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ChocXO products from Chewters Chocolates, which is opening a facility in Rockwall [Image: Chewters Chocolates]
Canadian Chocolate Maker Brings Tech, 120 Jobs to New Rockwall Production Facility
by Kevin Cummings | Jul 28, 2022
Vancouver-based Chewters Chocolates—a maker of organic, low-sugar treats best known for its brand ChocXO—has selected Rockwall Technology Park for the site of its new 189,000-SF facility. Four "state-of-the-art" advanced production lines will pump out chocolate treats, creating 120 jobs. A glass viewing wall will give locals a sweet peek at how the candy is made.
Currently under design, the plant should be operational by the beginning of 2024, Chewters says.
by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone |
Jul 27, 2022
The concept of a hub is nothing new in transportation and logistics. Hubs connect people, routes and infrastructure to facilitate movement. As the world moves toward an age of autonomous mobility, a new type of hub is needed — one that connects the talent, ideas and thought leadership that will fuel this dynamic new era.
sponsored by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 27, 2022
The DEC Network’s flagship event—Dallas Startup Week—will be held August 7 through August 11 both virtually and in person at SMU's Cox School of Business.
Bringing together the local ecosystem’s “breadth and diversity” of corporations and startups, the Corporate Startup Innovation summit will feature Jim Adler, founding managing director of Toyota Ventures, and Steven Levy, editor at large at Wired—plus a deep dive in the funding landscape, an accelerator pitch competition, and more.
Bringing together the local ecosystem’s “breadth and diversity” of corporations and startups, the Corporate Startup Innovation summit will feature Jim Adler, founding managing director of Toyota Ventures, and Steven Levy, editor at large at Wired—plus a deep dive in the funding landscape, an accelerator pitch competition, and more.
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by Dennis Cagan |
Jul 26, 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 series.
Part 9: Explaining Common Metrics
Part 9: Explaining Common Metrics
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Rendering of the entrance to the 50-story Santander Tower and its 14 floors of luxury apartments. [Image: Woods Capital]
Innovative Spaces: Turning Offices into Luxe Multifamily Residences in Dallas’ Iconic 50-Story Santander Tower
by Kevin Cummings | Jul 26, 2022
Woods Capital has selected the contractor for the high-rise project that will convert nearly a dozen floors into residential units.
The 50-story Santander Tower in downtown Dallas—formerly known as Thanksgiving Tower—is getting a mixed-use makeover, including indoor and exterior amenities. Here's a first look.
The 50-story Santander Tower in downtown Dallas—formerly known as Thanksgiving Tower—is getting a mixed-use makeover, including indoor and exterior amenities. Here's a first look.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 26, 2022
Manufacturing facilities to data centers. Startup hubs to coworking centers. Food incubators to boutique hotels. Here are spaces and workplaces that inspire in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 25, 2022
With 50,000 employees and $820 billion in assets, the Bank of Montreal plans to add 50 new employees to its 250-person DFW workforce. Placing its newest tech hub in North Texas is part of the bank's plan to make the U.S. a major focus of its business.
BMO joins JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and PNC Bank in having a significant tech presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 25, 2022
Choctaw Stadium—formerly Globe Life Park, next door to the Texas Rangers' current ballpark—will be the home of the XFL's Dallas Renegades and the in-week performance center for the spring pro football league, which kicks off in February.
"The XFL has officially landed in the great football state of Texas," said XFL co-owner Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, promising a "new kind of football experience" harnessing modern technology, content, and interactivity.
"The XFL has officially landed in the great football state of Texas," said XFL co-owner Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, promising a "new kind of football experience" harnessing modern technology, content, and interactivity.
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Airmen learning how the BILT instruction app provides the capability to rotate, zoom in, and interact with 3D animations. [Photo: BILT]
Follow the Money: BILT Gets $1.7M Air Force Grant for 3D Instructions App, PGA of America Invests in Golf Innovation, and More
by Kevin Cummings | Jul 25, 2022
Plus, Fort Worth's Harvest Returns raises new fund; new Ryan acquisition makes 2022 its most active M&A year; OpTic Gaming acquires Dallas chatbot startup; Dallas legal education firm boosts digital content library; and Fort Worth's Novaria Group acquires firm with giant aerospace clients.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 22, 2022
Of three summits to be held during Dallas Startup Week, the Women of Innovation Summit is right in Miller's wheelhouse. The summit is powered by her company, Toyota Financial Services, and will celebrate women who transform their ideas and ambitions into a reality.
The goal? To set women leaders up for success, says Miller.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 22, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Jackson-Shaw, Perkins&Will, Aimbridge Hospitality, Molecular Testing Labs, Axxess, Education Opens Doors, Make-A-Wish North Texas, LVTRise, and more.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 21, 2022
Sony finalized its nearly $1.2 billion acquisition of anime platform Crunchyroll from Dallas-based AT&T last August. Now, with Crunchyroll's production hub in DFW, it's named a new chief people officer to help guide the company on its "next phase of growth."
“We want to provide our fans with anime when, where, and how they want to enjoy it,” new exec Barb Bidan told Dallas Innovates.
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Last summer, Hyosung America launched four new retail products: the Hero (MX5400), X10 Cash-In Sidecar (HK700), MetaKiosk (MX9700) and Cajera CR-E (MS500EL). [Photo: Business Wire]
Irving-Based Hyosung America Launches ATMs for the Future in Cash, Crypto, Gaming, and More
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 21, 2022
Think ATMs are just for spitting out twenties? Check out the new machines from Irving-based Hyosung America. They offer everything from immersive touchscreens to modular "sidecars," enabling people to buy cryptocurrency; make cash payments; and use cash in/cash out features for gaming and more.
What about NFC readers, barcode scanners, and "ticket-in and ticket-out features"? Hyosung has those covered too.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 21, 2022
Earlier this month, Dallas-based Mary Kay announced a new partnership with Dr. Jack Gilbert, professor of pediatrics at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and professor of microbial oceanography at UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Scientists at Mary Kay will work in conjunction with Gilbert to study a key area of aging and skin health: the skin microbiome.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 20, 2022
The Disrupt Dallas summit will highlight "champions who are disrupting the entrepreneurial ecosystem and talent pipeline,” says The DEC Network.
The summit on August 8—part of Dallas Startup Week's multi-day event—offers education and programming from local entrepreneurs of color on how to help support and grow a business.
Dear Fathers, a media platform for Black fatherhood, was co-founded by Jesse Alex and Lamar Johnson Jr., who "turned their pain of not having real father experiences growing up" into a positive mission. [Image: Dear Fathers]
Dear Fathers is a platform “dedicated to telling stories of black fathers from all angles while also empowering our community with tangible resources that inspire, heal, and strengthen the Black man.”
Odell Beckham, Sr.
Lamar Quinn
Dessie Brown, Jr.
LaDarius Campbell
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 20, 2022
“I believe we’ve hit the tipping point.”
Chad Cook
Founder and Managing Member
Quadrant Investment Properties
.…on the growth and momentum of the Dallas Design District, via the Dallas Business Journal....
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