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Stoke Highlights From 2022

Stoke Highlights From 2022

Reflecting on 2022, we’re so thankful for everyone who has made this an incredible year: our partners, Stoke members, mentors, guests who visited our space, event attendees, program participants, and more. Every community member is so supportive of and encouraging to one another, and it’s a pleasure to witness. It is an honor to work for and serve the Denton community! Here are some highlights from the Stoke team about 2022.

Big Ideas 2020 Recap

Big Ideas 2020 Recap

We were so impressed by the presenters at Big Ideas this year! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Speaking to Denton’s creative culture, we heard ideas for a Peterbilt Park (reminiscent of Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo), public spaces for theatrical performers and dancers, and complete neighborhoods where you can take a ten-minute walk and in that span, pick up your groceries, grab coffee, and visit with a neighbor instead of spending 15 minutes in your car to run those errands.

Financial Preparedness: Talking Taxes, Accounting, and Planning with Wallace Accounting & Advisory

Financial Preparedness: Talking Taxes, Accounting, and Planning with Wallace Accounting & Advisory

What do small business owners, high-growth startup founders, freelancers, and contract workers have in common?

They need to have a solid financial plan and understand how to handle their accounting and taxes. It’s not fun, and it’s not easy, (typically) but you have help readily available. 

What To Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week in Denton

What To Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week in Denton

Wondering why you should be excited about Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)? We need entrepreneurs to continue solving problems, meeting needs, and filling gaps by designing and innovating with the future in mind. GEW is a celebration of the contributions of entrepreneurs then, now, and looking forward. During the week all over the world, organizations host events and offer resources to entrepreneurs and those who are aspiring to be. 

Cover photo by Royce Gossett

What Global Entrepreneurship Week Looks Like in Denton, Texas

What Global Entrepreneurship Week Looks Like in Denton, Texas

Aligning with an international effort, lead by the Kauffman Foundation, to break down barriers to entrepreneurship and encourage entrepreneurial hopefuls to take the leap, we’re participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is November 18th through November 22nd. Stoke is celebrating all week by hosting events, sharing resources, and listening to Dentonites regarding their wants and needs in terms of resources and support.