The Newsroom Covering the Dallas-Fort Worth Innovation Economy
Dallas Innovates is the trusted source for news and insights on the people, companies and ideas driving innovation across Dallas-Fort Worth. Our team covers what’s happening across the region’s innovation economy through daily news, feature stories and interviews spanning startups, business, education, invention, creativity and impact. We connect readers with the trends, investments, breakthroughs, companies and leaders shaping what’s new and next across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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OUR STORY
When the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) launched Dallas Innovates in 2016, it was a rare move for a chamber of commerce. Rather than simply promoting the region’s robust innovation ecosystem, the DRC established a dedicated publication to cover it, giving Dallas-Fort Worth an ongoing chronicle of its innovation economy.
Founding Editor Quincy Preston led Dallas Innovates for its first decade, including through her company, Dallas Next, helping establish the publication as a go-to voice for innovation news across the region.
In 2026, the DRC assumed direct publishing responsibilities, reaffirming its long-term commitment to Dallas Innovates and its mission to tell the story of one of the nation’s fastest-growing innovation economies.
Today, editorial operations are led by Lawley Head Media under the direction of Editor Lauren Lawley Head. Founded in 2018 by veteran business journalist and media executive Lauren Lawley Head, the Frisco-based content and communications agency works with businesses and organizations nationwide on authentic storytelling and communications strategy. The Dallas Innovates editorial team includes experienced writers, editors, designers and operations professionals with a passion for sharing the Dallas-Fort Worth innovation story.
EDITORIAL STANDARDS
Dallas Innovates is committed to accurate, fair and trusted journalism. While the Dallas Regional Chamber owns Dallas Innovates, editorial decisions are made independently by the newsroom, led by Lawley Head Media. Sponsors, advertisers or partners do not influence editorial coverage, and all sponsored content is clearly identified to readers.
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