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2 Companies Tapped to Oversee Leasing at Firefly Park in Frisco

by | Sep 3, 2024
Firefly Park is slated to feature 3 million SF of Class A office space, 400,000 SF of upscale retail, dining, and entertainment, 1,200 hotel rooms, 230 townhomes, 1,970 mid-rise and high-rise residential units, and numerous world-class amenities, said Benbrook-based Wilks Development—which has tapped Transwestern Real Estate Services and Kobalt Investment Co. to oversee leasing. Here's a look at new renderings.
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Dallas-Based Archer Review Launches All‑in‑One Study Platform for Nursing Students
by | Sep 3, 2024
Archer Review—which led all North Texas companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list—said the comprehensive tool offers 20 courses that mirror nursing program content from prerequisites to introductory and core coursework to transition to practice topics.
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Dallas’ HEST Investments Invests $1M in Quantum Computing Security Startup
by | Sep 3, 2024
The investment in Kirkland, Washington-based American Binary marks "a significant step towards fortifying digital security as civilization moves toward the quantum computing era," the Dallas-based private equity firm said.
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A ‘Reimagination’: Moroch Agency Relocates to New HQ in Dallas’ Manufacturing District
by | Aug 29, 2024
The agency's clientele list ranges from McDonald’s to Midas, Coca-Cola, Planet Fitness, Six Flags, and many others. The agency said its "reimagination of Moroch" reduced its physical footprint by 50%, showcasing a commitment to innovation and efficiency. Take a look inside the new digs.
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Poland's First F-35 [Photo: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics]

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth Lands Over $5 Billion in Defense Contracts, Debuts Poland’s First F-35A

by | Aug 29, 2024
It’s been a power week for Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth. The defense giant secured over $5 billion in new and modified F-35 contracts and unveiled Poland’s first F-35A fighter jet, named “Husarz” after the NATO ally’s legendary winged armor cavalry unit.
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Kentucky-Based Big Ass Fans Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth
by | Aug 29, 2024
Big Ass Fans said it's hiring 100 employees to get the 210,000-SF Fort Worth facility up and running—a number the company anticipates will grow alongside the business.
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Frisco’s RW Energy Partners with Nu:ionic on Hydrogen Production and CO2 Capture Projects
by | Aug 29, 2024
The companies' initial fleet of low-carbon hydrogen projects are slated for development in Northern California, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and in Ohio. All sites will employ Nu:ionic’s Teal Hydrogen production equipment, offering "a cost-effective and near-term pathway to low carbon energy solution," according to RW Energy's CEO.
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SMU Lyle Makes Bold Moves to Innovate Engineering Education and Research
by | Aug 29, 2024
SMU Lyle School of Engineering has embarked on a new era of innovation under the visionary leadership of a dean determined to help create a future workforce of resilient engineers.
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City of Richardson Partners with Startup Runway to Boost International Economic Development

by | Aug 28, 2024
Founded in 2023, Frisco-based Startup Runway is an accelerator with a mission of promoting the growth of India-based companies and other international businesses it represents. Now ensconced at Richardson's IQ HQ, it aims to help the city boost its designation as the "International Business Capital of North Texas."
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North Texas-Based StatLab Expands European Presence With Acquisition of Italy’s Diapath
by | Aug 28, 2024
McKinney-based StatLab Medical Products is scaling its global reach with a series of strategic moves, including acquisitions and expanded facilities, such as a new one in Arlington. CEO Sung-Dae Hong, who took the helm this time last year, brings decades of experience in driving growth and M&A.
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Medical City Heart Hospital Announces $60 Million Expansion as Demand for High‑Level Care Grows
by | Aug 28, 2024
The expansion adds a 28-bed cardiovascular ICU with cutting-edge ECMO beds and space for future growth in response to increasing need for specialized cardiac care.
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The Last Word: o9’s Stephan de Barse On the North Texas Unicorn’s ‘Minerva’ Mission to Advance Women in Supply Chain and Digital Tech
by | Aug 28, 2024

“Across many professional industries, women have made strides in breaking down barriers; however, supply chain and digital technology are two sectors that are often seen as being male-dominated.”

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The Last Word: Ross Perot Jr. on Southwire’s Massive New Facility at AllianceTexas

When North America's leading wire and cable company invests in a nearly 1.2 million square foot facility, it's a statement. Southwire, an $8 billion company with over 9,000 global team members, officially opened its newest and largest distribution center with a ribbon cutting and tour last week. 
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Dallas’ MoneyGram International Appoints Veteran Financial Exec as New Chief Digital Officer
by | Aug 27, 2024
Josh Gordon-Blake joins the company to lead digital strategy with a focus on the growth and global expansion of MoneyGram Online (MGO), which serves millions of consumers worldwide.
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Plano City Council Approves Tax Incentive Plan for Life Science Hub at Former EDS Campus
by | Aug 27, 2024
Dallas-based NexPoint has said it's ready to invest over $3.6 billion ino the Texas Research Quarter—a sprawling life science-focused innovation district planned at and around the former EDS campus in Plano's Legacy development. Now the city of Plano has turned the first key to help unlock what could be a game-changer for North Texas' growing biotech boom.
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Corporate CEO Winner, Hall of Famer Announced for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards
by | Aug 27, 2024
Four companies, four universities, and 32 individuals—including four high school teachers—are finalists for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards, which honor top innovators, adopters, and executors impacting the North Texas tech industry. The awards gala will be held Sept. 20 at the Renaissance Addison Hotel. Check out two honorees—and all the innovative finalists.
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