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Dallas’ Trinity Hunt Partners Acquires 3 Tech Companies, Launches Plano-based Argano

by | May 5, 2021
Two North Texas tech firms have combined with global United Virtualities to form Plano-headquartered Argano. CEO Chip Register has big plans that include adding more groups via acquisition.
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Apple Invests $410M in II-VI Inc., Supporting 700+ Jobs in Sherman and Other U.S. Cities
by | May 5, 2021
The optical tech firm produces iPhone laser technology that powers Face ID, Memoji, Animoji, and Portrait Mode selfies.
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Dallas Invents: 111 Patents Granted for Week of April 20
by | May 4, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 13 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Allied Biosciences’ aqueous antimicrobial coating composition; AT&T’s placement of antennas for 5G)or other next-gen networks; Brius Technologies’ teeth repositioning systems; Cloud 9 Perception, Lineage Logistics’ profiling pallets and goods in a warehouse; Intuit’s accounting workflow integration; rewardStyle’s targeted marketing based on social media interaction; Rolls-Royce’s aircraft engine cleaning system; and Quaker Oats’ whole grain composition comprising hydrolyzed starch.
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Texas Central Signs $1.6B Electric Installation Deal for Bullet Train
by | May 4, 2021
Kiewit, one of the oldest infrastructure building contractors, will install the core electrical systems needed for the Dallas-to-Houston high-speed train. After a year of COVID, the Texas Central team told us, it's now back on track with an expected completion of 2026 or 2027. Check out the updated renderings of what the Texas Central Railroad might look like.
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Virtual Knockout: Digital Fight Club Plans To Redefine Online Events Through Its 2021 Dallas Edition

by | May 3, 2021
Digital Fight Club: Dallas 2021 is happening on June 9. Here's who is facing off and what you can expect from the organization's first-ever virtual event.
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Toyota Just Parked Its Insurance Agency in Plano with First TIMS HQ
by | May 3, 2021
Toyota customers can compare and buy policies online boosted by AI, with opt-ins for usage-based data tracking of their connected vehicles. Another reason for the opening? TIMS covers more than your Rav4. The agency has expanded to offer insurance products for home, renters, RVs, even pets.
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DI People: Keurig Dr Pepper, Berkshire Biomedical, Caris Life Sciences, and More Make Moves
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Outmatch, DLA Piper, the University of North Texas, Steward Health Care, Gig Wage, Tappit, DART, The Richards Group, and NTT DATA, among others.
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The Dallas Cowboys Are About To Get Thumped — By $700M Recovery Tech Firm Hyperice
by | Apr 30, 2021
A new multi-year partnership will optimize player performance; Hyperice investors include Patrick Mahomes, J.J. Watt, Russell Westbrook, and more.
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Reflect Systems Launches Innovation Lab and ‘Zero Touch’ Tech for Interactive In-Store Experiences

by | Apr 29, 2021
The Richardson-based company offers digital experiences such as large-scale LEDs and video walls to lead the next generation of interactive tech. CEO Lee Summers calls Reflect Systems "the best kept secret in retail." Its newest creation brings the convenience and personalization of online shopping to physical stores, with no touch required.
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Dallas Invents: 144 Patents Granted for Week of April 13
by | Apr 28, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: STMicroelectronics' context awareness of a smart device, Berg's inhalable pharma compositions, Toyota's invisible sound barrier, Proof of Life's life detection system, SwipeSense system for more accurate hygiene compliance determinations, BlackBerry Limited's optimized short message transport, Bank of America's synthesized voice authentication engine, and McKesson's methods for determining patient financial responsibility for multiple prescription products.
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‘Overcoming the Innovation Readiness Gap’: North Texas Companies Make BCG’s Ranking of the Most Innovative
by | Apr 27, 2021
Notably, Huawei and Toyota, which both have their U.S. headquarters in Plano, came in at No. 8 and No. 21, respectively.
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Medchart Raises $17M in Seed and Series A Funding to Hire Talent, Expand Product Innovation
by | Apr 26, 2021
Medchart, which just opened its new U.S. headquarters in Coppell, helps businesses to easily and cost-effectively access digital health information that is authorized by patients.
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Handcrafted Footwear Company Twisted X Raises Minimum Wage and Invests in Its Talent

by | Apr 26, 2021
Throughout the past year, Twisted X has maintained its commitment to employee benefits and retailer relationships. Most recently, the company raised the minimum wage for its full-time employees to $15 per hour, over twice the federally mandated amount.
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DI People: The Dallas Foundation, BenefitMall, D.R. Horton, and More Make Moves
by | Apr 23, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Katapult, RealFoundations, New Friends New Life, and Reata Pharmaceuticals.
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The Pitch: Cornbread Hustle Sweeps Five Categories, Including Social Innovator of the Year
by | Apr 23, 2021
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' fifth annual social innovation competition, local staffing agency for second chances Cornbread Hustle won $145,000 in funding. Also announced was United Way's plans to expand its social innovation work in North Texas with a new incubator program exclusively for women and entrepreneurs of color.
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Southwest Airlines Continues Its Support of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by | Apr 22, 2021
The Dallas-headquartered airline company wants to help the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory get scalable and viable aviation fuel off the runway. The NREL is working to develop low-carbon, low-cost, high-performance aviation fuels created from wet waste, like food.
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