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    Small Business owners are the superheroes in our communities.

    We're here for you with local teams committed to small business success and best-in-class business education. Let’s boost your business expertise, connect you with peer entrepreneurs, and grow your network of resources.

    january 27

    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses South Central Region Informational Sessions: Dallas, Houston, New Orleans (Virtual)

    10 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST

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    Virtual informational session for business owners who are interested in learning about how Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses can help them grow. The Outreach teams from Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans will be in attendance. 
    january 28

    Together We Thrive: The Journey to Employee Owners (Virtual)

    1 p.m. MST

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    Join the Center of Community Wealth and explore the strategic advantages of transitioning your business to employee ownership and how to do it.
    february 3

    Changes are Coming: What You Need to Know from the One Big Beautiful Bill (Virtual)

    12 p.m. – 1 p.m. MST

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    With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) now passed, many small business owners are asking the same question: How will this affect me? This virtual workshop will walk you through the key changes in the tax law and what they could mean for your business.

    With expert Wryan Capps, CPA from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, we’ll break down the most relevant provisions of OBBA in plain language, focusing on updates that may impact taxes, deductions, compliance, and planning for the year ahead.
    february 5

    Capital Connections: Small Business Lender Fair (Pasadena, TX)

    9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST

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    Join BakerRipley and the U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office on February 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where small business owners can meet directly with a variety of lenders—including microloan providers, CDFIs, commercial banks, and alternative financing providers. This event is designed to help entrepreneurs understand and access funding opportunities to start and grow their small business.
    february 10

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST

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    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    february 18

    Cooperative 101s // Cooperativa 101 (Virtual)

    12 p.m. MST

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    Community workshops from the Center for Community Wealth focused on learning how cooperative business can build community wealth & power. // Talleres comunitarios del Centro para la Riqueza Comunitaria centrados en aprender cómo las empresas cooperativas pueden generar riqueza y poder comunitario.
    february 18

    2026 Hard Hat Construction Expo (Dallas Fort Worth)

    All Day

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    The largest and most diverse construction business expo in the Southwest connecting owners and general contractors with certified minority-owned construction businesses. Register now for the 2026 Hard Hat Construction Expo at Globe Life Field in Dallas Forth Worth, TX.
    february 25-27

    Rural Startup Days (Southeast Colorado)

    All Day

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    This is a completely free, multi-day event designed to activate the Southeast entrepreneurial community by providing educational sessions, local showcases, and networking opportunities! Rural Startup Days spotlights the joy of supporting small businesses and a thriving community by shopping local, building community, and network with fellow founders in and around the La Junta area.
    march 10

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT

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    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    march 18

    Cooperative 101s // Cooperativa 101 (Virtual)

    5 p.m. MDT

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    Community workshops from the Center for Community Wealth focused on learning how cooperative business can build community wealth & power. // Talleres comunitarios del Centro para la Riqueza Comunitaria centrados en aprender cómo las empresas cooperativas pueden generar riqueza y poder comunitario.
    march 27

    Together We Thrive: The Journey to Employee Owners (Virtual)

    9 a.m. MDT

    Learn More
    Join the Center of Community Wealth and explore the strategic advantages of transitioning your business to employee ownership and how to do it.
    april 17

    Cooperative 101s // Cooperativa 101 (Virtual)

    12 p.m. MDT

    Learn More
    Community workshops from the Center for Community Wealth focused on learning how cooperative business can build community wealth & power. // Talleres comunitarios del Centro para la Riqueza Comunitaria centrados en aprender cómo las empresas cooperativas pueden generar riqueza y poder comunitario.
    may 28

    Together We Thrive: The Journey to Employee Owners (Virtual)

    10 a.m. MDT

    Learn More
    Join the Center of Community Wealth and explore the strategic advantages of transitioning your business to employee ownership and how to do it.

    Our Footprint

    We’re right next door. Our events are held at partner locations across 27 states and virtually — so you can choose the topic and format that best suits your small business. 
     
    Don’t see the session you’re looking for? We’re constantly adding new learning opportunities, and you can augment workshop-style classes with our digital education library, which is available 24-7. The resource library includes articles, audio files, templates, tutorials, and more! 
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    Connect with a DreamMaker!

    If you’re looking to start or grow a small business, DreamSpring is here for you each step of the way. Contact us to ask questions, learn more about how we can work together, and meet a team passionate about your success! 

    West

    Meet the West Team

    Amy Lapidus
    Senior Business Development Officer ( CA, NM, NV, UT, WA ) 
    Meghan Rauker
    Senior Business Development Officer ( AZ, CO, NM )
    Emery Nez-Whitfield
    Business Development Officer

     

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    Central

    Meet the Central Team

    Alexa Marban
    Senior Business Development Officer 
    Felicia Edmon
    Business Development Officer
    Toni Johnson
    Business Development Officer
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    East

    Meet the East Team

    Brianna Galvan
    Business Development Officer 
    Victor Espinoza
    Business Development Officer
    Yvette Ulibarri
    Business Development Officer 
     
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