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Left: CyrusOne CFO Owen Morris; Right: Jay Elms, Senior Vice President of Global Sales [Photos: CyrusOne]

Dallas-Based Global Data Center Operator and Developer CyrusOne Announces 2 Executive Moves

by | Jan 12, 2024

Dallas-based global data center developer and operator CyrusOne announced a couple of executive moves for the company that specializes in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions.

Owen Morris was announced as its new chief financial officer, effective March 11. Jay Elms was named senior vice president of global sales.

In his role, Morris will be responsible for leading CyrusOne’s global finance organization, including accounting, financial reporting, risk management, treasury, and strategic planning....

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All Charged Up: LG Opens Its First U.S. EV Charger Factory in Fort Worth
by | Jan 12, 2024
LG's 100,000-SF Fort Worth plant will begin assembling Level 2 EV chargers this month, with Level 3 chargers following this spring and ultra-fast chargers rolling out later this year. Fort Worth Chamber CEO Steve Montgomery called the opening "a prime example of our city’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology."
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Dallas-based Mynd Immersive, in collaboration with AT&T, HTC VIVE, and the CTA Foundation, has launched the 'Great American Elderverse' at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, a groundbreaking campaign poised to revolutionize the lives of millions of older adults across the nation.
Dallas-Based Mynd Immersive Launches ‘Elderverse’ for Seniors at CES
by | Jan 11, 2024
Dallas-based Mynd Immersive, in collaboration with AT&T, HTC VIVE, and the CTA Foundation, has launched the 'Great American Elderverse' at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, a groundbreaking campaign poised to revolutionize the lives of millions of older adults across the nation.
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Lincoln Property Company Unveils the First Rebrand in Its 60-Year History
by | Jan 11, 2024
Nearly a year after selling its Residential Division to Toronto-based Cadillac Fairview, Lincoln has unveiled new branding that reflects its commitment "to providing a forward-looking, personalized and solutions-oriented client experience that meets the demands of today’s ever-changing commercial real estate market."
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[Photo: Hynes Industries]

Dallas’ Crossplane Capital Acquires Ohio Steel Products Company

by | Jan 11, 2024
Founded in 1925 and based in Youngstown, Ohio, Hynes Industries is a manufacturer of precision-engineered roll-formed metal parts and assemblies for diverse end markets including automated material handling, truck trailers, solar, and general industrial.
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Dallas-Based Venture Capital Firm Growing With Third Fund
by | Jan 11, 2024

In 2023, founders searching for venture capital found fewer investors and less money. Pitchbook reports that the number of U.S. deals in the first three quarters of 2023 was just slightly higher than the number made during the same period in 2018.  ...

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Governor Appoints Dallas Executive to Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
by | Jan 10, 2024

A Dallas architecture firm executive is one of five people appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.

Justin Hiles, the COO of VLK Architects in Dallas, was appointed to the board along with Michael A....

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DHA Awarded $5M in HUD Mobility Grant to Help Families Move to High-Opportunity Areas
by | Jan 10, 2024
"Access to high-opportunity areas is critical to the success of our families, allowing everyone the chance to thrive,” said Troy Broussard, President and CEO of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas.
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Picture Perfect: JCPenney Snaps Up Opportunities for Job Seekers With Free Headshot Program

by | Jan 10, 2024

Professional headshots can be a key ingredient for job seekers, particularly those trying to find remote jobs, joining the workforce for the first time, or overcoming resume gaps.

Plano-based retailer JCPenney said it believes that everyone deserves the chance to pursue the career of their dreams and to that end, JCPenney, along with partner JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch, announced Snapshot for Success that kicks off today....

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Patented: UNT, InspectIR Systems’ Portable Breath Analysis System and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by | Jan 10, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of Dec. 12, 2023. Patents granted include: Rochal Technologies' composition and kits for inhibition of pathogenic microbial infection, Alcon's pad transfer printing method for making colored contact lenses, Pratt Corrugated Holdings' tamper-evident box, BMIC's water-resistant acrylic coatings, AT&T's auto machine learning via optimal hybrid AI formulation from crowd, Capital One Services' pattern-level sentiment prediction, Toyota Motor North America's accessible ride hailing and transit platform, Kyndryl's artificial intelligence system for tasks, and more.
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Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Named the No. 2 U.S. Metro for Growth of Women Business Owners
by | Jan 10, 2024
Nationally, from 2019 to 2023, women-owned businesses nearly doubled in number compared to men's businesses. They also experienced a more than fourfold increase in employment and about double the revenue growth, according to a new Wells Fargo report.
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Sky-High Launch: Walmart Unveils U.S.’s Largest Retail Drone Delivery Network With Dallas-Fort Worth Expansion
by | Jan 10, 2024
Powered by Wing and Zipline, Walmart's drone delivery expansion is set to reach up to 75% of residents in Dallas-Fort Worth. Its DFW footprint encompasses more than 30 local areas and sets a new benchmark for retail drone services in a single U.S. market.
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Executives from CRH sign the agreement with Caterpillar Group President Denise Johnson at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas. [Photo: Caterpillar]

Caterpillar Signs with Top Aggregates Producer for Electric Off-Highway Trucks, Charging Solutions

by | Jan 9, 2024
Irving-based Caterpillar said the agreement focuses on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70- to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.
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The Dallas skyline, led by the illuminated Reunion Tower, shone in gold on Monday, January 8, as a tribute to the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
The Last Word: President Biden on the Life and Legacy of Eddie Bernice Johnson
by | Jan 9, 2024
Former longtime Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson died on New Year's Eve at the age of 89, and President Biden was one of those who paid their respects at a prayer service honoring her Monday night.
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North Texas Continues to Bowl Over Barriers to Boost Cricket’s U.S. Popularity
by | Jan 9, 2024
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29. The first match? USA vs. Canada, right here at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium. Here's a look at how North Texas has suddenly become a global hotbed for cricket—with two U.S. leagues, cricket entertainment venues, and more.
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Report: North Texas Had 3 of 2023’s Hottest ZIP Codes for Home Buyers
by | Jan 9, 2024
From the Panther City to towns east of Dallas and northeast of Denton, three local ZIP codes were among the "neighborhoods where people bought homes the fastest in 2023," according to Opendoor.
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