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FC Dallas Announces 2023 Homegrown Partner Program Class

April 19, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


Frisco, TX - FC Dallas announced the five Dallas/Fort Worth-based businesses selected for the club's 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class today. The club announced the Homegrown Partner Program, supported by Gallagher, in June 2020 to focus on connecting people, creating opportunities and uniting communities across our North Texas region. The 2023 class brings the total of FC Dallas Homegrown Partners to 15.

"We are proud to announce the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class. FC Dallas is deeply committed to cultivating local talent both on and off the field and we see the Homegrown Partner Program as a key pillar of our long-term success for driving positive economic and social impact in North Texas," said FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. "We believe this is not only a win for these local businesses, but also for the local communities that support them, including FC Dallas.

Each member of the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class will receive an individually customized FC Dallas corporate partnership package. FC Dallas is committing more than $500,000 to its Homegrown Partners in 2023 bringing the three-year total commitment over $1.5 million.

The five local businesses selected for the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program are:

Avery's Savory Popcorn - a Dallas business focused on making the most scrumptious, freshest popcorn with the highest-quality ingredients.

Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ - a BBQ restaurant and catering business located in The Colony providing great food, atmosphere and experiences for their guests and employees.

Hustle Clean - a line of restorative self-care products to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts with hygiene, wellness and recovery.

Oasis Accents - a Frisco gallery that curates a broad selection of art and home accessories that appeal to contemporary, transitional and modern design styles.

Sol Dias Ice Cream - the creators of mouthwatering of paletas, mangonadas and award-winning, slow-churned ice cream that offer a delicious taste of Mexico in every bite.

2023 Homegrown Partner Quotes

"We are excited and humbled to be in a partnership with a world class organization like FC Dallas. This is not only an opportunity to put Avery's Savory Popcorn LLC on the national stage, but it is an opportunity to inspire other small businesses and our community to dream big."

Avery's Savory Popcorn owners Allen and Sherry Avery

"As a Frisco-homegrown and veteran-owned small business, Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ is honored to have been selected to participate in the 2023 FC Dallas Homegrown Partner Program. As we partner with FC Dallas, we are excited about the opportunities the Program provides to work with and learn from the organization's leaders and expand our current community service efforts. We are humbled to partner with FC Dallas and truly appreciate their continued commitment to the growth of minority businesses."

Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ owners Robert and Kim Davis

"Hustle Clean is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with FC Dallas in their Homegrown Partner Program this year. As a brand that prides itself on being mission-driven, we are extremely excited to join forces with an amazing organization to have a bigger impact in our community here locally."

Hustle Clean CEO Justin Forsett

"I'm honored and grateful to be selected as a 2023 FC Dallas Homegrown Partner. This opportunity will provide Oasis Accents with exposure and visibility to art lovers across DFW and beyond. I'm a firm believer that both sport and art are two of the best ways to bring people together, so I'm thrilled to partner with FC Dallas."

Oasis Accents owner Karen White

"Number one soccer team and Mexican antojos together? This is a dream partnership for me! Mil gracias to the Hunt family and FC Dallas organization. I cannot wait to share the sweetness of my culture with their fans, corporate partners and beyond."

Sol Dias Ice Cream owner Victor Garcia

The Homegrown Partner Program has had two previous cohorts featuring five DFW-based businesses:

2021: Casa M Spice, GRIT Fitness, Reveal Suits, Smokey John's Bar-B-Que and Urban Hydration

2022: The Cookie Society, Esposure, The Good Jerky, iCode, Southwest Mobile Advertising

For more on the Homegrown Partner Program and the 2023 class, please visit FCDallas.com/HomegrownPartners.

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