07.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

Small Business

Small business resources in Dallas

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Dallas City Hall has established offices for providing assistance to small businesses | Wikimedia Commons

Doors are opening for small businesses every day in Dallas.

To help people who are ready to make the big leap into self-employment, governments offer several small business resources. Here are a few:

Source Dallas

The Dallas Small Business Center offers resources and training through the online portal Source Dallas. This portal offers assistance in finding funding, co-working, economic development, and much more. Along with offering small businesses financial assistance, Source Dallas also offers events for training and networking.

Entrepreneurship Training

For individuals just starting out in their entrepreneurial endeavors, Dallas offers support through programs such as:

ARPA Small Business Assistance
Southern Dallas Investment Fund
South Dallas/Fair Park Opportunity Fund
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
The Mayors Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

This department offers resources for contract compliance, certifications, and outreach to women and minority-owned businesses. Small business owners can also reference the city’s disparity study to learn more about the specific needs of diverse communities.

Dallas County

Outside of the city’s efforts, Dallas County also provides assistance.

The Dallas County Office of Small Business Enterprise provides opportunities for small businesses through help with contract and subcontract opportunities.

To receive this assistance, a business owner must be certified by the Small Business Enterprise through the following groups:

The DFW Minority Supplier Development Council
North Texas Regional Certification Agency
Women’s Business Council/Southwest

The business must also meet the size standards of the U.S. Small Business Administration, be organized as a for-profit, and have a local presence within the Dallas County Metropolitan Statistical Area.

If you know any other small business resources available in North Texas, reach out to us.

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Events

Tuesday, July 9

In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup | Tuesday, July 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Renner Frankford Branch Library, 6400 Frankford Rd., Dallas | Free | Knit, needlepoint, and sewing hobbyists are invited to bring their projects and connect with other fiber craft artists to this Fiber Arts meet-up.

Wednesday, July 10

Catch Up and Read at Galleria Dallas | Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 a.m. | Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas | Free | Dallas non-profit “Catch Up and Read” is hosting a reading aloud event to get kids to their reading grade level.
Hip-Hop Healing | Wednesday, July 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library, 2008 East Kiest Blvd., Dallas | Free | Children will learn how to deal with stress and anxiety with the help of hip-hop music.
Inner Moonlight - Clara Bush Vadala | Wednesday, July 10 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Wild Detectives, 314 W. Eighth St., Dallas | Free | Come see Clara Bush Vadala at “The Wild Detectives” bookstore and bar during a live podcast recording about her new poetry series “Inner Moonlight.”

Thursday, July 11

TECHSPO Dallas 2024 | Thursday, July 11-Friday, July 12 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar St., Dallas | Free-$997 | Connect and mingle with tech professionals at this expo series event, which also includes an exhibit on emerging innovations.
Keep Dallas Beautiful: Pop Up Event | Thursday, July 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Glen Oaks Crossing, 200 Short Blvd., Dallas | Free | Connect with code compliance officers, ask questions, and receive guidance on projects you’re preparing for your property.

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News Notes

Eat

Avra, a Greek luxury restaurant based in New York City, is coming to Uptown Dallas. The 14,0000-sqft seafood restaurant is under construction with an anticipated opening set for 2025. The new eatery will also include an enclosed, glass cafe area called “The Conservatory Room” for private meetings. (The Dallas Morning News)

Announced

The Dallas Zoo just announced summer hours to keep animals and guests cool and safe. From Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 30, zoo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the deadline for ticketed entry will be 1p.m. The zoo also installed mister machines to keep guests cool. (WFAA)

Stat

University Park in Dallas is the No. 6 wealthiest suburb in America, according to Go Banking Rates’ new list. The area has an average household income over $380,000 and typical home values at $2.4 million. Southlake in Tarrant County placed No. 13 with an average household income over $360,000 and home values at $1.2 million.

Community

A new “Butterfly Rest Stop” in Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park allows visitors to interact with monarch butterflies during migration. The sculpture is a net suspended over the park and visitors will see an array of flowers when viewed from above. (Dallas Observer)

Real Estate

It looks like an NBA legend will be a resident of Rockwall County. A trust tied to Shaquille O’Neal purchased a six-bedroom, six-bathroom house in Heath for nearly $2.3 million. Shaq also owns a home in Carrollton. (The Dallas Morning News)

Open

Six Flags Over Texas just opened two new family-friendly rides in Bugs Bunny Boomtown. The Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce + the Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters are part of the “Looney Tunes"-themed 10-year-anniversary celebration for the park. Get tickets. (Dallas Observer)

Watch

Want to stream the Dallas Stars for free? The team just signed a seven-year agreement with A Parent Media Co. Inc. to stream upcoming regional games on VICTORY+. The streaming service will be available for download in September and will be free for those streaming in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. (WFAA)

Sports

What does the Mavericks’ final roster need? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Drink

🥂 It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

42 happy hour deals to quench your thirst

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$2 martinis? We’re in. | Photo via @porchrestaurant

On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Dallas.

Get ready to drink up at 45+ places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

(Hours listed are HH only. Some specials are subject to change by venue.)

Cheers to beers

Martin House Brewing Co. | Thursday, 4-8 p.m. + Saturday, 12-5 p.m. | While it’s not labeled a “happy hour,” it sure makes us happy to get four beers for $20.

Postino | Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Head to Addison for $6, 32-ounce pitchers of beer or $6 glasses of wine.

Intrinsic Smokehouse + Brewery | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. + Monday, all day | Round up your friends for a half-priced beer flight, $3 select lager, or $4 sangria. Bonus: Get a $3 pint all day on Wednesdays.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

I’m a bit of a weather nerd. I can recall the many rain events we’ve had as a result of hurricanes during the summer. Did you get a drop of rain in your neighborhood? Tell me about it.

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