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SMU Development Leader Named as Next President and CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber

by | Oct 21, 2025
Fresh from spearheading the historic, $1.656 billion "SMU Ignited" fundraising campaign, Brad Cheves will take the DRC helm from Dale Petroskey, whose nearly 12-year tenure included National Chamber of the Year honors in 2022.
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BMK Pharma To Open $50M U.S. HQ and Pharmaceutical Facility in Allen
by | Oct 21, 2025
BMK Pharma said the facility—which will serve as a 503B compounding pharmacy and a sterile Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization—will be a testament to its commitment to advancing "Made in America" prescription medications and strengthening the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.
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Machinify Closes $670M Acquisition of Nasdaq-Listed Performant Healthcare
by | Oct 21, 2025
Machinify said that bringing together Performant’s deep audit and recovery expertise with Machinify’s advanced AI platform will enable the company to deliver faster, more accurate insights, further reduce administrative burden, and unlock greater savings for health plans.
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TPG and Blackstone To Acquire Women’s HealthTech Co. Hologic for Up to $18.3B
by | Oct 21, 2025
"Hologic is an outstanding global leader in advancing women’s health, with a longstanding reputation for groundbreaking and high-quality medical device and diagnostic products," said Blackstone's Ram Jagannath.
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White outlines mark the 38-acre site of the former Sears Roebuck distribution center at 1600 Roe St. in Dallas, recently acquired by Matthews for redevelopment.
Matthews Acquires Former Sears Distribution Center Near Downtown Dallas
The global real estate development firm founded by Jack Matthews has bought another former Sears site—this time, a 2 million-square-foot complex on a 38-acre tract near downtown. The project could open the door to a new chapter in the Cedars, shaped by input from residents, investors, and city leaders.
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North Texas-Based MTX Group Launches Venture Arm to Back Next-Gen Enterprise AI Startups
by | Oct 20, 2025
MTX Ventures will back early-stage founders building AI-native tools for business, government, and social impact—aligned with MTX Group’s public- and private-sector work.
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Former DUAL North America M&A Chief Joins Dallas-Based Novatae as COO
by | Oct 20, 2025
Three years after World Insurance Associates consolidated its wholesale operations under a single modern brand—Novatae Risk Group—the Dallas-based firm is building on that momentum with a key executive hire.
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D.C. Public Affairs Firm Forbes Tate Partners Expands to Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Oct 16, 2025
"Texas is an economic powerhouse, a policy incubator, and a culture driver. Our presence here puts us at the center of conversations that will shape the future of business and government," FTP Managing Partner Rob Mathias said.
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ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice
The Last Word: ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice
Dallas tech studio founder Jeff Francis says one of the best quotes about artificial intelligence comes from the 19th century. And it captures exactly what's wrong with how companies rush into AI coding.
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Concrete Mega Deal: Irving’s Commercial Metals To Acquire Foley Products Co. for Nearly $2 Billion
by | Oct 16, 2025
Along with CMC's $675 million September acquisition of Virginia-based Concrete Pipe & Precast, the North Texas company is now poised to have the No. 3 precast concrete platform in the United States.
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PR & Mktg. Agency Haute in Texas Expands to DFW, Names Haute in Dallas Leader
by | Oct 16, 2025
The San Antonio-based agency—which helps female founders propel and curate their online and in-person presence—said Andi Hill's track record with national broadcast networks and verticals spanning healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, and more "will be vital to the growth and success" of the new North Texas agency.
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Ancora Education Names Former Dorsey College Leader as Its New President and CEO

by | Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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The Arnold Companies Promotes Exec to Newly Created President Role
by | Oct 15, 2025
CEO Greg Arnold says the appointment of Casey Park in the new role reflects a forward-looking strategy to accelerate the future of the Dallas-based family investment and holding company.
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Former Dallas Public Info Director Named as Fort Worth’s Chief Communications Officer
by | Oct 15, 2025
Sana Syed has served in the role on an interim basis since May. She officially steps into the post on Oct. 20.
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Miami-Based Mod Op Acquires North Texas’ Ascend Marketing to Deepen B2B Capabilities
by | Oct 15, 2025
Mod Op—which has a Dallas office and locations across North America—said the deal completes its end-to-end B2B marketing framework. Ascend founder Rich Herbst is now EVP, Client Solutions at the Florida-based firm.
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