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Future of Work, Inclusive Leaders and Workplace Strategies
by Deloitte | Mar 24, 2021
A summary providing context for the future.
by Quincy Preston |
Mar 23, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven's object tracking system, Accenture's cost of healthcare analytics platform, American Airlines' flight number optimization system, Deere's scouting system with an autonomous ground vehicle, Mavenir Networks' system for supporting low latency applications in a cloud RAN, Roka Sports' snap-in nose pads for eyewear, The Parking Genius' sensors capable of determining direction and speed of vehicle entering or leaving a lot, and Toyota's system for monitoring suspicious activity of a vehicle.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 23, 2021
Coming to 7-Eleven's Evolution Store on Park Lane and Abrams Road is the first-ever Laredo Taco Company drive-thru restaurant. It marks the latest innovation at one of the Irving-based retailer's 'lab stores,' an experiential testing ground for patrons to try new concepts.
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by Bella Pinera |
Mar 23, 2021
The City of Arlington has partnered with Via, May Mobility, and UT Arlington to launch the RAPID pilot program, the first autonomous driving shuttle initiative to integrate with an existing public transportation service.
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‘The Gin’: One of Dallas’ Oldest Buildings Enters a New Chapter With a Next-Gen Angle in Deep Ellum
by Quincy Preston | Mar 23, 2021
Built in 1888, The Continental Gin Building in Deep Ellum was the largest cotton processing equipment manufacturing operation in the U.S. and has served as space for artists. Now "The Gin" has been reimagined as a hospitality-focused, mixed-use destination that can—once again—serve as a hub of innovation.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 22, 2021
A group of industry, nonprofit, and governmental organizations—including Texan by Nature, Molson Coors, Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper—have formed the Texas Water Action Collaborative to improve the water quantity and quality of the Trinity River.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 19, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Skanska USA, Velocity Commerce Group, Munck Wilson Mandala, and UNT.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 18, 2021
TPG NEXT, launched with several new investments and partnerships, will provide flexible growth capital and operational resources to support women, people of color, and LGBTQ+.
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UWorld founder and CEO Dr. Chandra S. Pemmasani
High-Stakes Exam Prep Company Expands With the Goal of ‘Making Really Hard Stuff Easy to Understand’
by Sandra Engelland | Mar 17, 2021
UWorld set “the gold standard” in the healthcare education industry. The company has grown its empire beyond healthcare to accounting, law, finance, pharmacy, and college prep.
Now Dr. Chandra Pemmasani and his team are applying their knack for teaching tough subjects to distance learning in public schools.
Now Dr. Chandra Pemmasani and his team are applying their knack for teaching tough subjects to distance learning in public schools.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 17, 2021
Kandi saw a gap in the growing Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) market when it came to technology and safety features. Its new NEV K23 and NEV K27—priced at $22,499 and $15,499 respectively—come equipped with a backup camera, Bluetooth capability, and high-tech touchscreen for those short trips around town. The Chinese electric car maker recently announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters to Dallas from Garland.
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by Michaela Markels |
Mar 17, 2021
A recent survey revealed that almost 30 percent of women in the Dallas area are concerned that the pandemic will impact their longterm career goals.
In response to this and other findings, Verizon is launching a series of initiatives including Verizon Women’s CoLab, which is set to provide women with a digital space for professional development resources and networks.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 16, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Accenture's development project blueprint and package generation, Amazon's automated gates to secure mobile carrier unit payloads, Capital One's machine-learning AI system for identifying vehicles, Corrino Holding's collaborative storytelling in a virtual space, Elbo's system for remote game access, Fevertags' livestock health monitoring system, Ford Global's delivery locker and assemblies, Hari Mari's footwear with enhanced toe post, National Presort's high-speed print-and-apply label applicator, and TI's authentication of networked devices with low computational capacity.
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Shane Long [Photo: 7T]
7T: Here’s Why Big-Name Companies Use This Dallas Firm to Lead Their Digital Transformation
by Alex Edwards | Mar 16, 2021
7T, recently rebranded from SevenTablets, is a local software development firm that improves advanced technology for Fortune 500 companies and startups. But the team operates on a "business first, technology follows" mindset—because its employees, like President and COO Shane Long, have a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow and succeed. "It's not just let's pretty up the website," Long says. "Let's change your company."
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 16, 2021
DFW companies made up 40 percent of the 250 ranked in the 2021 Texas edition of Inc.'s 5000 series list.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 16, 2021
Subscribe + Drive gives drivers a membership-based alternative to ownership or leasing. Insurance, maintenance, and home delivery are part of the package.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 15, 2021
The deal, valued at $575.4 million, will combine the ecommerce disruptor's platform for new and pre-owned motorcycles with powersports retail giant RideNow. What will result is a first-of-its-kind omnichannel platform for powersports—a more than $100 billion industry—in North America.
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