Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center

08/20/2026

Government contracts can be incredibly impactful for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses – but how do you set yourself up to get one?

Join the City of Fort Worth, Shoppa's Material Handling, and the Lone Star Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) to learn just that, at the Mission-Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Learn more and register: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/mission-ready

08/19/2026

If you're a -owned business, don't forget to join your fellow vets at Ol' South Pancake House TOMORROW for the next Veterans In Business luncheon!

This monthly networking opportunity is a great opportunity to build connections among veterans and local business leaders alike.

📅 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Thursday, August 20
📍 Ol South Pancake House
➡️ Register now: https://cfw.pub/3Sn0uEu

08/18/2026

It's time for Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce's free quarterly Lunch & Learn series – this time, featuring Kevin Elmore, the director of Tarrant Small Business Development Center!

Join us TOMORROW (Aug. 19) at the BAC for this special presentation:

📆 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍 Devoyd Jennings BAC
➡️ Register: https://cfw.pub/4qwv0IP

08/17/2026

Looking for an opportunity to practice your pitch?

Swing by Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation this Wednesday (Aug. 19) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to participate in this collaborative opportunity to hone your speaking skills.

Don't forget to register on the Accelerate website: https://cfw.pub/3Uolonr

08/14/2026

If you're a veteran-owned or small business, and you've ever wanted to look into government contracting, then this is the event for you!

The City's upcoming Mission-Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit will bring together a panel of experts to provide practical guidance on how to access and secure government contracting opportunities at the city, state and federal levels.

Registration is open for our upcoming Mission-Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9!

A panel of industry experts will provide small business owners and veteran-owned businesses with practical guidance on how to access and secure government contracts at city, state and federal levels – along with information on some of the certifications needed, and tips to submit strong, competitive bids.

➡️ Learn more about the event in City News: https://cfw.pub/4hy8tJc
⭐ Register: fortworthtexas.gov/mission-ready

08/07/2026

Our team had a great time at Build Fort Worth Construction Expo, connecting with contractors and showcasing our City of Fort Worth Economic Development's Small Business Development Program!

Big thank you to Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Regional Hispanic Construction Association, and the many other vendors and partners who helped make the event such a success!

(In case you missed out, you can also learn more about our Small Business Development Program online: https://bit.ly/4rmQQgC )

08/07/2026

Have you ever wanted to become a contractor for the City of Fort Worth? Your first step is to get your Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification through a local partner.

Becoming certified as an SBE gives your business greater visibility, access to bid opportunities, and connections to resources, training, mentorship, and matchmaking support that make growth easier.

And if you'd like to learn more or need some help getting started, our next quarterly bilingual SBE workshop is Wednesday, Aug. 19, with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency.

⭐ Register now: https://cfw.pub/44L32Pp
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¿Alguna vez ha querido convertirse en contratista para la Ciudad de Fort Worth? El primer paso es obtener la Certificación de Pequeña Empresa (SBE siglas en inglés) a través de un socio local.

Obtener la certificación SBE le da a su negocio mayor visibilidad, acceso a licitaciones y conexiones con recursos, formación, tutoría y apoyo para establecer contactos que faciliten el crecimiento.

Y si quiere saber más o necesita ayuda para dar los primeros pasos, nuestro próximo taller trimestral bilingüe sobre SBE tendrá lugar el miércoles, 19 de agosto, en colaboración con la Cámara de Comercio Metropolitana Afroamericana de Fort Worth y la Agencia Regional de Certificación del Centro-Norte de Texas.

⭐ Inscríbase ahora: https://cfw.pub/4p8WiEu

08/05/2026

Join the TechFW crew this Friday, Aug. 8, for their monthly from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August features Tyler Fisher of New Found Power LLC, who will be exploring what truly drives team performance and how leaders' role can shape the outcome.

Learn more / register: https://cfw.pub/4wBBxUG

08/04/2026

Are you a entrepreneur or job seeker? 🇺🇸

The City of Fort Worth is partnering with NextOp Veterans on a veteran employment and resource workshop where careers, capital and community come together. Job seekers can connect one-on-one with veteran-ready employers and receive on-site resume reviews and career coaching, and veteran entrepreneurs can explore funding opportunities, mentorship, and other resources to help them grow.

⭐ Operation Opportunity: Veteran Employment & Entrepreneur Workshop
📆 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22
📍 Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities
➡️ Learn more: https://cfw.pub/4yY1Juj

08/03/2026

It's exciting to see some new artwork on the Guinn Campus – courtesy of our Fort Worth Business Plan Competition alumni, Kristen Soble! 🎨

Kristen recently returned not to pitch her business, but to help TechFW visually tell its story.

Learn more in the TechFW blog: https://cfw.pub/3Rrz9AT

Kristen first came to know the TechFW campus through the Fort Worth Business Plan Competition with our neighbors at the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center. Kristen is a Fort Worth-based professional artist specializing in large-scale public art, illustration, and graphic design. It is bold,....