The DFW CPG Insider - Community News August 2024

This Saturday, DFW CPG is hosting a brand showcase for community brands who are based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is one of the most exciting events of the year, whether you own a brand, are a retailer or just want to hobnob. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out the volunteer form here. Purchase your ticket now to attend!

Dallas Startup Week | August 11-15 | Embassy Suites Convention Center

Dallas Startup Week (DSW) August 11-15 is The DEC Network’s largest, premiere event for DFW small business owners and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Capital One, the program includes a five-day celebration that builds momentum and opportunity around entrepreneurship and innovation. Read more here.

Join me at COCINA SABROSA | August 21-22, 2024 in Irving, TX

Last Chance – Hispanic Trade Show – DISCOUNTED & SHARED BOOTHS!

Cocina Sabrosa is coming August 21-22, 2024 to the Irving Convention Center. Whether you’re already serving the thriving Latin population or looking to expand your reach, why not try exhibiting? DFW CPG has worked out a special price for 8X6 booths for only $1,440. That’s less than half of what their standard booths cost. PLUS – 2 companies can share a booth, dropping each one’s cost to only $720. If you are interested, please email info@whiterockgranola.com as soon as possible!

If you can’t exhibit, you might want to plan to attend this exciting show. As a special offer for our community, DFW CPG members get free registration when you use promo code: EMPMDFWCPG! Hopefully we will see many of you there!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Member Receives Recognition
WOW!!! DFW CPG member brand, HydroN, is among the 10 finalists in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best contest! Other area winners are Sarape Treats Chamoy Candy, Encina-Blue Butterscotch Pancake Mix and Marasi Foods Frozen Filled Naan Bread. These small businesses will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and a chance at placement on H-E-B’s shelves. Congrats to all of the finalists! A winner will be chosen next month. Click to read more.

Keto Drinks Get Noticed
Local zero-sugar cocktail mix brand, Double Zero, has been featured in Forbes magazine. The article quotes Dee Lincoln, the original co-founder of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, “The first time I sampled Double Zero, I couldn’t believe that it was a true ‘skinny’ margarita because it tastes awesome.” High praise indeed. The company also makes a Mojito and Old Fashioned mix – in cool, reusable “Mason jar” shakers. Read all about them here.

Vegandale

Is plant-based your thang? Vegandale is one of the top all-vegan events of the year, uniting major artists, food, music, and art for an unparalleled experience on Sept 28 at Klyde Warren Park. Booths are still available for plant-based products. Apply here

Dallas VegFest
Another vegan event that brings together folks from Oak Cliff and all over the metroplex is The Dallas VegFest 2024 at Kiest Park Recreation Center on September 22nd. Apply here to be a vendor.

Access to Capital
The Inclusive Capital Summit is a 2-day interactive experience convening founders, investors, and ecosystem builders focused on seeking solutions to lack of capital, access, tech, and inclusion for under-estimated communities. It starts with a Justice Jam entertainment night on Oct. 4 and follows with a conference filled with investor and founder speakers nationwide on Oct. 5. Information and tickets here.

Mentors Needed at UTD
Do you enjoy helping others? The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking experienced professionals and entrepreneurs to serve as mentors for student-led startups. You will get back as much as you get by being involved. Want to know more? Contact Leon Jacobson at: Leon.jacobson@utdallas.edu or (469)-853-6166

Thanks so much to Wayne Luciano for his informative Huddle: The “What, So What, and Now What” of Business Planning. Attendees received invaluable insight on creating an actionable and measurable business plan. This is just the kind of content that makes DFW CPG so valuable to our members. Kudos to Mr. Luciano and the DFW CPG Huddle Planning Team!