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Small Business Launchpad

Dallas College: Where Entrepreneurs Begin, Grow and Thrive Building Businesses. Empowering Communities. Shaping the Future.

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Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Starts Here

We have built an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs at every stage. From classroom learning to business advising, coworking spaces and national growth programs, we connect you to the tools and people you need to succeed.

 

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Small Business Development

Expert Guidance for Every Stage

Dallas Metropolitan SBDC provides one-on-one advising and training to help you launch, stabilize and grow your business.

  • Business planning and strategy
  • Financing and funding options
  • Market research and expansion support

Explore Our Small Business Development Work

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Accelerate Your Growth

Dallas College hosts the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, a nationally recognized initiative that equips entrepreneurs with the skills and strategies to grow.

  • Practical education in finance, marketing and leadership
  • Customized growth plan
  • National network of peers and mentors

“Graduates grow revenue and create jobs in their communities.”

Get Started With 10,000 Small Businesses

Dallas College Venture Club

Innovation Needs a Home

This is a collaborative coworking space for creatives, startups and small business owners.

  • Flexible workspace and meeting rooms
  • Podcast studio and creative tools
  • Networking events and mentorship

More than a workspace — it is a launchpad for ideas.

Find Your Creative Spark

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Academic Entrepreneurship Programs

Learn. Build. Launch.

Our entrepreneurship degrees and certificates provide the knowledge and confidence to start and grow a business. Students gain hands-on experience and direct connections to the Dallas College entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Degrees and certificates in entrepreneurship
  • Real-world projects and case studies
  • Pathways into SBDC, DC Venture Club and 10KSB

Start Your Academic Journey Today

Join the Dallas College Entrepreneurial Community

Whether you are a student with a dream, a founder with a plan or a business owner ready to scale, Dallas College is here to help you succeed.

Dallas College: Where ideas take root and businesses thrive!

Updated December 4, 2025