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...
Dear Community, We are thrilled to reiterate our unwavering commitment to the FreshStart program's principles. We want to assure you that the FreshStart program will never ask for donations or money. Our mission has always been and will continue to be focused on helping individuals achieve a fresh start in their...
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 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...
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...
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...
The Dallas Leadership Foundation (DLF) provides a pre- and post-reentry program in Hutchins State Jail. DLF assists people in starting new by working closely with them to create personalized service plans with mentoring that help them reintegrate into society. DLF connects individuals who have been incarcerated in the past with...
The Small Business Center (SBC) was invited to the 2023 Visit Dallas Annual Meeting this past Tuesday, May 9. SBC Director, Joyce Williams, and Business Inclusion and Development (BID) Program Administrator, Jesse Saldana, were both there on behalf of SBC.
The South Dallas Fair Park Opportunity Fund Advisory Board held its annual Board Retreat, combined with the May Board meeting in Sunny South Dallas at the South Dallas Cultural Center on May 13, 2023. Photo after a very successful, productive meeting.
On Wednesday, May 10, the Small Business Center (SBC) hosted The Mentor Protégé Program Networking Event to inform interested participants about the program, sign-up participants, and business networking at the Latino Cultural Center. The MPP intends to connect experienced business professionals with Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and local...
