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BOKA Powell Releases Its Design for Futuristic Uber Skyport

by | May 10, 2018
The Dallas architecture firm is one of several that will offer designs for the skyports that could be the landing bases for the aircraft, which Uber said will fly, possibly as early as 2020.
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funding
Follow the Money: SmartBlock Starts $100M Fund, Learning Machine Closes $3M Round, MORSCO Bought for $1.4B
by | May 10, 2018
From blockchain to biotech and marijuana to real estate, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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good returns
Good Returns, Inverdale Create Program to Increase Social Impact Guarantee Capacity
by | May 10, 2018
The Guarantee-Investment-Values Strategies program immediately will expand the guarantee capacity for Good Returns’ Cycle program.
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STEM students
Two Richland HS Students Take First at State STEM Competition
by | May 9, 2018
Nine other North Texas students received awards at the competition in which they tackled math, science, and engineering tasks.
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Dallas Invents: 74 Patents Granted for Week of May 1

Patents granted include Toyota’s system for wearable smart device communications, Tesla Laboratories’ method for creation of unique identification for use in gathering survey data from a mobile device at a live event, and Match.com’s matching process system.
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Jose Hernandez
Irving-based SER National to Host STEM Event for Students
by | May 8, 2018
The nonprofit focused on improving job opportunities for Hispanics and other underserved populations will host a daylong event featuring workshops and a keynote speech from retired NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
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Flying taxis
Uber Elevate Unveils Prototype for Flying Taxis That Will Soar Over DFW
by | May 8, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles are the first U.S. metropolitan areas scheduled to have the vehicles lifting off from area skyports, perhaps as early as 2020.
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advertising
Do Older Workers Still Fit in at Ad Agencies? Here’s a Thought
by | May 7, 2018
Imaginuity Chief Delivery Officer Tony Osterhaus gives his take on the benefits older workers can bring to advertising agencies.
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Callbox

Dallas’ Callbox Storage Expands Its Logistics Services

by | May 4, 2018
While the on-demand storage company is growing geographically, it also is expanding its reach within the larger logistics space.
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Entrepreneur of the Year
EY Announces Southwest Region Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
by | May 4, 2018
In its 32nd year, the progam recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
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Follow the Money: Wildcat Capital Leads $11M Raise, KonaTel Reaches $1.3M Goal, Upventur Buys Yonder
by | May 3, 2018
Investors back North Texas startups and businesses with millions of dollars in funding. Here's a look at funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and nonprofits with North Texas ties.
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Ex-Capital One CIO Joins Naya Ventures as Entrepreneur in Residence
by | May 2, 2018
Naya says Don Goin's background in financial services augments its capabilities in venture capital doing early-stage B2B investments in artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain.
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Nature Nate’s Honey to Support University Bee Research

by | May 1, 2018
The McKinney-based company's investment targets university research focused on honey bee health.
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$225K In Grants Aid DFW Nonprofits, Winning App Boosts School Security, State Fair Awards $600K in Scholarships
by | May 1, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work, while scholarships help further DFW students' educations.
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HALL Arts
HALL Arts Residences 1st to Register for WELL Multifamily Certification in Texas
by | May 1, 2018
The building in the Dallas Arts District of downtown Dallas was designed to be the healthiest high-rise in the state.
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Tata
India-based Tata Consultancy Services Expands in Plano
by | Apr 27, 2018
Tata joins fellow India-based IT services company Wipro in annoucing expansions in Plano.
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