DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit
DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit
Thursday, August 6, 2026 (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
4th Annual DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit!
Join us for the 2026 DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit, a high-impact event designed to bridge the gap between your business and the stakeholders shaping Central Texas’s economic future. This is your premier opportunity to engage directly with major regional leaders, ask critical questions, and build lasting professional connections.
The summit focuses on three essential pillars for business success:
Access to Capital: Designed specifically for small businesses who are actively seeking funding, featuring the DECA $1 Million Loan Fund in partnership with BCL of Texas.
Procurement Opportunities: Learn how to position your business to secure contracts available in the region, featuring infrastructure partners like Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) , Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), and more!
Innovation & Community: Leverage technical support in AI applications, digital access, and workforce development with our community stakeholders.
The Summit also features a Resource Fair with refreshments, booths, and time to network with vital providers to help you scale your business.
Tickets are $50 with an early-bird member discount of $30 off!
The Summit includes:
- Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Speakers and stakeholders to address Major Procurement Opportunities, Access to Capital, and Technical Support.
- Small Business Resources Fair
- Business Development Support Services
- Networking Opportunities
- Raffle Prizes
- ...and more!
DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is comprised of the Austin LGBT, Greater Austin Asian, Greater Austin Black, and Greater Austin Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
RSVP HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a sponsor today! If you would like to secure your sponsorship, email Mark Hanson (markhanson@austinasianchamber.org) or buy your sponsorship level on the Eventbrite Page.
Event Details
WHAT: DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit
WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2025 | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE: City of Austin Permitting and Development Center
GAACC Corporate Sponsors & Partners
The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global, and to support our members through advocacy, education, and connections. Learn more about our partners.
THANK YOU!
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive
Austin, TX 78752
Prize winners will be drawn and notified on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.