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Comerica Bank Promotes Veteran Banker to Senior Vice President, External Affairs

by | Aug 4, 2023

Dallas-based Comerica Bank has promoted Brandon Jones to senior vice president, external affairs from vice president of external affairs. He will report to Executive Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Wendy Bridges.

In this new role, Jones oversees Comerica’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) community engagement function, including External Affairs, Community Affairs, and CRA Investments, the bank said....

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2 Dallas Leaders Among 5 New, Reappointed Texas Historical Commission Board Members
by | Aug 4, 2023

Dallas residents Cathy McKnight and Fritz Duda are among reappointed and new members to the Texas Historical Commission named by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The reappointed members are McKnight, Garrett Donnelly, and Laurie Limbacher, and the newly appointed members are Duda and Ted Houghton....

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50 and Counting: Cypress Growth Capital Hits Investment Milestone With Its Equity-Preserving Approach
by | Aug 3, 2023
Dallas-based Cypress Growth Capital is defying norms in the funding landscape. Not your traditional venture capitalist, this trailblazing firm hit a landmark with its 50th portfolio investment—and fourth major play this year—a $4 million stake in medical records disruptor, ChartSquad. Managing Director Vik Thapar peels back the curtain on the firm's unique model, which fosters rapid growth without diluting entrepreneurial control.
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The Last Word: Why Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos Won the DMA’s International Design Competition
by | Aug 3, 2023
The Madrid-based competition winners describe their winning proposal to reimagine the Dallas Museum of Art "as a reflection of the original building, transforming the relationship between art, landscape, and community into a balance of memory and innovation."
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Dallas’ ATI Inc. Names New Vice President of Investor Relations

by | Aug 3, 2023

David Weston has been named vice president of investor relations at Dallas-based ATI Inc., effective July 1.

ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

The company said that Weston will work closely with its business leaders and the investor community to support its business and financial strategies and will report to Don Newman, executive vice president and chief financial officer....

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Aquaculture: NaturalShrimp Terminates Merger Agreement; Announces Re-IPO Opportunity for Uplist
by | Aug 3, 2023
Dallas-based NaturalShrimp recently signed an agreement with Japan's Niterra to trial its patented technology in Japanese aquaculture farms for shrimp production.
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‘Sensory Room’ at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field Soothes Overstimulated Fans
by | Aug 3, 2023
Recently refreshed, the ballpark's sensory room dampens distant roars and bat cracks with carpeted walls and floors and acoustic enhancements. Bean bag chairs, soothing color-changing lights, and wall-mounted fidget boards are part of the safe refuge. The ballpark also offers "sensory bags" featuring noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys. See why one in four of us could use them.
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Staffing Unicorn ShiftKey Taps New Board Members, Including Southwest Airlines President & CEO
by | Aug 2, 2023
Just weeks ago, the Irving-based $2 billion-plus healthcare staffing platform announced top leadership moves and a new website and visual identity. Now it's added some big names to its board.
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Birdie’s Eastside, a New Marfa-Like Gathering Place from Jon Alexis, Is Coming to East Dallas

by | Aug 2, 2023
At the site of a former Luby's cafeteria, the "concept lab" at Alexis' Imperial Fizz Hospitality has cooked up a bar & grill tailored to the neighborhood's needs. With a patio bigger than an NBA basketball court and a Marfa-esque vibe, Birdie's Eastside will be "just like East Dallas," Alexis says: "casually Texan, a little boho, super comfy, and easygoing."
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Toyota Connected North America Announces New President/CEO, More Leadership Moves
by | Aug 2, 2023
Plano-based TCNA said it has promoted Christopher Yang as its new president and CEO, replacing Steve Basra, who left the company on June 30. Yang had been TCNA's EVP and chief operating officer. Other leadership moves include a new COO, chief liaison officer, and more.
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UT Dallas Joins New USDOT National Cybersecurity Center To Help Protect Connected Vehicles, Drones, and More
by | Aug 2, 2023
From new cars and autonomous vehicles on our roads to drones in our skies, America's transportation system has become increasingly connected—and dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks. Now UT Dallas is joining an effort to patch up those vulnerabilities through the newly formed National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resiliency. See who's on the UTD team—and what they aim to do.
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Dallas’ Meeting Protocol Worldwide Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
by | Aug 2, 2023

Paige Bingham has been appointed chief executive officer of Dallas-based Meeting Protocol Worldwide, a family of life science brands that provide services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries....

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Dallas CRE Firm BBG Hires Industry Veteran as Managing Director

by | Aug 1, 2023
The firm said that Matt Rader will lead and drive continued growth in BBG's cost-segregation services.
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The Last Word: Sentiero Ventures’ David Evans On Why Jeff Bezos’ ‘Customer Obsession’ Is a Good Idea for Startups
"Everyone by now has seen the video of Jeff Bezos just repeatedly saying 'customer' and his customer obsession is a well known part of Amazon lore," Evans wrote today in a LinkedIn post. "But what amazes me is how few companies think about customer success as a core function and just something 'we have to do once we get bigger,'" he adds.
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Dallas Events Company Freeman Acquires Sparks, a Global Brand Experience Agency
by | Aug 1, 2023
When a 96-year-old company acquires a 104-year old company, some may think about the past. But Freeman and Sparks see their union as building toward the future—and "the immense potential" the two could share together.
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Starpower Elevates Longtime Leader to Vice President of VIP Services
by | Aug 1, 2023

Brandi Thompson has been promoted to vice president of VIP Services by Starpower, an industry leader and innovator in home luxury audio, video, appliances, and smart home solutions. She brings extensive experience in home technology events to her new position.

“Brandi will take the VIP Services department of our company to new heights in her new role....

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