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Chris Rawley, founder and CEO of Harvest Returns [File photo]
The Last Word: Harvest Returns’ Chris Rawley on Reaching a $30 Million Milestone in Agriculture Investments
by David Seeley | Apr 25, 2023
Fort Worth-based Harvest Returns has found good soil to plant the seeds of investment success since its founding by Rawley and COO Austin Maness in 2016. The two military veterans created an online crowdfunding marketplace that brings agricultural producers together with investors, and today they announced that they've reaped a milestone: The company's platform has reached the $30 million mark in funding more than 50 farms, ranches, and other agribusinesses.
by Quincy Preston |
Apr 24, 2023
A newly established federal agency—Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a $2.5 billion initiative modeled after the successful DARPA—aims to revolutionize medical research. To secure one of its three national centers, three Texas cities have formed a consortium that's set to propel the Lone Star State to the forefront of effort. If their pursuit is successful, the hub would land in Dallas—and have spokes across the Lone Star State.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2023
Plano-based Toyota North America announced it has been granted a Zero Emission Powertrain Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board, giving another tool to help heavy-duty Class 8 commercial truck original equipment manufacturers and operators comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations in that state....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2023
Richardson-based Cariloop, a comprehensive caregiver support platform, has expanded its support services to Canada.
“Expanding to the Canadian market is a major milestone for our company and our employer clients,” Chief Growth Officer Julie Devine said in a statement....
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Rendering of Crown Centre II building in Bright Realty's Castle Hills development in Lewisville. [Image: Corgan]
Ground Breaking: Bright Realty’s Crown Centre Expansion Tackles Market Demand in Denton County
by Lance Murray | Apr 21, 2023
Bright Realty is growing its premium portfolio in Castle Hills, a massive master-planned development that includes Crown Centre and The Realm. The company is investing $50 million in a Phase 2 expansion of Crown Center, which will feature a four-story, 147,000-square-foot Class A Value office building on the development's remaining undeveloped land adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Maher Maso and Sandy Cross have been named to the Collin County Business Alliance board.
The mission of the Collin County Business Alliance is to engage business leaders and foster collaboration with stakeholders to drive regional impact in key areas ensuring the vibrancy of the community’s future....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Silver Creek Midstream LLC, an Irving-based private midstream company that operates crude oil gathering, transportation, and storage assets in Wyoming, has promoted two senior leaders.
Chris Storey has been promoted to President and CFO, where he will assist in the overall management of the Silver Creek organization....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Irving-based FleetPride Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, has appointed Kevin Weadick as chief executive officer....
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Camilla Harris, Chief Financial Officer of Lincoln Residential
Lincoln Residential Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
by Lance Murray | Apr 21, 2023
Camilla Harris has been appointed chief financial officer of Dallas-based Lincoln Residential, one of the largest multifamily operators in the United States.
Duncan Osborne, the CEO of Lincoln Residential, released a statement expressing his delight in welcoming Camilla to the team.
“[Harris] brings great perspective, energy, and leadership, and I have no doubt she will make important contributions to the continued success of our company as we grow our property management business, support our clients and expand our development and investment programs,” he said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
A former surgeon general for the state of Arkansas has joined Dallas-based well-being company Kindly Human as a strategic adviser.
Dr. Greg Bledsoe served as the state’s surgeon general from 2015-2023. His past roles have included positions at Arkansas Heart Hospital, Align MD, and serving on the faculty of Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Fort Worth-based RS, formerly Allied Electronics & Automation, has permanently appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the position of president, Americas.
RS is a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Grant Adams has been promoted to chief executive officer of Dallas-based Goodnight Midstream LLC, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC and a leading provider of produced water handling services....
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JPAR-Real Estate Names Longtime Industry Veteran as President, Texas
by Lance Murray | Apr 21, 2023
Plano-based JPAR-Real Estate has appointed Chris Sears as president of JPAR-Real Estate, Texas.
The brokerage operations are centered in Texas and comprise 25 company-owned offices statewide with 2,200 Texas-based agents who closed 12,500 home sales totaling $4.8B in sales volume last year.
“I am very excited to lead JPAR-Real Estate’s company-owned operations....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Longtime child protection advocate and international law enforcement expert Glen Pounder has been appointed by Irving-based Boy Scouts of America as its youth protection executive.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in child protection and law enforcement to the BSA.
“Youth protection is at the heart of everything we do, and we are thrilled to welcome Glen Pounder as a leader and dedicated expert in this area,” Roger Mosby, president and chief executive officer of the BSA, said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Plano-based retailer JCPenney has appointed company executive Katie Mullen as chief customer officer.
Previously JCPenney’s chief digital officer, Mullen will continue to oversee the company’s e-commerce strategy and omnichannel development, with an added emphasis on customer marketing, engagement, analytics, and more....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Plano-based BGSF Inc., a growing provider of consulting, managed services, and professional workforce solutions, expanded its board of directors to seven members with the appointment of Donna Carroll.
“We are excited to welcome Donna to the BGSF’s Board of Directors. Her passionate leadership and deep industry experience further strengthens our organization....
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