product to research consumers, demographics and existing and former businesses in Fort Worth and across the United States. She will also provide an overview of Library resources to support women- and minority-owned businesses. Tracy Dickerson is a Senior Librarian and […]
Event Description: Do you know of a startup or aspiring entrepreneur? FWHCC is hosting a LatinX Business Pitch Competition on June 25, 2021. Deadline to apply is on Monday, May 31, 2021. Winner gets $3,000 to assist with startup expenses and growth capital! Who’s Eligible: Startup or Aspiring Entrepreneur Tarrant County Based Business Business Registration […]
Join us Friday, June 25th at 9 a.m for Virtual Coffee with the Chamber & The University of Texas at Arlington. Coffee with the Chamber is a monthly networking event that focuses on bringing together members and prospects alike to develop professional relationships over coffee. We will be sending out an agenda and zoom tips […]
Tracy Irby from the TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs will provide a roadmap for women considering or preparing to start a new business. Tracy Irby has been a serial entrepreneur for 25-plus years and owned one of the first Sears Hometown Dealer Stores, a gym, a bounce house rental business, an online self-defense business, in […]
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. […]
It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion […]
Accounting and finance isn’t as urgent as finishing your MVP or finalizing your commercialization strategy, but it is imperative when raising money and building scale with your startup. Join Keith Davidson, a Consulting CFO with CLA, who will take you through the basics of everything you need to know about accounting and finance, including how […]
Get a preview of what's to come at #DSW21 during our Dallas Startup Week Series! Please join us for our Dallas Startup Week Series Preview with our Hiding Behind the Hustle panel with Darlisa Diltz, Tracy Dawson, Walter Pickney, Labeaud Colbert and Tracy Harris! When all you know is "Hustle and Grind"....taking your business to […]
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