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Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum [Photo courtesy City of Fort Worth]
Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Is Getting an $8.5M Facelift
by Lance Murray | Feb 21, 2023
The Will Rogers Memorial Center, anchor of Fort Worth's famed cultural district, is getting a major renovation of its historic art deco coliseum's concourse, grand lobby entrance, and Backstage Club. “The Will Rogers Coliseum is beloved by millions of visitors who have created memories here for 86 years,” said Mike Crum, director of public events for the city of Fort Worth. “We're investing in the facility to ensure its historic charm and elegance continue to impress millions more in future generations.”
by Lance Murray |
Feb 21, 2023
Noted Dallas developer Lucy Billingsley will receive the 2023 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award at the Texas Woman’s University Dallas Leadership Luncheon on March 22.
The award recognized Billingsley’s years of setting a high bar as a commercial real estate developer, business owner, and model of civic engagement, Texas Woman’s said....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 21, 2023
Illinois-based Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization, simplifying covering sports "live at any level." Founded in 2016, Plano-based Stack Sports serves over 50 million users in 35 countries through its SaaS platform offerings serving customers like the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball, and USA Lacrosse.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 20, 2023
Dallas-Fort Worth’s food and beverage industry ranges from giants like Frito-Lay and Darling Ingredients to startups with creative, tempting treats. Related sectors employ more than 420,000 people in the region, generating $27 billion in economic output....
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Sheryl Adkins-Green [Photo: Mary Kay Inc.]
Mary Kay Appoints CMO Sheryl Adkins-Green as Chief Experience Officer
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 17, 2023
“Mary Kay Ash always said, ‘Picture every person with an invisible sign around their neck that says Make Me Feel Important,’” said Adkins-Green. “This will be my mantra as I take on this exciting new role.”
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 17, 2023
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas approved over $90 million in new cancer research and prevention grants at its quarterly meeting near the Texas Capitol on Wednesday—and $20.6 million of that money is coming to North Texas to advance everything from breast cancer and lung cancer screening to "deep learning models" to facilitate T-cell receptor therapies.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2023
In November, we told you about something amazing coming to North Texas: Cosm is bringing one of its first two immersive entertainment venues to Grandscape in The Colony, with state-of-the-art "shared reality" that seamlessly bridges the gap between the virtual and the real.
Today Cosm announced a partnership with the NBA that could one day drive lots of Dallas Mavericks fans (and OK, fans of other NBA teams too) to its Grandscape venue. The multi-year partnership will feature a new live game viewing experience unlike anything you've ever seen on your TV or a sports bar near you.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 17, 2023
Balfour Beatty, a Dallas-based construction company, announced senior leadership changes within its US Civils business appointing Mark Johnnie as chief operating officer and Kelly Phariss to vice president of West operations....
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Commercial Metals Co. Appoints Industry Veteran as New President
by Lance Murray | Feb 17, 2023
As part of its succession plan, Irving-based Commercial Metals Co. has appointed Peter R. Matt as president, effective April 1. He succeeds Barbara R. Smith who will remain chairman and CEO of the company.
Matt will continue to serve on the company’s board, which he joined in June 2020.
“We have every confidence in Peter as he takes on the role and responsibilities of president, and his appointment is part of the company’s succession plan,” Smith said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 17, 2023
Dallas-based semiconductor giant Texas Instruments Inc. plans to build its next 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plant, or fab, in Lehi, Utah, next to the company’s existing 300-mm semiconductor wafer fab in Lehi....
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by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2023
A 100th birthday is a big deal—especially when every Texan can join the party. So to celebrate its 2023 centennial, Texas Parks & Wildlife is hosting a photo contest almost all year long. And some of the best images may be waiting for us at the end of the year right here in North Texas, when Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens 80 miles west of Fort Worth.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 17, 2023
Comerica’s top executive has been elected to join the board of Dallas-based semiconductor giant Texas Instruments Inc., effective April 1.
Curtis C. Farmer is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Dallas-based Comerica Inc....
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Aerial rendering of Community Park complex coming to Fair Park. [Image: Fair Park First and Studio Outside]
Fair Park First Taps AECOM as Partner in Fair Park Capital Improvements
by Lance Murray | Feb 17, 2023
AECOM said it will oversee the delivery of the upcoming Community Park Complex, an expansive 18-acre greenspace that includes a 1,650-space parking structure. The firm will also partner on future projects by managing design, construction, permitting, and closeout, among other services.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Feb 16, 2023
The Mark Cuban Foundation brings AI education to underserved high school students through free bootcamps hosted by companies in cities across the U.S.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Feb 16, 2023
North Texas universities are gearing up for the AI revolution, readying students for the jobs of tomorrow. Here's a look at what's happening at SMU, TCU, the University of North Texas, UT Arlington, and UT Dallas, as published in our annual 2023 Dallas Innovates magazine.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 16, 2023
Lightbeam says its HQ move to Cypress Waters will increase the company's footprint in Dallas-Fort Worth by 50% and marks the next chapter in the company's rapid expansion. The news of Lightbeam's HQ move follows its January release of the industry’s first no-cost health equity strategy in-a-box solution.
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