Month: June 2017

zine

Vending Machine at Deep Ellum Bookstore Dispenses Local Literature

by | Jun 20, 2017
A former baseball card vending machine has been revamped into a zine-producing hotspot called the White Rock Zine Machine.
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LinkedIn: DFW Tech Skills Abundant, Hiring’s Up
by | Jun 20, 2017
The recently released LinkedIn Workforce Report shows that hiring in DFW is up over the past 12 months by 5.7 percent from May 2016 to May 2017.
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NPR plans to integrate the app into Apple's future voice-activated speaker launching in December, the Apple HomePod.
Bottle Rocket Works with NPR on App for Apple TV
by | Jun 20, 2017
Along with the addition of Apple TV, NPR plans to integrate the app into Apple's future voice-activated speaker launching in December, the Apple HomePod.
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Sit With Us Anti-bullying app
Mensa Foundation Honors Teen Creator of Anti-Bullying App
by | Jun 19, 2017
The Arlington-based nonprofit is awarding Natalie Hampton with the Copper Black Award, an achievement recognizing an invention or innovation that is implemented and helps people other than the nominee. 
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funding

Entrepreneur Craig Lewis Says ‘Dream Bigger, Get Better’

by | Jun 19, 2017
The Dallas-based startup founder talks about finding investors as an African-American in the startup world.
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elevate
CEOS Sharing Entrepreneurial Journeys With South Dallas High School Students
by | Jun 19, 2017
Known as ELEVATE, the leadership academy, which began Monday, is being organized by RISE Clothing entrepreneurs Terrence and Tim Maiden, who plan to share some of the hard-won lessons they learned in building a successful apparel business.
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On Tap
On Tap: Creative Mornings, REVTECH Launch Party & International Folk Art Market
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Beat AML
Simmons Cancer Center Joins Beat AML Trial
by | Jun 16, 2017
The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern is one of 12 NCI-designated in the Beat AML trial, and the only site in Texas
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women veterans

Enterprise Center Planned for Women Veterans

by | Jun 16, 2017
The center in South Dallas will serve a growing segment of the area's veteran population.
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Lyft to Donate Portion of
Rides to Paul Quinn College
by | Jun 16, 2017
The rideshare company will give one percent of all rides to and from Paul Quinn's campus to the college's Work Program.
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Vbikes
VBikes App Lets You Rent, Ride, Return Anywhere
by | Jun 15, 2017
The bicycles are equipped with a Bluetooth lock and releases when you hover your app-equipped phone over it.
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Hunt
Hunt Energy Incubator-Created Company Sells for $75M
by | Jun 15, 2017
Motive Drilling Technologies developed ways to save money and drill more accurately, marking the first success for Hunt Consolidated's incubator.
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Ceiling Fan Abstract

Fort Worth Startup Has Solution to Keep Dust Off Ceiling Fans

by | Jun 15, 2017
R. Perry Mercer's product is a semi-finalist in the Home Shopping Network and Good Housekeeping American Dreams contest, which is searching for the "next great entrepreneur with a game-changing invention."
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Quest
Quest Diagnostics Establishing Base in DFW
by | Jun 14, 2017
Through its pending acquisition of two affiliated laboratories in Lewisville, Med Fusion and Clear Point, Quest Diagnostics announced this week it aims to establish a Southwestern hub to provide diagnostics for cancer treatment and care.
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coding
TheCoderSchool Opens 2nd North Texas Location
by | Jun 14, 2017
The Silicon Valley-based company plans to open eight more DFW locations in the next two years.
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Creative Collective Gives Marginalized Artists a Platform
by | Jun 14, 2017
From social events to podcasts and exhibits, Dallas-based De Colores Collective is dedicated to providing artists of color with a space to show their art and share ideas.
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