NBE 2026
Neighborly Business Exchange 2026
Our intent is to successfully launch the East Oak Cliff Entrepreneurs Grant with a goal of raising at least $5000 for our first award.
"ENABLING NEIGHBORLY ENTREPRENEURS"
NBE 2026
Become a sponsor.
WHAT WE'RE HERE TO DO
Strengthening Neighborhoods. Supporting Entrepreneurs. Investing in East Oak Cliff.
The Brentwood Trinity Heights Community Action Group (BTHCAG) is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving neighborhood infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and cultivating resident-led leadership throughout East Oak Cliff.
We convene residents, entrepreneurs, and civic partners to transform shared challenges into coordinated action—and lasting community investment.
WHAT'S TO COME
The Second Annual Neighborly Business Exchange
Building on the momentum of last year’s success, the Second Annual Neighborly Business Exchange returns as a signature community event focused on economic visibility, relationship-building, and neighborhood pride.The Exchange is designed to:
- Connect local businesses with residents and supporters
- Highlight entrepreneurs serving Brentwood Trinity Heights and East Oak Cliff
- Create meaningful sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Strengthen local economic circulation
NEW FOR YEAR TWO
The East Oak Cliff Entrepreneur’s Grant
In its second year, the Neighborly Business Exchange introduces the East Oak Cliff Entrepreneur’s Grant, a new initiative created to directly support local business owners with capital and visibility.
The grant component is designed to:
- Invest in promising neighborhood entrepreneurs
- Support business sustainability and growth
- Reinforce community-based economic development
- Align sponsors with tangible, mission-driven impact
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE NOW
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsors play a critical role in making both the Neighborly Business Exchange and the Entrepreneur’s Grant possible.
Sponsorship support helps:
- Fund event programming and logistics
- Contribute to the Entrepreneur’s Grant pool
- Elevate local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Strengthen long-term community infrastructure
- Brand visibility within the East Oak Cliff community
- Direct engagement with residents and business owners
- Recognition as a supporter of neighborhood-based economic growth
- Alignment with a trusted 501(c)(3) organization
NEW FOR YEAR TWO
The East Oak Cliff Entrepreneur’s Grant
When neighborhoods are organized, businesses thrive.
When businesses thrive, communities stabilize.
When communities stabilize, opportunity expands.
When businesses thrive, communities stabilize.
When communities stabilize, opportunity expands.
The Brentwood Trinity Heights Community Action Group exists to ensure that progress is not accidental—but intentional, inclusive, and sustained.
