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John Hamill, partner at BAL [Photo: BAL]
Richardson’s BAL Law Firm Promotes New York Office Leader to Partner
by Lance Murray | Jan 26, 2024
John Hamill oversees corporate immigration programs for clients in the pharmaceutical, banking, finance and consumer goods industries, the firm said. He joined BAL in 2018 as an associate in the New York office.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
In his new role, Ryan Monteiro will continue to direct the firm's overall financial and accounting planning and practices, provide analysis and recommendations on all financial operations, and lead and support numerous key strategic initiatives aimed at growing Civitas "to the next level."
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 26, 2024
New Chief Executive Officer Lisa New took the helm of the Dallas Zoo earlier this month as the zoo looks to make its "next big leap."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
A relatively new certification—TX-RAMP Level 2—recognizes Irving-based NEC of America’s suite of biometric and face recognition software for meeting "high standards of security and privacy."
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Photo: Michael Samples
Meet the Winners:
D CEO, Dallas Innovates Honor Top Innovators at 2024 Awards
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 25, 2024
At the annual Innovation Awards event, Dallas Innovates and D CEO revealed the winners in 17 categories and recognized all 74 North Texas finalists.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 25, 2024
In just 10 weeks, Dallas-Fort Worth will have a front-row seat for the April 8 total solar eclipse, when the moon will cover the sun and offer, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight. But Jo But Trazila says 10 weeks from now is not when you should be thinking about getting safe viewing glasses.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 25, 2024
BNSF said that nearly $3 billion will devoted to maintaining BNSF’s core network and related assets. Nearly $600 million will be for expansion and efficiency projects, while $440 million is slated to target equipment acquisitions.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 25, 2024
Revolution's expansion into agricultural plastics recycling in Canada is just its latest move to create a "continuous cycle of sustainability." A recent collaboration with former Dow unit president Diego Donoso also aims to elevate Revolution's position in the sustainable packaging market, focusing on pioneering food-grade recycled plastics.
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Biote CEO Terry Weber (left), and Robert Peterson, the company's new CFO.
Biote Acquires Asteria Health for $8.5M, Names New CFO
by Lance Murray | Jan 24, 2024
"This strategic transaction expands and strengthens Biote’s capabilities by enabling the vertical integration of our manufacturing and providing direct control over our pharmacokinetic research efforts," Biote CEO Terry Weber said. Earlier this month, Robert Peterson was named as Biote's new CFO.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 24, 2024
To be produced at Raytheon's McKinney campus, the CIV is an "electro-optical/infrared sight system" using second-generation forward-looking infrared cameras and sensors. It's slated to provide the U.S. Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle with "360-degree battlefield oversight and targeting capabilities," the defense contractor said.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 24, 2024
Goliath Games—a Netherlands company with North American headquarters in Richardson—is known for its popular games such as Rummikub, Sequence, and Pop! the Pig. But now it's getting into toys, too, and Weiss is heading up the play.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 24, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 2, 2024. 170 patents granted include: Apogee Semiconductor's compact radiation-hardened integrated circuits, ARKH's smart ring, Firehawk Aerospace's additive manufactured hybrid rocket fuel grain, GF-17's system for creating and sharing bots, Lockheed Martin's ultrasonic cutting system, Musarubra's subscription-based malware detection, NCR Voyix's network-based work assignment platform, Palantir Technologies' systems for data entry, Scoot's dynamic virtual environment, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance's biometric characteristic application using audio/video analysis, United Services Automobile Association's unmanned vehicle security guard, and Waymo's LIDAR device having multiple receivers..
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Interior of Gotham Greens' high-tech greenhouse in Seagoville. [Photo: Gotham Greens]
Gotham Greens Opens Huge Hydroponic Greenhouse in North Texas
by David Seeley | Jan 23, 2024
Aiming to localize lettuce and leafy greens beyond the 90% supplied by California and Arizona, Gotham Greens has opened a 210,000-SF, high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in Seagoville, southeast of Dallas. The new facility uses "enhanced automation, climate control, and data science capabilities in a fully closed system" to "reliably grow food closer to where people live."
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by Capital One |
Jan 23, 2024
Mobility startups from coast to coast—including those focused on innovative ideas to transport people or goods—are invited to apply. The unique accelerator program supports startups in the automotive ecosystem, ranging from AI-powered industry solutions and transportation infrastructure to dealer support and related services.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 22, 2024
Aiming for "a seismic impact" on the toy aisle, the Netherlands-based company—whose North American HQ is in Richardson— is leveraging its new worldwide license and distribution agreement with Funko Games. Throughout 2024, products will roll out in "action figure role play, construction, miniatures, impulse, interactive pets, small doll, licensed plush, and more," Goliath said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 22, 2024
The demonstration with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems simulated a 48-hour backup power event at Microsoft's data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Caterpillar's Jaime Mineart said the collaboration shows "the potential of hydrogen fuel cells to help data centers address their critical power needs while reducing their emissions."
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