DFW Excellerator wins Entrepreneurship Award at EDGE Awards

RICHARDSON, Texas - Nov. 18, 2014 - PRLog -- DFW Excellerator (http://dfwexcellerator.com/EN/index.aspx) was awarded the Entrepreneurship Award at the EDGE Awards Tuesday, November 12, 2014.  The event was hosted by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Richardson Central Rotary Club, Richardson East Rotary Club and Richardson Rotary Club, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Richardson, TX.

DFW Excellerator, had its grand opening April 18, 2014 as a business incubator to establish a facility for entrepreneurs seeking to build technology-based businesses in North Texas.  The facility is 8,000 square feet which offers co-working space and programs to entrepreneurs seeking to launch a competitive product-based business.  Connections to the investment community have driven many opportunities for the entrepreneurs in the North Texas region, and continue to expand as relationships deepen and new introductions are made, including a trip to China to meet with investors and universities.

Jason Liu, Founder and Managing Director of DFW Excellerator remarks, “We are thrilled to receive this award!  We are working closely with our partners and entrepreneurs to bring the innovation to North Texas.  This recognition means more than just award to us, it keeps us going forward”.

Title sponsor for the luncheon was DFW Technology, founded by Charlie Chen, located in the same building as well as an investor in DFW Excellerator.

The awards which were presented included:
         Commercial Real Estate Project Award:  Raytheon Company
         Community Involvement Award:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
         Entrepreneurship Award:  DFW Excellerator
         Environmental Award:   EnTouch Controls
         International Business Award:   Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant
         Newcomer Business Award:  Associa, Inc
         Public/Non-Profit/Educational Award:  UT Dallas ATEC Program
         Richardson Loyalty Award:  Fossil Group, Inc.

Creating a different footprint by attracting a specific clientele to the business incubator, DFW Excellerator positioned itself to attract entrepreneurs in both domestic and international markets. Through launching an International Soft-Landing program, the incubator provides office space, a concierge program and a network of connections to technology companies seeing to launch their businesses and or establish a US presence.  Additionally, the DFW Excellerator works with minority and women owned businesses.

One of the upcoming opportunities offered is a trip to China.  With over $90B Chinese outward investment, the US market, and particularly the Texas market is of prime interest for Chinese investments, luring more than $14B in the past year.  The trip will connect entrepreneurs and investors, fund managers, science parks, manufacturing centers and various other connections to assist in business growth and sustainability.  To register for the trip please complete the registration form (http://www.jotform.us/form/42654120720141).

About DFW Excellerator

Launched in 2014, the DFW Excellerator is the first international business and technology incubator based in Richardson, TX. The incubator focuses on growing technology-based venture through co-working spaces, educations and programs that focus on commercialization. Our professional networks and introduction to financiers helps scale our regional and global client companies.  For more information please visit http://dfwexcellerator.com/EN/index.aspx

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