expo

May 13th, 2026 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

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Supported By:

From startup to scale-up, the Bet on Dearborn Resource Expo is your one-stop shop for business resources.

An event for aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned business owners. Gain valuable insights from industry experts and acquire practical skills through engaging workshops, city programming and panel discussions. This vibrant community hub connects businesses with essential resources, including funding opportunities, marketing advice, and expert guidance, empowering them to achieve their business goals. This event has something for everyone as we bring back our Fun Factory featuring local businesses who empower our youth to innovate and create!

regional business leader panel

MODERATED BY: BRYCE THE THIRD

Hosted by Bryce the Third, join us for the ultimate highlight of the expo! This high-energy panel brings together prominent business leaders from Dearborn and Metro Detroit to share their personal journeys to the top. Gain exclusive insights into how these visionaries overcame challenges, built thriving enterprises, and continue to pave the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and get inspired to take your own business to the next level!

Bryce Cobb III, known professionally as Bryce The Third, is a Detroit-based storyteller, content creator, and founder of the storytelling agency 3 Feet Media. Through his work, Bryce helps organizations and entrepreneurs craft compelling narratives that connect with communities and inspire action.Bryce has built a reputation for blending creativity, strategy, and authentic storytelling through digital content, live experiences, and media production. A current Dearborn resident, Bryce is proud to support the local business community by sponsoring and consulting on marketing strategy for the 2026 Entrepreneurship Expo.This year’s Expo will also mark his third time moderating the Entrepreneurship Expo’s main stage panel, guiding conversations with business leaders and innovators shaping the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.Learn more at www.brycethethird.com

meet OUR PANELISTS

-REGIONAL business leader PANEL-

COMING SOON

THE FUN FACTORY

Unleash your inner entrepreneur! 🚀 We believe in the power of innovation at every age. Discover the spark of STEM, the joy of creative problem-solving, and the magic of the arts at our FUN Factory expo booths!

Join us and multiple organizations as we celebrate the next generation of creators and thinkers.

FUN FACTORY PROVIDERS

COMING SOON!

-2025 expo vendors-

State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
SBA
Great Lakes Women's Business Council
New Economy Initiative
Michigan Central / Newlab
American Arab Chamber of Commerce
CommonWealth Group Dearborn
YELP Detroit
J&Z Signs and Designs
Bolt Detroit
Michigan Women Forward
Hana Kailani Design Studio LLC
HRPro/BenePro
Nawbogdc - National Association Of Women Business Owners, Greater Detroit Chapter
Dearborn Public Library
TechTown Detroit
AAC COACHING LLC
Actually Clean LLC
Dearborn Early Learning Coalition
Consult Chris, LLC
SCORE SE Michigan
Arab American Womens Business Council
Farfalla Touch
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential
WFG/WealtheIQ Financial Services
Sync Digital Agency
Kid Chemist
BUILD Institute

Design329
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Bank Of America
Henry Ford College
Dearborn Balloon Decor LLC
Sharpe & Associates Insurance Agency
CallHarbor
Accounting Aid Society
Women Of AT&T- MI Chapter
Detroit PBS KIDS
Detroit Halal eats
Better Future Autism Therapy
Real Property Management Synergy
Kaddoura & Associates PLLC
Resolute Realty
Yemeni American Chamber of Commerce
UM-Dearborn
Mathnasium of Dearborn
LifeLine Global Consulting
MoveAmerica's Dearborn APEX
ProsperUs Detroit
Energy Saving Technologies Of America Inc.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Detroit
SQUARE 4 MEDIA
Dearborn Historical Museum
Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce
Plan Dearborn
Bryce the 3rd

PLUS City of Dearborn Teams & Programs!

"What an amazing event!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Dearborn Entrepreneur Expo on June 5th at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Your energy and enthusiasm made it unforgettable evening of networking, learning, and growth.

Special thanks to the City of Dearborn for putting on a stellar event!...."