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expo

May 13th, 2026 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

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Supported By:

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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!

 

REGISTER TODAY!

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!

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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

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meet OUR PANELISTS

-REGIONAL business leader PANEL-

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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!...."

expo details

May 12th & 13th , 2026

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan Ave,

Dearborn, MI 48126

contact us

City of Dearborn

Economic Development

16901 Michigan Ave,

Dearborn, MI 48126

(313) 943-2150

betondearborn@dearborn.gov

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