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Ben Vann, chief executive of Impact Ventures, speaks during a video-recorded event at JPMorgan Chase’s Dallas office, where the nonprofit announced the launch of its CDFI fund, IV Capital. [Image: Screenshot / The Shearer Group video]
Dallas’ Impact Ventures Launches Texas’ First Integrated Capital Fund Backing Women- and BIPOC-Led Enterprises
by Maddie Preston | Oct 24, 2025
At a kickoff event held at JPMorgan Chase ahead of the 2025 Inclusive Capital Summit, the announcement of Impact Ventures' new CDFI fund set the tone for a two-day gathering focused on the future of capital, inclusion, and community-driven growth.
Black Founder Weekend 2025 to Drive $100K+ in Economic Impact for Black Entrepreneurs in North Texas
by Lance Murray |
Jun 22, 2025
The inaugural three-day event lands in Dallas June 27–29 at Paul Quinn College, bringing together more than 40 speakers, curated activations, and a bold agenda built to move capital, spark deals, and support Black founders.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 21, 2024
For the second year, the Dallas Wings Community Foundation is highlighting a different local Black-owned business on the team's social platforms each Wednesday in February in celebration of Black History Month. This month's spotlight is on Cookie Society, Pink Toes Nail Bar, Pressed Roots, and PureNRG Cycle.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
