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[Photo courtesy of Mizzen+Main]
Mickelson Wins Historic Golf Major at 50: It’s Gotta Be the Shirt!
by David Seeley | May 24, 2021
How did Phil Mickelson stay cool and make PGA history as the oldest player ever to win a major? HIs partnership with Dallas-based performance menswear brand Mizzen+Main was part of his game.
by David Seeley |
May 21, 2021
At Tech Titans' June 10th Reverse Pitch Virtual Event, reps from AT&T, CBRE, Cisco, Ericsson, and State Farm will give innovators and entrepreneurs tips on what they're looking for most.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 21, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Cytracom, the Dallas Regional Chamber, Sentrics, Guaranty Bancshares, and Ketchum.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 20, 2021
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have a combined 2020 projected revenue of more than $15.6 billion from their independent workers, according to a newly released report from Fiverr. Dallas alone expects nearly $6.6 billion—more than either Austin or Houston.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
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Light at the End of the Tunnel: Dallas Region Companies Prep Workplaces and Employees for an Imminent Return
by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing | May 20, 2021
The hybrid work model will be the norm for some time, says a recent survey by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Beyond a safe return to the workplace, business leaders are grappling with the psychological side of re-entry.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
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by David Seeley |
May 20, 2021
AT&T's 2021 Future of School Report says mobile connectivity will close the homework gap, campuses will go high tech, and safeguarding access & data will be a must.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 19, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Allied Bioscience's aqueous antimicrobial coatings, American Leather Operations convertible furniture, Caris Science's method for measuring the amount of at least one molecule in a bio sample, Siemens Industry Software 's environmental perception in autonomous driving
STMicroelectronics' NFC antenna switch, Toyota's collaboorative robot hand bearing for high-torque tightening applications, and vSpatial's method for creating a collaborative virtual session.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 18, 2021
Software executive Mike Betzer will lead the next phase of Hypergiant's growth, including a rollout of the industry's first system that provides open AI integration for building AI models.
Founder Ben Lamm, who launched Hypergiant from stealth in 2018, will pursue "the most pressing issues of our lifetime": AI for good, climate change, and the positive impact of technology. "This is where the world needs my time and attention," he says.
Founder Ben Lamm, who launched Hypergiant from stealth in 2018, will pursue "the most pressing issues of our lifetime": AI for good, climate change, and the positive impact of technology. "This is where the world needs my time and attention," he says.
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Solera Acquires DealerSocket and Omnitracs, Fueling Public Offering Rumors
by David Seeley | May 18, 2021
Westlake-based Solera Holdings Inc. announced it has acquired the two Dallas-area companies, putting Texas firmly on the road toward auto tech dominance. The deal combines three Vista Equity Partners companies into a one-stop shop—adding fuel to rumors of a public offering ahead.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 17, 2021
Following a temporary tour brought on by a COVID delay, the most statues of women ever assembled in one location at one time has finally been unveiled at NorthPark Center. It's a culmination of Lyda Hill Philanthropies' work with the IF/THEN Initiative to create a cultural shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
May 17, 2021
The two media giants plan to form a new standalone global entertainment company, which they say would boast the "most differentiated content portfolio in the world." AT&T's shareholders are expected to receive stock representing 71 percent of the new standalone company, while Discovery shareholders would own 29 percent.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 14, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Liberty Capital Bank, Krista Software, Tuesday Morning, Trive Capital, Cantey Hanger, UNT, JUNO, NuZee, Jaunt Air Mobility, Korbyt, and ID90 Travel.
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Drive Shack Is Bringing Its High-Tech Mini Golf Concept to Dallas This Summer
by Michaela Markels | May 13, 2021
The company quietly relocated its headquarters from New York to Dallas this year.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 12, 2021
Now valued at more than $7.8 billion, Caris specializes in AI-powered genetic sequencing for personalized cancer treatments. The massive capital raise follows a $310 million round in October and boosts the 13-year-old company's total funding to about $1.3 billion.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 12, 2021
The PEO industry has had one of its “most difficult years” yet, but G&A Partners has still seen a quantified increase in customer satisfaction at its Dallas branch. Now, it's sharing what it has learned.
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by Thomas Roderick and George "Holt" Oliver |
May 12, 2021
The index highlights progress, but also ongoing at-risk communities. It’s a precursor to other major announcements for tracking COVID in the coming weeks, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation says.
As community and pandemic efforts evolve, so does the intelligence it needs. To meet those needs, PCCI is evolving its technology.
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