EDC approves $2,500 sponsorship split option for Leadership Southwest programs

Sep 9, 2026

Balch Springs EDC approved up to $2,500 to sponsor Leadership Southwest events (a comedy night fundraiser and a 'Human Connection' conference) and discussed splitting funds to support scholarships and a leadership conference Oct. 8 in Duncanville.

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The board voted unanimously to approve a marketing sponsorship for Leadership Southwest not to exceed $2,500 at its Sept. 9 meeting. Staff and a Leadership Southwest representative described two sponsorship options: a comedy night fundraiser and the 'Human Connection' conference (planned Oct. 8 in Duncanville). Staff recommended approval and suggested the board could split the $2,500 between events to balance outreach and scholarship support.

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