\u201cWhen we invest in entrepreneurs, we invest in the future,\u201d Carol Klocek, chief executive officer of Center for Transforming Lives, said in a news release. \u201cAffordable business resources aren\u2019t just helpful, they\u2019re essential, especially for low-income entrepreneurs. Access to these resources, training and support can mean the difference between an idea that fades and a business that flourishes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The goal is to create an ecosystem of entrepreneurs who can inspire and support each other, Klocek said, while affordable pricing and scholarships keep the space accessible to all.<\/p>\n
Riverside Coworking is located in the nonprofit\u2019s new Riverside campus headquarters<\/a>. Riverside Coworking offers:<\/p>\n Entrepreneurs can also take advantage of free classes and other events that build skills, community and connection.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hardly the Center for Transforming Lives\u2019 only venture into small business.\u00a0<\/p>\n The organization\u2019s small-business program has supported nearly 200 low-income entrepreneurs in launching and expanding their own businesses. The small-business group includes specialized coaching in business planning, legal structures, financial management, marketing and other support services.\u00a0<\/p>\n Upon completion of the program, participants can apply for a matched savings small-business grant of up to $5,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n Launching a social enterprise geared toward supporting entrepreneurs was the next natural step for the nonprofit: an estimated 100 small businesses will be created or expanded annually through small-business programming and the new coworking space.<\/p>\n \u201cThe majority of our participants are single mothers with young children,\u201d Klocek said. \u201cBy combining child care and other support services within the small-business incubator, we\u2019re unlocking the potential of parents as innovators. We\u2019re empowering mothers to pursue their dreams so they can thrive. The two-generation approach nurtures mothers, who are building change, and their children, who will inherit it.\u201d<\/p>\n Riverside Coworking is at 3001 S. Riverside Drive. Longtime locals will know the building as the former Montgomery Ward Riverside Plaza building.\u00a0<\/p>\n Going to the dogs\u00a0<\/p>\n A pet-focused streaming platform based in Fort Worth named Buddi has launched a content and sales partnership with Bark TV<\/strong><\/a>, the first multi-platform network with 24-hour-a-day programming dedicated exclusively to dog lovers.<\/p>\n The partnership creates opportunities for the platforms to collaborate on unique content, including original programming and a \u201cBuddi Bark channel,\u201d where Bark TV will be available on the Buddi app<\/strong><\/a> for free.<\/p>\n \u201cCollaborating with a platform that values seeing our furry friends on the big screen as much as we do here at Buddi presents an exceptional opportunity,\u201d says Buddi executive vice president of programming Nathan Fletcher. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to expand our audience and introduce more people to our platform \u2014 Bark TV has millions of viewers nationwide, so this partnership provides additional reach and unparalleled visibility.\u201d<\/p>\n While viewers can now watch Bark TV on Buddi, two original Buddi shows are also joining the Bark TV lineup: \u201cBuddi\u2019s Besties\u201d and \u201cPawsome Profiles.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The partnership arrives on the heels \u2014 or paws \u2014 of the recent announcement that the Buddi app is available in the Samsung Smart TV app store, which broadens Buddi\u2019s distribution to 111 million U.S. homes and 90% of the connected TV space.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fruit basket turnover on University\u00a0<\/p>\n With Pottery Barn moving<\/a> across the street to reside next to its corporate sister, West Elm, in the Westbend space formerly occupied by Market by Macy\u2019s, it looks like a good time to take a look at what all is happening at University Park Village.\u00a0<\/p>\n There will obviously be a new spot available when Pottery Barn vacates, but coming soon to University Park Village will be Vuori Fort Worth. The performance apparel brand has filed its plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Construction will begin in October and is slated to finish in January 2026 in part of the space being vacated by the Apple Store, which is moving to a larger spot on the north side of the center near Eatzi\u2019s Market & Bakery.<\/p>\n Next to the new Apple Store will be an Abercrombie & Fitch that is set to open soon.<\/p>\n Medical care at Fiesta<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n OnMed CareStation<\/a> clinics are opening in July at Fiesta Mart locations in Fort Worth and Missouri City. The Fort Worth CareStation is made possible through grants from Molina Healthcare of Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n OnMed\u2019s CareStation clinics are private, high-tech health hubs offering real-time consultations with licensed physicians, supported by advanced diagnostic tools such as thermal imaging, real-time scanning and remote vital signs monitoring.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fort Worth\u2019s CareStation location is in the Fiesta Mart at 421 W. Bolt St. in the La Gran Plaza center.\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you have something for the Bob on Business column? Email Bob Francis, business editor for the Fort Worth Report, at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n\n
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