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Irving’s Commercial Metals Company CEO Named an EY National Entrepreneur of the Year

by | Nov 14, 2022

Ernst & Young has announced that Barbara Smith (above), chairman, president, and CEO of Irving-based Commercial Metals Company, has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winner.

Smith joins nine others sharing the national award from New York, California, Florida, Indiana, and Maryland. Commercial Metals Company and its subsidiaries manufacture, recycle, and fabricate steel and metal products at facilities in the U.S....

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Raytheon Intelligence & Space Launches Paid Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program with the Department of Labor, Collin College
by | Nov 14, 2022
The average starting wage after completing an apprenticeship program is $72,000, according to the DOL.

Raytheon said its new Registered Apprenticeship Program—a first-of-its-kind in DFW—will help address a local skills gap and position North Texas as a manufacturing hub.
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The Last Word: McLaren’s Nicolas Brown on Opening the Supercar Company’s HQ in Coppell
Back in August, we showed you a sneak peek inside McLaren's new 31,000-square-foot Americas HQ in Coppell, just northwest of Dallas. Over the weekend, the HQ had its official opening, and dozens of McLaren owners from throughout the region showed up to show off their own wheels—and lust after the rides on display in the HQ. One car that attracted more than one desirous glance was a $3 million Speedtail.
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Island Co-founder & CEO Mike Fey
Dallas-Based Island Extends Series B Funding With $60M Investment for Its Desktop Disruptor—a Browser Built for Enterprise
by | Nov 14, 2022
Island, a Dallas-based unicorn that emerged from stealth last February, was valued at $1.3 billion in March. It continues to attract big investments for its Enterprise Browser, which protects companies' SaaS tools and internal web apps from data leaks with a long list of security features. "Being able to further validate our valuation, even with the headwinds facing the broader market, is an honor,” Island CEO and co-founder Mike Fey said.
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‘It’s a Different World Out There’: Investors Share Their Insights on the Changing Funding Landscape

by | Nov 14, 2022
At the recent Venture Dallas conference, a panel of leading investors talked market trends and shared insights to help those on both sides of the cap table. Here are key takeaways—from tips for fundraising founders to what startups need to offer to what makes Dallas an exciting place to invest. “As an entrepreneur, just hustle. Don't take ‘No’ for an answer. You're going to get a lot of ‘No’s,’ so just keep at it," said Pialy Aditya, chief strategy officer at Republic.
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Comerica Names SVP, Retail Regional Director for North Texas, Arizona, Florida
by | Nov 14, 2022

Dallas-based banking giant Comerica Bank announced that Andrew Raines has been named its senior vice president, retail regional director for the North Texas, Arizona, and Florida Region....

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Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame Honors ‘All-Around Legend’ as 2022 Business Exec of the Year
by | Nov 12, 2022

Arnold G. Gachman was honored recently as the 2022 Business Executive of the Year at the 52nd Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner....

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Grapevine Names Acting Director of Economic Development
by | Nov 12, 2022

Garin Giacomarro has been named acting director of economic development by the city of Grapevine, replacing Larry Holt who has left to take an economic development position in Los Angeles....

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Merriman Anderson Architects Hires Director of Strategy, Development

by | Nov 12, 2022

Dallas-based architecture and planning firm Merriman Anderson Architects announced that Amanda Hendrick is its new director of strategy and development.

Hendrick joins the firm’s leadership team as an associate principal and brings 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry to her new role.

“Building on 40 years of impact, we are thrilled to welcome Amanda to the MAA family and are confident she will help the firm innovate thoughtfully and strategically as we enter a new era in commercial real estate,” MAA President Milton Anderson said in a statement....

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Wingstop EVP, Chief Revenue & Tech Officer Resigns to Be CEO at Another Company
by | Nov 12, 2022

Addison-based restaurant chain Wingstop announced Stacy Peterson, executive vice president, chief revenue and technology officer, has resigned to become CEO of another unnamed company.

Restaurant Business reported that the announcement was made in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission....

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LiquidAgents Healthcare Promotes Exec to Newly Created Chief Sales Officer Position
by | Nov 12, 2022

LiquidAgents Healthcare, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, announced a new executive-level position by promoting longtime sales leader Oren Lavi to Chief Sales Officer as the company supports year-over-year growth....

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The Shadow CEO:
Entrepreneurs, Don’t Be Left Behind
by | Nov 12, 2022
Entrepreneur, investor, and corporate governance authority Dennis Cagan shares insights on seldom-taught things an entrepreneur needs to know about equity and governance—before making needless mistakes—in The Shadow CEO startup series. Part 12, the final segment, takes a founder-friendly look at additional equity grants.
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Tuesday Morning Appoints New Chief Executive Officer, COO

by | Nov 12, 2022
The appointment of Andrew Berger follows the announcement that Fred Hand would be retiring from the CEO' s post and as a member of the company's board of directors.

In September, the Dallas-based retailer announced getting a new backer following its emergence from bankruptcy—one that’s familiar with the business and also owns local consumer brands Pier 1 Imports and RadioShack.
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Tech Titans Adds 6 Industry Veterans to Its Board of Directors
by | Nov 12, 2022

Richardson-based Tech Titans has announced the newest additions to its board of directors.

Tech Titans is the largest technology trade association in Texas, representing a quarter million employees through its 300 member companies....

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Irving Healthcare Innovator Biote Corp. Adds Board Member After Going Public in May
by | Nov 12, 2022

Irving-based Biote Corp. an innovator in preventive healthcare through the delivery of personalized hormone therapy, announced Debby Morris has been appointed to its board of directors, bringing more than three decades of experience in directing financial operations and strategy to support high-growth companies....

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Valor Hires Experienced Landman as Senior Mineral Manager
by | Nov 11, 2022

Fort Worth asset management and professional services provider Valor has hired Nathaniel Walter CPL as the senior mineral manager in the company’s land department. Valor specializes in mineral rights and software-based business solutions....

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