Page ContentUpcoming EventsSupplier Development SeriesApply now and join us for biweekly sessions from Aug. 17 through Oct. 8 at Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center. This free series is for small businesses interested in doing business with Dallas College. This program is funded 100% by Dallas College at zero cost to participants. Apply Today for the Fall 2024 Supplier Development Series Program Topics Resources Available at Dallas College Bill J. Priest CenterDiverse CertificationsCooperative AgreementsFormal SolicitationsCredit and QuickBooksFull schedule is available within the registration form.Construction Academy SeriesApply now and join us for seven sessions to learn critical aspects of project planning, insurance, accounting, estimating and finance, and the fundamentals for growing and taking your company to the next level. Sessions will be held Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 at Dallas College Coppell Center, Building A.This program is funded 100% by Dallas College at zero cost to participants. Apply Today for the Fall 2024 Construction Academy Series Program Requirements Business in continuous operation for over 2 yearsAnnual business revenue average between $150,000 and $2 million in the past three yearsBusiness with a minimum of two employees (can include owner)Must be able to commit to seven full day workshopsBring your laptop Program Topics Project PlanningInsurance RequirementsFinance (Capital/Credit)EstimatingBudgetAccounting and FinanceFull schedule is available within the registration form. The goal of the Supplier Development program is to develop, maintain and enhance participation with diverse suppliers by providing equal access to business opportunities at Dallas College. Resources Supplier Development Vendor Registration Success Stories Register to Become a Supplier About Supplier Development What We Buy Construction Professional Services Facilities Education IT Marketing Solicitation Types RFP Request for Proposal RFB Request for Bid RFQ Request for Qualifications RFI: Request for Information Certification Agencies DFW-NMSDC: Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council WBCS: Women’s Business Council Southwest NGLCC— National LGBT Chamber of Commerce NCTRCA– North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency Texas Department of Transportation- (DBE) Historically Underitilized Business (HUB) Certification Types MBE: Minority Business Enterprise WBE: Women Business enterprise LGBTQ+ VETERANS DBE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise SBE: Small Business Enterprise HUB- Historically Underutilized Business Cooperative Agreements Buyboard Choice Partners DIR – Department of Information Resources TIPS – The Interlocal Purchasing System Omnia Partners Business Assistance Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Wright Resource Group Score Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Partner Organizations Greater Dallas Asian Chamber of Commerce Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce Asian American Contractors & Professionals Association Regional Black Contractor Association Regional Hispanic Contractor Association Advertised Bids and Proposals Bids, RFPs and RFIs Our Services Connect We connect qualified businesses with Dallas College buyers. Notifications We email notifications to certified and diverse vendors of upcoming opportunities. Orientation We provide orientation on doing business with Dallas College. Contact Us Jeanette Schutz Senior Director, Supplier Development 214-860-5901 Email Jeanette