Numerous business opportunities now available with 2011 Super Bowl

By J.J. Smith. Numerous large and small business opportunities are now available to DFW area businesses with Super Bowl XLV coming to Dallas Cowboys Stadium Feb. 6, 2011.

That’s what North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Business Development Director Robbie Douglas told about 80 Rockwall Chamber of Commerce members at their monthly luncheon yesterday.

Douglas, a Rockwall resident, explained that one goal of the NFL (National Football League) is that minority and women-owned businesses (MWBE) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the Super Bowl procurement process.

The NFL Emerging Business Program is designed to provide these business enterprises access to these procurement opportunities. While participating in the program does not guarantee receipt of Super Bowl XLV-related contracts, it is the intention of the North Texas Host Committee that interested MWBE’s receive information on this process and an introduction to potential purchasing entities.

Participation in the Emerging Business program requires completion of an on-line registration, available at www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness.

Prospective vendors must complete the online application and submit proof of certification as a minority- or woman-owned business. Upon receipt of this information, qualified businesses will be approved for the official Super Bowl XLV Business Resource Guide.

The Guide is a comprehensive list of certified North Texas emerging businesses, which is free and available to all procurement entities seeking goods or services for Super Bowl XLV-related opportunities.

Emerging Businesses can register for up to three different categories of the 40 or so currently sought. Categories include everything from audio/video, balloons and barricades to courier services, entertainment, general contractors, office supplies, painting, security, signs, tents and waste removal.

For more information, visit: www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness