March 2024 Newsletter

Boletin de Marzo 2024

Knowing where to get resources for your business can make a difference in the sustainability of your business.

Join us on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for an informative Business Resources Webinar featuring:

The DEC, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Register Today! 

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Dallas Accelerator Program

The application deadline has been extended to April 5, 2024.

Click Here to Apply

El Programa Acelerador de Dallas

El Plazo de solicitud se amplía hasta el 5 de abril, 2024.

Haga Click Aqui para Aplicar

NTTA Boardroom

5900 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 200,

Plano, TX 75093

Apr 18, 2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

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See DFW Airport Buying Plan

Description:

Vaughn construction has been awarded multiple projects in the 2022 Austin ISD Bond Program. One of the projects includes a full modernization (demolition and replacement) of the existing Pecan Springs Elementary School. The project sits on a 7.5 acre site and will include a 77,000 square foot building that will be LEED Silver, AEGB 3-Star certification, and Net-Zero Energy ready.

Location: 3100 Rogge Ln, Austin, TX 78723. This project is located between the Mueller District and 183 Toll Road.

Tax Status: Exempt

Wage Rates: AISD Prevailing Wage Rate

Parking: Onsite

Invitations to bid will be sent out via Building Connected. First round of budgeting invites are expected to go out in early January. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.

gduffy@vaughnconstruction.com

TWO GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES IN IRVING

Funding for both grants is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.



Applicants can apply for both grants, if eligible, within one application

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NEW ONLINE CONTRACT BIDDING SYSTEM

The City of Fort Worth has partnered with Bonfire Interactive to implement an online bidding platform where notification of bid opportunities and submission of responses will be handled digitally.  

All current City of Fort Worth vendors, as well as any vendors interested in doing business with the City, will need to register in Bonfire Interactive; if you are already registered in Bonfire, you can use your existing name and password to register with the City.

 Here are some helpful links to help you get started!

• Registration is easy and free; to register visit: City of Fort Worth (bonfirehub.com)
• To assist with registration: Vendor Registration and Submission [VIDEO] – Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• For questions or support: Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• Bonfire Support Team email: support@gobonfire.com

On behalf of the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) is pleased to invite you to join us for the:

9th Annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit

Stanford Graduate School of Business

March 27, 2024 11:30 p.m. PT

Ticket FREE, but registration is required

• Research “Debut” Presentation & Panel Discussions

• Networking Opportunities & Expo Booths

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RSVP and Questions to:

deniseenriquez@procedeogroup.com

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Making the Next 50 Years, the Best 50 Years!

The countdown has begun and registration for DFW's Business Opportunity Forum is now open!

This is your opportunity to attend an infrastructure and development centered event on March 27th.

Attendees will gain insight into DFW Airport’s operations, upcoming opportunities, and in-person networking with airport executives, architecture, engineering and construction firms, suppliers, partners, and advocacy groups. You will also learn more about capital programs, controls & analytics, sustainability, business diversity & development, procurement and how to position your company for success.

The event is taking place in person at AMC Theaters Grapevine Mills. An online option will be available at the DFW Business Opportunity website.

We look forward to seeing you there. Click the link below to register today. If you have any trouble with registration, please feel free to contact us.

Click Here to Learn More and Register

In this Report:



Turner's Supply Chain Report - Steel, Curtainwall, Drywall, Roofing, MEP, DFH, Cement, Oil & Transporation

AIA Billings Report at 46.7 - A soft closeout of billings for 2023

Turner's National Cost Index at a 1.1% Escalation for the Quarter

North Texas's Escalation for the Quarter at 1.03% 

North Texas's Market Sector Leaders By Volume - Multi-Family, Education & Industrial

North Texas's Largest County By Volume & Sector - Dallas, Tarrant, Collin & Denton

Thank you to North Texas Trade Partners, who helped make the Market Conditions Report as accurate as possible.

Click Here for the Full Report