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North Texas-Based Michaels Partners With Jonathan Adler on New Collection

by | Apr 2, 2026
Designer Jonathan Adler is bringing his iconic style to Micheals in a new collection, starting April 17. Everyone from 'mid-century mavens' to West Coast bohemians" can find the designer's signature flair to spark their own creativity, Michaels said.
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AECOM and SMU Partner to Invest in Future of AI Infrastructure Talent
by | Apr 2, 2026
Aiming to advance AI-driven research, workforce readiness, and long‑term talent development in infrastructure engineering, AECOM and SMU said they are "reinforcing the role of universities and industry as engines of workforce development and economic growth."
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Coppell-Based The Container Store To Be Acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond for $150M
by | Apr 2, 2026
In addition to acquiring The Container Store, BBB Executive Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said his company is merging two other premium businesses—Elfa and Closet Works—into his company. As a result of the deal, The Container Store will be rebranded as The Container Store / Bed Bath and Beyond.
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A New Professional Hub Is Coming to Dallas: Kiln to Launch Two Premium Workspaces in Preston Hollow and Plano
by | Apr 2, 2026
The premium flexible workspace brand aims to bring founders, executives, and high-growth teams into a shared professional community.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Closes $18B JDE Peet’s Acquisition, Names CEO of Future Global Coffee Co.

by | Apr 1, 2026
After an integration period, KDP plans to separate into two independent, U.S.-listed publicly traded companies, creating a Frisco-based Beverage Co. and a Global Coffee Co., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, with international headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Rafael Oliveira will be CEO of the future Global Coffee Co. and Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Tim Cofer will serve as CEO of the future Beverage Co.
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IKS Health Snaps Up Team at NYC-Based ThinkDTM
by | Apr 1, 2026
ThinkDTM founder Tij Bedi and his team will help lead the strategic expansion, scaling, and transformation of the IKS Health patient access suite of solutions, including patient scheduling, registration, demographic capture, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorizations, IKS Health said.
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Dallas’ Primoris Services To Acquire St. Louis-Based PayneCrest Electric for $422M
by | Apr 1, 2026
"This extension into electrical construction services presents us with the opportunity to expand our geographic footprint and customer relationships while adding to the range of services we can deploy across our end markets,” said Koti Vadlamudi, president and CEO of Primoris.
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Tech Titans Appoints Former Bottle Rocket, Verizon Exec as President & CEO
by | Apr 1, 2026
Wendi R. Wilburn has more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, digital innovation, and organizational growth. Her background includes work with start-ups, mid-market companies, and Fortune 50 organizations, where she has helped leadership teams improve visibility, strengthen operations, and boost revenue.
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Patented: Topgolf’s Golf Ball With Electrical Components—and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 3 with a total of 102 patents granted.
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CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market Opens First U.S. Location in Dallas’ Preston Center
by | Apr 1, 2026
Founded in Calgary, Alberta, in 2011, CRAFT is designed to be "a true social hub," with over 100 taps, a chef-driven menu, room for 500 people inside and out, and one of the first rooftop patios in the neighborhood.
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To Speed Defense Innovation, Lockheed Martin Opens Rapid Fielding Center in North Texas
by | Apr 1, 2026
The new facility at Lockheed's Grand Prairie campus aims to streamline the end-to-end development, testing, and prototype production of next-generation defense systems and solutions amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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Germany-Based 3PL Leader Arvato Opens New Logistics Hub in Denton
by | Mar 30, 2026
"With our new hub in Dallas-Fort Worth, we're expanding a fully integrated U.S. data center platform that combines secure warehousing, specialized handling, and coordinated last-mile execution."said Mitat Aydindag, president of technology at Arvato.
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HITRUST Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Mktg. Officer

by | Mar 26, 2026
The appointments of Sean Foster and Marc Solomon come as enterprises face growing complexity in digital ecosystems, regulatory pressure, and supply-chain threats that demand more comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity assurance and risk evaluation, Frisco-based HITRUST said.
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Century Golf Partners Names New CFO as It Eyes Next Phase of Growth
by | Mar 26, 2026
The 21-year-old Dallas firm said the hire is key development as it looks to expand and diversify its portfolio. John Martus brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience.
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7 DFW Companies Land on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative List as Texas Scores 26 Honorees
by | Mar 26, 2026
HKS made the top 50 from Dallas, while North Texas companies from Coppell to Frisco showed up across architecture, AI, healthcare, restaurants, media, and travel. Statewide, Austin led the way, with Houston, Midland, San Antonio, and others also earning spots.
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RGP Names Former Oracle Exec as SVP and Chief Information Officer
by | Mar 26, 2026
Prashant Lamba will oversee RGP’s technology vision and execution to advance a seamless digital ecosystem that supports the firm’s integrated model for both consulting and on-demand services, the Dallas-based global professional services firm said.
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