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Toyota’s New Electric Vehicles to Be Powered by LG Energy Solution Batteries Made in the U.S.

by | Oct 5, 2023
As the auto industry charges toward an electric future, Toyota and LG Energy Solutions have joined forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the United States.
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North Texas Solar-Grid Connected House Opens Doors Friday as Part of National Tour
by | Oct 5, 2023

The Byrom House in Irving will be the North Texas property featured Friday as part of the national American Solar Energy Society’s 28th Annual National Solar Tour, a 50-state tour showcasing the power and potential of solar energy and sustainable features....

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‘Great Big Game Show’ Entertainment Concept Coming to Grandscape in The Colony
by | Oct 5, 2023

A new entertainment concept called “Great Big Game Show” is set to open in late November at Grandscape in The Colony, featuring a real-life, interactive game show where the patron is the contestant....

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After Its $505M Acquisition, Plano-Based ABB Power Conversion Rebrands as OmniOn Power
by | Oct 4, 2023

The former ABB Power Conversion division based in Plano, acquired this year for $505 million by AcBel Polytech Inc., unveiled a new identity, OmniOn Power, as part of an extensive rebranding initiative....

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Lincoln Property Co. Unveils New Global HQ at 8111 Douglas in Dallas’ Preston Center

by | Oct 4, 2023
Several months after selling its massive residential division to Ontario-based Cadillac Fairview, Lincoln Property Company has moved its global HQ from Uptown Dallas to 8111 Douglas, a new twin-tower mixed-use project developed with Lincoln at the helm.
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Mark Cuban Launches ‘The MCC Network’ on Streaming Platform He Co-Founded
by | Oct 4, 2023
Powered by interactive streaming network Fireside, the free-to-access MCC Network aims to be "the premier destination for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the world of business." Members will be able to get business advice directly from industry titans. "We're excited to create a first-of-its-kind global business community to win at business together," Mark Cuban says.
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Patented: Balanced Media Technology’s Interface for Gamification of ML Algorithms and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of Sept. 19. Patents granted include: Balanced Media Technology's abstracted interface for gamification of machine learning algorithms, Walmart Apollo's monitoring product placement within a shopping facility, Textron Innovations' augmented reality system for pilot and passengers, Capital One Services's augmented reality vehicle search assistance, Intuit's detection of blanks in documents, AiBUY's dynamic binding of video content, UT System's leptin antibodies, Apple's LTE NR power control for EN-DC, ADT Security's unmanned aerial vehicle transport devices, American Airlines' virtual measurement system for baggage management, and Cisco Technology's wireless LAN public identity federation trust architecture.
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USPTO Issues Milestone 1 Millionth Design Patent, and It Goes to a Fort Worth Entrepreneur
by | Oct 3, 2023
Granted to Agustina Huckaby, design patent 1 million is for the ornamental design for a dispensing comb, the U.S. Patent and Trade Office said. The agency said that Huckaby, a licensed cosmetologist, also holds another patent for a different comb design and markets her business under the federally registered trademark Pomp and Powder.
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The Last Word: Mark Cuban Companies’ Ansley Carlisle on Her New Founder Interview Podcast

by | Oct 3, 2023
Carlisle, who joined the Mark Cuban Companies in 2021 as a venture capital associate, is hosting a new podcast that launched Tuesday—and "It's Just Business." On the podcast series, Carlisle will interview founders about how they started their businesses and lessons learned along the way.
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DFW Airport Unveils Updated Renderings of Terminals C and F at ‘State of the Airport’ Event
by | Oct 3, 2023
In a 2023 "State of the Airport" presentation, DFW Airport said it contributes an estimated $38 billion in direct and indirect payroll support, $24 billion in visitor spending, and about $5 billion in state and local tax revenue each year. The airport also unveiled new renderings of Terminal F and upgrades for Terminal C.
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After $3B Deal, Irving-Based Vistra Receives NRC Approval To Own and Operate 3 Additional Nuclear Plants
by | Oct 3, 2023
In a $3 billion merger announced in March, Vistra—which owns the Comanche Peak nuclear plant in Glen Rose—acquired three nuclear power plants and retail businesses from Ohio-based Energy Harbor. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval puts Vistra one step closer to creating a clean-energy powerhouse.
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Revitalizing Communities and Spurring Growth With Tax Credits
How developers in Southern Dallas can take advantage of this financial tool to accelerate change.
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With a New CEO, Irving-Based Commercial Metals Company Rebrands as CMC

by | Oct 2, 2023
Founded in 1915 as a single scrap yard in Dallas, CMC has grown into a Fortune 500 company with hundreds of facilities and nearly 13,000 employees serving customers worldwide.
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Dallas-Based Worldwide Express Unveils WWEX Group Branding Following Major Acquisitions
by | Oct 2, 2023
With nearly $5 billion in systemwide revenue, WWEX Group is the new corporate brand identity for what's said to be the second-largest privately held logistics company in the U.S. CEO Tom Madine tells Dallas Innovates that while his three go-to-market brands will retain their names, the new master brand is a message to the market—and the companies' 121,000 plus customers.
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Irving Multifamily Developer JPI to be Acquired by Japanese Forestry Co.
by | Oct 2, 2023

Irving-based JPI, a developer of multifamily communities, is being acquired by Sumitomo Forestry America Inc., a comprehensive housing and wood products subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co....

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TPG Acquires Forcepoint Cybersecurity Business from Francisco Partners
by | Oct 2, 2023

Global alternative asset management firm TPG has completed its acquisition of Austin-based Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity business from Francisco Partners.

TPG is headquartered in Fort Worth and San Francisco....

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