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Dallas’ Medical City Children’s To Offer New CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

by | Dec 11, 2023
On Friday, the first CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy to win FDA approval was announced. CASGEVY holds "the potential of a functional cure" for sickle cell disease—and Medical City Children’s is one of only nine hospitals in the U.S. in its initial network of authorized treatment centers.
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Dallas-Based Ryan Promotes 9 to Leadership Roles as Principals
by | Dec 8, 2023
Ryan said that given its growth trajectory, the depth of each principal’s expertise will further serve global clients with unparalleled strategic and innovative tax-saving strategies.
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Securonix Taps Industry Veteran as its New CTO
by | Dec 8, 2023

Securonix Inc., the Addison-based leader in Unified Defense Security Information and Event Management, has appointed Venkat Kotla as chief technology officer. He will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s engineering function and fostering partnerships with leading technology organizations to support the growing demand for Securonix’s Unified Defense SIEM platform....

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Frisco Digital Transformation Co. ETT Gets Strategic Investment and New Senior Adviser
by | Dec 8, 2023
Lanny S. Cohen is the former global chief technology and innovation officer and country board chairman & CEO for North America of Capgemini SE, a worldwide leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation.
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Cushman & Wakefield Hires New Texas Managing Principal

by | Dec 8, 2023
The firm said Chris Hipps will lead Cushman & Wakefield’s advisory professionals across Texas as the company further grows, refines, and integrates client services; develops new business; and continues to add top talent.
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Dallas’ Skybox Datacenters Appoints SVP of Design and Construction
by | Dec 8, 2023
Ken Clausen brings more than 25 years of comprehensive experience in corporate real estate, encompassing design, construction, and property management across diverse sectors including data center, industrial, medical, manufacturing, retail, and corporate office to his new role.
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Industry Veteran Dan Lister Named New CEO of Sammons Industrial
by | Dec 8, 2023
Sammons said that Dan Lister has been an integral part of the organization since 2020 and has nearly 30 years of experience, with a passion for leading change that results in sustainable improvement and profitable growth.
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Cushman & Wakefield Promotes Dallas-Based Exec to Lead BTR/SFR Team
by | Dec 8, 2023
Jeremy Edmiston and his team in Dallas oversee a property management portfolio of 9,500 homes and a pipeline of more than 2,500 homes, the firm said. As the newly appointed U.S. lead, Edmiston will help guide clients through the real estate lifecycle for their BTR/SFR assets.
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TrailRunner International Hires New Managing Director

by | Dec 8, 2023
Amanda Bush is a seasoned attorney and litigator who also serves as counsel to the Texas law firm Jackson Walker.
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The Last Word: Gabe Madison on the Bonton Farms Wellness Center ‘Seed of Change’
by | Dec 8, 2023
Bonton Farms is "cultivating growth" in South Dallas with its urban farm, farmers market, and community-building efforts that include education, job training, housing, and more. Now the nonprofit has broken ground on a facility that will provide medical and wellness services to residents in the community.
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Puttshack Opens Its First North Texas Location in Addison
by | Dec 7, 2023
The two-story, 32,000-square-foot venue at Village on the Parkway is Puttshack's second in Texas. The Addison venue will be the first Puttshack to offer a new game experience called the Challenge Hole, highlighting the company's innovation and tech advancements.
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Ryan Grows Its Property Tax Footprint by Acquiring Morrison & Head
by | Dec 7, 2023

Dallas-based global tax services and software provider Ryan has acquired Morrison & Head, a property tax consulting firm serving clients across Texas with offices in Austin and Houston.

No financial details of the transaction were released.

“Morrison & Head is a well-established firm with a strong reputation in the property tax space in Texas,” Ryan Chairman and CEO G....

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Dallas College Receives $1M Job Training Grant From Texas Workforce Commission

by | Dec 7, 2023

A Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $1,009,383 to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission in partnership with Mint Dentistry, Kpost Company, Kpost Roofing, On-Target Supplies and Logistics, and The Richards Group was announced Thursday by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Dallas College will provide over 600 new and current workers with customized training in administration, project management, roofing, dental hygiene, material handling, and desktop support through the grant....

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The Last Word: Alto’s Will Coleman on the Meaning of Ownership
by | Dec 7, 2023
Coleman was invited to the New York Times' 2023 DealBook Summit in New York last week, where leaders in a wide range of disciplines gathered to discuss pressing business challenges. In Thursday's print edition of the newspaper, he was quoted talking about labor—and the meaning of ownership.
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Australian Global Outsourcing Co. Opens U.S. Headquarters in Irving, Plans 130 Hires
by | Dec 7, 2023
As one of the world’s leading outsourcers, Acquire BPO is eying an ambitious growth trajectory, with headcount potentially reaching 100,000 globally by 2035.
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$140M Cotton Bowl Renovations Help Fair Park Keep Texas-OU Game Through 2036
by | Dec 7, 2023
An ongoing voter-approved renovation of the Cotton Bowl has helped spur UT and OU to continue their historic rivalry at Fair Park for years to come. The teams have been playing each other at the stadium since 1929.
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