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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Commits Nearly $100M to Four Affordable Housing Initiatives

by | Apr 30, 2024
“We have options for homeowners and renters through our programs, which provide very low- to moderate-income residents, older residents. and people with disabilities access to affordable housing,” says FHLB Dallas President and CEO Sanjay Bhasin.
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From left: Co-founder and CEO Mike Fey and co-founder and chief technology officer Dan Amiga. [Image: Islands]
Dallas-Based Island Raises $175M in Growth Funding, Doubles Valuation to $3B
by | Apr 30, 2024
Island, a pioneering category leader in enterprise browsers, said its Series D round was led by new investor Coatue and existing investor Sequoia Capital, with additional funding from other existing investors. The round comes just six months after Island raised a $100 million Series C.
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The Last Word: The Message (in a Tiny Coffin) That Dallas’ Embark Is Sending to CFOs Nationwide
by | Apr 30, 2024
Embark said it would cap things off by staging a “funeral procession” through New York City, with a hearse adorned in ornate floral arrangements spelling ‘RIP Consulting.'” 
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From Service to Success: Sam Ruben’s Mission to Empower Veterans Through Real Estate
In this continuing series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to real estate professionals who are part of Innovan Neighborhood's Community Developers Roundtable. They’re working to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.      The New Dallas Landscape, Part 5: Meet Sam Ruben, of Ruben Legacy Homes. 
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Denver’s STACK Infrastructure To Develop 100‑Acre, 220MW Data Center South of Dallas

by | Apr 29, 2024
Spanning 1.5 million square feet across six 36MW data centers, the "AI-ready" Lancaster campus has a planned delivery of mid-2026 and features committed power from ONCOR via a dedicated substation.
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Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator Gets Its First Exit With ZAMA Health Sale to Volt Athletics
by | Apr 29, 2024
Recognized for its pioneering mental health and wellbeing solutions tailored for athletes, ZAMA Health has been acquired by Seattle-based Volt, which offers "hyper-personalized" strength training that "dynamically adapts" to individual athletes.
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The Last Word: Dallas Billionaire Tom Dundon on Why He Bought and ‘Fixed’ an NHL Team
by | Apr 29, 2024
Dundon, the chairman and managing partner of Dallas-based Dundon Capital, became the majority owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes in 2017, three years after he took Dallas-based auto loan giant Santander Consumer USA public with an IPO that raised $1.8 billion. He's also a co-owner of the PPA Pickleball Tour—which merged in March with Austin-based MLP by Margaritaville—and an investor in Pickleball.com. 
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Learning Before Legislating in Texas’ AI Advisory Council
Under the leadership of Senator Tan Parker and Representative Gio Capriglione, Texas' new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council is gearing up for its next meeting on May 8, set to shape the future of AI legislation and innovation.
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Adds Relocation Veteran as Director

by | Apr 26, 2024
The Dallas-Fort Worth brokerage said that Janna Edgar brings 20-plus years of experience and success in relocation services and strategies to her role as director of global relocation and referral services.
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Fort Worth’s Tandy Leather Factory Expands Board with Appointment
by | Apr 26, 2024
By adding Diana Saadeh-Jajeh to its board of directors, Tandy is expanding the board from seven to eight members. Saadeh-Jajeh has previously held CFO posts at Ryvid Inc. and GameStop.
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Dallas’ MYCON General Contractors Hires New Controller
by | Apr 26, 2024

Pierre Ifill has joined Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors Inc. as controller to oversee the accounting and finance department and provide financial oversight across the company’s internal policies and procedures....

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Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins Fuzzy’s Taco Shop as CMO
by | Apr 26, 2024
“I love Fuzzy’s badass attitude and strong values,” said Patrick Kirk, who joins the company after serving in roles at national brands including Applebee's, Tony Roma’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Irving’s Celanese Corp. Adds New Lead Independent Director

by | Apr 26, 2024
Kim K.W. Rucker succeeds William M. “Bill” Brown who, as previously announced, decided not to seek re-election to the board in conjunction with his appointment as the new CEO of 3M Corp.
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North Texas’ Mr. Cooper Group Adds 2 to Its Leadership Team
by | Apr 26, 2024
In May, Ranjit Bhattacharjee will become EVP and chief investment officer at Mr. Cooper Group. Kevin Barker became senior vice president of corporate finance at the company on April 22.
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Dallas’ P10 Appoints New Board Member
by | Apr 26, 2024
The private market solutions provider said Tracey Benford is a successful organizational leader and seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of financial services experience.
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Dave & Buster’s Appoints New CFO
by | Apr 26, 2024
Darin Harper—a veteran of entertainment & dining brands including Main Event, On the Border, and Chuck E. Cheese—will take up his new post on June 17, ensuring a smooth transition from his predecessor, Michael Quartieri, who is retiring.
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