Month: August 2018

DFW Innovation Economy: Frameworks for Success in 9 Infographics

by | Aug 24, 2018
Part 5 of our innovation economy series explores entrepreneurial communities and why metros including DFW are increasing efforts to support them.
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On Tap: Greater Dallas Planning Council Collaborative, Latino Leadership Luncheon, and Rebel with a Cause
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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weather
R&D: New Center Fills Gaps in DFW Severe Weather Forecasts; Helping the Body Battle ‘Superbugs’
by | Aug 24, 2018
Also, you'll learn about a study that is testing a new liver transplant transport system. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Arrow Digital
Softvision Acquires Arrow Digital, Seeks to Hire RPA Specialists
by | Aug 23, 2018
Softvision has aggressive growth plans for its Dallas office over the next 12 to 24 months.
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insurance

Dallas Insurance Startup Bestow Expands to 32 States After $15M Funding Round

by | Aug 23, 2018
The company also launched an Application Programming Interface that gives customers a clear, transparent evaluation of their life insurance options.
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fellows
United Way, Texas Instruments Collaborate for Nonprofit Fellows Program
by | Aug 22, 2018
The TI Founders Leadership Fellows program aims to build a pipeline of nonprofit leaders for years to come.
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mobility as a service
Arlington, Drive.ai to Begin Autonomous Van Pilot Program in Fall
by | Aug 22, 2018
The city said the fleet of three vans will shuttle residents and visitors around a geofenced area that includes AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park starting Oct. 19.
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parks
A Walk in the Parks: Study Notes Dallas’ Efforts to Improve its Existing Greenspace
by | Aug 22, 2018
The Trust for Public Lands study released Wednesday shows that 60 percent of Dallas residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park.
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Common Desk

Common Desk to Open its Largest Location Yet at Trammell Crow Center

by | Aug 21, 2018
The new site will be Common Desk’s fifth location in the North Texas region and its largest, occupying two floors in the downtown skyscraper.
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geforce
Oil & Gas Tech Firm Geoforce Moving, Expanding HQ to Plano
by | Aug 21, 2018
Geoforces' platform leverages GPS tracking devices with global satellite and cellular networks for global traceability and track-and-trace solutions to such industries as oil & gas, mining, agriculture, and transportatioin and logistics.
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REVTECH
RevTech Retail Accelerator Selects Quartet of 2018 Cohort Companies
by | Aug 21, 2018
The companies were selected becaue they exhibit strong entrepreneurial experience and ability to solve retail’s biggest challenges.
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lung cancer
Nonprofit Collaborative Working to Nurture DFW Biosciences Industry
by | Aug 21, 2018
The Medical Innovation Collaborative is connecting scaling bioscience companies to university researchers, funding, lab space, and corporations.
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Cities

Dallas-Fort Worth Rises in Ranking of World’s Top Cities for Innovation

by | Aug 20, 2018
Cities with higher rates of innovation bring in more revenue and create more jobs and become more attractive spots for businesses, the analysis shows.
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lovejoy
Lovejoy ISD First in Education Sector to Use Richardson Company’s Security Tech
by | Aug 20, 2018
Richardson-based Enseo first developed the security wearable for the hotel industry. Now, it's adapted its emergency notification tech for schools.
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Birdie
Birdie Beauty App Launching Hairstyling ‘On the Fly’
by | Aug 17, 2018
Via the Dallas beauty startup's soon-to-launch app, users will be able to schedule blowouts by professionals who can meet you at home, the office, the gym, or wherever else you may need a quick do.
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researchers
R&D: Researchers Make Legal Meth to Test Drug Breathalyzer; UTA Prof Advises Feds on Pain Prevention
by | Aug 17, 2018
Also, you'll find research on a new blood test to help diagnose heart attacks more quickly. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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