This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
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Month: May 2021
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Gig Boom: Dallas Ranks in the Top 10 Markets for Skilled Independent Worker Revenues
by Alex Edwards | May 20, 2021
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have a combined 2020 projected revenue of more than $15.6 billion from their independent workers, according to a newly released report from Fiverr. Dallas alone expects nearly $6.6 billion—more than either Austin or Houston.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
by David Seeley |
May 20, 2021
Synerzip founder and CEO Hemant Elhence is named president of Excellarate, with a team of 1,000+ engineers across North America and India.
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by David Seeley |
May 20, 2021
With zoning approved, Stillwater will break ground on The Link in Q4, offering the only direct CRE views of PGA Frisco's Championship golf course.
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by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing |
May 20, 2021
The hybrid work model will be the norm for some time, says a recent survey by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Beyond a safe return to the workplace, business leaders are grappling with the psychological side of re-entry.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
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Mike Davis, who recently served as vice president of enterprise sales at RealPage, has been appointed the senior vice president of multifamily at OneDay. [Photos: OneDay]
Dallas Video Tech Company OneDay Launches Multifamily PropTech Division With a New Platform for Leasing Agents
by Alex Edwards | May 20, 2021
OneDay is using the same technology its known for—a first-of-its-kind video platform that allows senior living communities to celebrate and digitally preserve the stories of their residents—to enter into the multifamily real estate market. Convey by OneDay aims to redefine how leasing agents connect with current and prospective residents to ultimately drive occupancy and engagement.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 19, 2021
Dallas-based Dottid, an SaaS platform for the commercial real estate industry, is continuing its growth momentum to solve everyday problems for all parties in a leasing transaction.
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by David Seeley |
May 19, 2021
To prevent suicides, hunger, and learning issues, Rhithm's emojified bio-social assessments app lets kids say how they feel.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 19, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Allied Bioscience's aqueous antimicrobial coatings, American Leather Operations convertible furniture, Caris Science's method for measuring the amount of at least one molecule in a bio sample, Siemens Industry Software 's environmental perception in autonomous driving
STMicroelectronics' NFC antenna switch, Toyota's collaboorative robot hand bearing for high-torque tightening applications, and vSpatial's method for creating a collaborative virtual session.
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Westlake-Based Core-Mark Acquired by Performance Food Group in a $2.5B Deal
by Alex Edwards | May 18, 2021
The transaction is expected to create a best-in-class convenience business. Core-Mark will be part of PFG's national wholesale distribution segment, Vistar, but will remain headquartered in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
May 18, 2021
With newly leased office space in Dallas' Harwood District, Melbourne, Australia-based Dubber is adding a Texas flavor to its newly released suite of call recording solutions.
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by David Seeley |
May 18, 2021
Westlake-based Solera Holdings Inc. announced it has acquired the two Dallas-area companies, putting Texas firmly on the road toward auto tech dominance. The deal combines three Vista Equity Partners companies into a one-stop shop—adding fuel to rumors of a public offering ahead.
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by David Seeley |
May 18, 2021
Famous for flip flops, Hari Mari has made its first flagship store a laid-back retreat—with a bar, yoga classes, and second-floor party space.
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Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative Officially Opens All-Female Exhibit at NorthPark
by Alex Edwards | May 17, 2021
Following a temporary tour brought on by a COVID delay, the most statues of women ever assembled in one location at one time has finally been unveiled at NorthPark Center. It's a culmination of Lyda Hill Philanthropies' work with the IF/THEN Initiative to create a cultural shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 17, 2021
22-year-old Dallas native Kush Singh launched Hitch at UT Austin to provide an affordable rideshare in the 50-350 mile range. Now, Hitch looks to expand beyond Texas and become a national household name post-pandemic.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
May 17, 2021
The two media giants plan to form a new standalone global entertainment company, which they say would boast the "most differentiated content portfolio in the world." AT&T's shareholders are expected to receive stock representing 71 percent of the new standalone company, while Discovery shareholders would own 29 percent.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 14, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Liberty Capital Bank, Krista Software, Tuesday Morning, Trive Capital, Cantey Hanger, UNT, JUNO, NuZee, Jaunt Air Mobility, Korbyt, and ID90 Travel.
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