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DFW’s Qarbon Aerospace Gets New CEO To Drive Impact in Fighter Engines, Flying Cars, Spaceships, and More
Michael Canario, the former president and CEO of Norsk Titanium, takes the helm of Red Oak-based Qarbon as it's been experiencing increased momentum. Qarbon is a leading manufacturer of complex composite aerostructures and assemblies for everything from LIFT Aircraft's flying cars to Supernal's air taxis to Virgin Galactic's next-generation Delta class spaceships.
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Defense Tech Experts: The ‘Military-Industrial Complex’ is Ripe for Disruption
by | Nov 7, 2023
At Venture Dallas 2023, venture capitalists and defense department minds said evolving technologies are creating new opportunities in the defense tech sector for well-financed startups.
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California DrinkPAK’s Texas‑Sized Plan: 1,000 Jobs to Pour Into Beverage Maker’s Fort Worth Expansion
Two massive facilities will cover more ground than 48 football fields in Fort Worth. With 2.8 million square feet of space where thousands of drinks from energy shots to cold brews will be made, DrinkPAK is pouring opportunity into North Texas.
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From Sand to Clay: Texas’ Soil Diversity Drives UTA Cost-Estimation Tool for TXDOT Road Work

by | Nov 7, 2023
How much will that highway project cost? Soil diversity, supply chain delays, climate differences, material and labor costs, and many other things can factor into the budget. A UT Arlington researcher aims to help solve the puzzle with a new price estimation and visualization tool.
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Delivering 1 Day Faster: J.B. Hunt and BNSF Launch Quantum to Expand Intermodal Marketplace
by | Nov 7, 2023
Designed to offer 95% on-time delivery that's around a day faster than traditional intermodal service, Quantum aims to be a "breakthrough" supply chain solution. Its team will be based at a new Intermodal Innovation Center at BNSF's Fort Worth HQ.
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After Testing Concessions Delivery, Plano-Based Cinemark Sends Popcorn & More To U.S. Homes
by | Nov 7, 2023
You've microwaved it. Air-popped it. Range-topped it. Grill-popped it. Maybe you even campfire-popped it by your kids' tent in the back yard. But no matter how you popped it, you probably said the same thing: It just doesn't taste like movie popcorn. Now Plano-based Cinemark is solving that by partnering with DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats on home concessions delivery.
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Venture Dallas Names Three Winners in Inaugural ‘Startup of the Year’ Awards
by | Nov 6, 2023
The winning companies were selected from 100+ nominees and eight semifinalists. They reflect "strong themes" in the Dallas-Fort Worth ecosystem: FinTech, DefenseTech, and PropTech, says steering committee member David Evans.
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‘Future of Golf’: PGA of America, T-Mobile Partner on 5G Wireless Innovation

by | Nov 6, 2023
A new 5G hybrid network at PGA of America's Frisco HQ aims to boost golf coaching with enhanced analytics and AR-enabled visual aids. Also coming to the HQ: a "broadcasting and content innovation hub" that could change how millions see the game, from 5G-connected POV drones to small 5G cameras spread all over a course. "I think each year you'll see innovations coming that just bring you closer to the action," PGA of America Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Price tells Dallas Innovates.
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Dallas to Host National Gathering of Social Changemakers: The 2023 Upswell Summit
by | Nov 6, 2023
The Upswell Summit is coming to Texas for the first time on Nov. 15–17. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Independent Sector is joining forces with community partner Social Venture Partners Dallas for a three-day conclave of minds, missions, and movements. After three years of virtual events, the annual summit is back in person.
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Invitation Homes Forms Build-to-Rent Team, Revamps Field Division With Moves Aimed at Growth
by | Nov 3, 2023

Dallas-based single-family home leasing company Invitation Homes Inc. announced several strategic leadership changes it said would address continued growth and prepare the company for future expansion....

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The Robots Are Coming: ‘Waves of Innovation’ Event To Be Held at AT&T Stadium
by | Nov 3, 2023
Olympus Controls and around 20 of its factory automation partners will be showcasing robotics solutions for manufacturing companies at the November 15 event. From sanding-and-polishing "cobots" to vision-guided robotic arms, the solutions aim to help solve 'historically low' labor participation rates.
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KAI Leader Appointed to Lead Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

by | Nov 3, 2023
With Darren L. James' appointment as board chair, KAI executives now hold two of the highest-ranking state positions in Texas architecture.
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Green Brick Partners Promotes Veteran Executive Jed Dolson to President
Dolson's operational leadership has played an "integral role" in the company's growth from selling less than a dozen homes in 2009 to a publicly traded giant today. Fortune Magazine has named Green Brick one of the fastest-growing public homebuilders and developers for the past four years, the company says.
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Sonida Senior Living Strengthens Leadership With New Chief Clinical Officer

Dallas-based senior living provider Sonida Senior Living has named Tabitha Obenour as vice president and chief clinical officer, further expanding its executive leadership team.

The publicly traded company (NYSE: SNDA) specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

Obenour joins Sonida from competitor Enlivant, where she served as Vice President of Clinical Quality and Compliance, according to a news release....

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‘Industry Pacesetter’: O’Neil Digital Solutions Appoints Technology Veteran as New CEO

O’Neil Digital Solutions, a leader in customer communications management solutions, has announced the appointment of David J. Blanton as its new CEO. Blanton joins O’Neil from Cognizant where he served as senior vice president of cloud, infrastructure and security....

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