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Month: August 2022
Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke
The Last Word: Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke on Hiring a New Chief of Strategy and Innovation
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Aug 31, 2022
"I'm keen on challenging why and how we do things," Cooke says. He proved it recently by asking Carlo Capua to take on the new role of Chief of Strategy and Innovation for the City of Fort Worth. Capua—who had previously been deputy chief of staff in the city's Mayor and Council Office—has a diverse background that Cooke believes suits him for this role
by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 31, 2022
Von Perry's first 3D-printed geopolymer concrete home is slated for completion in October in the small town of Nevada, Texas. As the startup prepares to kick off its $2 million fundraising effort on the StartEngine crowdfunding platform, it's planning six other custom projects in Texas—and thinking big.
“We are actually building real houses using 3D printers, and that is a jaw-dropping moment for [people]," says Von Perry's co-founder and CTO. "Because they don't even believe it is possible."
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by David Seeley |
Aug 31, 2022
DataBank—a leader of the booming data center market, with over 65 data centers and 20 interconnection hubs in over two dozen metros—welcomed a new group of investors in the deal, led by Swiss Life Asset Management, EDF Invest, Northleaf Capital Partners, and Ardian.
"This new investor group will provide the financial backing required to continue to scale DataBank’s leading edge infrastructure platform," CEO Raul Martynek told Dallas Innovates.
"This new investor group will provide the financial backing required to continue to scale DataBank’s leading edge infrastructure platform," CEO Raul Martynek told Dallas Innovates.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 31, 2022
Gatik, an autonomous trucking leader in “middle mile” logistics, continues to expand its strong DFW presence. Today it announced a multi-year partnership with Pitney Bowes, the global shipping and mailing company, that will mean even more self-driving trucking routes on Dallas streets soon....
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Jay McDonald, founder of RetroGame Start. [Image: RetroGame Start]
The Last Word: RetroGame Start’s Jay McDonald on the Allure of Old-School Video Games
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Aug 30, 2022
Based in Dallas, McDonald designs and builds corporate websites. He's also been playing video games since the 1970s—and if you ask him, the classic retro games still can't be beat. He's created a whole website packed with proof called RetroGame Start.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 30, 2022
From a literacy organization to a farm and neighbor space to a nonprofit startup accelerator, the 25 first-ever recipients of The Dallas Foundation's Racial Equity Fund grants are working to make Dallas a more equitable and thriving city. The fund, launched in late 2021, seeks to address the ongoing disparities that directly impact Dallas’ Black and Hispanic residents.
The Dallas Foundation's president and CEO says he's confident the investments "will propel true, tangible change in the community."
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 30, 2022
Husband-and-wife co-founders Neha Shah and Vir Mehta know the feeling. When you lose something, you want to get it back—but how does the finder know how to reach you? Their solution: DoTells, QR-tagged stickers for everything from keys to luggage to cell phones. After years of reading menus by phone cameras during COVID, people "just get it," Shah says. Finders scan the tag and connect anonymously with the owner to return the item.
“It’s a low-key technology, but with game-changing effects,” Shah says.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 30, 2022
ExteNet Systems is relocating from the Chicago area to a new 37,000-square-foot space at the Frisco Station development. The company—which specializes in providing secure 5G and fiber-neutral host communications infrastructure—has worked on projects for the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, the Empire State Building, and Dallas’ Bank of America Plaza.
It's an "opportunity to reimagine our future," says Richard Coyle, ExteNet's president and CEO.
It's an "opportunity to reimagine our future," says Richard Coyle, ExteNet's president and CEO.
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Kim M. Buttram, Director of Economic Development for the city of Mesquite. [Photo: LinkedIn]
The Last Word: Mesquite’s Kim Buttram on the City’s Manufacturing Day
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Aug 29, 2022
Buttram says there are "so many careers to choose from—and we're making sure Mesquite connects the best and brightest!" The city plans to do that on October 14 by holding its third annual Manufacturing Day at Vanguard High School, 4201 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd. in Mesquite.
Presented by the Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force, the event aims to connect Mesquite ISD juniors and seniors—as well as Dallas College students—with local manufacturers and manufacturing careers.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 29, 2022
UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird is a new, 150,000-square-foot hospital that instantly becomes a core feature of the redeveloped Redbird Mall. Located in a former Sears store, the new hospital marks the first time UTSW has transformed a former retail space into a regional medical center.
“In RedBird, we recognized an opportunity to expand our footprint in Dallas and to have a vital presence in a community that has traditionally been underserved by the health care industry," said UTSW's Dr. Marc Nivet.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 29, 2022
For The Archetype, she enlisted local artist Josh Dodson, whose signature "graffitecture" will be added across the project, filled with 3D illusions and "colorful surprises."
“Integrating art into properties gives them a lifeblood, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with The Archetype," Katie Murray, M2G's chief creative officer says.
“Integrating art into properties gives them a lifeblood, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with The Archetype," Katie Murray, M2G's chief creative officer says.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 29, 2022
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Biotech Renibus Therapeutics raising $8.48M to fight cardio-renal disease; Deposits raising $5M for its plug-and-play financial services platform; Lion Real Estate Group targeting multifamily properties in the Sun Belt with a $200M fund, and more.
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Richard Rawlings, owner of Gas Monkey Garage, LLC. [Video still from his YouTube channel]
The Last Word: ‘Fast N’ Loud’ Star Richard Rawlings On Selling His Collection and Opening Two New Venues
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Aug 26, 2022
Rawlings is selling "everything" in his Dallas Gas Monkey Garage classic car collection in a national auction, he says in a recent video posted on his YouTube channel. He'll use the proceeds to collect "better cars, different cars, things I've always wanted to have."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the cities of Dallas and Plano, the North Texas Commission, TPG, ParkHub, Vistra, CyrusOne, Van’s Kitchen, ROBOAMP, and more.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Aug 25, 2022
Up to 42% of Dallas households lack a fixed connection to the internet. Without the tools and know-how to connect to the digital world, people can be left behind, especially in economically disadvantaged parts of the city. DIA is working to change that with its Digital Ambassador program.
Now, with help from the Dallas Foundation and Santander Consumer USA—and a $1 million grant from AT&T—DIA aims to get people not just connected, but thriving.
Now, with help from the Dallas Foundation and Santander Consumer USA—and a $1 million grant from AT&T—DIA aims to get people not just connected, but thriving.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 25, 2022
The foundation's $626,000 grant will be used by Irving-based Celanese Corporation to produce a refillable contraceptive implant. The project's goal is to help women in developing countries who lack access to modern contraception options, and could benefit from more flexibility and control.
To develop the device, Celanese will use its VitalDose drug delivery platform, an implantable device for controlled drug release that’s been used commercially in the U.S. and Europe.
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