North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, events may change at any time, so check the event website or registration page for the latest details. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 

GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES COHORT 13 APPLICATION DEADLINE

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses-DCCCD site is taking applications through June 14 for its upcoming Cohort 13. It is looking for small businesses eager to take their businesses to the next level and creating jobs in their communities. Applicants must meet this criteria: 

• Small business owner or small business co-owner

• Business in operation for at least two years

• Business revenues over $150,000 in the most recent fiscal year

• Business with a minimum of four employees (including the owner)

Program Costs: no cost to you if accepted into the program
Find more information here, and to apply go here.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 – SATURDAY, JUNE 16 

INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET 
The Green at College Park, 700 S. Center St., in Arlington
7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday

Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, exhibits, and artwork from more than 40 artisan entrepreneurs representing 30 different countries at the world’s largest International Folk Art Market. The market, which originated in Santa Fe, New Mexico, made its first expansion to Arlington last year.

Tickets start at $10.
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here.  

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

CAPITAL FACTORY DALLAS + THE DEC GRAND OPENING
The Centrum, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave., in Dallas
5 – 9 p.m. 

Come celebrate the official opening of Capital Factory Dallas and The Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s new location at The Centrum. The event will include arcade games, music, food, and drinks as well as interactive photo booths and virtual reality stations.

Free
To register and find more information, go here. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

CREATING A BRAND VOICE WORKSHOP WITH BRASS TACKS
WeWork Thanksgiving Tower, 1601 Elm St., Floor 33, in Dallas 
10 a.m – noon

Accompany Brass Tacks Collective and Jason Booker, creative director of Credera, at their two-hour workshop to help you learn the ins and outs of building a strong, consistent brand.

Tickets are $25.
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here. 

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UNDERSTANDING ADVANCES IN GENE THERAPY: CureSMA BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM 
Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, in Dallas
7 – 8:30 a.m. 

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and learn about developments in gene therapy and spinal muscular atrophy. Dr. Jerry Mendell, the lead investigator on the AVXS-101 clinical trials, and Arthur Burghes, the developer of the Delta 7 SMA mouse model, will be sharing news about recent advancements in their field and will include key clinical trial data on the latest treatments for SMA. 

Free
For more information go here. 

MONDAY, JUNE 18 

DIGITAL SUMMIT DALLAS – EVERYTHING: CONTENT & SOCIAL
Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Boulevard., in Irving 
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

This day-long event will include speakers and workshops on topics ranging from content marketing to everything you need to know about social media engagement and effectiveness. This will be a great opportunity to hear from different speakers from companies such as Bumble, GoDaddy, Contently, SevenTablets, SplashMedia, and more. 

Tickets start at $195.
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here. 

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MONDAY, JUNE 18 – TUESDAY, JUNE 19

ENTREPRENEUR SUMMIT 2018
Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, in Frisco
Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. & 7:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

The Entrepreneur Summit will focus on personal development, leadership, technology, business fundamentals, and marketing through CEO fireside chats, panels, and keynotes.

Tickets start at $140.
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Downtown Republic Center, 325 N. St. Paul St., Suite 3100, in Dallas
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Darlene Hunter & Associates, LLC will host this event intended to help attendees learn about how organizations can develop women leaders, about the benefits of women in organizations, as well as advancements for the future of women, according to the event page.

Tickets are $285.
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here. 

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STARTUP GRIND
Tech Wildcatters at WeWork Thanksgiving Tower, 1601 Elm St., Floor 33, in Dallas
6 – 9 p.m. 

Join ParkHub’s CEO and Founder George Baker, for a fireside chat at Startup Grind. This startup community hosts monthly events throughout 200 cities and 98 countries that include the opportunity to network with successful innovators, educators, and local founders.  

Tickets start at $10. 
To purchase tickets and find more information, go here. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20