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Natasha Roach [Composite photo; original: City of Anna]
Anna EDC Names Assistant Director of Economic Development for Fast-Growing City
by Lance Murray | Sep 6, 2024
With nearly 12 years of municipal experience working in the economic development and chamber of commerce sectors, Natasha Roach will assist with overseeing all efforts at the Anna EDC and its support of business development within the fast-growing Collin County city.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 6, 2024
Dallas-based real estate services giant JLL has added Jayme Schutt, Maggie Georgieva, and Mike Allen to its offices in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The company that Schutt is returning to JLL after her most recent role at Stream Realty Partners....
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 6, 2024
Auston Clanton, who will succeed Karen Johnson upon her retirement after 14 years with the company, will begin the transition process Oct. 1. He has spent his entire career at the company, taking part in 65 acquisitions since he joined it in 2012.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 6, 2024
Cancer Check Labs develops a blood test called Cancer Check, which it says can screen for over 200 types of cancer by extracting circulating tumor cells from a blood sample. The council will be instrumental in shaping the company's approach to "early cancer detection, cancer prevention, and advancing innovative solutions," CEO Sumit Rai said.
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Fossil CEO Franco Fogliato [Photo: Fossil]
Fossil Group Names New CEO, Betting on Bold Growth Strategy
by Quincy Preston | Sep 6, 2024
The watch and accessories company brings in industry veteran Franco Fogliato to lead its growth efforts, with interim CEO Jeffrey Boyer returning to his role as COO as Fossil continues to implement its "Transform and Grow" Plan.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 6, 2024
Most cities are fine with one famous nickname. But Fort Worth stands apart by having a lengthy string of sobriquets, including the ones scattered across the skyline above. Schaefer, who's worked with the city on past marketing campaigns, told Fort Worth Report this stem's from the city's "unique" desire to nurture several brand identities.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 6, 2024
Texas Capital said it has agreed to acquire a portfolio of roughly $400 million in committed exposure to companies in the healthcare sector. Many of the companies in the portfolio are supported by sector-focused sponsors with "notable track records of value creation" and with whom Texas Capital has significant institutional knowledge, the firm added.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 6, 2024
The twin gold towers at U.S. 75 and Northwest Highway have been gleaming beacons for generations of drivers stuck in rush-hour traffic below. Now, after a three-year, multi-million-dollar renovation spearheaded by San Francisco-based Gensler, the golden era continues—but with lots of new contemporary features inside.
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The Last Word: CRE Lawyer on AI Algorithms and the Antitrust Landscape
by David Seeley | Sep 5, 2024
The use of AI and algorithms in business practices is drawing increased scrutiny from antitrust regulators. According to a recent report in The Business Journals, attorney Jerrold Bregman highlighted the legal territory these technologies present.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 5, 2024
One of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, KDC has promoted Eric Hage to president and announced three other key promotions. Executive Chairman Steve Van Amburgh called the moves "the direct result of excellent leadership and diligent work on behalf of our clients, ensuring KDC continues to deliver great service."
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by David Seeley |
Sep 5, 2024
Four years after Callaway acquired Dallas-based Topgolf for $2.6 billion in a merger that formed Topgolf Callaway Brands, the joint twosome is coming to an end. The company plans to spin off Topgolf in 2025—with Callaway retaining its revolutionary Toptracer technology.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Sep 5, 2024
The acquisition by TPG, based in both Fort Worth and San Francisco, is set to accelerate MIRATECH's growth in emissions control and noise reduction technology for critical sectors like data centers and energy infrastructure, capitalizing on rising power demands and stricter global emissions standards.
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A look inside one of ShipBob's fulfillment centers. [Video still: ShipBob]
Chicago-Based Supply Chain Platform ShipBob Opens New Innovation Center in Fort Worth
by Lance Murray | Sep 4, 2024
The Fort Worth facility, along with a new one ShipBob has opened in North Aurora, Illinois, will allow the company to better serve its e-commerce merchants "by tripling our operational space while combining our receiving, fulfillment innovation, and sortation centers into single facilities, paving the way for future growth and continued innovation," the company's supply chain officer said.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2024
Most people who look out their window are lucky to see a tree. But residents who move into the upcoming One Rangers Way—a $100M, 300-unit luxury apartment project from the Texas Rangers and the Cordish Companies—will get a sports-related eyeful in multiple directions. The project is located several field-goal kicks from AT&T Stadium and across from Choctaw Stadium and nearby Globe Life Field, and close to the looming hubub coming with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2024
Modern new buildings often have enormous walls of glass at their entry—but in hurricane zones and wind-blown regions, that can be a recipe for disaster. OBE aims to protect against that with its new StormMax Level E line of glass-and-metal storefronts and entrance systems.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2024
Some 10 to 12 million Americans have peripheral artery disease, which causes blood clots and other blockages in the arteries of arms and legs. Vesalio—which relocated from Nashville to Plano in May while hiring a new Dallas-based CFO—said its pVasc Thrombectomy System can target the full range of embolisms, "enabling a fast and safe removal."
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