DALLAS – Dallas Market Center is initiating the next phase of Nearshoring America, a trade event that connects U.S. brands with factories and supply chain service providers from Mexico and Latin America.
Following a 2024 debut, in January 2026 Nearshoring America will evolve into a custom matchmaking program designed to create faster, more efficient sourcing connections.
“From the beginning, Nearshoring America has been about building stronger, smarter supply chains closer to home,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “This next step focuses on precision matchmaking: helping brands and manufacturers form real partnerships face-to-face.”
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The 2026 Nearshoring America Matchmaking Program will link verified factories and service providers from Mexico and Latin America with U.S. brands in gift, home furnishings, lighting and fashion accessories. The new format will collect production criteria directly from brands, deliver tailored supplier recommendations and then host one-on-one meetings at Dallas Market Center inside Dallas Suites.
This new model leverages more than two years of Dallas Market Center research, field visits to factories and partnerships across the region. The goal is to accelerate discovery, reduce risk and strengthen nearshore production networks.
The matchmaking program is open to all brands exhibiting at Dallas Market Centers seeking reliable nearshore production partners, as well as to vetted factories and service providers ready to expand into the U.S. market.
Nearshoring America matchmaking sessions will coincide with Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 7-13) and Lightovation (Jan. 10-13) in January. More information and registration details are available online.
