<![CDATA[The Dallas Networker]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lAnh!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aea5ba-77eb-4815-98ec-e6423e67cfa6_312x312.pngThe Dallas Networkerhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.comSubstackSat, 05 Sep 2026 07:57:58 GMT<![CDATA[Uncover New Dallas Business Opportunities]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/uncover-new-dallas-business-opportunitieshttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/uncover-new-dallas-business-opportunitiesWed, 26 Aug 2026 20:28:13 GMT

👋 Good afternoon, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 54,894 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 DFW Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market

👀 The push to get more people to downtown Dallas

😮 Texas leads nation in restaurant closures

📈 DFW organizations that need Engineering Services, Real Property Management Services, Legal Counsel, Financial Advisory Services, AI-based Interactive Voice Response, Merchant Card Processing Services, and more

❤️ Mark Cuban Foundation Launches Its First AI Education Program for Adults

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • The push to get more people to downtown Dallas (Read)

  • Texas leads nation in restaurant closures (Read)

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market (Read)

  • Dallas Latino business owners adapt and thrive during World Cup crowds (Read)

  • Air Taxi Business Joby Aviation Establishes New Base at Perot Field (Read)

  • Greenville Avenue restaurant closes after 35-year run (Read)

  • Republican Tano Tijerina touts efforts to lower property taxes (Read)

  • Gas prices continue to fluctuate as leaders highlight Texas energy production (Read)

  • Cedar Hill Turning Vacant Downtown Lot into Temporary Park (Read)

  • Texas Wins $755M to Eliminate 12 Rail Crossings (More)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for DFW professionals

  • Academic Enrichment and Support/ Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Materials needed at the Dallas Independent School District (Link)

  • The City of Dallas Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking experienced civil engineering firms who can demonstrate the firm has the resources, experience, and qualifications to provide engineering services (Link)

  • The Dallas Independent School District seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive Real Property Management Services on an as-needed basis (Link)

  • Dallas District needs outside legal counsel on an as-needed basis to support complex litigation and provide subject matter expertise in specialized areas of law (Link)

  • The City of Dallas seeks a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service price agreement for temporary stagehand and tech labor to be utilized by the Office of Arts and Culture (Link)

  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas seeking a contractor shall provide Financial Advisory Services for Real Estate Transactions (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks an AI-based Interactive Voice Response solution for the Information Technology Solution Department on an "as needed" basis (Link)

  • University of Texas needs Museum Lighting (Register)

  • The City of Carrollton needs Merchant Card Processing Services (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in DFW

  • Broadwing Capital Management Closes Oversubscribed $440M Fund (More)

  • Ranchbot Closes $15M Series B, Moves Global HQ to Fort Worth (More)

  • Intellistake Acquisition Target Establishes New NanoAi Operations Center in Dallas-Richardson Technology and Defense Corridor (More)

  • Mark Cuban Foundation Launches Its First AI Education Program for Adults at Dallas College (More)

  • Funding set to expand arts access for Texas students (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 8/26 NETWORKING 101: Building Better Referrals (Register)

🤝 8/27 Speed Networking in Dallas | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event (Register)

🤝 9/3 Dallas Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/10 Dallas Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/10 Startups & Networking in Dallas (Register)

🤝 9/10 Investor Dinner Club | Real Estate Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 9/12 Dallas Professionals Mixer - * Networking and Cocktails* Safe & Fun! (Register)

🤝 11 /4 Dallas/Fort Worth Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Key Dallas Business Opportunities This Month]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/key-dallas-business-opportunitieshttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/key-dallas-business-opportunitiesWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:53 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 46,364 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Dallas Anchors DFW’s 49 Fortune 1000 Headquarters

👀 Dallas leaders sound alarm as downtown deals with mass ‘exodus’

📈 DFW organizations that need Real Estate Brokerage Services, Outside Legal Council, Catering Services, Network Hardware, Software, and Professional Services, and more

❤️ Texas Workforce Commission Awards $1.3+ Million to Expand Paid Internship Opportunity Grants

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • Dallas Anchors DFW’s 49 Fortune 1000 Headquarters, Spread Across 11 Cities (Read)

  • Dallas leaders sound alarm as downtown deals with mass 'exodus' (Read)

  • Dallas residents, officials lament Downtown business exodus after Mavs, Stars plan suburban moves (Read)

  • Mansion of steel hits market for $15 million in Frisco (Read)

  • American Airlines, DFW Airport open first phase of $3 billion Terminal C expansion (Read)

  • Samsung Is Relocating Its U.S. HQ from New Jersey to Plano (Read)

  • Plano City Council approves using $700 million in taxpayer funds to build new Dallas Stars arena (More)

  • Businesses are leaving Downtown Dallas because they’ve lost confidence in City Hall (Read)

  • Dallas and Fort Worth face multimillion-dollar deficits (Read)

  • Texas cities prepare for World Cup kickoff (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for DFW professionals

  • Dallas ISD needs to purchase Real Estate Brokerage Services (Link)

  • Dallas organization needs outside legal counsel on an as-needed basis to support complex litigation and provide subject matter expertise in specialized areas of law (Link)

  • The City of Dallas is soliciting proposals to establish qualified vendors to provide network hardware, software, and professional services in support of the City’s new data center buildout located in north Plano with an additional footprint in downtown Dallas (Link)

  • Dallas Independent School District needs Grocery and Outside Catering Services Supplemental (Link)

  • A Contractor is sought to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, with plumbing services as described in the statement of work (Link)

  • The City of Dallas is soliciting Bids to establish a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) master agreement for the purchase of Glock weapons, equipment and accessories (Link)

  • Janitorial Supplies, Trash Bags, and Liners (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize an Agreement for the rental of crack seal machines for the Transportation and Public Works Department on an "as needed" basis. (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in DFW

  • CenTex workforce development boards get TWC grants - Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is receiving $200,000 to place 35 participants in IT and healthcare (MRI) internships (More)

  • Craig International plans $200M project at former Globe Life campus (Read)

  • Texas to award $10M in grants to expand pediatric telemedicine in rural communities (More)

  • Texas Workforce Commission Awards $1.3+ Million to Expand Paid Internship Opportunity Grants (More)

  • Why Is STI Stock Rising Overnight? $35M Funding, Space Battery Tech Push, SpaceX Buzz Explained (More)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

🔥 A Manager of Strategy and Business Development is sought in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $124K–$170K yr (Apply)

👀 Sagar Patel, a Senior QA Engineer, is looking for challenging opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Senior Business Development Manager is wanted in Dallas, TX. PAy is $126K–$180K yr (Apply)

👀 Brettny Sample, an Occupational Therapist, is looking for PRN/Part Time work in DFW Metroplex (Profile)

🔥 A Sales Manager of Team Leadership & Market Growth is needed in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $106K–$222K yr (Apply)

👀 Evay Mcknight, a Licensed Insurance Agent, is looking for employment (Profile)

🔥 A Marketing Business Development Manager is wanted in Dallas, TX. Pay is $120K–$130K yr (Apply)

👀 Santosh Kumar V, a Supply Chain Planning Consultant, is actively seeking a job (Profile)

🔥 A Strategic Business Development Representative is wanted in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $100K–$118K yr (Apply)

👀 Latifat Raimi, a Technical Analyst/ Sales Engineer, is actively seeking full time opportunities (Profile)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 6/10 Dallas Referrals Network (DRN) (Register)

🤝 6/10 Central Business (Dallas) Weekly Networking Meeting (Register)

🤝 6/11 Dallas AI Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/11 YouTube Channel to Power Your Business - in Dallas! (Register)

🤝 6/11 East Dallas Networking Lunch (Register)

🤝 6/16 Startups Demos & Networking Dallas (Register)

🤝 6/16 Startup Pitch & Networking in Dallas (Register)

🤝 6/16 Founders Pitch & Networking Night in Dallas (Register)

🤝 6/17 North Dallas Business Connections Professional Mixer (Register)

🤝 6/18 Dallas Business Leaders (Register)

🤝 6/18 Black Tech 3rd Thursday Professional Networking Event - Addison (Register)

🤝 6/20 GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Dallas 2026 (Register) 🤝 6/23 Networking Happy Hour! (Register)

🤝 7/2 Dallas Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 7/21 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 11 /4 Dallas/Fort Worth Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater DFW business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Dallas Business Opportunities You Can’t Afford to Miss]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-you-1dchttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-you-1dcWed, 13 May 2026 15:35:33 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 44,476 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 How Dallas can keep City Hall and the Mavericks

👀 Texans’ work commute contributes to burnout

📈 DFW organizations that need Temporary Staffing Services, Mobile Office Buildings, Event Production Services, Environmental and Engineering Consulting Services, Tax Credit Consulting Services, Interior Design Services, and more

❤️ Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • How Dallas can keep City Hall and the Mavericks (Read)

  • Texans’ work commute contributes to burnout, study finds (Read)

  • Frisco approves additional $9M of work for Toyota Stadium (Read)

  • Lake Dallas businesses say ongoing construction, utility work are driving customers away (Read)

  • $20 Million Thirty21 Project to Bring Mixed-Income Housing to South Dallas (Read)

  • M2G Ventures completes ambitious Inwood Road project with retail, showroom, industrial space (Read)

  • Hemp businesses navigate legal back-and-forth over smokable hemp (Read)

  • Highland Park launches new transit service following DART exit (Read)

  • North Texas auto dealer Don Herring discusses the impact of tariffs on his business and customers (Read)

  • Rising gas and grocery prices force North Texas families to cut back as costs climb across DFW (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for DFW professionals

  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas needs Temporary Staffing Services (Link)

  • The City of Dallas needs the Rental and Purchase of Mobile Office Buildings (Link)

  • The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is seeking proposals to provide full-service, turnkey event production services (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks Environmental and Engineering Consulting Services for the Environmental Services Department on an “as needed” basis (Link)

  • A Contractor is needed to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Consulting Services (Link)

  • On-Call Exterior and Interior Design Services needed in North Texas (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in DFW

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

  • Meet the Dallas Investor Betting Big on Space (More)

  • Dallas-Based GrowHappy Launches Allergen ImmunoBars for Allergen Exposure Maintenance (More)

  • BlackRock Launches $30M Texas Electrical Workforce Initiative, Partners With Dallas College and IEC Dallas (More)

  • The Dallas Foundation To Invest $2M to Advance Maternal Health in Dallas County (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

🔥 A Head of Business Development, a remote job, is needed in Dallas, Texas. Compensation is $180K–$200K yr (Apply)

👀 V Keshav, a Sr Bench Sales Recruiter, is looking for job (Profile)

🔥 A Director of Business Development is needed in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $175K–$200K yr (Apply)

👀 Shyni S, a GRC Consultant, is looking for new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Director of Meter Sockets is wanted in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $110K–$150K yr (Apply)

👀 Chanakya R, a Senior QA Automation Engineer, is actively looking (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Manager is sought in Dallas, TX. Pay is $100K–$120K yr (Apply)

👀 Evay Mcknight, a Licensed Insurance Agent, is looking for employment (Profile)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 5/19 DFW BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN US FOR A NETWORK OPPORTUNITY (Register)
🤝 5/21 She Means Business: DFW Women’s Networking + Momentum Night (Register)
🤝 5/21 HR Mixer - Happy Hour Networking (Register)
🤝 5/24 The Art of Connection: Memorial Day Weekend Networking Experience (Register)
🤝 5/26 Dallas Christian Business Networking (Register)

🤝 5/28 North Dallas Business Mixer (Register)

🤝 5/30 Raise The Bar Topgolf Dallas: Real Estate & Business Networking Event (Register)
🤝 6/07 Re(A)lationships: Balance, Bonding & Business (Register)

🤝 6/10 Dallas Legacy Mission Coalition Quarterly Networking Mixer (Register)
🤝 7/21 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater DFW business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Connect with the DFW Movers, Shakers, and Decision-Makers]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/connect-with-the-dfw-movers-shakershttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/connect-with-the-dfw-movers-shakersWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:56:20 GMT

👋 Good afternoon, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 41,756 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 City to seek private operator for Cotton Bowl in Fair Park refresh

👀 It’s Tax Day. Here’s how big the average tax refund is in 2026.

📈 DFW organizations that are seeking Digital Web-based Wayfinding Mobile Application, Law firms or Sole Practitioners, Promotional and Educational Items, External Audit Services, Economic Development Strategic Plan, and more

❤️Foundation grants help Dallas-based nonprofits, Mavs Foundation Grants Help Build Stability Across North Texas, and more

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • City to seek private operator for Cotton Bowl in Fair Park refresh - Dallas Park and Recreation is looking to boost revenue and draw more events to the venue (Read)

  • It’s Tax Day. Here’s how big the average tax refund is in 2026. (Read)

  • More Americans struggle to pay rising insurance premiums, Dallas Fed finds (Read)

  • Mavs CEO expands on new arena plans, reaffirms commitment to keeping team in Dallas (Read)

  • Texas opening an economic development office in London to spur investment (Read)

  • Construction starts on $78M apartment complex in The Colony (Read)

  • Dallas chocolatier going out of business (Read)

  • Fort Worth ISD board holds off on contract cuts, approves limited staffing reductions (Read)

  • Card skimmers were busted in North Texas. The Secret Service says it prevented millions of dollars of fraud. (Read)

  • Preston Hollow estate tops Texas’ new luxury listings at $25M (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for DFW professionals

  • City of Dallas Needs to Purchase Digital Web-based Wayfinding Mobile Application (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks video games and related services for the Library and Park and Recreation Departments on an “as needed” basis (Link)

  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, is seeking qualified and experienced Law firms or Sole Practitioners to provide Legal Professional Services related to Administrative Matters, Bond Counsel, Fair Housing, Civil Rights, Housing Policy Matters, Real Estate, Landlord / Tenant Matters, Labor / Employment, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and General Legal Services (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth is seeking promotional and educational items for the Fire Department on an “as needed” basis (Link)

  • Dallas organization seeks a licensed to provide medical cost containment services through a Workers’ Compensation Certified Network in accordance with the Texas Insurance Code (Link)

  • A Contractor is needed to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, with Development Support Services (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize an Agreement for External Audit Services for the Finance Management Services Department on an “as needed” basis (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize an Agreement for an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Economic Development Department (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in DFW

  • Foundation grants help Dallas based nonprofits (More)

  • Mavs Foundation Grants Help Build Stability Across North Texas (More)

  • AI will have a “generational” impact on Dallas-Fort Worth, experts say (More)

  • UT Dallas students win record prizes in “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition (More)

  • Bock Family Foundation Awards Grants to 33 Dallas County Projects (More)

  • Apply for an NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around the DFW region

🔥 A Business Development Director in Advanced Manufacturing is needed in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $132K–$170K yr (Apply)

👀 Sheramie Teklè, a Director in Human Resources and Senior Business Partner, is open to new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 Business Development Officer of Asset-Based Lending is needed in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $120K–$150K yr (Apply)

👀 Hayden Stager, a Event Assistant, is seeking new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Manager & Air & Ocean Freight is wanted in Dallas, TX. Pay is $80K–$120K yr (Apply)

👀 Ravi Ranga, a Senior Software Developer, is actively looking for fulltime work (Profile)

🔥 A Director of Corporate Development is needed in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $100K–$130K yr (Apply)

👀 V.L. Aparna Chavali, a Software Programmer, is actively looking out for opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Consultant (1099 Contractor) is needed in the Dallas Market. Pay is $72K–$360K yr (Apply)

👀 Jalen Mapp, an Area Manager, is open for work (Profile)

🔥 A Strategic Director of Business Development is needed in Dallas, Texas. Compensation is $100K–$115K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 4/15 Investor Connect: Pitch & Networking — Dallas (Register)

🤝 4/16 Professional Network: Elevated Evenings (Register)

🤝 4/18 Mastery of Networking 1000 (Register)

🤝 4/19 Speed Networking in Dallas | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event (Register)

🤝 4/22 Off the Clock Networking at Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall (Register)

🤝 4/25 GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Dallas 2026 (Register)

🤝 4/25 Let’s Argue: Networking Mixer and Conversation (Register)

🤝 4/26 Brunch & Business (Register)

🤝 4/29 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 4/30 Young Professionals Networking Night at Topgolf (Register)

🤝 4/30 Linny Nance & Network (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater DFW business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[DFW Business Opportunities This Week]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dfw-business-opportunities-this-weekhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dfw-business-opportunities-this-weekWed, 11 Mar 2026 20:09:21 GMT

👋 Good afternoon, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 35,944 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Amazon’s Zoox Picks Dallas as Next Robotaxi Testing Ground

👀 $888M I-30 Canyon breaks ground as nearby businesses hope to survive construction

📈 Dallas organizations that are seeking Broker Services for Employee Benefits, Printing and Related Services, Electrical Supplies, professional design and construction administration services, and more

❤️D-FW to get $10 million for World Cup transit

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🤩 SPOTLIGHT

Company Highlights

Featured DFW companies driving growth and innovation.

  • Permit Pros - Helps you manage licenses for all of the local, state, and federal licensing requirements you deal with throughout the year

  • HighLevel - Elevate Your Marketing and Sales with HighLevel’s All-in-One Platform!

  • Atmos Energy - We are a natural gas-only distributor and safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to more than 3.3 million distribution customers

🍇 GRAPEVINE

Dallas Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • $888M I-30 Canyon breaks ground as nearby businesses hope to survive construction (Read)

  • California homebuilder plans $731 million expansion in DFW (Read)

  • Amazon’s Zoox Picks Dallas as Next Robotaxi Testing Ground (Read)

  • Plano-Based Argano Acquires Colorado’s Denovo Ventures (Read)

  • Texas homeowners could see big tax changes under Abbott’s new proposal (Read)

  • Dallas firm finalizes sale of Bee Cave business park to CesiumAstro following warehouse controversy (Read)

  • French cafe Maman plans 6 Dallas locations, with next at former Lakewood chicken joint (Read)

  • North Texas Performing Arts to leave The Shops at Willow Bend in 2026 (Read)

  • $101M of counterfeit luxury items seized in Rowlett (Read)

  • Local Businesses & Creatives You Should Know (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for DFW businesses.

  • A Contractor is needed to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with Broker Services for Employee Benefits (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize a Non-Exclusive Agreement for Printing and Related Services for all City Departments on an “as needed” basis (Link)

  • Purchase of Electrical Supplies need in Dallas, TX (Link)

  • A comprehensive professional design and construction administration services are needed for a Cedar Springs Site (Link)

  • Installation of new security lighting poles, fixtures, and associated electrical system at four park sites (Link)

  • City of Fort Worth needs Transportation Services for Field Trips and Special Events (Link)

  • The City of Dallas is seeking Vehicle Auto Body and Collision Repair Services (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in DFW.

  • D-FW to get $10 million for World Cup transit (More)

  • Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo 39 partner with Soccer Forward to deliver grants to Dallas-Fort Worth area nonprofits (More)

  • COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS AWARDS $550,000 GRANT TO DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE (More)

  • Dallas’ Big Sky Asset Management Surpasses $100M in Healthcare Real Estate Acquisitions in 90 Days (More)

  • Dallas Digital Engineering Services Firm AppsTek Acquired by Frisco’s Sage IT  (More)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 3/11 Weekly Business Referral Networking (Industry Exclusive Seats Available) (Register)

🤝 3/11 LINKS - Weekly Networking! (Register)

🤝 3/11 Women’s Division: Nothing But Networking (Register)

🤝 3/11 Care Connections: Professional Networking at Harvest of (Register)

🤝 3/26 DFW Business Networking and Business Spotlights (Register)

🤝 3/28 GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Dallas 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/28 CONTRATISTAS HISPANOS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 3/28 Business Networking Dallas 2026 (Register)

🤝 4/07 Business Makers Network - National Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 4/18 Mastery of Networking 1000 (Register)

🤝 4/26 Brunch & Business (Register)

🤝 4/29 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 11/04 Dallas/Fort Worth Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

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]]><![CDATA[Dallas Business Opportunities Most People Never See]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-mosthttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-mostWed, 11 Feb 2026 17:31:57 GMT

👋 Good afternoon, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 34,821 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Vibrant Capital Launches Out of DFW To Scale AI ‘in the Real Economy’

👀 New Leader To Spearhead $606M Phase 2 Expansion of Fort Worth Convention Center

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Installation of Motorized Window Shade System, Dallas Love Field Security System Support and Maintenance, on-call planning and zoning consultant services, Record Management System, Janitorial Services, HVAC Water Treatment Services, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and more

❤️ State Fair of Texas awards $650K in grants to local nonprofits

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Dallas Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • Vibrant Capital Launches Out of DFW To Scale AI ‘in the Real Economy’ (Read)

  • Dallas businesses fear detours amid I-30 construction could be detrimental (Read)

  • New Leader To Spearhead $606M Phase 2 Expansion of Fort Worth Convention Center (Read)

  • Hood County moves ahead with data center construction despite resident concerns (Read)

  • Las Vegas Sands still going all in on Dallas despite failed legalization efforts (Read)

  • Texas sees more enrolled in Affordable Care Act insurance(Read)

  • Dallas Sports Franchise Investor Arctos Inks $1.4B Deal To Be Acquired by KKR (Read)

  • Americans setting new records for car payments as costs continue climbing (Read)

  • Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after staff walkout tied to ICE discount debate (Read)

  • Founders’ Plaza reopens outside DFW Airport (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for DFW businesses.

  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas needs Installation of Motorized Window Shade System (Link)

  • Dallas Love Field Security System Support and Maintenance (Link)

  • A Contractor needed to provide DHA on-call planning and zoning consultant services in North Texas (Link)

  • The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking firms that have experience with providing, installing, implementing, and supporting a Record Management System (Link)

  • Janitorial Services for DWU (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize an Agreement for HVAC Water Treatment Services for the Property Management, Water, and Public Events Departments on an ongoing basis (Link)

  • The Dallas Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is seeking a robust and thoroughly tested Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) 911 application service, to replace its’ existing CAD 911 application (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in DFW.

  • State Fair of Texas awards $650K in grants to local nonprofits (More)

  • Four Colleyville businesses receive grants to boost curb appeal (More)

  • Plano-Based European Wax Center To Be Taken Private by General Atlantic in $330M Deal (More)

  • Dallas’ Pay-By-Bank Solution Spire Raises $10M Series B, Appoints New CEO (More)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Dallas professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 2/11 Weekly Leads Group: Noon Networkers (Register)

🤝 2/11 Elevate Network Lakeside - Weekly Business Networking Meeting (Register)

🤝 2/12 Becoming Unshakable! 2-Day Business Summit in Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 2/20 Atlantis Networking - Real Estate, Networking & Cocktails

(Register)

🤝 2/21 POPULAR DFW Professionals Mixer - * Networking and Cocktails* Safe & Fun! (Register)

🤝 3/28 CONTRATISTAS HISPANOS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 4/26 Brunch & Business (Register)

🤝 11/04 Dallas/Fort Worth Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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]]><![CDATA[Top Dallas Business Opportunities This Week]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/top-dallas-business-opportunities-399https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/top-dallas-business-opportunities-399Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:53:19 GMT

👋 Good afternoon, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 33,607 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 $524M Korean-Led Solar Project NW of Austin Breaks Ground—in Dallas

👀 Real Estate Market Trends in Dallas, TX: Prices Fall

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Record Management System, Janitorial Services, HVAC Water Treatment Services, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and more

❤️ Deadline Approaching for 2026 Dallas County Foundation Grant Cycle

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Dallas Business Buzz

A look inside the DFW business community.

  • Real Estate Market Trends in Dallas, TX: Prices Fall – December 2025 (Read)

  • $524M Korean-Led Solar Project NW of Austin Breaks Ground—in Dallas (Read)

  • Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after staff walkout tied to ICE discount debate (Read)

  • AT&T takes proactive steps to help customers maintain service during winter storm (Read)

  • Dallas City Council takes oversight of community park project at Fair Park (Read)

  • Small business reopens after winter storm (Read)

  • What Abbott’s H-1B visa freeze means for Texas agencies, public universities (Read)

  • Construction underway for Crunch Fitness facility in north Fort Worth (Read)

  • Hidden Gems: Local Businesses & Creatives You Should Know (Read)

  • Steps to take if you can’t pay energy bills (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for DFW businesses.

  • The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking firms that have experience with providing, installing, implementing, and supporting a Record Management System (Link)

  • Janitorial Services for DWU (Link)

  • The City of Fort Worth seeks proposals to finalize an Agreement for HVAC Water Treatment Services for the Property Management, Water, and Public Events Departments on an ongoing basis (Link)

  • The Dallas Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is seeking a robust and thoroughly tested Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) 911 application service, to replace its’ existing CAD 911 application (Link)

  • The City of Grapevine is seeking a qualified Construction Management at Risk Firm (Link)

  • The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for consulting firms to provide professional transportation planning services for a corridor study of the Fourth Street Area in Longview, Texas (Link)

  • Security Integration Services needed at Dallas Independent School District (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Tools, funding, and support that power growth in DFW.

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

  • Deadline Approaching for 2026 Dallas County Foundation Grant Cycle (More)

  • Media Advisory: $150,000 Grant from FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi Will Support Affordable Legal Services in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties (More)

  • Dallas’ Balerion Space Ventures Invests in Northwood Space’s $100M Series B (More)

  • The Dallas Opera Gets $25M From O’Donnell Foundation, Raised Record $54.5M in 2025 (More)

  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces Millions in Community Investment Programs Funding for 2026 (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where you go to learn, connect, and grow with Dallas professionals.

🤝 1/29 Texas Young Leaders Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/31 Business Networking Dallas 2026 (Register)

🤝 1/31 Global Startups Club l Startup Networking Dallas 2026 (Register)

🤝 1/31 Dallas Business Ownership Show (Register)

🤝 2/01 Trades and Tees Golf Workshop for Networking With Day Traders (Register)

🤝 2/10 Exclusive FIFA 2026 Dallas Business Opportunities (Register)

🤝 2/10 Rise & Shine Networking Coffee Event at Well Grounded Coffee

(Register)

🤝 2/10 Dallas, Texas Business Show (Register)

🤝 2/18 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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]]><![CDATA[Don’t Miss These Dallas Business Opportunities for 2026]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dont-miss-these-dallas-business-opportunitieshttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dont-miss-these-dallas-business-opportunitiesWed, 14 Jan 2026 17:37:50 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 32,953 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Dallas is a top travel destination for 2026

👀 Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Security Integration Services, consulting firms to provide professional transportation planning services, Construction Management at Risk Firm, Workers’ Compensation 504 Health Care Program Management, and more

❤️ AARP Texas Opens Applications for 2026 Community Challenge Grants, BBCF offering grants for nonprofit & community-based organizations, and more

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Dallas Business Buzz

A snapshot of what’s happening in the DFW business community.

  • Dallas is a top travel destination for 2026 (Read)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (Read)

  • Grocery prices jump in Dallas-Fort Worth and nationally (Read)

  • Mayor touts ‘pro-business’ Dallas as financial institutions look towards Texas (Read)

  • North Texas Woman Drives To Fort Worth To See Her Ailing Mom In Hospice. Then She Gets A $500 Bill For Tolls (Read)

  • Future of AT&T in downtown Dallas uncertain after Plano headquarter announcement (Read)

  • Comerica Bank could lay off employees amid acquisition, adding to downtown woes (Read)

  • Hotel Crescent Court is the first to be Dallas Green Business Certified (Read)

  • Sales of million-dollar homes surge in D-FW (Read)

  • Texas employment growth is flat, Fed report says (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Your source for sales leads, discounts, and promotions across DFW.

  • The City of Grapevine is seeking a qualified Construction Management at Risk Firm (Link)

  • Dallas Independent School District needs Workers’ Compensation 504 Health Care Program Management (Link)

  • The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for consulting firms to provide professional transportation planning services for a corridor study of the Fourth Street Area in Longview, Texas (Link)

  • Carrollton City Hall Exterior Improvements and First & Second Level Improvements (Link)

  • Security Integration Services needed at Dallas Independent School District (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Find the tools, websites, and grants that power your DFW growth.

  • AARP Texas Opens Applications for 2026 Community Challenge Grants (More)

  • BBCF offering grants for nonprofit & community-based organizations (More)

  • Dallas wants to know how residents could use millions in housing grants. Here’s how to weigh in (More)

  • Texas Women’s Foundation grants $500K to Dallas College (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where you go to learn, connect, and grow with Dallas professionals.

🤝 1/15 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights (Register)

🤝 1/21 Dallas Speed Networking | NetworkNite (Repair)

🤝 1/22 The Collective Table: Networking Mastermind for Women Event (Register)

🤝 1/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs. Dallas Event (Register)

🤝 2/18 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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]]><![CDATA[Year-End Business Opportunities in Dallas]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/year-end-business-opportunities-inhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/year-end-business-opportunities-inMon, 15 Dec 2025 16:28:00 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 30,452 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Dallas is an online trendsetter

💥 DFW Airport looking toward local and small businesses to join their retail space

👀 North Texas layoffs top 10,000 in 2025, but experts say DFW’s economy remains strong

📈 Dallas organizations looking for design services, mowing and grounds maintenance services, irrigation installations and repairs, architectural design and construction administration services, and more

❤️ Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

📅 Register for DFW networking events

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Dallas Business Buzz

A snapshot of what’s happening in the DFW business community.

  • Dallas is an online trendsetter (Read)

  • DFW Airport looking toward local and small businesses to join their retail space (Read)

  • North Texas layoffs top 10,000 in 2025, but experts say DFW’s economy remains strong (Read)

  • Dallas Innovates and Dallas Regional Chamber Open Nominations for AI 75 2026 (Read)

  • Dallas-Fort Worth’s Financial Market Drives Office Usage, Design Innovation (Read)

  • Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board settles lawsuit with city of Dallas (Read)

  • Copper thefts rise in Dallas-Fort Worth, disrupting utilities (Read)

  • Dallas mansion sells for $30.5 million in largest Texas home sale of year (Read)

  • Dallas-Based Lone Star Funds Strikes $4.8B Deal to Sell SPX FLOW to ITT Inc (Read)

  • Three Dallas-Area ‘Rising Star’ Researchers Set to Receive Top Texas Science and Tech Honors (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Your source for sales leads, discounts, and promotions across DFW.

  • The City of Longview is accepting proposals to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services for certain city parks, trails, medians and facilities (Link)

  • The City of Carrollton is seeking help to provide the City with Irrigation Installations and Repairs (Link)

  • Design Services for Fire Station and Fire Administration Building needed at Denton County (Link)

  • Architectural design and construction administration services for the interior redesign of the existing Teasley Emergency Management Building (Link)

  • The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking qualified firms to provide planning services to develop Complete Street Guidelines & Recommendations (Link)

  • The City of Dallas Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management (FRM) is looking to establish a three-year agreement with qualified supplier(s) for routine and emergency water extraction services (Link)

  • Foreign Trade And Investment Representation Services For The State Of Texas, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Office (Link)

  • DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas will receive sealed bids for Repair of Burn Unit 223, Lakeview Townhomes (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Find the tools, websites, and grants that power your DFW growth.

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

  • NAWBO DFW Shares Business Opportunities for Women Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 (More)

  • CPRIT Awards Grants to 15 Dallas-Fort Worth Researchers in Latest Funding Round (More)

  • Park Place Dealerships 5th annual Season of Giving awards grants to nineteen DFW non-profits (More)

  • Embraer Foundation awards community grants following groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where you go to learn, connect, and grow with Dallas professionals.

🤝 12/16 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights Event (Register)

🤝 12/16 Women’s Impact Networking (WIN) Monthly Lunch (Repair)

🤝 02/18 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event (Register)

🤝 01/22 The Collective Table: Networking Mastermind for Women Event (Register)

🤝 01/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs. Dallas Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Top Dallas Business Opportunities This Week]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/top-dallas-business-opportunitieshttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/top-dallas-business-opportunitiesWed, 26 Nov 2025 15:41:58 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 29,985 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Two Dallas Startups Named Finalists in National AT&T Small Business Contest

💥 100 Local Philanthropists Co-Invest $5M to Bring Greenlight Fund to Dallas

⭐ Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

📈 Dallas organizations looking for routine and emergency water extraction services, Enterprise Logging Ingest, Installation Of A Solar Photovoltaic System, HVAC Installation, and more

❤️ Three Fort Worth nonprofits awarded grants by Park Place Dealerships

🔎 What are the top challenges of doing business in Dallas?

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • Two Dallas Startups Named Finalists in National AT&T Small Business Contest (Read)

  • 100 Local Philanthropists Co-Invest $5M to Bring Greenlight Fund to Dallas (Read)

  • Hunt Realty president who helped shape billion-dollar projects dies (Read)

  • Dallas Tax Attorney Warns Small Businesses of Rising IRS Enforcement Amid 2025 Tax Season (Read)

  • Dallas Fed Manufacturing sees Business Conditions Worsen In November (Read)

  • Dallas Foundation Deploys $310K Emergency Fund After SNAP Disruption (Read)

  • Inside Dallas College’s $1 Billion Bond: Transforming Campuses and Shaping the Future (Read)

  • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Launches Holiday Cheer With Limited-Time Jingle Berry ‘Rita (Read)

  • Dallas shoppers plan to spend less this holiday season (Read)

  • Equinix plans $835 million data center in west Dallas (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

Will AI replace professional networkers? The answer may surprise you.

During a recent virtual networking session on Zoom, three unexpected “attendees” appeared in my waiting room:

  • Otter Notetaker

  • Bob’s Notetaking Service

  • AI Meeting Assistant

Yes… at a networking event!

Nice to meet you, Otter, Bob, and AI Meeting Assistant.

How can I help you today?

I guess networking isn’t just for humans anymore …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

After a solid hiring surge earlier in 2025, job growth in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is now moderating, with employment up about 1.0% year over year and the unemployment rate rising to ~4.2%. At the same time, Texas is seeing major capital inflows: for instance, a $761 million investment from Wistron will build two AI supercomputing facilities in Fort Worth, projected to create more than 800 new jobs.
🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Volodymyr Shumskyi, Machine Learning Engineer, IT Project Manager

    👉 Looking for Work |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Batoul Abukhadair, Lecturer, Freelance Researcher

    👉 Actively seeking internship opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Andrew Holmes, Cyber Literacy/Robotics Teacher, Client Success Partner

    👉 Currently looking for a position |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • The City of Dallas Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management (FRM) is looking to establish a three-year agreement with qualified supplier(s) for routine and emergency water extraction services (Link)

  • Foreign Trade And Investment Representation Services For The State Of Texas, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Office (Link)

  • Enterprise Logging Ingest And Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation (Link)

  • Cost For Construction Services For Installation Of A Solar Photovoltaic System At The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (Link)

  • Repair of Burn Unit 223, Lakeview Townhomes, Located At 3020 Bickers Street, Dallas, Texas 75212 (Link)

  • TDCJ seeking Procurement Of HVAC Installation And Accessories (Link)

  • Airbus Helicopters H-160/H160b Pilot Qualification Training For The FAA (Link)

SUPPORT

❤️ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • Three Fort Worth nonprofits awarded grants by Park Place Dealerships (More)

  • FHLB Dallas Grants $8.7M for Storm-Resistant Public Housing Roofs (More)

  • Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) First Award (More)

  • First Small Business Assistance Program Grant Awarded (More)

  • Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) Expanded Funding / New Cycle (More)

  • Texas Enterprise Zone Program (More)

  • Dallas Culture of Value Micro-Grant Program (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Dallas, TX?

1. Local Networking & Community Presence - Joining groups like the Dallas Regional Chamber, attending local trade shows, and partnering with complementary Dallas businesses helps build strong, referral-ready relationships.

2. Targeted Lead Databases – Using Dallas-focused business lists (Data Axle, Texas Business Leads, Targetron) provides fresh, highly filtered B2B contacts for outreach.

3. Local Digital Marketing – Hyperlocal SEO, geo-targeted ads, and Dallas-focused content help capture local searches and attract qualified DFW prospects.

4. Local Promotions & Sponsorships – Running Dallas-specific offers, direct-mail campaigns, and sponsoring community events boosts brand visibility and leads flow.

5. Account-Based B2B Targeting – Using ABM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and segmented email nurturing helps target key Dallas companies and decision-makers more effectively.

More>>

NETWORKING

📅 Dallas Events

Top Networking Events in DFW

🤝 11/30 Global Startups Club L Startup Networking Dallas2025 Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/30 Business Networking Dallas 2025 | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 12/04 Networking With a Purpose: A Community Mixer at Ruthie’s Café Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 12/05 FinanceSpecialists: FirstFridayFair Networking JobFair for Career Growth # Dallas Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

💻 12/06 Virtual Fashion Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 12/13 Holiday Networking Event | Irving, TX (Register)

🤝 12/16 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights Event | Fort Worth, TX (Register)

🤝 02/18 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 01/22 The Collective Table: Networking Mastermind for Women Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 01/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs. Dallas Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater DFW business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[What DFW Professionals Need to Know This Week]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/what-dfw-professionals-need-to-knowhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/what-dfw-professionals-need-to-knowWed, 12 Nov 2025 15:13:33 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter serving 29,476 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

💥Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

⭐ How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Team Building Consultant, janitorial services, Intelligent Transportation System Solution, and more

✅ $14M JET Grants Target Texas Skills Shortages, Dallas church gives $2,000 checks to furloughed, unemployed parishioners, Communities Foundation of Texas Launches $50M Initiative …

🔎 What are the top challenges of doing business in Dallas?

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth (Read)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (Read)

  • Bless Web Designs Launches Flat-Rate Website Package to Remove Hassle for Dallas Small Business Owners (Read)

  • Goldman Sachs tops out on $709M new Dallas campus and other real estate news (Read)

  • Dallas company sues East Texas groundwater district over permit disputes (Read)

  • Dallas EDC Gets $1.5M Grant from Communities Foundation of Texas to Advance Its Missions (Read)

  • TPG To Acquire Boston-Based PTC’s Industrial Connectivity and IoT Businesses (Read)

  • Preston Hollow Cleaning Services Expands Eco-Friendly Commercial Cleaning Solutions Across Dallas Business Community (Read)

  • The Government Shut Down His Dallas Small Business—for Someone Else’s Crime (Read)

  • Hexure Launches AI-Enabled Version of Its Platform to Power Life Insurance Sales (Read)

  • US Antimony (UAMY) signs $106.7 M, 5-year supply deal with U.S. industrial fabric maker (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

It might not end up in the Guinness Book of Records (then again, who knows?), but I was thrilled to lead an event that delivered results unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

As the number of participants poured into my Netwinar on Zoom, I became increasingly nervous.

The Zoom waiting room kept ticking up… 37, 45, 56. My excitement suddenly turned to panic. Soon, sixty people were ready to log into my netwinar, and I knew Zoom only allowed 50 Advanced Polls.

This wasn’t your typical Zoom webinar with hundreds of attendees. This was a netwinar (“net winner” = part webinar + part networking) where every participant needed time to speak, connect, and complete their polls for each other.

Needless to say, I was in trouble …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

The region’s job growth has noticeably slowed, with employment rising just about 1.1% year‑over‑year as of May 2025 that was well under the state’s historical growth trend. At the same time, unemployment in the broader Texas area increased to around 4.1%, and several local companies announced layoffs, particularly in manufacturing and professional/business services, which is putting added pressure on job seekers.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Zane West, Property Manager, Delivery Driver, and In-shop Employee

    👉 Looking for Work |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Latifat Raimi, Technical Analyst/ Sales Engineer, Academic role

    👉 Actively seeking Full Time Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Andrea Gutierrez, Sr. Analyst, A/R Team Lead

    👉 Looking for opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • The City of Carrollton needs a Team Building Consultant (Link)

  • Request for Proposal for Intelligent Transportation System Solution by The City of Arlington, TX (Link)

  • The City of Longview is seeking qualified vendors to provide janitorial services for various City buildings and facilities around Longview (Link)

  • Integral Care is seeking help for Inpatient Competency Restoration Program Services (Link)

  • City of Dallas needs Planning Services for Multi-Modal Connectivity and Economic Opportunity Study for “Garland Road Next Generation Planning” (Link)

  • Laredo, Texas Full Maintenance; Operations and Maintenance; Custodial, Grounds, and Related Services in Fort Worth, Texas (Link)

  • City of Dallas needs Large Diameter Concrete Water Pipes Accessories and Emergency Repair Services (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • From Classroom To Career: $14M JET Grants Target Texas Skills Shortages (More)

  • Dallas church gives $2,000 checks to furloughed, unemployed parishioners (More)

  • Communities Foundation of Texas Launches $50M Initiative to Tackle Dallas’ Housing Crisis (More)

  • Dallas Small Business Assistance Program Awards $400K to Dallas Printing (More)

  • North Texas Entrepreneur Grant & Accelerator Opportunities Curated (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

What are the top challenges of doing business in Dallas right now?

1. Slowing Demand & Economic Uncertainty – Businesses in Dallas face weaker demand, stalled growth, and uncertainty from tariffs and inflation, making planning and investment more challenging.

2. Talent Acquisition & Retention Pressures – Dallas firms struggle to hire and keep skilled workers, especially in tech, healthcare, and finance, while rising wages and housing/transportation issues increase labor costs.

3. Rising Costs & Operational Headwinds – Inflation, energy bills, supply-chain disruptions, and cybersecurity risks are putting pressure on margins, pricing, and business scalability in Dallas.

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NETWORKING

📅 Dallas Events

Top Networking Events in DFW

🤝 11/12 Beyond Business Cards: Building a Network That Moves You Forward Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/13 Business Networking Momentum Mixer Luncheon -Dallas Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/15 Dallas- Hispanic Contractor’s Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/18 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/19 Third Wednesday Las Colinas Professionals Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/20 Wealth 4 Life Christian Business Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/22 DFW Professionals Mixer - * Networking and Cocktails* Safe & Fun! Networking | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/29 Business Networking Dallas 2025 | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 12/12 Morning Mingle: Merry & Meaningful Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 12/17 Entrepreneur Ignition Mixer: Network, Pitch, Partner Up at Yard Bird Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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]]><![CDATA[Insider Tips to Grow Your Dallas Business]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/insider-tips-to-grow-your-dallashttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/insider-tips-to-grow-your-dallasWed, 29 Oct 2025 14:53:02 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, a local newsletter serving 28,864 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 15 DFW Organizations Unite to Launch the North Texas STEM+ Ecosystem

⭐ 3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

📈 Dallas organizations looking for New Digital Message Signs, CTX Digital Health Platform, structural repair and rehabilitation of balconies, design and implement a comprehensive university-industry engagement strategy, and more

✅ Opportunities with The Dallas Foundation – Summer Grant Cycle 2025, Wells Fargo Backs South Dallas Growth With $6.8 Million in Grants, ICIC – ICCC Dallas 2025 small business growth program and more

🔎 Top tips for doing business in Dallas, TX

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • 15 DFW Organizations Unite to Launch the North Texas STEM+ Ecosystem (Read)

  • Dallas Mavericks sue Dallas Stars over American Airlines Center control (Read)

  • Uptiq.ai Raises $12 Million to Build the Future of AI Infrastructure for Financial Services (Read)

  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards $73.5 Million for Affordable Housing (Read)

  • Dallas-Based 3D Solar Tower Developer Janta Power Raises $5.5M Seed Round. (Read)

  • MythWorx Rockets Ahead: AI/AGI Startup Closes $5M Seed Round at $100M Valuation (Read)

  • Texas Pacific Land Corporation Completes Inaugural $500 Million Credit Facility (Read)

  • More Denton ranch land set for $5.1B development (Read)

  • Fort Worth schools going under state control (Read)

  • Just how bad is the traffic in Dallas? (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

The region continues to see job growth, but the momentum is noticeably slowing: employment growth for the state of Texas is forecast at just 1.3% for 2025, well below its long-term trend of around 2%. Meanwhile, key sectors like manufacturing and professional/business services in Dallas are shedding jobs, contributing to the region slipping out of the top 10 metro areas for job creation.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Jose Bacio, Store Director, Assistant Store Manager

    👉 Open to work |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Genevieve Wofford, Fashion Merchandising Intern, Sales And Marketing Representative

    👉 Open to work |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Sagar Patel, Sr.QA Engineer, System Engineer Intern

    👉 Always looking for challenging opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • The City of Arlington needs the Construction of Four New Digital Message Signs in the Entertainment District (Link)

  • Sources Sought for CTX Digital Health Platform in Texas (Link)

  • Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase and Delivery of Liquid Chlorine (Link)

  • The University of Texas is seeking qualified contractors for the structural repair and rehabilitation of balconies at University Village. (Link)

  • ATP Traffic Control Devices Services (Link)

  • UT Dallas is seeking qualified firms to provide consulting services to design and implement a comprehensive university-industry engagement strategy. (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • The Dallas Foundation – Summer Grant Cycle 2025 (More)

  • Wells Fargo Backs South Dallas Growth With $6.8 Million in Grants (Read)

  • ICIC – ICCC Dallas 2025 small business growth program (Read)

  • Incentives / Negotiated Incentives policy (More)

  • Scotiabank Expands In Dallas (More)

  • City of Dallas Small Business Continuity Fund (SBCF) (More)

  • B.U.I.L.D Small Business Grant Program (More)

  • Dallas business partners with Toys for Tots to bring joy to North Texas kids (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

What are the top tips for doing business in Dallas, TX?

1. Leverage the pro-business climate

2. Know the market & infrastructure quirks

3. Build strong local networks & community engagement

4. Focus on localized marketing & customer-centric strategies

5. Be aware of cost, competition & regulatory compliance

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Dallas Events

Top Networking Events in DFW

🤝 10/28 BEAUTY IN BUSINESS: Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/29 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/29 Last Wednesdays At The W: Dallas’ Premier Night For Power Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/29 Wicked Good Networking w/Momentum Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/01 DFW Professionals Networking Mixer & Speakeasy Social ,200+ expected Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/06 The Collective Table: Networking Mastermind for Women | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/11 Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Dallas Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/18 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/19 Dallas Real Estate Industry Networking Mixer Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/20 Women Already Connected Networking Happy Hour Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Make Your Dallas Network Work for You]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/make-your-dallas-network-work-forhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/make-your-dallas-network-work-forThu, 16 Oct 2025 14:27:50 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, a local newsletter serving 27,318 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Inaugural Global Summit Puts the ‘Mission Movement’ in Dallas

⭐ The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Retirement Services Administrator & Recordkeeper, qualified architectural and engineering firm, lease space, and more

✅ Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

🔎 What are some of the successful niche businesses in DFW?

📅 Register for DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • Business Meets Purpose: Inaugural Global Summit Puts the ‘Mission Movement’ in Dallas (Read)

  • Dallas closes library and pools, shifting money to public safety (Read)

  • Dallas-Based Comerica To Be Acquired for Nearly $11B by Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Bancorp (Read)

  • Texas is getting its own stock exchange. Here’s what to know about the TXSE. (Read)

  • Business Jet Continues Growth at Dallas Love Field Campus (Read)

  • Base Power Raises $1 Billion in Series C Financing to Modernize Texas Grid (Read)

  • Cuban-Backed, Dallas-Based Yendo Raises $50M Series B To Fuel Its AI Credit Platform (Read)

  • CloudKey Wins Major Enterprise Client, Expands Capacity in Dallas and Beyond (Read)

  • UT Arlington Secures $127M Regents Investment to Modernize Campus (Read)

  • North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas–Fort Worth area added about 46,800 jobs over the past year (as of May 2025), though growth has recently cooled, pushing the metro out of the top 10 U.S. job markets. The city of Dallas reports a 4 % unemployment rate as of July 2025, slightly lower than state and national averages. Also, data-center expansion is booming—DFW’s data center market is expected to double by 2026, fueled by AI and cloud demand.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

  • Vice President - Business Development at Jobot

  • 💵 $200K – $235K/yr | 📍 North Richland Hills, TX (Apply)

  • Remote Sales Representative at TaxRise
    💵 $100K – $150K/yr | 📍 Dallas, TX (Apply)

  • Market Director Of Sales at ARK Hospitality
    💵 $100K – 110K/yr. | 📍 Dallas, TX (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Imani Mallory, Insurance Agent, Health Services Associate

    👉 Looking for new Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Jena Broussard, Sr. Technical Recruiter, Sr. Recruiter/Sourcer

    👉 Looking for new Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Aamna Hamidani, Retail Salesworker, Facility Monitor

    👉 Looking for new Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • Retirement Services Administrator & Recordkeeper are needed in Arlington, TX (Link)

  • Professional services needed from a qualified architectural and engineering firm to partner with Denton County on the design, planning, and execution of improvements to the Charlie J. Cole Building and JJAEP Building (Link)

  • General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease space (Link)

  • STX Odor Control Services (Link)

  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME and Services) (Link)

  • Central Kitchen Renovations at Big Spring State Hospital (Link)

  • Purchase of Harwood and Carpenter Park (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • Texas Women’s Foundation Awards More Than $820K in Grants Across North Texas (Read)

  • Mews Launches New Commercial Hub in Dallas to Accelerate Growth (Read)

  • Dallas Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) (More)

  • Scotiabank Dallas Expansion Incentive Package (More)

  • Dallas FY 2025-26 Budget & Grant Funding Orientation (More)

  • Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Dallas — Grant to Support East Texas Entrepreneurs (More)

  • Dallas businessman donates $2m to alma mater (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

Who are the top networkers in Dallas, TX?

1. Ashok Kumar Mago - Founding Chairman, US-India Chamber of Commerce

2. Kenneth Hersh - CEO, NGP Energy Capital Management

3. Robert Dedman - Businessman, Philanthropist, Dallas Citizens Council

4. Carter Tolleson - President & CEO, Tolleson Wealth Management

5. Beth Garvey - Chair, President & CEO, BGSF (BG Staffing, Inc.)

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Dallas Events

Top Networking Events in DFW

💻 10/16 Empowered Coach Referral Network- Virtual Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 10/18 Women’s Professional Speed Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/21 DFW Business Networking & Business Spotlights Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/25 Business Networking Dallas 2025 Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/25 The Maker’s Soiree’ - Christian Influencer Networking Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/28 DFW Professionals Networking Mixer & Speakeasy Social Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/29 Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 10/30 IGnite: From Ideas to Impact — A Leadership Networking Experience Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/01 DFW Professionals Networking Mixer & Speakeasy Social Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 11/06 The Collective Table: Networking Mastermind for Women Event | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Grow Your Business Through The DFW Network]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/grow-your-business-through-the-dfwhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/grow-your-business-through-the-dfwWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:50:30 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, a local newsletter serving 24,000 professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 North Texas Security Provider Everon to Acquire B2B Multifamily Business from ADT in $55 Million Deal

⭐ The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

📈 Dallas organizations looking for Strategy Execution and Visualization Software, Labor Services for Facility Maintenance, Event Operations, and Event Cleaning, Leadership Development Workshops for Executive Leaders, General Marketing and Photography Videography Services, Property Appraisal Services, and more

✅ Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

🔎 What are some of the successful niche businesses in DFW?

📅 Register for upcoming DFW networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • North Texas Security Provider Everon to Acquire B2B Multifamily Business from ADT in $55 Million Deal (Read)

  • Could high-speed rail ease future Fort Worth traffic congestion? Data suggests benefits (Read)

  • Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project (Read)

  • Business owner gives local insight on Prosper massage spa bust (Read)

  • New restaurant gives Dallas' Design District some edge (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

To attract new members, I made a pricing mistake that nearly killed the community I worked so hard to build. I undervalued my community and paid the price.

Before the pandemic, I created a space where people could truly connect.

I built a community that united people and fostered meaningful connections.

The community sparked thousands of sales leads, genuine connections, and personal referrals.

It thrived because members didn’t just participate and connect; they valued it deeply and poured their knowledge and energy back into it…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth has recently been rated the top large U.S. metro area in Lightcast’s Talent Attraction Scorecard, meaning it’s the most successful among large metros (250,000+ population) at pulling in workforce talent — in part due to strong job growth, population gains, and its ability to outcompete expectations for growth.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Todd Link, Total Loss Auto Adjuster, Independent Property Adjuster

    👉 Looking for Adjuster Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Didiers Badgett, Commercial Plumbing Outside Sales

    👉 Looking for work |📍 Fort Worth, TX (Profile)

  • Dawn Jenkin, Temp position Marketing Sales, Remote Mortgage Underwriter

    👉 Looking for employment |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • City of Carrollton needs Strategy Execution and Visualization Software (Link)

  • City of Arlington needs Temporary Labor Services for Facility Maintenance, Event Operations, and Event Cleaning (Link)

  • City of Dallas needs to purchase Leadership Development Workshops for Executive Leaders, Senior Managers, and Managers (Link)

  • General Marketing and Photography Videography Services Needed (Link)

  • Property Appraisal Services needed in Dallas (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

  • Fort Worth to Launch Small Business Development Program (More)

  • NBC 5, T39, Comcast NBCUniversal award more than $227,000 to 6 local nonprofits (More)

  • Mavericks Lay Foundation for 45th Season with Habitat for Humanity Day of Service (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

What are examples of successful niche businesses in Greater Dallas, TX?

1. Mooala (Dallas, TX)

2. Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt

3. Radix IoT, LLC

4. Ascension Coffee

5. Peticolas Brewing Co.

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Dallas Events

Top Networking Events in DFW

🤝 9/24 Fashion and Business Networking | Dallas, TX (Register)

💻 9/24 Dallas Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 9/26 Dallas Speed Networking | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Build Your Dallas Network in Just 5 Minutes a Day]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/build-your-dallas-network-in-justhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/build-your-dallas-network-in-justWed, 27 Aug 2025 16:28:43 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, a local newsletter focused on what matters most to professionals in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍Small businesses look to FIFA Fan Festival to drive growth around Fair Park

🏭 Texas-sized merger, then split

⭐ Wait... What Do You Do Again?

💼 The Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

✅ Dallas organizations that are looking for Printing and Promotional Items, Grounds Maintenance Services, Website Redesign, and more

📌 Register for upcoming DFW networking events!

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Dallas-Fort Worth

  • Small businesses look to FIFA Fan Festival to drive growth around Fair Park (Read)

  • Texas-sized merger, then split (Read)

  • Dallas Fed Manufacturing: Business Conditions Largely Unchanged in August (Read)

  • Historic 29-story Magnolia Building set for $200 million redevelopment blending hotel and apartments (Read)

  • North Texas woman speaks out, warns others after losing life savings to alleged scam (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

Wait... What Do You Do Again?

Few aspiring professionals or fledgling entrepreneurs can clearly define what they do and how they are different in one sentence. Here’s how to master it and why it matters.

There I was, at a business event in Rochester, NY, seated right next to billionaire Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and one of the world’s most successful business leaders.

A man who had invested millions into local startups and small businesses.

Since we were both from Rochester, I expected an instant connection.

But it never came.

I froze. I didn’t say a word…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas–Fort Worth job market is seeing major developments with Taiwan-based Wistron investing $761 million to build two AI supercomputing facilities in Fort Worth, creating over 800 jobs. Meanwhile, H‑E‑B is expanding its regional operations with a new $20 million warehouse in Fort Worth. At the same time, several local companies, including UPS and CarOffer, have announced layoffs amid ongoing business transitions.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Patrick Johnson, President, Director of Strategic Partnerships

    👉 Looking For Next Great Company |📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Profile)

  • Michael Hurley, Program Manager Payment Systems

    👉 Looking for New Opportunities |📍 Fort Worth, TX (Profile)

  • Ashley Johnson, Talent Advisor

    👉 Looking for New Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • Printing and Promotional Items needed at the City of Carrollton (Link)

  • The City of Arlington is seeking Grounds Maintenance Services for Water Treatment Plants and Remote Sites (Link)

  • The City of Dallas needs Website Redesign and Ongoing Maintenance for CMO (Link)

  • Contractor needed to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES (Link)

  • Window and Door Repair Services at Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • Fort Worth City Council eliminates DEI programs, redirects funds to small business program (More)

  • $761M AI supercomputing facilities coming to Fort Worth (More)

  • Fort Worth approves $180M water treatment expansion to support growing population (More)

  • Mesquite pushes forward with plans to transform historic downtown (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

“What are five quirky business ideas that could work in Dallas, TX?”

1. Mobile Experience Cart

2. Interactive Micro-Art Studio

3. Luxury Custom Cruiser Bikes (Villy-Style)

4. Nostalgia/Theme-Based Mini Shop

5. “Pet Social Club & Cafe”

More Details >>

NETWORKING

🤝 Dallas Events

Top Business & Networking Events in DFW

🤝 8/28 Networking after hours of Fortworth | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 8/29 Business Professionals Event, Speed Networking in Dallas | Dallas, TX (Register)

💻 9/24 Dallas Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Connect with Dallas' Movers, Shakers, and Decision-Makers]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/connect-with-dallas-movers-shakershttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/connect-with-dallas-movers-shakersWed, 13 Aug 2025 15:16:00 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Welcome to The Dallas Networker, the local newsletter that connects professionals to what matters most in the DFW business community.

In today’s issue:

👍Here's where Dallas ranked in new list of America's best cities

🏠 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Dallas

⭐ 223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in DFW

✅ Dallas organization that are looking for Website Redesign, Environmental Risk Information Services, Housing Solutions, Building Maintenance and Repair Services, and more…

📌 Register for the upcoming DFW networking events!

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The DFW Grapevine

Business Buzz in Dallas-Fort Worth

  • With $4M Pre-Seed Funding, North Texas’ Humancore Launches ‘Multiplayer AI Advisor’ Platform (Read)

  • Dallas-Fort Worth cities face shrinking revenues and tighter budgets (Read)

  • Texas economic indicators are pointing toward a slowdown, Dallas Fed says (Read)

  • Rodeo Dallas to shut down temporarily after Dallas judge grants restraining order (Read)

  • The 50 Best Restaurants in Dallas Right Now (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

Discover the secret format for generating over 200 referrals for 28 strangers in just 60 minutes during a virtual networking event.

Last week, I was facilitating a virtual networking event that I wasn’t quite sure how to navigate.

I found myself running a Zoom meeting with nearly thirty total strangers.

Should I spend time highlighting the benefits of strategic networking?

Or let everyone dive right into their sales pitches?

Perhaps the simplest approach is to send them into breakout rooms and let the conversations flow naturally.

I had sixty minutes to deliver meaningful insights, spark networking among participants, and somehow tie it all together to kickstart real relationship-building.

Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the event…

Read More

Want to see how great connections are made? Reserve your spot at our next virtual Dallas networking event to experience this networking process first-hand! (Register)

CAREERS

💼 Dallas at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas–Fort Worth job market remains strong, adding roughly 46,000–56,000 jobs over the past year, with unemployment holding near 3.8% and wages rising 5–6% year-over-year—outpacing state and national averages. Growth is led by leisure and hospitality, healthcare, and trade/transport sectors, while major investments from Collins Aerospace, Adom Industries, and Apple are set to bring hundreds of new high-paying jobs in aerospace, tech, and manufacturing. Although some layoffs have occurred, including Walmart’s Fort Worth Sam’s Club fulfillment center closure, these are outweighed by new expansions.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Alex Dierks, Software Developer | Technical Writer

    👉 Seeking writing career in the tech industry |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Edward Martin, Manager of Title Operations

    👉 Seeking New Job Opportunities |📍 Dallas, TX (Profile)

  • Mike Fickling, DFW Licensed Realtor and Best Selling Author

    👉 Seeks new opportunities with new organization |📍 DFW Metroplex (Profile)

SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

Who's Buying in DFW Right Now?

  • The City of Dallas needs Website Redesign and Ongoing Maintenance for CMO (Link)

  • Environmental Risk Information Services needed by Texas Comptroller (Link)

  • Contractor needed to provide DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES (Link)

  • Building Maintenance and Repair Services at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (Link)

  • Window and Door Repair Services at Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Dallas Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in DFW

  • Fort Worth to Launch Small Business Development Program (More)

  • From 50-50 Equity Splits to Federal Contracts: Funding Experts Detail ‘Creative Ways to Recycle Capital’ at DFW Startup Week (More)

  • Apply Now: Opportunities for North Texas Innovators (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Dallas Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for DFW professionals

“What are the top 5 organizations to use when raising venture capital in Greater Dallas, Texas?”

1. Capital Factory

2. Sentiero Ventures

3. RevTech Ventures

4. Goldcrest Capital

5. Tech Wildcatters

More Details >>

NETWORKING

🤝 Dallas Events

Top Business & Networking Events in DFW

🤝 8/15 NetworkNite Dallas Speed Networking | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 8/20 West Dallas Wednesday- Networking Happy Hour! | Dallas, TX (Register)

🤝 8/21 Connections that Count August Networking Mixer | Dallas, TX (Register)

💻 9/24 Dallas Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater DFW business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

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]]><![CDATA[Dallas Business Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss]]>https://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-youhttps://dallasnetworker.substack.com/p/dallas-business-opportunities-youFri, 27 Jun 2025 15:48:21 GMT

👋 Good morning, Dallas! Mike, here.

Welcome, you’re part of 5,000+ local networkers looking to connect in the DFW region!

In today’s issue:

👍Here's where Dallas ranked in new list of America's best cities

🏠 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Dallas

💪 The Power of Networking with Everyone, Everywhere, All at Once

💼 Top Jobs and Top Job Seekers in DFW

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The Power of Networking with Everyone, Everywhere, All at Once

Modern networking removes boundaries so you can connect with the top business leaders anytime, anywhere. Just always remember to never look down on anyone unless you're helping them up.

A few months back, I caught up with a colleague who I knew was hiring a senior director. I was surprised when he told me he had chosen someone other than the top candidate I expected.

I later learned that the leading candidate spoke to the receptionist in a dismissive manner and came across as somewhat disrespectful.

“He was the most qualified,” my friend said, grimacing. “But after the way he talked to Nancy? No chance in hell he was getting the job.”

Curious, I asked, “Who got the job?”

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CAREERS

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TOP JOB SEEKERS

  • Russ Felten, CFP, Keller, TX

    Senior Investment Relations Leader with extensive background in all aspects of wealth management and financial planning for high net worth individuals and families in addition to a proven track record in new business development, team building and corporate finance. Management of over $100 million in diverse investment areas including but not limited to equities, debt, tax exempt securities, and many different venture capital endeavors. Currently seeking leadership opportunities. (More)

  • James Bell, Blooming, Grove, TX

    Engineer/Project Manager seeking new opportunities. Has a total of twenty eight years of combined construction, technical and telecommunications experience, with an advanced understanding of all telecom processes as well as construction procedures. I possess a strong background in project coordination and supervision of sub-contractors. (More)

  • Melissa Tomarelli, McKinney, TX

    National Account Sales Representative looking for my new employment opportunity. At RealPage, Inc., dedication to sales growth and client partnerships has been at the heart of my 22+ year tenure. Mastering sales operations and project management, our team has consistently outperformed sales goals, contributing to the company's robust expansion. (More)

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SALES

📈 Dallas Leads

  • Website Redesign and Ongoing Maintenance for CMO in Dallas, TX. Needs to have proven experience in the website design, redesign, migration, upgrade and ongoing maintenance sector. (Link)

  • DFAS in Texas needs Check Printing Software (Link)

  • IntegralCare is looking for Door and Window Replacement and Repair Services (Link)

  • Wireless internet services needed in Texas (Link)

  • Anyone know a good residential deep cleaning company that services south of downtown? (Link)

  • Recommendations for house cleaning services in Dallas? (Link)

  • Any recommendations for a bathroom remodeler? (Link)

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NETWORKING

🤝 Dallas Events

  • Acting, Production & Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential- Dallas. Wednesday, July 2 · 6 - 8pm CDT. Blackfriar Pub 2621 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75204. Strive welcomes you to 'Acting, Production, and Business Networking', Dallas' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Uptown for all to join. (More)

  • Coffee Connect. Wednesday, July 2 · 8 - 9am CDT. Plug and Play McKinney, 305 E Virginia Suite #203 McKinney, TX 75069. Come join us for a morning of innovation and networking at Plug and Play McKinney. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the tech and startup community. (More)

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