The South Dallas Fair Park Business Growth Series: Personal Finance Initiative for Entrepreneurs, in partnership with the City of Dallas, will empower south Dallas Fair Park small business owners and entrepreneurs with skills and strategies for business growth.



The application deadline is September 30, 2025.


South Dallas Fair Park Business Growth Series

Key Program Features:

  • CoHort Style Learning: 4 intensive workshops led by BCL expert Financial and Entrepreneurship Coaches.
  • Ongoing Support: Continuous one-on-one and group technical assistance, counseling and coaching for growth and development.
  • Network Building: Assisting South Dallas Fair Park ecosystem through access to resources and to subject matter experts.
  • Knowledge in Entrepreneurship Basics: Educating participants on assessing business goals, business plans, marketing your business, knowing your numbers (personal finance and business), and action planning for growth.

Ultimate Program Goals:

  • The program will be provided in a cohort-style (15 participants per cohort)
  • Financial Education for Entrepreneurs (4 in-person workshops)
  • One-on-One Business Coaching
  • A dollar for dollar match of up to $500 for all participants

BCL’s South Dallas Fair Park Business Growth Series is designed to empower entrepreneurs to establish and expand credit and person asset building services. Our team of high skilled professionals are ready to assist the SDFP community! For more information, contact Brian K. Marshall, Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business BCL of Texas: bmarshall@bcloftexas.org.


Where to Find Us
AUSTIN 1011 San Jacinto Blvd
Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701 P: 512.912.9884 F: 346.301.5752 NMLS #1114924
DALLAS 400 S Zang Blvd
Suite 1220
Dallas, TX 75208 P: 214.688.7456 F: 346.301.5752 NMLS #1114924
SAN MARCOS 302 W Hopkins St
Suite 2
San Marcos, TX 78666 P: 512.383.0027 NMLS #1114924