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Amanda Moreno Lake poses for a portrait in her office as Jim Lake Companies in Dallas, T.X. Moreno is an entrepreneur and real estate developer. [Photo: Rebeca Posadas-Nava]

Placemakers: Real Estate Developer Amanda Moreno-Lake’s Perseverance Pays Off

by | May 29, 2019
"A 'no' always meant 'maybe' to me," says real estate developer Moreno-Lake. That determined nature and an entrepreneurial mindset has led to success in building communities from Oak Cliff to Cedar Hill to Waxahachie.
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Innovative Spaces: Watch the Retail Industry Come to Life at Spacee’s Addison Headquarters
by | May 23, 2019
From a post-apocalyptic restaurant to a TARDIS to an actual car, step inside the Spacee offices to see where (and how) the team is making the retail industry interactive, customized, and in-motion.
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DISCOTECH: Meet Sweet Tooth Hotel’s Newest Art Installation
by | May 23, 2019
This interactive exhibit is said to be the experiential art pop-up's biggest one yet—at more than three times the original size and with a bar.
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Jack in the Box Mascot Pops Up in Dallas Fuel Animated Web Series
by | May 23, 2019
From a Fyre Festival parody to an Omnic Crisis re-creation, each episode features specific themes related to the Dallas Fuel esports team, gaming, and pop culture.
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This New Dallas-based Consumer Magazine Wants to be the ‘Pulse of CBD’

by | May 20, 2019
CBD Snapshot is a newly launched consumer newsstand publication and online platform that hopes to be the go-to guide for a booming industry—one that's predicted to exceed $20 billion by 2024.
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Strategic Partnerships Roll Out in Advance of Complexity Gaming’s New Esports HQ: The GameStop Performance Center
by | May 17, 2019
Dallas' Complexity Gaming has a new headquarters at The Star in Frisco. Leading up to the grand opening next week, Complexity has announced a string of partnerships—with GameStop, Mamba Sports Academy, HyperX, and MillerCoors—and a brand overhaul to better align with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Dallas Market Center’s New Showroom Spotlights ‘Enhanced Living Through Technology’
by | May 15, 2019
The first of its kind in North America, Smarter Living by Design will bring together advanced technology from Europe, Asia, and the U.S. to show how technology can seamlessly and stylishly integrate into the modern home.
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How One Dallas Company is Changing the VR Game with Foot-Operated Controller Patent
by | May 10, 2019
HoboLoco's name is a mashup of "hoverboard" and "locomotion." The startup combines both of these concepts to create its own unique gaming experience.
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Flea Style Takes Frisco and Opens Its Second Location at The Star

by | May 1, 2019
This week, Flea Style announced its second location in a 6,200-square-foot space at The Star. New in the second store is fast-casual culinary concept Heirloom Haul, an event space for creative gatherings, and a custom sports collection created by local designers.
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Photo Gallery: North Texas Hosts the First Home Games in Esports History During a Sold-Out Weekend
by | Apr 29, 2019
Take a look inside the Bud Light Homestand Weekend at the Allen Event Center, hosted by hometown favorite Dallas Fuel, to get a taste of what the intense world of competitive esports is like. At the tournament, The Overwatch League was on-display for the first 'Homestand,' a test of the match format that all esports franchises will follow in 2020.
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The Story Behind How Brittany Cobb Transformed a Flea Market Into a Lifestyle Brand
by | Apr 25, 2019
What started as The Dallas Flea has morphed into Flea Style: a full-on lifestyle platform that includes a Deep Ellum brick-and-mortar store, workshop host, podcast, and more. But, at its core, Flea Style is a place that champions the small business community, giving back to the creators in its own backyard.
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‘EarthX Can Be to Dallas, What SXSW is to Austin’
Trammell S. Crow is a man on a mission. At the nine year mark, EarthX is out to ignite environmental change, prove that 'green makes green,' and connect people to create a more sustainable world—365 days a year.
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Content Lineup: Adventure Through Nature With Mixed Reality at EarthxInteractive 2019

by | Apr 18, 2019
During the ninth annual Earth Day celebration at Fair Park, EarthX is taking viewers on an immersive journey through nature, presented in over 40 interactive mixed reality projects and educational workshops.
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Dallas Wedding Fashion Designer, Retailer Watters Launches E-Commerce Site
by | Apr 11, 2019
The website is aimed at the shopping habits of millennials who want convenience and don't want to wait four to six months for their wedding day look to be delivered.
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Don’t Miss These Local Flicks at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival
by | Apr 9, 2019
This year's 13th annual festival, running from April 11-18, is featuring more than 130 films from over 35 different countries—and we've got the guide to those with local ties.
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Finding the ‘Pathway to Success’: How Julian Placino Turned His Podcast Into a Full-Time Job
by | Apr 9, 2019
Former Bottle Rocket Sr. Recruiting Lead Julian Placino turned an interest in entrepreneurship into a permanent gig after he decided to launch a podcast called "Pathways to Success"—now garnering a loyal following, 60,000 downloads, and a perfect five-star rating.
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