2024 MBA

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON!

What is Mavs business assist?

The Mavs Business Assist (MBA) program is designed to support 100 minority entrepreneurs by providing free online resources and quarterly workshops conducted by Dallas Mavericks executives and sponsors. This program fosters a unique networking community that encourages collaboration among participants. Additionally, participants will have access to exclusive vendor opportunities and storytelling features on our platform. Entrepreneurs are expected to actively engage in both in-person and online activities. Active participation qualifies you for our “Finals Pitch Competition,” where you have the chance to win monetary prizes.

AUGUST 20

24-25 MBA Applications Open

SEPTEMBER 5

Applications Closed

SEPTEMBER 24

24-25 MBA Entrepreneurs Announced

OCTOBER 2

Session #1

NOVEMBER

Session #2

DECEMBER

NETWORKING MIXER

JANUARY

Session #3

FEBRUARY

MBA Session #4

MARCH

Pitch Competition

MAY

VENDOR FAIR

Congratulations to the 2024 MBA Final Pitch Competition Winners

Congratulations to Kristen Wells-Collins from Black to the Lab and Nia-Tayler Clark from BLACKLIT.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MBA PROGRAM

Sponsors

ZenBusiness has the goal of unleashing the inner entrepreneur in everybody. They’ve simplified and optimized procedures involved in starting, operating, and expanding businesses, ensuring a swift and effortless experience. Whether an entrepreneur is taking first steps, or ready to scale up, ZenBusiness’ expert team is ready to guide them along the way with ease and confidence. More than half a million people have turned to ZenBusiness for their entrepreneurial journey.

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