Watermark CDC
Business & Economic Development
As communities become stronger through financial empowerment and job placement, incubating and launching small businesses is the next step in transforming economic welfare. Small business growth creates additional jobs and the opportunity for intentional discipleship.
The Business Cohort
The Business Cohort (TBC) is a community of Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs across Dallas seeking to grow their businesses to the glory of God. Throughout the year, we offer a 2-Day Bootcamp and 10-Week Class for those seeking to learn and apply business 101 concepts to their day-to-day operations through Co. Starters' curriculum and mentorship. At the end of the 10-week class, the cohort concludes with a graduation celebration! Then, business owners return to their communities to continue cultivating economic and spiritual development in the city.
Graduates of The Business Cohort get access to additional workshops, gatherings, and the opportunity to apply for TBC+, a 9-month program that includes a grant, monthly meetings, and personal mentorship!
Want to learn more about joining the TBC community as a business owner or volunteering as a coach? Please email us at thebusinesscohort@watermarkcdc.org!
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“To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
— Deuteronomy 10:14
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THE BUSINESS COHORT COACH
Step into discipling an entrepreneur through business guidance and spiritual support. Over 8 months, Coaches will help their mentee navigate an identified issue or goal, steward grant money, and learn how to glorify God in their day-to-day operations.
Frequency: Tuesdays, once per month starting in September; Watermark North and South Campuses
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THE BUSINESS COHORT TABLE HOST
Guide a small group of TBC Members during workshop breakout sessions. Help entrepreneurs apply workshop curriculum directly to their businesses and point them to Christ. TBC will provide hosts with a breakout guide to help facilitate discussion and activities.
Frequency: One Tuesday every 1-3 months starting in November; Watermark North and South Campuses
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THE BUSINESS COHORT WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Have an area of expertise you'd like to share? Lead one of our skill-enhancing workshops on various topics for TBC Members. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Marketing, Sales, Legal, Accounting, Business Operations, Biblical Principles for Business, and Business Technology.
Frequency: Opportunities available on Tuesday evenings; Watermark North and South Campuses
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THE BUSINESS COHORT CLASSROOM HOST/AV ASSISTANT
Be the first point of contact for participants and volunteers, welcoming everyone with Biblical hospitality. Assist in operating audio-visual equipment to ensure TBC events run smoothly. (No experience necessary!)
Frequency: Mostly Tuesdays, 1-2 times per month; Watermark North and South Campuses.
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THE BUSINESS COHORT SERVICE PROVIDER
If you perform a small business service (such as bookkeeping, website design, reviewing contracts etc.) that you would like to offer as "pro bono" work for any of our members, we are always in need of helping hands.
Frequency: Flexible to volunteer's schedule.
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Give
When you give, you make it possible to push Watermark CDC initiatives forward. Join us in Seeking the Economic Welfare in our City today!
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Serve
Interested in mentoring 1:1, discipling a small group, or teaching? View our current serving opportunities and join the Watermark CDC volunteer team today.
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