We are Accelerate DFW Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) that helps entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

Accion is the largest nationwide nonprofit lending network in the United States.

AIA Dallas, the sixth largest chapter of The American Institute of Architects, empowers architects to excel and impact their practice, profession, and community.

Founded in 1986, the Asian Chamber, previously known as the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, advocates for its members in the areas of business, cultural diversity, and Economic Development

BCL of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization providing lending, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and community development programs to fulfill our mission of Building Strong Communities across Texas.

We exist to equip students with theconfidence, creativity, and problem solving skills uniquely forged through entrepreneurship that will change their lives forever.

Business Lounge Dallas is a CoWorking business lounge & event space located in N. Dallas.

The Children’s Health Care Delivery Innovation Lab helps innovators uncover technology and care delivery innovations that transform how children receive care.

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 400 cities and 115 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies.

The LiftFund Women’s Business Center is hosting their first Women Of Color: Shaping the Future Conference on March 25th. To kick off the virtual conference, they will be holding our first-ever pitch competition.

The global entertainment industry is projected to lose a staggering $160 billion of growth over the next five years. Due to the pandemic, entertainment is shifting therefore it is time to adapt. In this series, engage in a quick fireside chat and connect with industry leaders on what they are doing to pivot with their work and keep their audience entertained and happy.

Erica Molett, owner of Expansion Solutions Consulting, Kandake Tech and Beyond the Ball, is an incredible woman with a passion for her community. In this session, we will learn from her how to start, build and grow businesses of different industries.

A Convening for Business Support Practitioners, Capital Providers, Ecosystem Builders and Philanthropic Partners

Join us virtually as we welcome John Henry to our very first Disrupt Dallas Speaker Series! Help us kick off this series with Co-founder and Co-CEO at Loop, John Henry. Henry will be discussing his latest venture with Loop, his entrepreneurial background, his VC experience, and so much more. Don't miss out on this engaging event!

Please join us virtually for the kickoff event to our Speaker Series with Isaiah Stanback! With 2020 behind us and hope on the horizon, what do we as business owners do now? Some business continue to thrive because they responded to the pandemic by adjusting their business model or created a new idea to meet the needs of the community. But there are also businesses that seem stuck and are not sure how to respond or what to do next.

Join The DEC Network Associate Board virtually on March 31 for Sharing Her Story: A Panel with Female Entrepreneurs. In honor of Women's History Month, we'll welcome local women entrepreneurs, as well as representatives from Republic Cities Dallas to spotlight the crowdfunding platform and the successes Dallas startups have found on the platform to date.