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May 11-12, 2026 | Irving Convention Center
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Enjoy the video to the left on why Glenn Bradley with Big Hits Creative finds ACCESS the best tool for making and building business relationships.
Need more reasons to attend ACCESS 2026. Glenn provides some tips on the best way to use ACCESS to build your business. Click the button below for his 2-minute tip suggestions.
MONDAY, MAY 11 @ 3 PM
FREE SEMINAR to answer you questions about SBE and SBE Plus Certification!
FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES
MAY 12
More than 20 Round Tables Focused on Making Connections! Don’t Miss Out!
HUB UPDATE LUNCHEON SESSION
Heard all the rumors about the status the State of Texas HUB. Join us for an update from those in the mix of the action!
THE BEST WAY TO SPEND YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS & TIME!
The Catalyst for Growth, Opportunities and Business Connections.
May 11-12, 2026 | Irving Convention Center
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES
STATE & UNIVERSITIES SPOT BID FAIR
EXPO NETWORKING
CAPITAL READINESS PAVILION
SEE YOU AT ACCESS 2026
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
Finding Success at
ACCESS 2026!
Enjoy the video to the left on why Glenn Bradley with Big Hits Creative finds ACCESS the best tool for making and building business relationships.
Need more reasons to attend ACCESS 2026. Glenn provides some tips on the best way to use ACCESS to build your business. Click the button below for his 2-minute tip suggestions.
MONDAY, MAY 11 @ 3 PM
FREE SEMINAR to answer you questions about SBE and SBE Plus Certification!
FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES
MAY 12
More than 20 Round Tables Focused on Making Connections! Don’t Miss Out!
HUB UPDATE LUNCHEON SESSION
Heard all the rumors about the status the State of Texas HUB. Join us for an update from those in the mix of the action!
THE BEST WAY TO SPEND YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS & TIME!
Additional Events & Announcements
Additional Events & Announcements
Advocacy in Action
An Emphasis on Restoring Opportunities
Court Hearing
April 13, 2026
9 AM CT
Travis County Courthouse –
12th Floor, Room 12B
This Public Court Hearing is the first step and first hearing of the HUB case which seeks to enforce the fact that the acting comptroller does not make law. The Texas Legislature does. Your Business. Your Voice.
Public Hearing
April 7, 2026
10 AM CT
Online Only
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has scheuduled a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program — the emergency ruling that decertified more than 16,000 Texas small business overnight. Your Business. Your Voice.
Deadline to regiser to speak: April 6, 2026.
Press Conference
Since the Acting Comptroller’s emergency rules recently decertified over 15,000 minority- and women-owned businesses (as of early 2026), the DFW Business Council is working with partners to reinstate the State of Texas HUB program for minority- and women-owned businesses. We are working to restore equitable access to state procurement. Businesses right to compete for state contracts shouldn’t be sidelined.
A press conference was held announcing a lawsuit against the Acting Comptroller and others. Listen to the lastest about the lawsuit.
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council
Committed to Driving Economic Impact Through Business Inclusion
We foster business relationships between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies), and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses as well as small businesses to address supply chain needs while contributing to economic development within the community.
CERTIFY
Experience Increased Access
Certification facilitates access to a comprehensive network of connections, opportunities, and partnerships with Buying Entity Members and fellow minority-owned and small businesses, fostering opportunities for growth and prosperity.
CONNECT
Facilitating Collaboration
Providing a gateway for meaningful interactions between Buying Entity Members and minority-owned and smalll businesses to improve top and bottom line results while contributing to economic growth within the community.
DEVELOP
Equipping for Excellence
Equipping minority-owned and small businesses and supplier chain diversity professionals with the tools, resources and best practices necessary for success in fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment.
ADVOCATE
Driving Economic Progress
Promoting equitable economic progress through the inclusion of minority-owned and small businesses within supply chains and the positive impact on employment, consumer spending, and the overall tax base.
North Texas Results
Results matter! DFW MSDC tracks results reported by our Buying Entity Members and certified Minority-Owned Enterprises.
Reported Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises Revenues (Billions)
Employees Reported by Certified MBEs (including 22,000 ethnic minority employees)
Number of Certified DFW MSDC Minority-Owned Business Enterprises
DFW MSDC Buying Entities Members – Corporations and Public Sector Agencies
North Texas Cities and Counties Served by DFW MSDC
Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated along with links to member procurement sites
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Congratulations to our 2025 E Award Winners!
Presidential Recognition - Jim Greer, ONCOR
Executive Champion - Pamela Bryant, Parkland Health
Public Agency of the Year - NTTA
Buying Entity of the Year - ONCOR
Supplier of the Year - Category 3 - Alliance Geotechnical Group
Supplier of the Year - Category 2 - Versa Printing
Supplier of the Year - Category 1 - Sage IT
Supply Chain Professional of the Year - Jesse Crawford, Dallas County
Supplier Diversity/Development Professional of the Year, Moses Aito, NTTA
Supplier (MBE/SBE) Advocate of the Year - Pamela Nelson, Bracane Co.
2025 MEGA Deal Award Winners
DFW BC Staff - 2025
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Anti-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, DFW Business Council is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts.
In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, DFW Business Council is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts.
In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.