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A co-working kitchen space at PREP ATX in Austin. [Photo: PREP Kitchens]
PREP Kitchens Is Cooking Up a Dallas Facility with 53 Private Pro Kitchens for ‘Food Entrepreneurs’
by David Seeley | Aug 14, 2024
Prep Kitchens Dallas will be a 60,000-square-foot facility with 53 private professional kitchens, a shared kitchen with 10 stations, and 10 "mobile food service base of operations." The location at 1499 Regal Row will target everyone from food truck entrepreneurs to bakers, caterers, meal prep startups, and more.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 14, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of July 23, with a total of 134 patents granted.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 13, 2024
Of the 477 Texas companies on this year's "entrepreneurial benchmark," 205 are from DFW, leading all other Texas metros. But what really stands out is the impressive job growth these companies have driven. See who made the list.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 13, 2024
Jerry Jones' 1989 deal to buy the Dallas Cowboys for $150 million looks smarter and smarter every year. Especially this year—because Sportico, the sports industry content platform, just released its NFL team valuations and put America's Team at the top at $10.32 billion. Cracking that 11th digit is a first for any sports franchise on the face of the earth.
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Centennial's rendering of its Willow Bend Mall revitalization project in West Plano. [Image: Centennial Development]
Lincoln Property Co. Invests in Centennial, the Dallas-Based Nat’l Retail Real Estate Company
by Lance Murray | Aug 13, 2024
Centennial operates more than 23 million square feet of retail and mixed-use properties in premier markets across 18 states, with roughly 300 employees nationwide. The partnership provides Centennial with the capital and resources to accelerate its national expansion while positioning Lincoln for new mixed-use development opportunities.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 13, 2024
Dallas-based Hillwood will develop and build the "next-gen" 800K-SF regional distribution center at one of its own logistics parks in South Fort Worth. To be built with an array of sustainability initiatives, the center is expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next decade.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 12, 2024
Within a month of acquiring OnCal and J&J Calibrations, Aldinger has snapped up Ohio's OCS Technologies, a fourth-generation family business that provides precision calibration and testing services, serving such sectors as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 12, 2024
The TXU Energy Free EV Miles program gives participating Ford EV customers the opportunity to charge their vehicles entirely at home "at essentially no cost" during off-peak hours.
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Former EVP Jeff Wharton has been appointed CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, which was established in 2001 and has been franchising since 2014. The company said the launch of its proprietary tech stack, BloomScale, is "set to revolutionize the industry."
Plano-Based Bloomin’ Blinds Appoints CEO, Launches AI-Capable BloomScale Platform
by Lance Murray | Aug 9, 2024
Former EVP Jeff Wharton has been appointed CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, which was established in 2001 and has been franchising since 2014. The company said the launch of its proprietary tech stack, BloomScale, is "set to revolutionize the industry."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
The company said that COO Jim Breuer will drive a more holistic view of its markets, strengths, and needs in project delivery and talent allocation. Kevin Hammonds succeeds John Reynolds, who will retire from the company after nearly 40 years of service.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
The company said Crissy Carlisle has agreed to facilitate a smooth transition of roles and responsibilities as she prepares to leave to "take on a new challenge." Enhabit said it has begun a comprehensive search to find its next chief financial officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
U.S. Energy Development Corp., a Fort Worth-based exploration and production company, has promoted Mark Lillis to director of investor relations. The company focuses on the development of energy projects throughout North America....
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David Wilson (left), group VP and president of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), will retire on December 16 after 35 years with the organization. Tyler Gibbs (right) will succeed Wilson as president of TRD. [Photos: Toyota Motor North America]
New Toyota Racing Development U.S.A. Leader Named to Succeed Retiring President
by Lance Murray | Aug 9, 2024
David Wilson, group VP and president of Toyota Racing Development U.S.A, will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed him as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Plano-based Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Fortis said Robert West has a proven track record in scaling AR and AP payments businesses through partnerships and will lead the company's B2B expansion.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Christopher Tatum spent 37 years at Marriott International and is the former president & CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. At Plano-based Aimbridge, he'll provide oversight and leadership for the entire Full Service division portfolio.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Kelly Pracht was recently named to Sports Business Journal’s 2024 class of SBJ Game Changers, recognizing female sports business executives. She's the only technologist and one of only two women from the sports betting industry to be included.
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