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U.S. Small Business Administration to Host 11th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 11-15
November 1, 2024 - WASHINGTON ─ Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business... read more
2024 Manufacturing Week in Texas
October 3, 2024 - "Made in Texas" has never been a more powerful global brand, largely due to our robust manufacturing sector and dedicated workforce. That’s why we are pleased to share an official proclamation and special message from Governor Greg Abbott proclaiming September 30 - October 4, 2024, as... read more
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21, 2024 - Each year during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the federal government celebrates the culture and contributions of Latino communities. America’s more than five million Latino-owned businesses employ nearly three million workers and contribute $800 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
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Franchise Masterclasses Available
August 22, 2024 - Want to know what it takes to own a franchise or become a franchise operator? Want to know what it takes to franchise your business?
Dallas College has a certificate program for you! Whether you are looking to:
• Become a manager, operating partner, or owner of a restaurant concept
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Record-Breaking $178 Billion in Federal Procurement Opportunities Awarded to Small Businesses
May 7, 2024 -
At a roundtable discussion hosted by the White House this week, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the SBA’s Fiscal Year 2023 federal procurement “Scorecard” results, which measure how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year.
The Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its FY23 small business... read more
Cereal Giant Post Bringing Distribution Center to Wilmer
April 10, 2024 - The food manufacturing giant known for Fruity Pebbles, Honey-Comb and Honey Bunches of Oats turned to a growing city near Dallas to ramp up its distribution abilities in what could mark DFW's largest industrial deal of the year so far.
Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands, a division of Post Holdings... read more
Medline Ribbon Cutting
March 30, 2024 -
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RSVP for Wilmer’s Medline Investment Celebration, March 28
February 24, 2024 - In the last few years, Medline has made a significant investment in its infrastructure, with one goal in mind—supporting the economic development of the community and the healthcare needs of the region.
This initiative includes Medline’s state-of-the-art 800,000 square-foot distribution center in Wilmer, Texas, complete... read more
Why Wilmer Stays Top of Mind
February 15, 2024 - The town named for a train conductor knows how to guide new projects safely home.
The nation’s leading companies are on the hunt for locations that are ready-made with advantages that will support their operations and growth for decades.
Wilmer, Texas, located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Dallas,... read more
Wilmer’s Tradepoint 45 West Nominated for Real Estate Awards
February 3, 2024 - Tradepoint 45 West in Wilmer has been nominated for D Magizine's CEO Commercial Real Estate Awards. In its 13th year, the program honors various sectors and specialties from Best New Mixed-Use Project and Best Industrial Lease to Commercial Real Estate Executive of the Year. Finalists represent many of... read more