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Chase for Business Make Your Move Summit

Chase for Business Make Your Move Summit (November 1-3, 2023) Limited RSVPs for WBEs in Dallas. 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, Emmitt Smith, Sheryl Swoopes, Dustin...

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...

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...

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...

FreshStart Spotlight: Ellington Rucker

Joining the Fresh Start Employment Program offered by the City of Dallas is a decision that can lead to transformative personal and professional growth for individuals returning to their communities from incarceration. This program provides individuals with the necessary tools, resources, and support to embark on a successful career path...

City of Dallas Celebrates Juneteenth

The Small Business Center will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.  The City of Dallas is proud to honor Juneteenth. Throughout the month of June, events are happening throughout Dallas to celebrate the country’s second Independence Day. For a full list of events, go to bit.lyCODJuneteenth. El Small...