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Former DUAL North America M&A Chief Joins Dallas-Based Novatae as COO

by | Oct 20, 2025
Three years after World Insurance Associates consolidated its wholesale operations under a single modern brand—Novatae Risk Group—the Dallas-based firm is building on that momentum with a key executive hire.
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Irish Aircraft Leasing and Financing Platform Aquila Air Capital Opens U.S. Office in Fort Worth
by | Oct 16, 2025
“Fort Worth’s rising profile as a leading hub for the global aviation and aerospace industry is the principal reason we chose to locate our U.S. office in this area,” said Aquila Air Capital CEO Al Wood.
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D.C. Public Affairs Firm Forbes Tate Partners Expands to Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Oct 16, 2025
"Texas is an economic powerhouse, a policy incubator, and a culture driver. Our presence here puts us at the center of conversations that will shape the future of business and government," FTP Managing Partner Rob Mathias said.
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ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice
The Last Word: ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice
Dallas tech studio founder Jeff Francis says one of the best quotes about artificial intelligence comes from the 19th century. And it captures exactly what's wrong with how companies rush into AI coding.
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PR & Mktg. Agency Haute in Texas Expands to DFW, Names Haute in Dallas Leader

by | Oct 16, 2025
The San Antonio-based agency—which helps female founders propel and curate their online and in-person presence—said Andi Hill's track record with national broadcast networks and verticals spanning healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, and more "will be vital to the growth and success" of the new North Texas agency.
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Ryan Names Fintech Veteran as Its New Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer
by | Oct 16, 2025
Scott Wilson brings more than two decades of strategic leadership expertise with a proven track record of developing and executing opportunities from boardrooms to front lines that grow businesses, cultivate innovation, and instill accountability, Plano-based Ryan said.
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Ancora Education Names Former Dorsey College Leader as Its New President and CEO
by | Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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The Arnold Companies Promotes Exec to Newly Created President Role
by | Oct 15, 2025
CEO Greg Arnold says the appointment of Casey Park in the new role reflects a forward-looking strategy to accelerate the future of the Dallas-based family investment and holding company.
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Miami-Based Mod Op Acquires North Texas’ Ascend Marketing to Deepen B2B Capabilities

by | Oct 15, 2025
Mod Op—which has a Dallas office and locations across North America—said the deal completes its end-to-end B2B marketing framework. Ascend founder Rich Herbst is now EVP, Client Solutions at the Florida-based firm.
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SmartMoving Promotes CFO/COO to Chief Executive
by | Oct 15, 2025
Bill Bowles takes the helm at Dallas-based SmartMoving after it launched four major products—Smart Reputation, Smart Insights, Smart Marketing, and Smart Scout—in the last 12 months.
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IBM to Acquire Dallas-Based SAP Provider Cognitus in Strategic Consulting Push
by | Oct 15, 2025
The acquisition adds Cognitus’ AI-enabled tools and regulated industry expertise to IBM’s SAP portfolio. Founded in 2002, the Dallas company is known for its software-first approach to enterprise transformation.
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Universal Drops New Play-Packed Details for Kids Resort Coming to Frisco in 2026
by | Oct 15, 2025
From Shrek’s Swamp to the Isle of Curiosity, Universal is revealing more of what’s in store at its Frisco theme park opening in 2026. Take a peek inside the seven lands built for nonstop fun.
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Jacobs and PA Consulting Picked to Advance ‘Intelligent Aviation Infrastructure’ at DFW Airport

by | Oct 15, 2025
The strategic partners will develop a scalable, future-ready aviation model for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. A key focus is on AI-based solutions with embedded cybersecurity to help meet the airport’s priority challenges.
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Patented: USAA’s Dynamic Go-Bag Service for Emergencies and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 12 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Sept. 9 with a total of 118 patents granted.
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Dallas’ 5IR Funds Leads $6.5M Series A Raise for Virginia-Based Insurance Processing AI Startup HOOTL
by | Oct 14, 2025
The combination of AI and regulatory intelligence makes HOOTL "uniquely equipped" to solve the insurance bottlenecks that have plagued providers for many years, the Dallas-based VC firm said.
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Dallas-Based LevelBlue To Acquire San Diego-Based Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason and Gain Investors via Deal
by | Oct 14, 2025
As part of the deal, SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital, known for investing in disruptive and innovative technology, will become investors in LevelBlue—which was formerly known as AT&T Cybersecurity before its spinout as a standalone business last year.
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