TDCJ and Vaughn Construction welcome you to attend our project and contractor outreach event for the TDCJ Holliday Training Facility project.

When:  Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm



Where:  Hacienda Mis Padres – 5104 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77304

All businesses, whether HUB or non-HUB, are welcome to attend this event.

Please RSVP to Garland Hodges at ghodges@vaughnconstruction.com

• August 14: Legal Services- In Person
• August 14: Legal Services- Online
• August 28: Communications & Marketing- In Person
• August 28: Communications & Marketing - Online

For more information and to request bidding documents, please:

Email: JimShipley@beckgroup.com 

or call Jim Shipley at 214-303-6200

For more information about this event contact HUB Operations Dept. Staff at

flclark@uh.edu 

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LBAN's Programs at Stanford

Apply today!

Calling all Latina and Latino entrepreneurs! Take your business to the next level with LBAN's programs at Stanford.

These 9-week hybrid programs provide mentorship, capital matchmaking, courses from top Stanford professors, and access to a mutually supportive network of over 1,200 Latina and Latino entrepreneurs!

Don't wait any longer, and apply today!

Business Scaling Program next cohort Oct. 09 - Dec. 14, 2024

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TWO GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES IN IRVING

Funding for both grants is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.



Applicants can apply for both grants, if eligible, within one application

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NEW ONLINE CONTRACT BIDDING SYSTEM

The City of Fort Worth has partnered with Bonfire Interactive to implement an online bidding platform where notification of bid opportunities and submission of responses will be handled digitally.  

All current City of Fort Worth vendors, as well as any vendors interested in doing business with the City, will need to register in Bonfire Interactive; if you are already registered in Bonfire, you can use your existing name and password to register with the City.

 Here are some helpful links to help you get started!

• Registration is easy and free; to register visit: City of Fort Worth (bonfirehub.com)
• To assist with registration: Vendor Registration and Submission [VIDEO] – Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• For questions or support: Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• Bonfire Support Team email: support@gobonfire.com

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Procurement Portal

To access the Brochure, 2024 Proposed Bond Projects List and Maps, please visit the City of Dallas Bond and Construction Management Department's website at bit.ly/CODBCM. 

Doing Business in Dallas

Interested in starting your own business?

Evaluate your business idea and find the steps to start your business in Dallas. Get the permits you need for your construction project or new office opening and explore opportunities to doing business with the City of Dallas.

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Supplier Development Series

Join us for a series of informative sessions from Dallas College Supplier Development and learn about the resources available to support the creation and growth of small businesses.

All sessions take place from 9-11 a.m. at the Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center , Hoblitzelle Auditorium.

August 13 - Resources Available at BJP

August 27 - How to Do Business with DC and Certifications



RSVP

RSVP and Questions to

deniseenriquez@procedeogroup.com

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Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host its next event, “Doing Business with FBISD,” on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The event will be held at the James Reese Career and Technical Center (12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land 77479) and will begin at 2 p.m.



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Making the Next 50 Years, the Best 50 Years!

The countdown has begun and registration for DFW's Business Opportunity Forum is now open!

This is your opportunity to attend an infrastructure and development centered event on March 27th.

Attendees will gain insight into DFW Airport’s operations, upcoming opportunities, and in-person networking with airport executives, architecture, engineering and construction firms, suppliers, partners, and advocacy groups. You will also learn more about capital programs, controls & analytics, sustainability, business diversity & development, procurement and how to position your company for success.

The event is taking place in person at AMC Theaters Grapevine Mills. An online option will be available at the DFW Business Opportunity website.

We look forward to seeing you there. Click the link below to register today. If you have any trouble with registration, please feel free to contact us.

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In this Report:



Turner's Supply Chain Report - Steel, Curtainwall, Drywall, Roofing, MEP, DFH, Cement, Oil & Transporation

AIA Billings Report at 46.7 - A soft closeout of billings for 2023

Turner's National Cost Index at a 1.1% Escalation for the Quarter

North Texas's Escalation for the Quarter at 1.03% 

North Texas's Market Sector Leaders By Volume - Multi-Family, Education & Industrial

North Texas's Largest County By Volume & Sector - Dallas, Tarrant, Collin & Denton

Thank you to North Texas Trade Partners, who helped make the Market Conditions Report as accurate as possible.

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