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Southwest Transplant Alliance’s Recovery Center Gets $1.3M in its First ‘Backyard Support’

by | Sep 21, 2020
Donations from three Dallas-based foundations focused on health and science made the first public contributions to the "first-of-its-kind" transplant center. The gifts, along with another major donation, will provide technology and outfit two "highly specialized labs not found in hospitals." We take a look at what's being funded that makes the center unique.
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EarthXR Launches First-Ever Virtual Immersive Nature Reserve to Kick Off Climate Week
by | Sep 21, 2020
Wild at Home will allow viewers to explore Africa, the Amazon, and Asia from their mobile devices while staying socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ariat International is Bringing a 1M SF Distribution Center and Diverse New Jobs to Fort Worth
by | Sep 21, 2020
After a yearlong search, Ariat is settling into a new regional distribution center to better serve its Southwest customers. The performance footwear and apparel brand is known for reimagining the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and farmers—so Cowtown, named after the cattle ranching industry, was an obvious choice.
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AT&T Gifts $500,000 to Dallas Agencies That Help Black and Underserved Communities
by | Sep 18, 2020
Donations are being made through AT&T's "Believe Dallas" initiative.
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Calling All Innovators: Pediatric Hospitals Seek Solutions for Healthcare Pain Points Through KidsX Accelerator

by | Sep 17, 2020
Over 30 pediatric hospitals including Dallas' Children's Health have come together through an accelerator program called KidsX. Startups are invited to apply to help these hospitals solve pain points through Oct. 7.
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Mike McKinley Is Named 101st President of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas
by | Sep 17, 2020
The incoming president is ready to take on the future of the century-old organization.
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Dallas-Based GreenLight’s Blockchain Platform is Powering College Readiness for Texas High School Students
by | Sep 17, 2020
GreenLight Credentials has been chosen to provide its blockchain platform to the Texas College Bridge. Now more than 6,000 students will be able to electronically share certificates and other records directly with colleges.
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Aligned Closes on $1B Credit Facility, the ‘First-Ever U.S. Data Center Sustainability-Linked Financing’
by | Sep 17, 2020
It's one of the largest private debt raises in data center history, according to the company. With expansion plans and accelerated sustainability initiatives, Aligned's leadership says the company will champion "a slew of firsts" in the data center industry.
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Fort Worth Ophthalmic Biotech Eyevance Exits to Japanese Firm for $225M

by | Sep 17, 2020
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals, which develops and commercializes ophthalmic products, has been purchased for $225 million by Santen, a Japanese leader in ophthalmology. Eyevance will join Santen's U.S. organization.
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Industry Veteran Joins rewardStyle to Lead Coveted LIKEtoKNOW.it App to Exponential Growth
by | Sep 16, 2020
Catherine “Kit” Ulrich, the former CPO of WeightWatchers and Shutterstock and the youngest-ever CPO of a publicly traded company, is the new general manager of rewardStyle's fast-growing influencer-driven consumer shopping app.
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Testing and Tracing Is Key to a Safe Return to the Workplace. But How Can an Employer Begin?
by | Sep 16, 2020
Health, legal, and tech experts discuss how to navigate this uncharted territory from legal liabilities to operational impacts.
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Dallas-Based Next Level Insurance Agency Partners With ThinkHR to Launch COVID-19 Crisis Response Center for Businesses
by | Sep 16, 2020
The benefits agency announced a partnership with the people risk management solution to provide Dallas businesses with resources and communication support for pandemic-related concerns at no cost to clients.
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Urban Air Fuels Expansion With $700K in Incentives for ‘3-Pack’ Franchise Deals

by | Sep 16, 2020
The indoor entertainment park pioneer opened more than 50 locations last year. Despite COVID-19, Bedford-based Urban Air's rapid growth continues—with some flexibility and innovation along the way.
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Dallas Invents: 145 Patents Granted for Week of Sept. 1
by | Sep 16, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Badge Inc.'s public/private key biometric authentication system, Encore Wire's apparatus for applying labels to cable, Lennox's optimized low power air circulation in HVAC systems, NIKE's footwear heel structure, PACCAR's use of laser scanner for autonomous truck operation, Signature Systems Group's modular flooring tile, State Farm's deep learning image processing method for determining vehicle damage, Stone Boutique Technologies' design visualization using actual product images, Texas Instruments' trickle charge control, Thomson Reuters' single audit tool, and Toyota's rechargeable aqueous hybrid battery.
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From Matching to Meeting: Match Launches First-of-its-Kind Feature to Move Singles Outside the App
by | Sep 15, 2020
Match has introduced Dates: A new dedicated space within the app that provides insight into a potential connection's dating style and preferences. In a time of social distancing, Dates aims to help users have a clear vision when going out in the real world.
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Venture Dallas’ Featured Pitch of the Day
by | Sep 15, 2020
The 34-day event is an experience.  One that is connecting startups and investors through a new curated networking platform. Check out Venture Dallas' featured startup pitch of the day.
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