Impact Investing for Social Change
The Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator is a tangible expression of PEP’s mission to unite executives and former inmates through entrepreneurial passion. Think “Shark Tank… PEP Style”! We will showcase our alumni and how PEP creates the opportunity for second-chance citizens to develop their own businesses.
For 20 years, Prison Entrepreneurship Program has been the national pioneering leader in innovative programming that assists incarcerated men in Texas prisons by developing the life skills and knowledge to be successful and productive citizens upon their return to society.”
Attend the 2025 North Texas Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator Event
Meet the "Sharks"
PEP recruits difference-makers in our community who will evaluate business pitches
from our second-chance entrepreneurs
COMING SOON
Sponsor the 2025 Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator Event
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
$50,000
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(2) Corporate tables of ten (20 tickets)
with Premium seating - Company profile on social media and website
- (1) Full-page ad in event program
- Company logo prominently displayed at corporate table
- Access for four (4) sponsor guests to the exclusive "Founders Lounge" at the cocktail reception
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
$30,000
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(1) Corporate table of ten (10 tickets)
with Premium seating - Company profile on social media and website
- (1) Half-page ad in event program
- Company logo prominently displayed at corporate table
- Access for two (2) sponsor guests to the exclusive "Founders Lounge" at the cocktail reception
SILVER SPONSORSHIP
$15,000
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(1) Corporate table of
ten (10 tickets) - Company profile on social media and website
- (1) Quarter-page ad in event program
- Company logo prominently displayed at corporate table
- Access for one (1) sponsor guest to the exclusive "Founders Lounge" at the cocktail reception
Fuel the Future of
PEP Entrepreneurs
Your gift empowers PEP second-chance business owners to make an impact on their families and their communities.
Make checks payable to PEP and mail to:
Prison Entrepreneurship Program
P.O. Box 2767
Houston, TX 77252-2767
Please contact us if you are interested in attending the 2025 Barbed Wire to Business in Dallas.
Event Sponsors & Supporters
We are grateful to the following sponsors for their support of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our upcoming Dallas Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator event.
Contact us if you are interested in supporting returned citizen entrepreneurs and joining a powerful movement for change.
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