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Forces for Good: Toyota, Mary Kay, BOK Financial, and More Contribute to COVID-19 Relief

by | May 5, 2020
In our latest roundup of Dallas-Fort Worth companies helping local communities during the coronavirus pandemic, you'll also read about Leon Bridges, Lime, the Dallas Institute, TWU, and more.
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Substance Abuse Treatment is Essential During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here’s How Enterhealth Adjusted
by | May 4, 2020
"Substance use disorders are very serious and people seeking help are having a hard time finding it during this pandemic," Enterhealth's medical director says. That's why the Dallas-based drug and alcohol treatment provider has continually stayed open.
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DI People: Meritize, OYO, Texas Capital Bank, and More Make Moves
by | May 1, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from TechFW, TYME Bank, Oakview Capital Management, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6.
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Doug Villone, Goldman Sachs
Q&A With Goldman Sachs: The Evolving Virtual Workplace in the Age of COVID-19
by | Apr 30, 2020
Doug Villone, who helms Marcus—an online banking arm of Goldman Sachs—talks regulatory and technology concerns, work/life balance, and staying connected in the transition to remote work.
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Dallas Proptech RefineRE Boosts its Scale, Resources, and Tech by Acquiring Corporate Real Estate Leader

by | Apr 30, 2020
RefineRE, which was founded in 2017, will now be able to extend its platform for corporate real estate occupiers with the acquisition of BenchCore.
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R.A. Session II, president, CEO, and founder of Taysha Gene Therapies [Background image: Olena Yepifanova via iStock]
Dallas Gene Therapy Startup Launches with $30M Series A and a UT Southwestern Partnership
by | Apr 29, 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies, which has been operating in stealth with UT Southwestern, is off to a fast start with a pipeline of 15 gene therapy programs. Together with UTSW, the combined platform could be "an engine for new cures."
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7-Eleven Partners With Postmates, DoorDash, and Google for Delivery Expansion
by | Apr 29, 2020
Texas customers can also shop from the Irving-headquartered global convenience store company through Favor Delivery.
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BAL Law Firm Introduces Ellie, a First-of-its-Kind Immigration Chatbot
by | Apr 29, 2020
Richardson-based Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP has launched a natural language processing tool to help clients better understand complex immigration concepts.
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Texas Prepares for the ‘Digital Future,’ Signs Atos to Deliver Next-Gen Cloud Services

by | Apr 28, 2020
Irving-based Atos North America was awarded a contract with the State of Texas to deliver private cloud and AI capabilities.
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Cyberstates Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Lands in Top 10 for Net Tech Employment
by | Apr 28, 2020
A new analysis from CompTIA puts the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro No. 7 for total net tech employment and No. 6 for tech employment gains.
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COVID-19 Speeds Sprint to Virtual Marathons, Triathlons, Workouts
by | Apr 27, 2020
ACTIVE Network's software enhancements allow clients to put on virtual races that feel like a physical race. It's a shift that could be here to stay: There's room for both in-person and virtual platforms in the fitness market, the company says.
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Study: Bottle Rocket Finds Quick Service Restaurants Remain In Demand
by | Apr 27, 2020
Among other findings researched following the COVID-19 outbreak, the Addison-headquartered company found that more than a third of customers will rely heavily on quick service restaurants in the coming weeks.
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DI People: AT&T, Toyota, and More Make Executive Leadership Moves

by | Apr 24, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from the City of Dallas, GridLiance, C-Hear, Sadiant Health, ThinkWhy, Freese and Nichols, and more.
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‘Work Spacing’ the Workspace: Vari Renovates HQ, Develops New Products in Response to COVID-19
by | Apr 23, 2020
We spoke with Vari CEO Jason McCann about the Coppell-based workspace innovation company's renovations, its new products, and how businesses can get ready for the new normal.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Inequalities Between Havers and Doers
by | Apr 23, 2020
"Each role is vital to the American economy. But the disparity between the haver and doer roles shouldn’t represent the difference between life and death," writes Mandy Price.
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COVID-19 Response: North Texas Companies Make Donations, Launch New Programs, and Support First Responders
by | Apr 23, 2020
See how Dallas-Fort Worth-headquartered companies—Greyhound, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Hari Mari, Dickey’s, MyndVR, and more—are helping local communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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