Community Partners
Business & Community Lenders of Texas
Improving Texas Communities Through Job Creation
A statewide non-profit certified development corporation committed to improving Texas communities through job creation and asset-building. Offering full-cycle services in their lending, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and community development programs
Communities Foundations of Texas
serving thousands of people who share a common interest
A public charity serving thousands of people who share a common interest — improving the quality of life in their region and beyond. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds that help meet local and national challenges
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
visionary leadership and advocacy
Provides committed, visionary leadership and advocacy in the realization of economic empowerment. Through the creation of resources and initiatives, they support the African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations in their work of developing and growing black enterprises
Edunia Educational Institute
educational consulting company
As an educational consulting company they provide professional services for organizations committed to creating equitable purpose-driven learning experiences within the local community
Impact Ventures
invest, lend, and grant integrated capital
Increase racial equity, build economic power, create community wealth, and stimulate local economic growth. To empower talented, yet under-estimated women and communities of color to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and integrated capital
Innovative Black Chamber of Commerce
visionary leadership and advocacy
Providing visionary leadership and advocacy in the realization of economic empowerment. Growing Black Enterprises, programs & resources, voice of Black Business, and secure partnerships or alliances with dedicated corporations
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
business leaders for an even better Mesquite
Together, this unsurpassed team of staff & volunteers stands as the backbone of Mesquite’s community leadership and business development. The Mesquite Chamber is a voluntary, not-for-profit partnership of business and professional individuals collaborating to improve the community’s quality of life and to assist in building a vibrant, growing economy
National Juneteenth Observance
championing the celebration of Juneteenth
Organized by a group of professionals championing the celebration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States and around the world. Recognizing the significance of Juneteenth, our team is dedicated to pioneering the strategy that will make Juneteenth a federal holiday and champion corporate and citizen engagement for healing and advocacy for Black Americans
Oak Cliff Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Group
a platform for artist to collaborate
An organization of independent entertainment professionals providing a platform for artist to collaborate in the Oak Cliff Red Bird area. From music production to feature length productions, to fashion design and acting to graphic and sculptor design
Red Bird – Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Driving Innovation and Economic Impact
is the primary location operating under the DEC Network, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that drives innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. Located in the new RedBird development in vibrant Oak Cliff, The DEC@Redbird is dedicated to bringing resources, tools and strategic partnerships to support the entrepreneurs of southern Dallas county
Small Business Development Center/SBA
Helping Small Business Owners
Continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses
TeqMuscle Institute of Technology
non-profit institute of STEM education
Focused on promoting the technology sector across the globe, specifically in underserved and underutilized communities providing access to programs for economic development and community engagement