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Dallas Invents: 149 Patents Granted for Week of March 23
by Quincy Preston | Apr 7, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven's object tracking system, Akamai Technologies' cloud proxy autoconfiguration, Avodah's automated sign language translation, Capital One's system for assessing software risks, Corning's fiber optic connector parking device, Mary Kay's botanical formulations, McKesson's automated performance tuning of a data modeling platform, and Siemans' mesh generation system.
by Alex Edwards |
Apr 6, 2021
Grapevine-based Car Capital recently launched to provide technology that gives dealers the power to approve 100 percent of consumers that enter a dealership, regardless of credit history.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 6, 2021
Founded in 2017, Legacy Purchasing Group wants to give collective buying power to the legions of small and medium businesses emerging from COVID. It’s a game-changer for its members, the company says. The savings can be reallocated to the core of the business.
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by Bella Pinera |
Apr 6, 2021
By adding the school scheduling solution to its organization, Tyler Technologies is bringing the platform to its 2,000 school district clients. The deal follows its previous acquisitions of NIC and DataSpec.
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Plano-Based Alkami Plans IPO Launch at $2B Valuation
by Alex Edwards | Apr 5, 2021
Alkami, under the ticker symbol ALKT, is looking to raise $141 million by selling 6 million shares of its common stock at an expected price of $22-25 per share.
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by Michaela Markels |
Apr 5, 2021
Lockton Companies, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, has released a checklist that provides advice to employers on the most critical parts of an employee vaccination program: covering their costs, developing a vaccine policy and communication plan, and assisting with the execution of vaccinating employees. The checklist will be continuously updated with the most recent and relevant information.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 5, 2021
Social injustice and racial wealth inequality are among the issues that continue to affect minority businesses. Here's how Margo Posey, president and CEO of the council, is bringing about action and leadership to improve outcomes—because this is "the new NOW."
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 5, 2021
UT Dallas' program brings "together innovative ideas with entrepreneurial spirit" among the student body and the faculty. In its first decade, the Department of Bioengineering has delivered novel innovations in med tech and digital health," says Dr. Shalini Prasad.
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Won-Door FireGuard doors “play an important yet inconspicuous role” in the Paul L. Foster business and innovation campus at Baylor University. Per a company case study, they open connection between four floors of the campus housing the Hankamer School of Business. [Image via Won-Door]
Dallas-based Overhead Door Corp. Buys Innovative Market Leader of Fire and Security Doors
by Quincy Preston | Apr 1, 2021
Overhead Door Corporation, which invented the first "upward-acting door" in 1921 and the first electric garage door opener in 1925, is carrying on its long history of pioneering with the acquisition of Won-Door Corporation this week.
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by Bella Pinera |
Mar 30, 2021
In this roundup of funding and acquisition activity in North Texas, you'll also find news from Mark Cuban, Night Media, ERA Capital Partners, and Bunch Bikes.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 30, 2021
The funding will enable the Dallas-based logistics provider to expand its suite of tech-enabled, last-mile omnichannel delivery services, which includes the transport of small and heavier items.
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by Michaela Markels |
Mar 30, 2021
With the grant comes the launch of the Women’s Workforce Readiness Initiative. The project's goal is to provide holistic, sustainable support for women’s career success in high-growth industries. The initial plans include providing 550 women in Southern Dallas with support over the next three years.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Texas Middle School Girls Experience Virtual Innovate(her) Conference
by Michaela Markels | Mar 29, 2021
The Capital One and UT Dallas event brings together young female students with the goal of inspiring them to pursue their interests in fields such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This year, new activities also taught attendees how to create logos for their personal brand and prepare for future job interviews.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 29, 2021
JUNO, which has key executives in Dallas and other cities across the country, wants to get ahead of the hybrid event trend by offering event planners "Intersections of Connectivity," a free ebook on how to organize something that connects virtual participants and an in-person audience.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 26, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Operation Kindness, Cooksey Communications, Munck Wilson Mandala, and StoneEagle F&I.
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by Bella Pinera |
Mar 25, 2021
“Dallas is a city that booms north of I-30. Unfortunately, if you live south of I-30 all too often you only hear rumors of that boom,” Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, said during Thursday's opening. “JPMorgan Chase is actively being a bridge builder. It is a repairer of the breach.”
The community branch plans to help Black and Latinx consumers open bank accounts and start businesses as part of Chase's $30 billion commitment to advance racial equity and provide economic opportunities to underserved communities.
The community branch plans to help Black and Latinx consumers open bank accounts and start businesses as part of Chase's $30 billion commitment to advance racial equity and provide economic opportunities to underserved communities.
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