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The Last Word: The Cordish Cos.’ Marnie Sauls on the Lure of One Rangers Way

by | Aug 9, 2023
One Rangers Way—an architecturally striking luxury residential project being built in the Arlington Entertainment District—isn't slated for completion until December 2024. But pre-leasing has been underway for three weeks now, triggering "incredible interest and momentum," according to The Cordish Companies, the building's developer.
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SBA Chief in Dallas: ‘We Are Becoming the Startup Nation’
by | Aug 9, 2023
Since January 2021, a record 12.2 million new business applications have been filed nationwide—with Texas alone contributing 1.1 million. Speaking at a Dallas event, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman emphasized ongoing efforts to support Americans in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams.
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From left: Ezi Negus, Okigwe Creations; Greer Christian, PureNRG Cycle; Awah Chai, Offworld Coffee; Kimberly Matthews, Holy Rollie Pastry Shop; and moderator Tarsha Hearns, The DEC Network. [Photo: The DEC Network]
Meet Four North Texas Entrepreneurs Who Navigated to Success With SBA’s Community Pilot Program
by | Aug 9, 2023
At the recent Entrepreneur Showcase in Dallas, four emerging startups were spotlighted alongside Biden Cabinet Member Isabella Casillas Guzman, who leads the Small Business Administration, and Mark Madrid, the driving force behind SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development. “I feel like I’ve just been to a TED talk with these entrepreneurs' words of wisdom,” Madrid said at the event powered by Dallas College and The DEC Network.
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Past Issues: Dallas Innovates—The Magazine
by | Aug 9, 2023
Peruse Dallas Innovates' special once-a-year magazines. Each edition is a keeper.
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Dallas Sets Pace With First-of-Its-Kind American Job Center in International District

The 450-acre North Dallas district is home to a newly launched workforce center, aiming to provide both jobs and better futures for residents. Nicholas Lalpuis from the Department of Labor hails it as a significant 'innovation in the American job center arena.'
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RealPage Unveils New Multifamily Rental Trends and AI-Powered ‘Demandx’ Solution at Vegas’ RealWorld
by | Aug 8, 2023
At RealPage's flagship annual conference, RealWorld, the multifamily experts unveiled the latest multifamily renter trends and a revolutionary AI tool set to reshape property management. Take a deep dive into what renters want now.
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Tyler Technologies Acquires Computing System Innovations, Bolstering its AI-Powered Portfolio for the Public Sector
by | Aug 8, 2023
CSI, known for its groundbreaking Intellidact platform, delivers data automation, redaction, and indexing for courts and legal professionals.
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Arlington’s Brisket Boss Eyes Top Prize in H-E-B’s 10th Annual ‘Quest for Texas Best’ Competition
by | Aug 7, 2023
From effervescent beverages and farm-fresh yogurts to handcrafted tanning oils and novel cereals, ten contenders are set to compete for the CPG spotlight come Aug. 9. Here's the lineup.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Taps Sustainability Expert for Interim Chief Corporate Affairs Role

by | Aug 7, 2023
Leveraging over a decade at KDP and sustainability insights from Ford, Monique Oxender steps into the interim chief corporate affairs officer position.

Oxender will report to Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort and joins the executive leadership team.
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The Last Word: Jeff Ellerman on Why Dallas’ 50-Mile Loop Will Become One Famous Trail
The Loop Dallas—a 50-mile, $120 million urban bike trail with a goal of uniting neighborhoods around much of the city’s core—is turning what Ellerman calls "a spaghetti map of trails" into one big soaring loop he says will one day be known by all.
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Dallas’ Fiesta Restaurant Group To Be Acquired for a Reported $225M
by | Aug 7, 2023
The parent company of the Pollo Tropical restaurant brand—which had locations in North Texas between 2014 and 2017 but never quite caught on with Tex-Mex loving diners here—now operates its Pollo Tropical locations mostly in Florida. Fiesta will now operate as a privately held company.
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Fritos and Floyd’s Offering 1,000 Free Mullet Haircuts in August
by | Aug 4, 2023
As the official snacks sponsor of the 2023 USA Mullet Championships, Plano-based Fritos is offering 1,000 free mullet haircuts on Fridays in August at Floyd's Barbershops across the U.S. See what brought the epic look and iconic snack together—and how you can book your mullet.
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Invitation Homes Adds Veteran Executive as EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer

by | Aug 4, 2023

Invitation Homes Inc. announced that veteran human resources executive Allison Mullis will join the Dallas-based company as executive vice president and chief human resources officer on Aug. 7.

Mullis brings 20 years of leadership and human resources experience to her new post where she will lead the human resources team, ensuring a well-developed strategy and execution on recruiting and retention, training, career development, compensation, benefits, and culture, the company said....

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Skanska Promotes Construction Industry Veteran to VP-Account Manager
by | Aug 4, 2023

Todd Reeves has been promoted to vice president-account manager in North Texas by Skanska, one of the world’s top construction and development firms.

The company said that Reeves is instrumental in the development of some of DFW’s most innovative and community changing projects that will support the area’s exponential growth....

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Tech Titans to Induct North Texas Veteran CIO into Hall of Fame

Tech industry leader Gertrude ‘Trude’ Van Horn is poised to be inducted into the distinguished Tech Titans Hall of Fame.

The outgoing CIO of Irving-based NCH Corp.—a...

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Governor Appoints Retired BNSF Exec to Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission
by | Aug 4, 2023

A retired BNSF executive has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.

Fort Worth resident Roger Nober’s term is set to expire on Feb. 1, 2027.

Nober is a retired executive vice president of BNSF Railway and is a principal at Salten Point Consulting....

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