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Direct Sales Company Betterware de Mexico Expands to U.S. With Dallas HQ

by | May 6, 2024
Betterware said the decision to expand its "life-hack products" direct sales brand to the U.S. was a natural choice because of its proximity to Mexico, and an untapped customer base that already has some familiarity with the brand. It chose Dallas as the home for its U.S. headquarters because of the city’s superior distribution network and access to Texas’ "growing talent pool."
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North Texas-Based EGW Utilities Acquired by St. Louis Infrastructure Services Company
by | May 6, 2024
Carrollton-based EGW, a distributor of products and services to underground utility contractors and municipalities, has been acquired by Core & Main.
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Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Launches New Website To Drive City’s Growth
by | May 6, 2024
“Our goal was to create a digital destination that promotes Fort Worth as a premier business location, complementing the economic development efforts of our partners at the city of Fort Worth,” said Fort Worth EDP President and CEO Robert Allen.
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The Last Word: Axxess’ John Olajide on the U.S.‑Africa Business Summit in Dallas May 6‑9
by | May 6, 2024
The summit is slated to bring together over 1,500 distinguished leaders from both the U.S. and Africa, from both the public and private sectors. African heads of state have traveled to Dallas for the event, along with international investors, senior government officials from the U.S. and Africa, Fortune 500 executives, leading small businesses, and key stakeholders from multilateral organizations, the city said
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North Texas’ MCS Names Leader To Run New Home Remodeling Services in DFW

by | May 3, 2024
Residents throughout the Collin, Denton, Kaufman, Rockwall, Dallas and Tarrant areas can now work directly with MCS for their bath and kitchen remodeling, room additions and conversions, and light construction projects. MCS said Kelly Carney will run the home remodeling operation in DFW.
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Texas Health Presbyterian Software Wins Trauma Innovation Award
by | May 3, 2024
Created by Jacob Roden-Foreman, trauma research coordinator at Texas Health Dallas, Automated Detection of Trauma Data Errors software is highly customizable, automatically detecting potential logic errors within the data sets.
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Dallas’ INSTANT Intelligence Names EVP of Financial Services
by | May 3, 2024
Rob Melnyk will lead efforts to refine the INSTANT Platform for Financial Services, assist with the product delivery sales process, drive strategic planning, and lead cross-organizational initiatives to achieve INSTANT's ambitious growth targets.
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Dallas Morning News Adds Public Editor ‘To Reinforce Reader Trust’
by | May 3, 2024
Duke University professor Stephen Buckley, who has an extensive background as an editor and reporter, will begin his role with an introductory column appearing in The Dallas Morning News and online on Sunday, May 12.
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Dallas’ Lone Star Funds Acquires Netherlands-Based Industrial Services Provider ERIKS

by | May 3, 2024
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a provider of specialized industrial services with more than 200 locations in 12 countries. It offers a wide range of technical products and co-engineering and customization solutions.
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ExxonMobil Closes $59.5B Acquisition of Irving-Based Pioneer Natural Resources
by | May 3, 2024
ExxonMobil said the merger creates "an unconventional business" with the largest, high-return development potential in the Permian Basin.
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DFW-Based Court Reporting Firm Acquired by U.S. Legal Support
by | May 2, 2024
Wendy Ward Roberts & Associates, a Garland-based, certified woman-owned agency, has been serving the legal community for over three decades. Now its capabilities are being combined with Houston-based U.S. Legal Support's digital infrastructure and nationwide teams, which offer on-demand access to more than 12,000 offices in 2,700 cities across the U.S.
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A 12-Story Dallas County Parking Garage Just Opened Downtown. Now It Awaits a Hotel To Potentially Top It Off
by | May 2, 2024
Designed by Dallas-based Corgan and named "Project of the Year" by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, the new mixed-use parking garage near the Dallas County Courthouse looks pretty striking as is. It will look even more stunning if an envisioned 15-story hotel is built on top.
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The first-ever AI 75 — the most innovative people in artificial intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth — is revealed on May 2 at Convergence AI.

Presenting the First-Ever AI 75: Meet the Most Innovative Leaders in Artificial Intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Announces 12 ‘In Her Shoes’ Honorees
by | May 1, 2024
In conjunction with the museum's special exhibition, Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes, "In Her Shoes" aims to elevate the work and impact of 12 notable female leaders in the region and champion the various causes and communities they serve, the museum said.
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Reshoring Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing to the U.S.: The AllianceTexas Advantage
When it comes to electric vehicle production, a profound opportunity is emerging that promises to reshape the global supply chain. Key to seizing this opportunity is re-shoring critical magnetic materials to the U.S., a move that is vital for the future of electric vehicles, drones, intelligent transportation systems and the electrification of smart technologies.
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The Last Word: RREAF Holdings’ Kip Sowden on Keeping His CRE Platform All in the Family
by | May 1, 2024
Founded in 2001, Sowden's privately held, vertically integrated CRE firm has an even longer history in the industry, with roots going back some 37 years. RREAF operates across multiple platforms, targeting different segments of the real estate market, including multifamily and hospitality. With nearly 500 employees and assets of $4.5 billion, it's not surprising that an IPO would seem to be in the picture. 
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