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Get down to business at these two new incubators

Create FW offers networking in the Near Southside + LaunchBox Collective has content creation spaces in Hemphill.

August 9, 2023 • 
Kate Mazade
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Create FW is operated by Dallas-based non-profit The DEC Network and was created with a $500,000 investment from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation.

Photos courtesy of Create FW + LaunchBox Collective

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Create FW
LaunchBox Collective

Who’s ready to start their business? There are two new business incubators in town with all of the resources you need to succeed.

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Create FW is operated by Dallas-based non-profit The DEC Network and was created with a $500,000 investment from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation.

Photo courtesy of Create FW

Create FW

Located next to Roots Coffeehouse in the Near Southside, the 6,800-sqft coworking center supports small business owners. Catered toward female and minority entrepreneurs, Create FW offers:

  • Mentorship from experienced community leaders
  • In-person training
  • Access to capital through financial literacy training
  • Business growth strategies

Memberships range $100-$1,800 per month. RSVP now for a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

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LaunchBox offers spaces to help you capture and create media to support your business — like the content kitchen.

Photo by @launchbox_fw

LaunchBox Collective

A jumping-off point for creatives, the new 12,000-sqft creative center has the facilities to bring your business to life through digital media. The converted Pangburn candy factory in Hemphill now houses:

  • Two event spaces
  • Pop-up suites
  • Collaboration areas
  • Props, sets + audio/visual gear
  • Podcast, photo + video studios
  • Soundstage

LaunchBox even has an app to connect with other community members and access spaces and services, which range from $20 daily to $500 monthly.