The DEC Network – The DEC Network is a 501c3 nonprofit organization driving parity and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses.

🚀 BIG IDEA 4-Week Bootcamp is HERE! 🚀 Are you ready to take your business idea to the next level? Powered

⏳ One Week Away: Venture Forum – Part 1! ⏳ The wait is almost over! In just one week, we’re bringing

🚨 The DCCA Convening is Tomorrow! 🚨 The wait is over—join us tomorrow for the first Dallas Collaborative for Capital Access

✨ Feel-Good Friday ✨ Through The DEC Network, incredible opportunities happen! 💫 Thanks to our community, @coolcrayations had the chance to

🎉 Feel-Good Friday! 🎉 We’re still buzzing with excitement because Dallas Startup Week took home an award at the 10th Annual

🔙✨ #ThrowbackThursday to Pitch Competition 2024 at The DEC Network! 🚀🎤 From groundbreaking ideas to game-changing entrepreneurs, this event was

🚀 Venture Forum Part 1 is just TWO weeks away! Join us for an evening of innovation and insight with Pete

🚨 The DCCA Convening is Next Week! 🚨 Get ready—next week marks the first Dallas Collaborative for Capital Access (DCCA) Convening

🌟 Feel-Good Friday! 🌟 At The DEC Network, we believe in the power of community, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Every day, we

🚀 DFW Startup Week is BACK at SMU! 🎉 Get ready for a week of innovation, networking, and game-changing insights

🚀 It's time to shine! After 13 weeks of hard work, mentorship, and business growth, our Your Start Up entrepreneurs

📢 Two Weeks Away: DCCA Convening – March 18, 2025! 📢 The wait is almost over! In just two weeks, the

🚀 Big Announcement! 🚀 We’re excited to welcome Pete O’Neill as the Keynote Speaker for Venture Forum: Part 1! As Chief

Throwing it back to Venture Forum 2024! 🚀✨ Last year, we brought together bold innovators, game-changing entrepreneurs, and industry leaders

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📢 Lunch & Learn Alert! 🍽️💡 Join us for Grants, Growth, and Gains: A Panel on Financial Opportunities, where industry experts

✨ Grateful, Inspired, and Empowered! ✨ Wow—what an unforgettable night at the 10th Annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship 2025! On February 13,

💛 Feel Good Friday with The DEC Network 💛 Today, we're celebrating the power of community, collaboration, and innovation! At The

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2013

Company
Established

4365+

Entrepreneurs
Served 2024

73%

Participants
BIPOC & Female
Businesses

1254

Jobs Created or
Sustained 2024

What We Offer

Co-working space, events, accelerator bootcamps, community memberships, mentoring program, networking opportunities & other resources.

Our Impact

Explore The DEC Network’s Impact Report to see how we’re empowering entrepreneurs and driving innovation in our community. View the report now to discover our milestones, success stories, and the impact we’ve made together!

Where We Work

Located in the new RedBird development in vibrant Oak Cliff, The DEC@Redbird is dedicated to bringing resources, tools and strategic partnerships to support the entrepreneurs of southern Dallas County.

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