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2013

Company
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4365+

Entrepreneurs
Served 2024

73%

Underrepresented Business Owners in Southern Dallas

1254

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

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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!

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From The DEC Network @ RedBird in Oak Cliff to The DEC Network @ Fort Worth, we exist to connect entrepreneurs across North Texas with the spaces, resources, and relationships that help turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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