The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative will offer: Business and Management Education, Access to Capital, Business Support Services

The Apple Corps of Dallas (ACD) is the oldest Apple Computer User Group still in operation, established in January of 1978. Our members are primarily from the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex area. Our aim is to provide you with the latest information on your computer, to offer help in solving problems, to present forums for discussion, and to provide a protected resource of files for your downloading pleasure.

bionorthTX was created to accelerate the growth of the diverse and balanced life science ecosystem in North Texas. This spans the value chain of health care, life sciences, research, the vendor community, and talent and capital resources. Companies can connect with industry leaders, ground-breaking technologies, the investment community, nationally-ranked colleges and universities, a wealth of consultants, a varied population for clinical research and an experienced pool of scientists, technicians, and resources.

Biz Owners Ed is a nonprofit, tax-exempt (under Section 501(c)(3)) entrepreneurial program and community for business owners seeking a burst of knowledge, advice, and tools to take the next exponential leap forward in their businesses.  Our mentoring team and guest speakers help successful entrepreneurs accelerate the growth of their business.

Blacks in Technology Dallas/Ft. Worth is the official DFW chapter of the national organization, Blacks in Technology, founded by Greg Greenlee in 2009. Our mission is to increase the representation of Black women and men in technology and provide a community of networking, continuing education, and support for Black technology professionals.

Welcome! Blacks United in Leading Technology - North Texas is the official, chartered chapter for North Texas of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks United in Leading Technology International non-profit corporation

Bunker Labs – a 501(c)(3) non-profit – is a national network of veteran entrepreneurs dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business. We are committed to seeing that every entrepreneur in the veteran community has the network, tools, and resources they need to start their own business.

Cause Studio is now a virtual education platform that delivers content to social innovators no matter where they are.

Coding Dojo is the boot camp education done right. Unlike most boot camps, we don’t just teach you how to code to get a job. Our industry–leading curriculum accelerates you into an entirely new career in the tech–industry, and becoming a developer is only one of many exciting paths to take.

Entrepreneurs For North Texas is a program of Communities Foundation of Texas that serves the North Texas business community. Established in the summer of 2000, EFNT’s network of more than 100 member companies includes early stage, small and mid-size businesses, private equity investors, venture capitalists, and a wide range of professional service providers who all have a commitment to give back to the communities in which they live and work. EFNT assists our member companies in harnessing the power of their corporate assets through philanthropy and community programs in order to serve social needs while meeting corporate objectives.

Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Dallas (B.U.I.L.D.) helps you find the resources you need to grow your startup, small business or nonprofit venture.

SPARK is the community aspect of Freelancers Union and the local hub for freelancers to connect with one another and help cultivate a freelancer community in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We host monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for freelancers to discuss various topics such as starting a freelance business, growing a current freelance business, pricing, taxes, legal stuff, and more.

Who attends DHA? We are a diverse group of individuals who share the passion of curiosity. We like to learn; we like to teach; we like to listen; we like to talk. DHA started as loose group of hackers and security professionals around Dallas, but it has expanded into many other areas. There’s still a large contingency of security/privacy wonks, but we also have developers, entrepreneurs, managers, students, retirees, a few recruiters, and occasionally a Fed or two ;-)

 The Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) is a coalition of stakeholders from the City of Dallas, corporations, Civic and NGO organizations, academia and private individuals who are invested in Dallas’ continued evolution as a forward‐thinking, innovative, ‘smart’ global city. Our working definition of a Smart City is a city where social and technological infrastructures and solutions facilitate and accelerate sustainable economic growth, resource efficiency, and importantly, improves the quality of life in the city for its citizens. Operating from a foundational vision that smart cities are about people and not just technology, DIA is focused on the end user – building a critical mass of the most highly-engaged citizens in the country. 

As a community with a 1000 year vision, DMC provides a lasting experience; sparking game-changing relationships and opportunities to serve, develop and impact. We constantly aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work, through both professionalism and service.

We are engaged community leaders committed to improving lives and maximizing social impact through the thoughtful application of our collective resources and expertise. SVP cultivates effective philanthropists, strengthens nonprofits, and invests in innovative solutions – building powerful relationships to tackle our community’s social challenges.

DevMountain is an industry-leading coding school that began in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. Founded by fellow coders, DevMountain's expert faculty are passionate about sharing their craft and empowering the next wave of programmers, entrepreneurs and designers.

ATW is a dynamic non-profit organization that supports women and men who share the common interests of empowering women in technology, increasing the number of women in executive roles and encouraging women and girls to enter technology fields.

The community is comprised of anyone with an interest in food and beverage CPG. Our attendees include early-stage to mature brands, product and service suppliers (food processors; ingredient suppliers; sales/marketing firms; brokers; equipment financing firms; and other industry professionals), and investors (angels, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and corporate venture arms).

Slack channel for DFW data visualization community.

DFW Devs is a place for developers who live and work in and around Dallas and Fort Worth to share, converse, organize and get to know each other.

DFW Legal Hackers meets monthly to share ideas, explore innovations in legal+tech and new approaches of working with clients and the community as well as each other to develop creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology. Through social/networking activities, hackathons, and educational workshops, we will identify ways of using technology to improve law, legal practice, and policy, as well as service to the community.

Slack channel for DFW startup community.

Our full-time, 10-16 weeks data science and cybersecurity training experience hones, expands, and contextualizes the skills brought in by our competitive student cohorts. Incorporating traditional in-class instruction in theory and technique, data science students use real data to build a four-project portfolio to present to potential employers. Both data science and cybersecurity students have access to full career support throughout and after the boot camp.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 167 chapters in 52 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.

General Assembly fosters an elite professional community of individuals and companies through education and strategic career connections.

Provides exposure to the world of computer science, robotics, and more to children, through fun and interactive camp programs.

We are a team of game developers from all over the world, that have many years of experience in creating games for consoles and for PC, as well as, more recently mobile. From adventure titles to shooters, strategy to casual, collectively we have covered the entire gaming space, and hope that will continue over the next several years. Our goal with this blog is to share our knowledge and help people to either get started with game development for the first time or stay abreast with the latest technologies.

United Way of Tarrant County’s new social innovation fund has the primary purpose of making significant changes in key community issues by working with a cross-sector of people, organizations, non-profits, for-profits and entrepreneurs to solve problems!

Ladies that UX Dallas Chapter is a monthly meet up that creates a welcoming, transparent community of women that work in UX, who positively promote and teach each other.

We’re excited to bring together the Latinas in tech in Dallas Fort Worth! We invite you to join our chapter and partake in our events, discussions and networking activities while also creating meaningful relationships and supporting and lifting each other up!

The Medical Innovation Collaborative (MIC) is the catalyst for a sustainable bio and life sciences ecosystem that connects globally-competitive, scale-up companies to talent, facilities and funding to improve the quality of patient care. Every day we commit to thoughtful planning, programming and networking that provides the resources and support for early stage companies to address the critical needs related to the translation of research.

The North Texas Innovation Alliance’s mission is to create the most connected, smart, and resilient region in the country.

Per Scholas was founded more than 20 years ago with a mission to open doors to transformative technology careers for individuals from often overlooked communities. We accomplish this mission today by creating opportunity, closing the skills divide, and achieving diversity.

Refresh is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical and professional aspects of new media endeavors in the Dallas area.

At Rising Tide Initiative, we believe that entrepreneurs pave the path to greater social and economic prosperity within our community. We seek to support start-up entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business ventures and to partner with them in their world-changing work.

SaaStock Local is SaaStock's initiative to launch chapter of regular events that are independently organized by carefully selected community builders and influencers in SaaS. We help them facilitate the space to share challenges and best practices at our local level, while networking and creating new opportunities.

The Dallas Metropolitan SBDC has access to a wide range of information for business success. Let us give you that extra advantage needed in today’s competitive business environment. The Dallas Metropolitan SBDC can provide businesses with information concerning contracting with government, international trade, intellectual property protection, and technology transfer.

SCORE Volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small business succeed.  Mentors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management, and business plan preparation. Dallas SCORE provides no-cost, confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your business. SCORE also offers Workshops and Seminars for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and existing businesses looking for a fresh perspective and renewed focus for their business.

Sharks in Heels Inc. is a fun and informative social networking organization geared towards inspiring, connecting, and empowering women entrepreneurs or “Sharkettes” with the tools needed for success.

Sparkyard's mission is to cultivate a connected and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Fort Worth area through a comprehensive platform that connects entrepreneurs and business owners to the resources they need to launch and scale their companies. 

Tech in Motion is broad by design, the goal of this group is to be interactive and allow technology enthusiasts to learn from other professionals, have questions answered in real-time, discover new tech, and hear stories that inspire. This group is a place for technology professionals who wouldn’t normally cross paths to meet, collaborate, and learn about what their peers are doing across the city.

Tech Talent South (TTS) is a Charlotte-based coding bootcamp dedicated to fostering talent in technology throughout the southeast United States and aid the region in evolving its high-tech hubs. Campuses are in the heart of each of their respective tech communities and provide students with amazing opportunities to make connections in the local tech scenes.

Tech Titans includes a diverse group of technology leaders from start-ups to fortune 500 companies from North Texas who collaborate, share and inspire creative thinking that fuels tomorrow’s innovations. As part of its goals, Tech Titans is active in: Cultivating a technology community of companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and students. Growing future tech leaders with its talent and workforce development initiative. Advocating technology's advancement in governmental arenas . Connecting people and inspiring innovative ideas through its special interest forums and annual Awards Gala.

Texas Inventors is a group of inventors that meets monthly in the Mirabelle Davis Library in the Dallas suburb of Plano. Our membership includes people at every stage of the inventive process who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, contacts and encouragement to fellow inventors.

To actively grow the base of research capacity and technology commercialization in North Texas by engaging industry, philanthropic, university, and state support to implement programs that increase research at our local institutions of higher education and create economic benefit for the region.

Dallas B.R.A.I.N. is a business resources and information network.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Association’s goal is to promote search engine marketing and increased return on investment for companies and their websites through best practices. We accomplish this through networking, education, and promotion of search engine marketing. Our members are highly skilled in the areas of copywriting, web hosting, web design, web analytics, internet application development, affiliate program development and strategy, social media, search engine optimization, PPC campaigns, as well as emerging media.

The Fort Worth Life Sciences Coalition is a non-profit, non-member, grassroots organization founded in 2002 to promote all aspects of the Life Sciences in North Texas, with an emphasis on Fort Worth.

Thinkful is a career accelerator that helps people build high-growth careers in data science, web development, and design. Whereas traditional coding bootcamps teach these skills in a classroom, Thinkful students learn via 1-on-1 mentorship, affording them a more individualized learning experience and access to a growing local and national professional network. The result: A guaranteed job in tech or your tuition back.

iE is a nonprofit, global community welcoming entrepreneurs from all over the world. We believe in the power of ideas to change the face of entrepreneurship and growing business through our five pillars; mentoring, networking, education, incubating, and funding. TiE was founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs and is currently the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization out there. With programs like TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) and Mentor Match, we are reaching out and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

the local chapter of UXPA International with over 2,800 members in DFW. This group serves the needs of designers in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. With this group, you can: Network with other designers to exchange ideas, Listen to speakers at monthly meetings, Look for your next opportunity with managers and recruiters, Learn best practices at a workshop, attend the Big Design Conference to learn from industry experts, see local talent showcased to spotlight the Best of Dallas UX.

In May 2014, WATT relaunched as a community that encourages women in technology to be fearless as they advance their careers, providing education, inspiration, guidance, and connections to career opportunities. Mission: To encourage women to be fearless in sharing their unique perspectives and talents; To encourage more women and girls to enter and advance to leadership roles in technology related fields; and to encourage companies to intentionally hire for gender balance.

WiNGS provides women the tools and resources to become strong mothers, successful in the workplace and financially secure.

Women’s Technology Coalition (Women’s Tech Co.) is a resourceful and inspiring non-profit organization focused on leveling the playing field for women in tech-enabled professions. We create engaging environments for forward-thinking technologists and entrepreneurs to connect and succeed. Women's Tech Co. fosters valuable quarterly events, as well as an annual fundraiser benefiting STEM education.

XD is an alliance to recognize and connect industry thought leaders in the fields of Design, Technology, Research, Product and Marketing. It will be the professional connection touchpoint to empower leaders through cross-functional collaboration.