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Iconic Chase Tower in Downtown Dallas Renamed Dallas Arts Tower
by Lance Murray | May 23, 2023
The 55-story skyscraper at 2200 Ross Ave. soon will undergo another multimillion-dollar makeover that includes a reimagined lobby, art gallery, and the addition of two restaurants, including a first-of-its-kind Greek restaurant in The Rotunda.
by David Seeley |
May 23, 2023
Supported by 35 issued patents, Dallas-based MeshTek builds next-gen lighting systems that turn buildings into show-stoppers. "Their patented, long-range Bluetooth mesh is the brilliance behind the solution and the future of outdoor device connectivity," says investor Mark Cuban.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 23, 2023
Lion's Den DFW recently brought together students, founders, and investors at Dallas Baptist University for a unique pitch competition. With DBU's Patriot Angel Network and Beyond Angels joining forces, the event highlights the growing influence of faith-driven businesses, where purpose and profit align for a higher plane of success.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2023
The DEC Network is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit entrepreneurship ecosystem builder in Dallas-Fort Worth. But instead of just throwing a party, it's launching even more innovation hubs to help entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses—including The DEC's new RedBird Innovation Center. Besides housing The DEC's HQ, it will offer co-working space, provide business incubation, accelerator programs, podcasting rooms, an event space, and more.
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Dallas’ CyrusOne Announces Joint Venture for $7 Billion Project in Japan
by Lance Murray | May 22, 2023
In addition to forming CyrusOne KEP, the Japan joint venture with Kansai Electric Power Co., CyrusOne also announced that Chief Financial Officer Katherine Motlagh will step down from that role effective June 1, and that Michael Schafer, its SVP of finance, will assume the role of interim CFO.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2023
Ability Connection, which celebrates its 70th anniversary milestone this year, serves more than 900 people across Texas, and relies on a one-person focus, where skilled staffers learn what priorities individuals and families need and want. The organization serves people with all types of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2023
Veteran hotelier Hans Ritten has been appointed general manager for the upcoming HALL Park Hotel, and Ashley Herrera has been named senior property manager for The Monarch at HALL Park residential tower at the HALL Park development in Frisco, Dallas-based HALL Group announced....
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by David Seeley |
May 22, 2023
Tucked away among blocks of warehouses in Farmers Branch, an address without a sign offers no clues of the treasures within, which would make any supercar fan salivate—if they don't pass out from sheer overwhelmption. It's the 75,000-SF HQ home of Tactical Fleet, America's largest pre-owned supercar dealership, where hundreds of Lambos and stacked-to-the-ceiling Porsches and Ferraris glitter with the promise of speed.
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Form Bio, named as one of eight Rising Stars to be honored at iC3 2023, announced its launch at the last year's summit. [Photo: John Davidson/Form Bio]
Google Cloud Launches AI-Powered Multiomics Suite, Taps Dallas-Based Colossal and Form Bio To Help Accelerate Life Science Research
by David Seeley | May 19, 2023
Google Cloud has unveiled its AI-powered Multiomics Suite, which aims to accelerate the discovery and interpretation of genomic data, helping companies design precision treatments. As part of the rollout, Google Cloud noted that Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has adopted the Multiomics Suite, and that Colossal spinout Form Bio has been selected to help other organizations adopt it. See what the new suite can do—and how it could help life get scienced.
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
Ray Blanchette has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas-based restaurant chain TGI Fridays and board chair Rohit Manocha, co-founder of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, will assume Blanchette’s responsibilities on an interim basis....
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
Nchacha E. Etta has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Fort Worth-based Omnicell Inc., a leader in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, effective June 1....
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
Leading global tax services and software provider Ryan announced that Fred Crawford has joined its board of managers as its 14th member.
“I am thrilled to welcome Fred to the Ryan Board of Managers,” Ryan Chairman and CEO G....
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Paul Gaffney, chief digital officer of OmniLogistics
Dallas’ Omni Logistics Names its First Chief Digital Officer
by Lance Murray | May 19, 2023
Before joining the privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider, Paul Gaffney was Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer.
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
Richardson-based Texans Credit Union has promoted Tanya Patterson to vice president of strategic solutions, a role in which she will lead the newly formed Strategic Solutions department that will focus on identifying new growth opportunities for the credit union....
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by Quincy Preston |
May 18, 2023
The multi-billion investment firm’s two-property industrial deal in Philadelphia builds on its commitment to grow in the “critical sector.” Closer to home, NexPoint recently unveiled plans for a massive life sciences district in Plano. The proposed 200-acre TxS development would be a "major economic catalyst" for North Texas, the firm’s founder said in February.
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by Lance Murray |
May 18, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Connected North America employees and family members drove in Eco or EV mode for a week to see how much earth-saving difference it can make. Turns out, it made a lot—the equivalent of 748 trees sequestering carbon for 10 years, with a savings of 5,091 gallons of gasoline.
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