Tag: Dallas

  • Tech & Business Networking Dallas

    Tech & Business Networking Dallas

    A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers. We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. 🎤 Last time in Dallas: five founders pitched; three products were already live, and one of them was raising $500k to $1M. The 3 December lineup is being confirmed now and a few pitch slots are still open. Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session. Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-dallas-tickets-2002204773375

  • Committee on the Environment (COTE) Happy Hour

    The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is a knowledge-based committee that educates and advocates for built environments that promote a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all communities and natural environments in North Texas. Join COTE for our End-of-Year Happy Hour! Let’s raise a glass to another year of learning, collaboration, and advancing sustainability in our community. Connect with fellow architects, and allied professionals over complimentary drinks, and appetizers at The People’s Last Stand on Mockingbird Lane. We’ll take a look back at the highlights and key takeaways from this year’s lecture series, and hear your thoughts on what you’d like to see from COTE in the year ahead. Whether you’ve attended every event or are new to the community, this is a great opportunity to network, reconnect with colleagues, and help shape the future of our programming. A special thank you to our event sponsor, Avadek , for helping make this gathering possible. We look forward to celebrating with you!

    Source and tickets: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/cote-12102026/

  • Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals | Dallas, TX | Nov 25th, 2026

    Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals | Dallas, TX | Nov 25th, 2026

    Explore negotiation preparation, communication, bargaining, conflict management, and strategies for reaching mutually beneficial agreements. Join Strive Wisdom in Dallas for a practical Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals workshop covering negotiation preparation, bargaining strategies, active listening, conflict management, supplier discussions and mutually beneficial agreements. Effective negotiation helps professionals communicate business needs, manage disagreements and reach mutually acceptable agreements. This Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals session explores negotiation planning, active listening, bargaining strategies, handling objections and evaluating proposals. Through practical activities, role-plays and business scenarios, you will learn to clarify objectives, assess trade-offs, respond to challenges and communicate proposals confidently. These skills can help you navigate supplier discussions, customer agreements, project negotiations and stakeholder relationships more effectively. Whether you work in management, sales, procurement, operations or business development, this session provides practical approaches to achieving workable outcomes and strengthening professional relationships. NOTE: The course will be delivered by experienced local trainers. We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or near the advertised training location. The trainer’s details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants before the session. Negotiation is part of many professional responsibilities, including managing suppliers, discussing contracts, coordinating projects and resolving workplace disagreements. Effective negotiation involves understanding interests, preparing alternatives, communicating clearly and evaluating possible agreements. Negotiation Preparation: Define objectives, priorities and acceptable outcomes. Communication and Listening: Understand interests, ask relevant questions and clarify expectations.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiation-skills-for-business-professionals-dallas-tx-nov-25th-2026-tickets-2003561588646

  • Dallas Real Estate & Construction Business Networking Event

    Dallas Real Estate & Construction Business Networking Event

    Join us for a focused networking evening bringing together real estate professionals, construction leaders, startup founders, investors. Join us for a focused networking evening bringing together real estate professionals, construction leaders, startup founders, investors, and operators shaping the future of the built environment. This event is designed for people who want practical connections, business opportunities, and conversations that lead to deals. Whether you work in development, construction, property, PropTech, or invest in real assets and infrastructure, this event puts decision-makers and innovators in the same room. 1-Minute Elevator Pitches – Introduce your business, project, or startup to the room in a clear, direct format. Open Networking – Connect with developers, builders, contractors, founders, investors, and service providers. Business-Focused Conversations – Discuss deals, partnerships, funding, projects, and growth opportunities. Collaboration Opportunities – Explore joint ventures, pilots, investments, and new clients. Pitch your business or project to a relevant, targeted audience. Meet decision-makers involved in deals, developments, and investments. Find partners and clients across real estate, construction, and technology. Build long-term relationships in a professional, relaxed setting. Stay ahead of industry trends in PropTech, ConTech, development, and construction innovation. You will be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. A dedicated event WhatsApp group will be created to help attendees connect before and after the event. The WhatsApp group link will be shared 1 day before the event.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-real-estate-construction-business-networking-event-tickets-2003564474277

  • Speed Networking in Dallas | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

    Speed Networking in Dallas | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

    Speed Networking works a lot like ‘Speed Dating’ without the ‘Dating’. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished professionals just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, legal or medical professional, in the finance, real estate or entertainment industry – our events offer the perfect occasion to expand your business, social or enterprise contacts. All in a setting and speed – just your style. Devoid of typical business networking event staples – we have done away with whistles, bells and over-the-top event trimmings. We feel building business relationships should be a comfortable, sophisticated and relaxed venture. An opportunity to create opportunities. Our hosts will assist you with your NetworkNite ‘Connect-Card’. After being shown to your table, you will move from business professional to business professional every 5-6 minutes. Simply mark down whom you would be interested in connecting with again on your NetworkNite ‘Connect-Card’ and we’ll take care of the rest. You also always have the option of exchanging business cards should you feel so inclined. For those whom garner connections, you will be notified via e-mail within 24 hours of the event with your ‘Connect-Card’ results. Once the Speed Networking has completed and all participants have had the opportunity to meet each other – you are welcome to stay and mingle. All we need are the ‘Connect-Cards’ to determine your business connections.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-networking-in-dallas-networknite-business-professionals-event-tickets-2003893623772

  • Honor, Connect & Elevate: A Veterans Business Celebration

    Honor, Connect & Elevate: A Veterans Business Celebration

    Honor our veterans and connect with veteran-owned businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the community. Join LG Professional Contracts for a day of honor, connection, and opportunity. Honor, Connect & Elevate brings together veterans and their families, veteran-owned businesses, veterans ready to start a business, small business owners, and everyone who wants to support those who served. Event details Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Location: The Constellation Club The Tower at Williams Square, 26th Floor 5215 N. O’Connor Blvd, Suite 2600 Irving, TX 75039 Admission Admission is free and open to all. Registration is required. Door prize drawings are free to enter. No purchase is necessary. Interested in sponsoring or hosting a vendor table? Contact Lashunda Griffin at 214-600-1502 or lgriffin@lgcontracts.com. Hosted by LG Professional Contracts LLC We help small businesses form their companies, earn certifications, and compete for government contracts. www.lgcontracts.com Join LG Professional Contracts for an afternoon of honor, connection, and opportunity. The Veterans in Business Networking Celebration brings together veterans and their families, veteran-owned businesses, veterans ready to start a business, small business owners, and everyone who wants to support those who served. Event details Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 Time: 10:30-2:30 Location: The Constellation Club, 5215 N. O’Connor Blvd, Suite 2600 (The Tower at Williams Square, 26th Floor), Irving, TX 75039

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honor-connect-elevate-a-veterans-business-celebration-tickets-2003938762784

  • Tech Industry Luncheon: How DFW Airport and Michaels Run AI at Scale When Everyone Shows Up

    A holiday-season fireside chat on running AI under peak load, with Paul Puopolo, EVP and chief innovation officer at DFW International Airport, and Wei Dong, VP and CISO at Michaels, moderated by Andrew Hopkins of The Privacy Chain. Topics run from escaping pilot purgatory and moving fast without breaking trust to DFW’s biometric boarding and AI wayfinding, Michaels’ Ask Mike conversational shopping, and how each decides whether to build, buy or partner. Attendees are invited to bring professional clothing for the UT Dallas Jonsson School Career Closet.

    Source and tickets: https://dallasinnovates.com/events/tech-titans-luncheon-dfw-airport-michaels-2026-11/

  • Small Business Cybersecurity: Reduce Risk and Build Resilience

    Small Business Cybersecurity: Reduce Risk and Build Resilience

    Protect your small business from cyber threats. Learn practical, low-cost security tips and resources to reduce risk and safeguard your data Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, making it essential for small businesses to understand how to protect their operations, customer information, and business reputation. This workshop introduces practical, cost-effective cybersecurity strategies that business owners can implement regardless of their technical experience. Participants will gain an understanding of common cyber threats, learn best practices for safeguarding their business, and discover affordable tools and resources to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The session will also explain how the North Texas SBDC’s cybersecurity services can help businesses assess risks, improve security practices, and build resilience against cyber incidents. Whether you are launching a new business or looking to strengthen your existing operations, this workshop will provide actionable steps to help protect your business in today’s digital environment.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-cybersecurity-reduce-risk-and-build-resilience-tickets-2000655970865

  • Bark + Build Exhibition at Broadway Dallas & Music Hall at Fair Park

    Bark + Build Exhibition at Broadway Dallas & Music Hall at Fair Park

    Twelfth Annual Bark + Build Competition AIA Dallas and TEXO Association proudly present the 12th annual Bark + Build Design/Build Competition . The competition serves to foster relationships between architecture and contractor firms, raise awareness and support for SPCA of Texas’ mission, and exhibit to the public the high-quality design and construction talent of the participating professional teams. Exhibition of Pet Homes at Broadway Dallas & Music Hall at Fair Park is from November 19th – December 23rd.

    Source and tickets: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/barkbuild-entries-installed-spca/

  • Real Estate and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential – Dallas

    Real Estate and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential – Dallas

    Strive welcomes you to ‘RE and Business Networking’, an event for tenured and newcomers at Will Call! Event is 21+. Limited Tickets. Strive welcomes you to ‘Real Estate and Business Networking’, Dallas’ hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Uptown for all to join. Are you interested in real estate and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet future colleagues in both residential and commercial spheres: Brokers, Lenders, Investors, Mortgage Brokers, Contractors, and many more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn’t be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Remember – it’s not about who you know today, it’s who you’ll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-dallas-tickets-1993040386447