State of entrepreneurship-arlington
About The Event
The State of Entrepreneurship – Arlington will be a dynamic event that spotlights the current landscape of entrepreneurship in Arlington.
For the 1st time ever, this event will be held in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) North Texas, and aims to celebrate local entrepreneurial successes, uncover pressing challenges, and spark collaborative dialogue among business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, ecosystem builders, and civic stakeholders.
This event will provide a platform to reflect on the impactful entrepreneurial activity, new opportunities, and shape the strategic direction for innovation and small business growth in Arlington.
Event Objectives:
- Showcase Arlington’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Highlight key initiatives, movers and shakers, and success stories from within the community.
- Bring together stakeholders for an honest, forward-looking discussion on the opportunities and gaps in the current business climate.
- Encourage aspiring and established entrepreneurs to engage with available local resources and support systems.
- Provide a look into the future of Entrepreneurship for the City of Arlington.
- Highlight how new commers, existing business owners and future stakeholders can engage.
This is an event you DO NOT want to miss!
Meet the Speakers
Brittney Garcia Dumas
BGD Digital Marketing
Program Emcee
Jacoi James Pugh
Black Women's Wallstreet, Inc.
Panel Moderator
Hayden Blackburn
Arlington Economic Development Corporation
Panelist
Charletra Sharp
Cup O' Vibes
Panelist
Oscar Escajeda
Albertsons Companies
Panelist
Ashten Simmons
University of Texas Arlington (UTA)
Panelist
Charlie Pham
Nuvioo
Panelist
Alicia Collins-Butler
Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Panelist
Join Us for the VIP Reception!
"Champagne and Charcuterie"
This reception will feature complementary bubbly from DFW Bartending, a vast spread of handcrafted charcuterie with high-powered networking.
Guest will receive early access to the Vendor Marketplace, with preferred seating at the State of Entrepreneurship address.
Claim your spot TODAY! Tickets are limited.
How Can you Get Involved?
Showcase at the Vendor Marketplace
Showcase your product or service!
Vendors recieve:
- Early access for set up
- One 6ft. or 8ft. table with two chairs
- Vendor highlights via pre-event social and community marketing
- Spotlight during event
- Invitation to VIP Reception
Marketplace Vendor Cost: $100
