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Comerica Bank Senior Vice President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer Jeff Banks

Ex-Meta/Facebook Exec Joins Comerica as SVP, Chief Data and Analytics Officer

by | Mar 9, 2023

Jeff Banks has been named to the new role of senior vice president, chief data and analytics officer by Dallas-based Comerica Inc.

He will report to Megan Crespi, senior executive vice president, chief operating officer.

“Effectively harnessing the power of data and analytics is critical to our ability to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our customers,” Crespi said in a statement....

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How Family Offices Are Shaping the Venture Landscape
by | Mar 9, 2023
As more families in North Texas look to diversify their portfolios and invest in promising startups, new investment opportunities are being given more attention than ever before. For founders, family offices are proving to be attractive partners with their flexibility and longer-term investment horizons. But how are the family offices themselves finding success in the venture landscape? Here's what experts have to say, along with some advice for startups.
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Buff City Soap Announces Franchise Business Veteran as New CEO
by | Mar 9, 2023

Dorvin Lively has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-headquartered Buff City Soap, a plant-based home and personal care brand franchise.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Dorvin as our new CEO of Buff City Soap....

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Frisco, McKinney Ranked Among Nation’s Top 4 ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’
by | Mar 9, 2023
"When families choose to relocate, there are many factors they must consider when deciding which city is best for their family," an Allied VP and GM says. The rankings list was created to "simplify that decision" for families.
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Jamee Jolly of Uptown Dallas Inc.

Uptown Dallas Inc. Taps New President/Executive Director to Lead Nonprofit

by | Mar 9, 2023

Uptown Dallas Inc. announced that Jamee Jolly has been appointed as president and executive director of the nonprofit public improvement district, effective March 13.

“Dallas PIDs, like Uptown Dallas Inc., are on the forefront of urban planning and economic development,” Kevin Hickman, UDI’s chairman of the board, said in a statement....

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Primoris Services Corp. Hires New President of its Utilities Business
by | Mar 9, 2023

Colt Moedl has joined Dallas-based Primoris Services Corp. as president of its utilities business segment, a role in which he will serve as a strategic leader focused on safety, growth, and execution....

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The Last Word: Gov. Abbott on Dallas’ Tech Job Growth and More at DRC Luncheon
by | Mar 9, 2023
Speaking to an audience of over 400 business leaders at Dallas' Hilton Anatole, Gov. Abbott delivered a "State of the State" address Tuesday at a luncheon hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber. "The Dallas Metroplex is ranked number one in the nation for high-tech job growth because of its well-trained workforce, world-class airport, leading research universities, and affordable real estate," Abbott told the audience.
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Dallas Startup Island Offers a ‘Lifeline’ for Businesses Stranded With Internet Explorer’s End-of-Life Plan
by | Mar 9, 2023
Microsoft's Internet Explorer is on an end-of life plan, but companies still using critical legacy apps may have a lifeline. Unicorn startup Island has announced migration support.
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BGSF Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by | Mar 8, 2023

BGSF Inc., a Plano-based national provider of consulting, managed services, and workforce solutions, appointed John Barnett as chief financial officer, effective March 20.

He succeeds Dan Hollenbach, who served as the CFO since August 2015. Hollenbach will be closely involved in the Q1 2023 reporting process and will then act as a senior advisor with BGSF through April 30, 2024....

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FC Dallas and ParkHub Kick Off New Partnership, Scoring a Goal for Improved Fan Experience at Toyota Stadium
by | Mar 8, 2023
The Dallas-based parking tech firm's innovative hardware and software will be used to manage the soccer club's parking operations and streamline payment processing for ticket sales, merchandise, and food and beverage sales. The technology will also support the FC Dallas youth soccer program.
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Flix Brewhouse Plans Parabolic Screens, Laser Projection at Mansfield Dine-in Cinema
by | Mar 8, 2023
Originally scheduled to open in 2020 until the pandemic stopped construction, the first-run dine-in cinema brewpub is expected to open in the fall. Flix founder Allan Reagan says the delay only made the venue better, allowing his company "to invest in the latest cinema technology such as 100% laser projection, offer compelling entertainment choices beyond movies, and evolve our food and beverage offerings to best-in-class."
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LPA Design Studios Adds Veteran Designer to Dallas Commercial Studio
by | Mar 8, 2023

LPA Design Studios has hired D. Alex John, Jr. as an associate principal and design director of the firm’s growing Dallas commercial studio.

A veteran Dallas design leader, John will lead design teams on a wide range of projects, including commercial, science and technology, civic and cultural, residential, and mixed-use developments....

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Major League Rugby's Dallas Jackals in action. [Photos: Dallas Jackals]

Bloomberg: Dallas-Based Major League Rugby Explores Raising $100M To Fuel Growth

by | Mar 8, 2023
Dallas-based Major League Rugby is looking to raise $100 million to fuel its growth, according to a Bloomberg report. Nic Benson, the league's CEO, "is working with an advisor" on the $100 million raise, Bloomberg added. The league has 12 teams in the U.S. and Canada, including the Dallas Jackals, who had their inaugural season in 2022 and play their home games in Arlington's Chowtaw Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers.
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Frisco City Council Approves Zoning for Universal Studios Theme Park
by | Mar 8, 2023
The Frisco City Council voted Tuesday to approve the zoning permit for a Universal Studios theme park and adjacent 300-room hotel, despite pushback from some in the community about the park's potential impact on traffic and other concerns. "Welcome to Frisco," Mayor Jeff Cheney said after the vote, according to WFAA, which noted that Frisco estimates the project will bring $1.8 billion in economic impact to the city.
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Irving’s Vizient Hosts Capitol Hill Policy Briefing on Hospitals’ Financial Struggles
by | Mar 7, 2023
Hospitals continue to face multiple challenges, Irving-based Vizient said in a policy briefing this week to more than 50 congressional staff and other healthcare shareholders at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The briefing, titled “Provider Pressures Persist: Hospitals' Struggles Against Financial, Workforce and Supply Chain Strains,” focused on how hospitals are responding to mounting pressures while continuing to provide essential community benefits.
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Lockheed Martin Partners with KAI and Red 6 Aerospace on AR Pilot Training System
by | Mar 7, 2023
Through the partnership, Fort Worth-based Lockheed Martin Aerospace will bring the Red 6 Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System into the TF-50 aircraft and variants, which it has developed with Korea Aerospace Industries. According to Red 6, its systems "bring virtual and constructive assets into the real-world by allowing pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors, and critically, in high-speed environments."
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