The DEC Network—a non-profit driving innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses—is presenting its 2023 State of Entrepreneurship event at the end of this month, and only a few days remain for you to get your awards votes in.
The event will be held March 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco. Awards categories include Startup Evangelist of the Year, BIPOC Entrepreneur of the Year, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Student Entrepreneur, Rising Entrepreneur, Investor of the Year, and Corporate Supporter of the Year.
Votes will be accepted until midnight on March 15. The top three nominees from each category will be recognized, and winners will be announced during the State of Entrepreneurship event.
To submit your votes, go here.
To register for The DEC’s March 29th State of Entrepreneurship event, go here.
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