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Clockwise from upper left: Zynga, Abbott Laboratories, AT&T, Fossil Group, Kibo Software, Rolls Royce, Bank of America, and Bell Helicopter.

Dallas Invents: 71 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 5

Patents secured this week include Fossil's in-ear headphones and Zynga's method of notifying a user of options to participate in meta games.
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Gene Taylor and Josh Ellis
Real Estate Brokerage NATIVE Launches With New App
by | Dec 12, 2017
Josh Ellis and Gene Taylor created NATIVE to offer an innovative mix of proprietary technology and experienced agent advisers.
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On Tap: Energy Forum, Call of Duty World League & Smart Gigabit Cities App Challenge
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Boss Fight Entertainment Moving its HQ to Watters Creek in Allen
by | Dec 8, 2017
The move to One Bethany East gives video gaming company Boss Fight Entertainment improved technology — and a boost in recruiting top talent from around the country.
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Jerry Jones-Affiliated Firm Invests in The Gents Place

by | Dec 6, 2017
The Gents Place, an upscale Dallas lifestyle club that offers men's grooming and other services, plans to open 150 franchised locations over the next five years.
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TAS Environment Services Acquires Delmar Disposal
by | Dec 6, 2017
With the addition of Delmar, TAS said it now manages DFW’s largest 24/7 industrial vacuum fleet with more than 25 local units.
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Richardson To Host Another Smart Cities App Challenge
by | Dec 6, 2017
Two app developers will have the chance to win up to $10,000 each for their solutions developed to address the community issue posed during the Dec. 14 program event.
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As Corporate Printing Business Declines, Pioneer OKI Data Finds New Purpose in Garments
by | Dec 6, 2017
Irving-based OKI Data Americas is diversifying with food and medicine labels and its garment printing technology, which can be used on fabrics difficult to print on before.
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Impact Shares

Impact Shares Creates Funds With NAACP, YWCA

by | Dec 5, 2017
The Dallas-based exchange-traded fund issuer and investment manager created a new and innovative platform for clients wanting to maximize social impact with market returns.
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Topgolf Plans to Tee Up Dubai Entertainment Venue in 2019
by | Dec 5, 2017
The three-tier facility will resemble the Topgolf venues in the U.S. and will be the company's first location in the Middle East.
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Gemmy
Varidesk Parent Introduces Alexa-Controlled Lights
by | Dec 4, 2017
Coppell-based Gemmy Industries is an innovator in the area of novelties and animation, and brought the world Big Mouth Billy Bass.
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Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies Acquires Radio Communications Tech, Announces Mobile App Launch
by | Dec 4, 2017
The Plano company is a provider of end-to-end information management software and services for local governments.
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Atos

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Acquires Atos Quantum Computer to Help in Research

by | Dec 4, 2017
Atos, which has a regional headquarters in Irving, said the Quantum Learning Machine is the highest-performing quantum simulator in the world.
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Funding Roundup: Mark Cuban, Perot Jain Make Investments & Dallas’ BenefitMall to Be Acquired
by | Dec 1, 2017
From Series A to Series D, take a look at recent funding annoucements with Dallas ties.
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Party City
Testing Ground: Party City to Debut New All-In-One Party Planning Tool in Dallas
by | Dec 1, 2017
Dallas will be the first market for Kazzam, an online party planning platform from the New Jersey-based party supply chain.
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TREC Commits $1M to Revive Forest Theater, MLK Blvd
by | Dec 1, 2017
The Dallas Catalyst Project is a three-year commitment by The Real Estate Council Foundation to the Fair Park area of South Dallas.
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