SBC News & Updates

Chase for Business Make Your Move Summit

Chase for Business Make Your Move Summit (November 1-3, 2023) Limited RSVPs for WBEs in Dallas. https://jpmc.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=300013391&reference=WOTM Please use this link to RSVP. Chase for Business Make Your Move Summit (November 1-3, 2023; details attached). The agenda includes resource sharing and insights from industry and celebrity leaders, including Jamie Dimon, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty,...

Community Resource Fair

Do you wish to acquire new skills? Do you believe you require additional talents to be promoted? Attend our free community resource fair to learn more about nonprofit groups that offer training in professions including healthcare, information technology, construction, financial empowerment and more. Join us for the chance to speak...

Shekinah Legacy Holdings and Scottie Smith Family Foundation Launch $1.5M Real Estate Education Initiative in South Dallas

  Shekinah Legacy Holdings and Scottie Smith Family Foundation Launch $1.5M Real Estate Education Initiative in South Dallas DALLAS, August 28, 2023 - Shekinah Legacy Holdings, in a groundbreaking partnership with the Scottie Smith Family Foundation, has proudly announced a $1.5 million initiative aimed at empowering the South Dallas community with knowledge and opportunities...

Free Construction Workshop, August 16, 2023 @ 9am

We would like to invite you to our FREE CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT WORKSHOP – August 16, 2023, 9AM, via Microsoft Teams.  This workshop covers the Construction General Permit (TXR 150000), and the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) required for Construction Sites. Space is limited, so please RSVP by email to [email protected] and [email protected], no later than August 14,...

Industry Junction Inc. City Supplier

Industry Junction, a certified minority supplier for the City of Dallas since 2012, experienced remarkable growth over the years. Initially grossing $50,000 in sales that year, Industry Junction Inc has soared to new heights, achieving over $26 million in revenue in the past year. This impressive success is attributed to...

Per Scholas Graduation

Last Week, many Per Scholas students celebrated their graduation from their programs in the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization in the United States that offers tuition-free technology training and professional development to underserved communities. With a mission to bridge the digital divide, the organization...

Join Our Focus Group!

Small Business Center (SBC) Focus Group The City of Dallas’ Small Business Center works to be a champion for the growth of small businesses and nonprofits by offering technical assistance, loans, grants, and connecting Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises to capacity building opportunities. We are reaching out to you to help us strengthen how...

Procurement Quarterly Forecast and Opportunities

City of Dallas Procurement Quarterly Forecast In an effort to increase transparency and equity, the City of Dallas has created a quarterly report of upcoming solicitations. It is the City's intention that the Procurement Quarterly will provide advance notice of bidding opportunities, increasing vendor submissions, encouraging M/WBE participation, providing ample time...

The FreshStart Roundtable Session

The FreshStart Employment Program and Small Business Office organized a roundtable discussion aimed at fostering a strong partnership with Hiring Managers and Business Partners from the City of Dallas. The objective of the round-table discussion was to speak briefly about FreshStart History, Recidivism, City Manager’s Goal for the program, Challenges, DBI Database, Retention and FreshStart Spotlight...