SUNDANCE SQUARE
ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE
Apply now to bring your big idea to life
in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas
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Apply now to bring your big idea to life
in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas
Sundance Square is the economic center of Fort Worth, Texas. As COVID devastated the country, Sundance Square CEO Sasha Bass and her team launched a pilot program providing a brick and mortar storefront and support to two entrepreneurs. Both are flourishing and have turned a profit in just 6 months. Now, Sundance Square is building on this success by expanding this program, providing an opportunity to selected entrepreneurs.
APPLY NOWTo give small business owners the opportunity to grow in the heart of downtown, Sundance Square piloted a program in 2021 that provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to two businesses. Together with a team of architects, two selected entrepreneurs launched businesses in spaces that reflected the company's unique voice, all the while maintaining the integrity of the architectural space.
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Within the first six months of operation, both businesses paid back their initial investment in the space and are on track to be operating at a healthy profit, outperforming previous tenants.
With this compelling formula, Sundance Square is now prepared to expand this opportunity to other qualifying entrepreneurs. The search is on for exciting businesses looking to thrive in our community. We are specifically looking for owner-operator entrepreneurs.
Possible opportunities include:
Applicants should fill out the below information and attach a proposal as well as any additional collateral material such as videos.
Our team will review and reach out to the finalists. Finalists will have an opportunity to make a presentation at Sundance Square.
Winners will be announced at an event at Sundance Square.