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AT&T Stadium will host nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including a globally watched semi-final. That's more than any of the other 15 host venues in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. [Photo: blightylad-infocus/iStock]
The Last Word: Dallas Airport System’s Vincent Lewis on Prepping for the 2026 World Cup
by David Seeley | Aug 14, 2024
In 2026, AT&T Stadium will host nine FIFA World Cup matches, including a globally watched semi-final—more than any of the other 15 host venues in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A stunning 3.4 million spectators attended the 2022 World Cup matches in Qatar. Now Lewis is tasked with making sure arrivals and departures go smoothly in 2026 at Dallas Love Field Airport, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Vertiport in downtown Dallas.
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Aug 14, 2024
Carter Inc. aims to be the first call for both corporate and high-stakes biotech relocations, working to keep transitions smooth and operations on track.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 14, 2024
Prep Kitchens Dallas will be a 60,000-square-foot facility with 53 private professional kitchens, a shared kitchen with 10 stations, and 10 "mobile food service base of operations." The location at 1499 Regal Row will target everyone from food truck entrepreneurs to bakers, caterers, meal prep startups, and more.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 14, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of July 23, with a total of 134 patents granted.
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Why is this man smiling? Oh, that's why. [Photo of Jerry Jones within background: Crete United]
The Last Word: Sportico on the Dallas Cowboys Breaking the $10B Valuation Mark
by David Seeley | Aug 13, 2024
Jerry Jones' 1989 deal to buy the Dallas Cowboys for $150 million looks smarter and smarter every year. Especially this year—because Sportico, the sports industry content platform, just released its NFL team valuations and put America's Team at the top at $10.32 billion. Cracking that 11th digit is a first for any sports franchise on the face of the earth.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 13, 2024
Nobl Q said that integrating Propel's "advanced capabilities and innovative solutions" into its suite of services is expected to provide "great value" to clients, fostering enhanced digital transformation initiatives and business growth beyond the traditional scope.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 13, 2024
Centennial operates more than 23 million square feet of retail and mixed-use properties in premier markets across 18 states, with roughly 300 employees nationwide. The partnership provides Centennial with the capital and resources to accelerate its national expansion while positioning Lincoln for new mixed-use development opportunities.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 13, 2024
Dallas-based Hillwood will develop and build the "next-gen" 800K-SF regional distribution center at one of its own logistics parks in South Fort Worth. To be built with an array of sustainability initiatives, the center is expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next decade.
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Ford F-150 Lightning [Photo: Ford Motor Co.]
North Texas-Based TXU Energy Partners with Ford to Offer Free Home EV Charging Hours
by Lance Murray | Aug 12, 2024
The TXU Energy Free EV Miles program gives participating Ford EV customers the opportunity to charge their vehicles entirely at home "at essentially no cost" during off-peak hours.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 12, 2024
The Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference was held last week at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. As one of the marquee speakers, Mark Cuban took part in a Greater Dallas Planning Council’s "Sports Economic Outlook" discussion with Dallas Interim City Manager Kim Tolbert.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Former EVP Jeff Wharton has been appointed CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, which was established in 2001 and has been franchising since 2014. The company said the launch of its proprietary tech stack, BloomScale, is "set to revolutionize the industry."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
The company said that COO Jim Breuer will drive a more holistic view of its markets, strengths, and needs in project delivery and talent allocation. Kevin Hammonds succeeds John Reynolds, who will retire from the company after nearly 40 years of service.
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Mark Lillis [Composite photo; original: U.S. Energy Development Corporation]
Fort Worth’s U.S. Energy Development Promotes Exec to Director of Investor Relations
by Lance Murray | Aug 9, 2024
U.S. Energy Development Corp., a Fort Worth-based exploration and production company, has promoted Mark Lillis to director of investor relations. The company focuses on the development of energy projects throughout North America.
U.S. Energy said the promotion reinforces its core value of “investor first.”
“I couldn’t be more excited for both the firm and for Mark,” U.S....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Julia Hunter is the CEO of luxury California lifestyle and fashion brand Jenni Kayne. During her 10-year tenure as CEO, Jenni Kayne has grown revenue 40 times over through both the company's e-commerce platform and its expanding brick-and-mortar footprint.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
David Wilson, group VP and president of Toyota Racing Development U.S.A, will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed him as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Plano-based Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Fortis said Robert West has a proven track record in scaling AR and AP payments businesses through partnerships and will lead the company's B2B expansion.
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