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Sabre Adds Global Travel Restriction Tracking to Its SafePoint Travel Risk Management Service
by David Seeley | Jan 12, 2022
By using SafePoint from Southlake-based Sabre, corporate customers and travel agencies can make more informed decisions regarding travel itineraries, enabling action to be taken at any stage of a trip. As the Omicron variant sweeps the world and causes new travel restrictions, that's more vital than ever.
by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 12, 2022
CEO Bruce Springer, who founded health tech company Prolucent in 2020 to solve labor challenges for healthcare workers and employers, calls nurse representation essential.
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by Dennis Cagan |
Jan 11, 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 5: Equity distribution techniques
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 11, 2022
The energy-as-a-service company aims to reduce industrial emissions through AI and an IoT platform that identifies areas to lower fuel consumption.
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Powerhouse Academic Panel Kicks off 3-Part DEI Discussion Series
by Dave Moore | Jan 11, 2022
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion look like in real life? How can organizations become diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and make it work? How can they make it last?
A three-part virtual workshop—set for Jan. 19, Jan. 26, and Feb. 2—aims to present a blueprint on just that, featuring leaders who have seen successful DEI programs launched, and who will discuss key elements that made them successful....
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 11, 2022
CapRock Partners co-founder Jon Pharris sees Dallas-Fort Worth as "a vital North American logistics hub," while his CEO has strong Texas roots and a background at Trammel Crow Company and Hillwood.
The firm, a fast-growing investor and developer of industrial real estate, aims to add an estimated 10 million SF in new logistics facilities in 2022.
The firm, a fast-growing investor and developer of industrial real estate, aims to add an estimated 10 million SF in new logistics facilities in 2022.
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‘The CliffsNotes of the Courthouse’: Fort Worth-Based Tracts and Austin’s Enverus Release TitleNotes
by David Seeley |
Jan 10, 2022
The new property rights solution "distills" deeds, leases, and other court documents from 1,700 words to 40 or less. That can help oil and gas firms and residential developers to quickly and efficiently determine ownership rights—so they can make the deal while others are still wading through data.
We talked with Tracts' co-founder and CEO about his startup—and how it aims to "disrupt title as a whole."
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by David Seeley |
Jan 10, 2022
A new GolfTEC training center has opened in Southlake to help duffers straighten their slices and handle their hooks.
The new 2,900-square-foot facility features four indoor training bays powered by TECSwing, using Foresight Sports simulators for lessons, club fitting, and practice....
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 11 members to the Private Sector Advisory Council, which advises the governor on homeland security issues pertinent to the private sector. Five are from North Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints 5 North Texans to Private Sector Advisory Council
by David Seeley | Jan 8, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 11 members to the Private Sector Advisory Council, which advises the governor on homeland security issues pertinent to the private sector. Five are from North Texas.
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DI People: Dallas Fed, Container Store, McKinney EDC, Pizza Hut, GM Financial, and Others Make Moves
by David Seeley |
Jan 7, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from TechFW, Caris Life Sciences, Howell Instruments, KonaTel, CollateralEdge, NTCAR, and more.
Plus: Governor Abbott appointed 5 North Texans to the Private Sector Advisory Council.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 7, 2022
In addition to overall tech job postings, those for remote and work-from-home positions increased across U.S. metros. The top posted remote/WFH positions were software developers (No. 1) and IT support specialists (No. 2).
Plus: You'll find the top 10 U.S. employers by tech jobs postings.
Plus: You'll find the top 10 U.S. employers by tech jobs postings.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 6, 2022
CBRE's Q4 2021 report on the Dallas region's office space shows marked increases in absorption and construction while the rise in vacancies, though slowing, remains high.
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As of Jan. 1, Jason Meyer and Colby Walton have fully acquired Cooksey Communications. [Photo: Cooksey Communications]
Longtime Cooksey Communications Execs Acquire Irving-Based Agency
by Quincy Preston | Jan 6, 2022
It’s the final step in a multi-year transition for the strategic communications firm launched by Gail Cooksey 28 years ago. The agency is “in great hands,” the founder said.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 6, 2022
The public ledger consensus service from Richardson-headquartered Hedera helped “gather, store, and order” millions of data points in the trial, which was sponsored by the U.K. government.
Working with London-based aviation tech firm Neuron Innovations, Hedera helped advance the case for the safe sharing of long-distance airspace by commercial, military, and government drones.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 6, 2022
Balfour & Co. is an industry leader in everything from yearbooks to class rings to caps and gowns. Now the "100-year-old startup company" is starting up something new with Texas-based designer Kendra Scott. That sound you hear is the murmur of countless frat boys and sorority sisters looking up from their beer pong to ask, "Did someone say Greek jewelry?"
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 6, 2022
Shunda Robinson is described as "the catalyst for growing and evolving GM Financial into a DE&I innovator and leader in the automotive industry."
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