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Plano, Richardson Named Among ‘Best Cities to Live in America’

by | Mar 23, 2023
Just north of Dallas, Plano and Richardson are nestled together—and they share at least one thing in common. Both have been named among the "2023 Best Cities to Live in America" by Niche, a leading platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools.
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Fort Worth Scientist Among 4 Reappointed to Texas Forensic Science Commission
by | Mar 22, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed four members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission, including one from North Texas, for terms set to expire on Sept....

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CityVet Appoints Marketing Veteran as Group’s New Chief Marketing Officer
by | Mar 22, 2023

CityVet, the Dallas-based network of 28 veterinary-owned practices, has appointed Ami Anderson as chief marketing officer of the group that has served pet owners for 23 years....

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Lockton Taps Company Veteran as its New Chief Operating Officer
by | Mar 22, 2023

Dallas-based Lockton has tapped Nick Serrault, a key leader from its global business, as chief operating officer of what it calls a key collection of offices within its People Solutions business....

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BSI Financial Services Hires President and COO, a Newly Created Position

by | Mar 22, 2023

Irving-based mortgage operating platform BSI Financial Services has hired Harold Lewis as president and COO, a newly created position for the company.

Lewis will be responsible for scaling BSI Financial’s platform and delivering value to its customers through the combination of improved operational efficiency, reduced risks, technology advancements, and exceptional talent....

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Dallas Real Estate Investment Trust CMCT Names Chief Investment Officer
by | Mar 22, 2023

Shaul Kuba has been appointed chief investment officer by Dallas-based CMCT, a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, and develops premier multifamily and creative office assets.

CMCT said that Kuba will direct the continued expansion of CMCT’s portfolio of highly amenitized, premier multifamily and creative office assets in dynamic, high-barrier-to-entry markets across the nation....

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Fort Worth-based Convenience Store Chain Names Chief Real Estate Officer
by | Mar 22, 2023

Fort Worth-based convenience store operator Yesway, has appointed Thomas W. Brown as its new chief real estate officer. Yesway was founded in 2015 by Brookwood Financial Partners, a Massachusetts private equity real estate firm....

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Careington Expands Telehealth Programs to Include Virtual Primary Care, Psychiatry
by | Mar 22, 2023
The expansion comes a month after Frisco-based Careington's chief revenue officer, Stewart Sweda, was appointed CEO. Careington's DialCare Physician Access program includes DialCare Urgent Care, a service offering 24/7/365 video and phone access to licensed physicians for non-emergency care.
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Irving’s Alkegen Launches Commercial Production of Groundbreaking Silicon Battery Anode Material

by | Mar 22, 2023
Alkegen, a maker of specialty materials, said its new SiFAB production line is an extension of the company's established large-scale manufacturing facility in Indiana. Featuring micron-sized silicon fiber, SiFAB is enabling Alkegen "to meet growing demand from customers across a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics,” CEO John Dandolph says.
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The Last Word: Rising Number of First-Time Buyers Enter the Smart Home Market, Report Says
Robotic vacuum cleaners, smart cameras, video doorbells, and smart thermostats experienced higher purchase rates in 2022, according to new insights from Dallas-based Park Associates.
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Samsung HVAC America Is Expanding Its Presence at AllianceTexas
by | Mar 22, 2023
Samsung HVAC America is the North American HQ for Samsung’s heating and cooling products—including innovations like The Hylex, a compact, "game changing" outdoor unit that's compatible with virtually any existing HVAC system. This week, the company announced it's not just innovating—it's growing. Samsung HVAC is expanding its 228,000-SF HQ at Alliance Texas' Alliance Gateway 55 in Roanoke by taking over the entire 360,000-SF building.
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Partnerships and Personalization Drove White Rock Cybersecurity to Record 80% Revenue Growth in 2022
by | Mar 22, 2023
CEO James Range shares insights on the company's journey from one customer to more than 2,500 in tech hubs across the country.
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Frisco-based Freight Think Launches to Help Shippers Cut Costs, Boost Profits, Help Environment

by | Mar 21, 2023
Two North Texas supply chain veterans—Reid Klosowsky and Bill Maroney, in partnership with Frisco-based NT Logistics— have founded and launched Freight Think, a logistics-oriented advisory group. "We strive to improve profit margins for our clients—everyday shippers—who, for lack of time or expertise, cannot manage their transportation costs like the Fortune 100," Klosowsky says.
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Meet the Texas Super Kings: Major League Cricket Takes the Field in July at Grand Prairie Stadium
by | Mar 21, 2023
Major League Cricket is coming to Grand Prairie Stadium starting in July after the league held its first draft of domestic players for teams including the newly named Texas Super Kings. The team also has a newly named coach: Stephen Fleming, a former captain of the New Zealand national cricket team and head coach of Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings.
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Dallas Startup Focused on Erectile Dysfunction Raises $5M in Initial Public Offering
by | Mar 21, 2023
Mangoceuticals is aiming its mango-flavored ED drug at a “younger demographic” with colorful packaging and humorous marketing.
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Texas Pinball Festival Flips Into Frisco This Weekend
by | Mar 21, 2023
The Texas Pinball Festival will be held March 24-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Frisco Conference Center, featuring more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines, along with classic arcade games that will be set on "free play." The hottest new game designers will offer seminars and Q&A's, there'll be a screening of the movie "PINBALL: The Man Who Saved the Game," and lots more things will be dinging, flashing, and flipping.
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