The pandemic massively disrupted the economy. As a result, Mayor Eric Johnson created an initiative called Dallas Forward. Specifically, it connects small businesses with free resources to help them survive COVID-19. In BMP 016, Brent interviews the initiative's leader, Kelvin Walker. In it, Kelvin shares stats on how bad the situation is in the metroplex, the aid available to small businesses, and what the long-term impact is on all of DFW.

Dallas Forward highlights

• First, Kelvin shares his story.
• Second, Kelvin introduces Brent to what the Dallas Citizens Council is.
• Next, we learn how the pandemic changed the Citizen Council's plan for 2020.
• In addition, Kelvin shares his initial thoughts on the pandemic.
• Then, Kelvin and Brent discuss COVID-19's effect on small businesses.
• Moreover, we learn about the free coaching and resources the initiative offers.
• In addition, Kelvin shares the pivot strategies some small businesses have taken.
• Next, Kelvin breaks down the stats on how the pandemic has impacted the metroplex.
• Finally, we learn how small businesses impact the overall economy.

Your next great listen

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Fletcher's Corny Dogs: How the Texas icon is pivoting during COVID-19 with Aaron Fletcher.