Deep Ellum Foundation • Local Business Connect
Build a business.
Become a neighbor.
Deep Ellum is shaped by the people who open their doors here: the café owners, artists, shopkeepers, makers, and entrepreneurs who bring their own ideas to the neighborhood.
Whether you’re planning your first storefront, growing an established business, or working on a local team, there’s a place to start... and a community to get to know.
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Deep roots. Individual voices.
The people behind the doors.
Longstanding businesses help give Deep Ellum its character. Meet the people carrying neighborhood businesses forward through food, music, art, and community.
AllGood Cafe • A new chapter for a neighborhood original
Keeping the music and the community going.
After founder Mike Snider’s retirement in 2025, Robin Gill and John Pedigo took ownership of AllGood Cafe, carrying a Deep Ellum gathering place into its next chapter.
Gill brings restaurant experience, while Pedigo brings his background as a local musician and producer. Together, they are continuing the café’s connection to food, live music, and the people who have made it a neighborhood mainstay since 2000.
“The AllGood has always had the best vibe — artists, neighbors, friends, tourists, all mixing together”
— John Pedigo, co-owner of AllGood Cafe
Read the ownership story and original quote ↗
Kettle Art • Established 2005
Making space for local creativity.
Frank Campagna started Kettle Art in 2005, building on decades of involvement in Deep Ellum’s art and music community. His reflections on public art speak to the value of working together:
“You have to make it mutually beneficial for other people”
— Frank Campagna, founder of Kettle Art
Read Frank’s story and original quote ↗Bring your ideas. Add your story.
Your next chapter starts with a connection.
Opening something new? Already part of the neighborhood? Explore available spaces, find business resources, and learn how to submit a new business or update an existing directory listing and contact information on our Deep Ellum Texas website.
Start, Add, or Update Your Business ↗Find your people
Build connections beyond your doors.
Join neighborhood conversations, meet other local teams, and take part in what comes next.
Deep Ellum Business Meetings
Meet fellow members of the Deep Ellum business community, share updates, and stay connected. Owners, managers, staff, and other business representatives are welcome.
Beginning in 2027, Business Meetings will take place every other month on the third Thursday of the meeting month. No meeting will be held in December.
Request Business Meeting Updates ↓Join the Business Facebook Group ↗Deep Ellum Public Safety Meetings
Attend the monthly Deep Ellum Public Safety Meeting to stay informed and take part in conversations about neighborhood safety.
Use the form below to request meeting information and updates.
Request Public Safety Meeting Updates ↓News from the neighborhood
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Sign Up for the Newsletter ↗Community involvement
There’s more than one way to get involved.
Explore DECA community projects.
Get involved with our sister organization, the Deep Ellum Community Association. Explore the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market, Community Arts Fair, Urban Garden, and more.
Explore Community Projects ↗Visit the Community Center.
Discover Deep Ellum’s history, explore local art, and learn more about getting involved. Visit our Community Center page for location details, hours, and tour information.
Explore the Community Center ↗Get social
Follow along with Deep Ellum.
Find neighborhood happenings, community stories, and Foundation updates on our social channels.
Bring your perspective
Connect with Us
Request Business Meeting or Public Safety Meeting updates, express interest in hosting a Business Meeting, explore a DEF committee, or send us a question. Complete the form below and select all options that interest you.
Interested in a DEF committee?
Our team will follow up about opportunities and next steps. You can select your committee interests in the form.
- Public Safety
- Transportation
- Beautification & Improvements
- Programs & Promotions
- Ease of Doing Business
For hosting inquiries, include your business location, preferred months, and approximate guest capacity in your message.