NAWBO D/FW is very excited about its partnership with Trinity Fest 2003, the second annual, community-wide, Fourth-of-July celebration. The festival, which is open to the public, will be held in downtown Dallas on Friday, July 4, 2003. NAWBO will benefit from greatly increased community visibility, the opportunity to build stronger relationships with our corporate partners (many of whom will play a prominent role in the celebration) and the opportunity to participate with many of the city’s most notable business leaders in a new, different and exciting civic venue.

Last year’s event, the biggest fireworks show and festival in the history of Texas, was wildly successful, attracting almost 300,000 attendees who enjoyed top-notch entertainment (including Randy Travis, The Commodores, La Mafia and the Dallas Wind Symphony), a Kids Zone and Arts & Crafts area, an antique car exhibition, food and beverage concessions, and much, much more. This year’s Trinity Fest promises to be even better, with an equally fabulous fireworks show as the grand finale. Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $1 for seniors and children 10 years and under; children 3 years and under will be admitted free. Festival proceeds will benefit the Trinity Commons Foundation, a nonprofit group that provides focus, support and leadership to those charged with delivering on the promise of the Trinity River for Dallas.

NAWBO’s role in the partnership is to recruit, train and manage volunteers to staff the event. We are recruiting volunteers among individuals (including NAWBO members of course), corporations (including our corporate partners) and community organizations. Benefits of volunteering include a parking pass, T-shirt and visor--and the opportunity to network and make new connections! For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please pick up a fact sheet and volunteer form at the NAWBO D/FW Annual Event on June 10, sign up online at www.dallastrinityfest.com, or contact Susan Abrahamson at 972.490.0300 or searchcom@sbcglobal.net.