Month: September 2016

United Way Launching Digital Campaign for GroundFloor Fellows

by | Sep 30, 2016
In the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' OneUp the Vote campaign, 14 social enterprises in its GroundFloor program will vie for digital votes.
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Wildcatters
Recap: Tech Wildcatters Fall Pitch Day
by | Sep 30, 2016
The Dallas-based accelerator held its second Gauntlet pitch day Wednesday at the House of Blues in Dallas featuring 11 startups.
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Dallas-based Nawkr Adds ‘Groups’ to its App
by | Sep 30, 2016
The app helps you find and build groups of like-minded people nearby.
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highways
Cracked Highways: UTA Prof has System to Fix ‘Em
by | Sep 30, 2016
Sahadat Hossain's team has a system using recycled plastic pins that can repair highways and reduce cost.
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Penney

J.C. Penney Mixes Tradition, Tech in Retail Resurgence

by | Sep 29, 2016
The Plano-based retailer went back to its roots to rebuild its customer base, but online options help it grow.
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Julie’s Real Brand is a Real Hit at Ryder Cup Tournament
by | Sep 29, 2016
Julie Fox started making grain-free granola after her husband was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. Now, its gaining popularity with pro golfers.
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Allen ISD STEAM Center Project Expands Plan
by | Sep 29, 2016
Allen ISD's new science, technology, engineering, art, and math center will now expand to almost 26 acres.
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jet fuel
American Retains Bank in Quest for Alternative Jet Fuels
by | Sep 29, 2016
American Airlines says it recognizes the need to make jet fuels sustainable.
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merger

Will AT&T Eliminate DirecTV Dishes Within 5 Years?

by | Sep 28, 2016
The company plans to make the DirecTV Now app as its primary source of television programming.
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storytelling
Groove Jones Shows Virtual Reality’s Potential
by | Sep 28, 2016
The Dallas-based company showed off what virtual reality can mean to retail this week at the Retail Innovation Lounge.
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Archeio Technologies Raises $1 Million Seed Capital

by | Sep 27, 2016
Its smart search technology enables energy professionals to find relevant oilfield information using any device, such as tablets and smartphones.
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Robokind
RoboKind Robot Aims to Help Bridge Diversity in STEM Education
by | Sep 27, 2016
A new humanoid robot, named Jett, with African-American likeness, is designed to increase minority student participation in STEM courses.
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Retail
What’s in Retail’s Future? Michio Kaku Looks Ahead
by | Sep 27, 2016
Michio Kaku, known for his TV appearances, was keynote speaker at the Shop.org Retail Digital Summit
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House of Blues
Q+A: Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day Veterans Give Biz Status Reports
by | Sep 27, 2016
Tech Wildcatters startups returning to the pitch stage talk about their latest business developments, new products, and plans for the future.
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