The DEC Network was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration in October for the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Now, North Texas’ entrepreneurial hub is ready to celebrate the possibilities the grant brings and invite the community to find ways to engage, connect and benefit from the revolutionary program with a kickoff event from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.

The kickoff, which will take place at The DEC@Redbird in Southern Dallas, will feature a convening of The DEC Network and the six community “spoke organizations” that will use the funds to reach out to underrepresented entrepreneurs: Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center, LiftFund, TruFund, Dallas College, BCL of Texas and WiNGS. Key community leadership, interested entrepreneurs, business partners and area influencers are invited to attend to learn how to become a part of this transformational initiative. The DEC Network was the only organization in North Texas selected to lead in the Community Navigator program.

Registration Link: https://b.link/CommunityNavigatorDallas

• Location: The DEC at RedBird - 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd #2044, Dallas, TX 75237