The City of Dallas Accelerated Program empowers entrepreneurs with vital skills and strategies for business growth and sustainability to conduct business with the City of Dallas.

If you are interested in becoming a qualified supplier/contractor for larger contracts, apply for our free 13-week training program to develop management and leadership skills. Learn more about business certifications (SBE, MWBE, HUB, 8a), receive technical assistance, and establish industry connections to grow and become a prime contractor

​Program Goals:
The key features of the program are designed to make businesses:
  • Competitive and contract-ready.
  • Suitable for financing (access to capital).
  • Bondable (if applicable).
  • Knowledgeable in e-commerce and digital marketing.
​Upcoming:
      
​Key Program Characteristics:
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  • Acceleration Academy: 10 intensive workshops using the Kauffman Foundation FastTrac® Growth Venture™ Program for comprehensive business management training.
  • Personalized Services: Providing a variety of services and resources tailored to meet the unique needs and growth barriers of program participants.
  • Ongoing Support: Continuous individual and group technical assistance, advice, and coaching for sustained growth and development.
  • Network Building: Helping business owners establish a support ecosystem through seminars, events, professional networking opportunities, and access to resource agencies and subject matter experts.
  • Market and Capital Knowledge: Educating participants on market entry, access to capital, including venture capital, and the effective use of technology for e-commerce and digital marketing.​
The GDHCC Dallas Acceleration Program is designed to transform entrepreneurs into more capable, competitive, and successful business leaders, prepared to do business with the City of Dallas and other entities.

For more information and assistance with registration, please contact Melissa Carranza, GDHCC Project Specialist, at [email protected].
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