Explore the Chamber's Minority/Women-Owned Business Initiatives
The Chamber offers MWBD programs that are designed to bolster the relationship between corporations & MWBEs. Procurement Luncheons are offered throughout the year and meet area corporations, schools, and cities with MWBEs. Procurement Pavilion at BusinessPlace offers 15-minute appointments with area corporations. Online resources and opportunities include an Access to Capital Guidebook and a Corporate Procurement Guidebook as well as bid opportunities online for members only.
Procurement Luncheons:
This series of monthly luncheons is designed to inform minority and women-owned business entrepreneurs about the procurement process and standard requirements needed to secure business contracts and procurement opportunities. The luncheons are facilitated by corporate procurement personnel, business experts and industry analysts.
Calendar:
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March 6, 2008
Sponsored by Dallas Area Rapid Transit |
June 5, 2008
Sponsored by Energy Future Holdings |
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June 26, 2008
Sponsored by TBD |
July 31, 2008
Sponsored by TBD |
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August 21, 2008
Brinker International, Inc. |
September 25, 2008
Dallas ISD |
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October 16, 2008
City of Dallas |
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Guidebooks:
The Access to Capital Guidebook provides information for these beginning or revising the financial aspects of starting and financing a business.
The Corporate Procurement Guidebook is a bevy of information regarding certification (MWBE/HUB), corporate procurement processes and standard requirements for doing business with corporations.
The Mentoring Program Catalogue lists Dallas area mentoring programs. It provides a brief description of each program including mentor and mentee criteria, associated fees, participating companies and program contacts.
Bid Opportunities:
This list of upcoming bid requests is available on-line to members only. For bid opportunities from local school districts and municipal organizations, visit our Members Only section.
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