BCL of Texas in partnership with the City of Dallas South Dallas Fair Park Opportunity Fund present, The South Dallas Fair Park Business Growth Series: Personal Finance Initiative for Entrepreneurs Program. The program aims to empower South Dallas Fair Park (SDFP) small business owners and entrepreneurs with skills and strategies to stimulate new business activity and improve personal wealth by establishing and expanding credit and personal asset building services.

Click below to access the application for Cohort Two, which starts in 2026


South Dallas Fair Park Business Growth Series

Key Program Features:

  • Cohort Style Learning: Intensive workshops led by BCL expert Financial and Entrepreneurship Coaches.
  • Personalized Business Coaching for growth and development.
  • 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.
  • Networking Opportunities: Assisting South Dallas Fair Park ecosystem through access to resources and to subject matter experts.
  • Match Savings Account approach to help the entrepreneur build their personal/business savings; where every dollar the participant saves, we will match contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $500 at the completion of each cohort. Matching funds from BCL must be used specifically for business related expenses. Participants must complete all program requirements.

Program Requirements:

  1. Must have an address for their personal residence or business in South Dallas Fair Park. Link to Map
  2. Be a current business owner or aspiring business owner.
  3. Attend all in-person orientation and workshops. See schedule below.

**Our team of high skilled professionals are ready to assist the SDFP community! For more information, please contact Leo Pozzobon, Entrepreneurship Specialist at 214.688.7456.


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