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Upbound Group CEO Mitch Fadel (left) and Zuben Mathews, CEO of Brigit [Photos: LinkedIn]
North Texas’ Upbound Group To Acquire NYC Health FinTech Brigit in Up to $460M Deal
by Lance Murray | Dec 16, 2024
Upbound—parent company of Rent-A-Center and Acima—called the deal "a logical next step" reflecting its strategic focus on expanding its tech-driven financial solutions for consumers who are underserved by the traditional financial system.
by Quincy Preston |
Dec 16, 2024
Fort Worth's “explosive growth”—nearly 6% population growth since 2020—isn't happening by accident. It takes what Economic Development Director Robert Sturns calls "full-contact local government," a term once coined by the city manager to describe Fort Worth's unique approach to progress.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
The three new senior leaders bring decades of expertise in revenue growth, legal strategy, and technological innovation to support CYPHER's growth trajectory and strengthen its position as a market leader, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
The firm—a vertically integrated multifamily investment manager—said the moves underscore its continued growth and expansion. The promotions are for individuals in offices both in Dallas and across the U.S.
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European Wax Center CEO and Board Chairman Chris Morris [Photo: Morris' LinekdIn profile]
European Wax Center Names Former Dave & Buster’s Leader as Its New CEO, Board Chair
by Lance Murray | Dec 13, 2024
Chris Morris will take on the roles effective Jan. 8, succeeding David Berg, who will step down as CEO but remain a member of the company's board of directors.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Scott Richardson, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been appointed as CEO and will join the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Edward Galante has been named as the company's new board chair, succeeding outgoing CEO Lori Ryerkerk.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Dawid has been appointed as the new CFO of Criticore, which serves advanced, mission-critical facilities through full lifecycle management of electrical and data infrastructure, turnkey engineering solutions, and comprehensive preventative maintenance services.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Based in London, Lina Margolin will play a key role in supporting the ambitious growth goals of both ParkHub and JustPark after the companies merged earlier this year.
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Fortress Solutions Chief Revenue Officer Dan Lakey [Photo: Fortress Solutions]
Fortress Solutions Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Revenue Officer
by Lance Murray | Dec 13, 2024
Dan Lakey will lead the company's revenue generation strategies, driving growth across key markets and expanding the reach of the FortressONE platform.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Katie Schuck comes to the role at Visit Dallas from Georgia after more than eight years with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Her movie credits include location scouting for Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Brad Phillips will retire on June 15, 2025, after 36 years at Darling, the company said. His position will be filled by current EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Robert Day in February. Sandra Dudley will succeed Day under the new title of EVP, renewables and chief strategy officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Derek Thomas will serve as a member of Ryan's executive leadership team with oversight of development, implementation, and execution of the firm’s marketing and branding strategy, creative, global communications, and digital marketing. Ryan said.
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Rendering of $200M Cannon Beach mixed-use development in McKinney [Image: McKinney EDC]
New Waves in McKinney: $200M Cannon Beach Development To Break Ground in 2025
by David Seeley | Dec 13, 2024
You used to have drive to Lake Travis to go cliff jumping and head for the Gulf Coast to find waves on a beach. Soon, all that will be right in McKinney's own backyard. Breaking ground in 2025, the mixed-use Cannon Beach development is expected to provide more than 700 local jobs, generate over $2 billion in economic impact over the next 20 years, and welcome 300,000 visitors annually.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 12, 2024
Canyon's CRED III represents the firm's largest U.S. real estate debt fund to date, surpassing its $1 billion fundraising target and nearly doubling its $650 million predecessor fund.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 12, 2024
Featuring a 17-story office tower and a 30-story residential tower with "Dallas' highest swimming pool," Hi Line Square aims to be "a dynamic urban gateway" with inspired office spaces, luxury residential living, and curated retail, showroom, and dining experiences.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 12, 2024
The Cowboys are 5-8 in an increasingly woeful, injury-plagued season. But that hasn't hurt the team's bottom line. Far from it, says Forbes in its annual report on The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams.
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