In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d like to salute Las Casita Hot Sauce and all of our member companies of Hispanic origin. Veronica Westlake’s grandmother and mother passed down their family recipes to her as a child – and the rest is history. Her company now produces several flavors of all-natural, gluten-free salsas such as Abuela’s Mild, Medium Original, Caliente! Extra Hot and two versions of Tomatillo Salsa – plus gourmet pickled specialty items. La Casita products are sold at Kroger and HEB stores across Texas or you can order online.
You’re invited to attend Cocina Sabrosa, September 27-28 in Irving, free of charge! Cocina Sabrosa is the ultimate meeting place for the entire Hispanic food & beverage ecosystem. From businesses that currently serve the thriving Latin population to those that want to increase their reach, professionals across the nation will find the products, services, and ideas they need to operate and scale their businesses efficiently and prosperously.
Women of Color Business Mixer
This networking event brings together current and prospective Women’s Business Enterprise Council members, local businesses and corporations to develop professional relationships. It features networking, a panel discussion about the benefits of WBE certification, vendor tables, and a spotlight on participants of the Women of Color Certification Mentor Program. October 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Register here.
Boss Vision Conference
Calling all driven, purposeful women in business who yearn to make a meaningful impact while building a thriving living – Boss Vision Conference, October 27-28 in Dallas, is your gateway to unleashing your potential, transforming lives, and achieving what you define as success. Register here. For sponsor/vendor inquiries email @Wendy Rodriguez or apply here!
H-E-B Supplier Diversity
Want to get your products into H-E-B or Central Market? The H-E-B Supplier Diversity Team proudly presents their 13th annual Opportunity Exchange and Expo, online on October 25, 2023, featuring an awards ceremony and interaction with H-E-B leaders. Learn how to engage in a partnership with H-E-B. Register here.
Are you the founder of an emerging brand who would like to successfully scale with mentorship from top CPG leaders, investors and successful founders? SKU, the nation’s leading CPG accelerator, is now accepting company applications for the Spring ’24 track. The 12-week cohort will run March through May, culminating with a Showcase Pitch Event. The program is hybrid and mentors and founders need not be located in Austin. The application deadline is November 19th. Apply here
Dallas Startup Week 2023: Where Innovation Takes Center Stage
Dallas Startup Week 2023, proudly sponsored by Capital One, brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an unforgettable week of innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. Tracks spanned 11 industries and engaged entrepreneurs in discussions on growth and collaboration to inspire them for the year ahead. Disrupt Dallas Summit, Corporate Startup Innovation Summit, Women of Innovation Summit, and The Future of Venture Forum brought together some of DFW’s largest success stories to motivate audiences to dream bigger and strive further. Dallas Startup Week 2023 celebrated North Texas entrepreneurs, showcasing the power of innovation, networking, and community. Stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities with DFW CPG and look for ways to get involved in Dallas Startup Week 2024.
Looking for Brand Exposure?
The Naturally Network is accepting applications for 16 Fellow spots in its second national cohort of the M/O (Minority-Owned) Fellowship. Businesses must be 51% minority owned, have revenue of at least $10,000 in the previous 12 months, and be less than five years old. The 12-week program includes networking and educational opportunities as well as a presence at Expo West.