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Dallas’ Axxess Appoints Healthcare Veteran as EVP of Talent Acquisition

by | Oct 25, 2024
Tim Ingram, who has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, will work closely with company leaders worldwide to ensure new hires continue to reinforce its award-winning culture, Axxess said.
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Former DEC Network Exec Takes VP Role at Small Business Majority
by | Oct 25, 2024
Tarsha Hearns, who was senior director of ecosystems at The DEC Network in Dallas, will direct the Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organization's educational programming and resources initiatives.
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Westlake-Based Avodah Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
by | Oct 25, 2024
Longtime tech executive Jonathan Malek co-founded Practice Fusion, where he was chief technology officer from 2005 until its acquisition by Allscripts (now Veradigm) in 2018.
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Dallas’ Crux Capital Announces Promotion to Partner
by | Oct 25, 2024
Since joining the middle-market private equity firm in 2022, James Kay has been a driving force behind Crux Capital's growth and value creation efforts, playing a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, the firm said.
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Plano-Based Integer Holdings Names First Chief Operating Officer

by | Oct 25, 2024
Payman Khales will assume the newly created position during the first quarter of 2025 and Andrew Senn will take Khales’ place as the president of cardio & vascular at the same time.
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Lennox International EVP/Chief Legal Officer/Secretary to Retire; Successor Named
by | Oct 25, 2024
John Torres' retirement is effective Feb. 28, after 16 years with the company. Monica Brown, VP and deputy general counsel, will succeed Torres in the three roles effective Jan. 1.
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Dallas’ TCP Software Welcomes New Additions to Leadership Team
by | Oct 25, 2024
TCP, a provider of employee scheduling, time, and attendance solutions, said the additions of CRO Stu Story, CMO Casey Carey, and SVP of Product Management Praveen Kanyadi are aimed at accelerating the company's growth in the workforce management space.
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Finalists Announced for The Innovation Awards 2025, Presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates
The Innovation Awards 2025 recognizes 76 companies and trailblazers paving the way for the future of innovation in North Texas. Here's who made the finalists list.
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Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman

by | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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Keys to Tapping Family Office Money: Pinpoint Their Passion, and ‘One Meeting in Person Equals 1,000 Emails’
by | Oct 24, 2024
Fundraising has slowed and valuations are down, but biotech founders could have a lifeline in family office investments, panelists at the recent BioNTX summit in Arlington agreed. They said succeeding with these investors can take time, a lot of education, and a compelling, well-crafted story that connects emotionally with the family.
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Texan by Nature Announces the 2024 Texan by Nature 20
by | Oct 24, 2024
TxN 20 recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from businesses based or operating in Texas. Texan by Nature Founder and former First Lady Laura Bush called the honorees "pioneers, collaborators, and changemakers."
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Frisco-Based Keurig Dr Pepper Snaps Up GHOST Energy Drink for Nearly $1B
by | Oct 24, 2024
Founded in 2016, Chicago-based GHOST is a lifestyle sports nutrition business with a portfolio anchored by GHOST Energy, a leading ready-to-drink energy brand.
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JAMBALOO Free Live Music Events to Crisscross North Texas in February

by | Oct 23, 2024
Organizers said that JAMBALOO is more than just a series of concerts; it's a community-driven initiative designed to uplift the local music scene during challenging times. The week will kick off on Feb. 1 with the JAMBALOO Symposium at Tulips in Fort Worth, an event where leaders will gather to discuss the future of the music ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Genstar Capital Acquires Majority Stake in North Texas Tech Protection Company Likewize
by | Oct 23, 2024
Southlake-based Likewize said the increased strategic investment from Genstar will allow it to focus on accelerating adoption of added value solutions such as AI-driven claims handling and expanded premium tech support. The company handles more than 250 million device issues a year, from warranty and repairs to upgrades and premium technical support.
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Simplilearn Relocates HQ from San Francisco to North Texas ‘to Tap into Thriving Tech Ecosystem’
by | Oct 23, 2024
Founded in 2010, global digital skills provider Simplilearn is now based in Plano and Bangalore, India. Its HQ move to North Texas "positions us to better empower professionals with the skills needed to excel in a digital-first world," says Founder and CEO Krishna Kumar.
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Momentum Technologies Opens New HQ and R&D Lab in North Texas
by | Oct 23, 2024
The lithium-ion battery recycling company has opened its new HQ and R&D laboratory in Carrollton, with a goal of "advancing critical metals recovery in a way that's both economically sustainable and environmentally responsible." The company is doing that through the use of its proprietary Membrane Solvent Extraction technology.
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