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Plano Consulting Firm BGSF Expands Its Board of Directors

by | 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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Dallas’ WES Brands’ Flecha Azul Tequila Expands Into Mexico and Appoints SVP of Sales
by | Apr 21, 2023
Flecha Azul was co-founded in 2019 by Aron Marquez and Abraham Ancer, who wanted to create an authentic, additive-free tequila like the ones they'd enjoyed back home. Actor Mark Wahlberg joined the company in 2022 to help bring the craft product worldwide.
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Longtime TDIndustries CEO to Retire at Year’s End Under Succession Plan
by | Apr 21, 2023
TDIndustries is on the hunt for a new CEO to succeed Harold MacDowell, who is retiring at the end of the year as part of the company's succession plan.
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The Last Word: The DMA’s Anna Katherine Brodbeck on Acquiring 12 Artworks from the Dallas Art Fair
by | Apr 21, 2023
The Dallas Museum of Art has scoured the world for works of art to grace its walls and galleries. But Thursday it announced 12 acquisitions it made from its own back yard—this year's Dallas Art Fair, which is open to ticketed attendees today through Sunday, April 23, at the Fashion Industry Gallery in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
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The Premier Vision Clinic in Clive, Iowa, is one of the clinics that use the Neurolens Measurement Device, prominently promoting the device and the company's lenses on its website. [Photo: Premier Vision Clinic]

Device From Coppell-Based Neurolens Measures 1 Millionth Patient Following $67M Raise

by | Apr 20, 2023
According to the NIH, up to 5% of people worldwide have improperly aligned eyesight—a condition known as strabismus. An even higher percentage of people suffer from computer vision syndrome—digital eye strain caused by prolonged use of digital devices. Today Neurolens announced a milestone in alleviating the conditions' symptoms, seven months after raising $67 million to fund the company's growth.
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Research Bridge Partners and Lyda Hill Philanthropies Fuel UT Southwestern’s Biotech Spinouts With $4 Million Investment
by | Apr 20, 2023
The initial investment will support the commercialization of life science research, including identifying researchers with entrepreneurial mindsets, safeguarding intellectual property, and recruiting key executives.
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Invesco Real Estate Launches Platform to Boost Manufactured Housing Industry
by | Apr 20, 2023
Dallas-based Invesco Real Estate said that Homestead Communities, its new real estate operating company, will address the nation's affordable housing crisis by providing safe, clean, and supportive communities where working families and retirees can own or rent affordable, high-quality, single-family manufactured homes.
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The Last Word: VWEC’s VR Small on How Her Nonprofit Will Help Veteran Women Entrepreneurs at Comerica’s BusinessHQ
by | Apr 20, 2023
After recently losing her nonprofit's former work space, Small has found a new one in Comerica Bank's near East Grand Avenue. The VWEC will be Comerica Bank's community incubation partner at its new BusinessHQ collaborative space on East R.L. Thornton, offering six small businesses dedicated/private office space, one-on-one cultivation support, and consultations with small business capital providers, as well as exclusive access to a content creation studio.
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Special Olympics athlete Amy Bockerstette at Topgolf El Segundo during production of Topgolf’s fall 2022 commercial shoot.

Driving the Power of Play For All: Topgolf to Become Global Medaled Event in Special Olympics

by | Apr 19, 2023
The announcement means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports, which brings together people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team for training and competition.
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Toyota ‘Empact’ Vision Addresses Sustainability, EV Charging Equity in Underserved Communities
by | Apr 19, 2023
The Empact program seeks to address charging access, affordability, and carbon emission reduction. Plano-based Toyota North America said that Empact is based on the combination of 'environmental impact' and 'empowering action,' representing the efforts Toyota is making to design a more equitable and inclusive deployment strategy.
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EarthX 2023 Brings Together the World’s Top Green Thinkers and Doers in Dallas
by | Apr 19, 2023
As EarthX 2023 descends upon Dallas this week, the world's largest environmental event is unleashing a powerful synergy of industry, innovation, and global collaboration. With dozens of conferences, immersive experiences, and more than 400 speakers, here’s a guide to help innovators navigate this awe-inspiring event—ensuring they maximize its potential for shaping a better tomorrow.
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Irving-Based Fluor Signs On as Engineering and Construction Partner for a Laser Fusion Power Project
by | Apr 19, 2023
Fluor's memo of understanding with California-based Longview Fusion Energy Systems positions it to serve as Longview's partner in designing and planning laser fusion energy for the global energy market.
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Kumar Shwetabh [Photo, Access Healthcare; DI]

Access Healthcare Promotes Veteran Exec to President and Chief Growth Officer

by | Apr 19, 2023
The company's expansion into new markets and increased demand for its revenue cycle management services were factors in the decision to promote Kumar Shwetabh and merge his former role as president of U.S. Operations into the new position.
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KDC Breaks Ground on Striking, Sustainable Wells Fargo Campus in Las Colinas
by | Apr 18, 2023
Wells Fargo's future campus in Irving could set a new standard for sustainable workplace design, boasting a modern aesthetic and the company's first net-positive energy system. Once complete, the campus is expected to generate more energy than it uses, while also providing a collaborative environment that prioritizes employee wellness and productivity through on-site gyms, nearby outdoor activities, and more.

Take a look inside.
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AT&T Teams Up with Cambridge Innovator to Bring AI-Enabled Radar Technology to In-Home Health Monitoring
by | Apr 18, 2023
Cherish Serenity's patented radar technology allows it to monitor people for signs of falls or unsafe rising across multiple rooms in a home without additional equipment. The collaboration with AT&T will make the solution available to enterprise customers including senior living facilities, nursing homes, and healthcare providers and will feature instant-on connectivity when it ships to consumers this year.
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Historic Purse Building Goes Up for Sale in Dallas’ West End
by | Apr 18, 2023
Freshly renovated and restored by current owner Tanya Ragan of Wildcat Management, the six-story 1905 Chicago Italianate-style building isn't just historic. It's a witness to history, located right across the street from Dealey Plaza and the former Texas School Book Depository, home of the Sixth Floor Museum.
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