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Critical Start Appoints New CEO as Part of Planned Executive Transition

by | Sep 20, 2024
Scott White has been appointed as the company's new CEO. After his retirement and this planned executive transition, founder Rob Davis will serve as executive chairman and continue to support Critical Start's mission of stopping customer business disruption by preventing breaches.
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Dallas’ Stream Realty Partners Promotes Exec to Co-Head of National Office Occupier Business
by | Sep 20, 2024
Craig Wilson, who's been with Stream since 2020, has been instrumental in growing the company's Dallas-Fort Worth business and elevating the Office Tenant Representation platform nationwide, the company said.
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Dallas’ Atmos Energy Adds 2 New Board Members
by | Sep 20, 2024
Veteran executives Edward Geiser and Telisa Toliver were elected to the company's board, effective Sept. 10.
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Irving’s Darling Ingredients Adds Former KMPG Executive as Independent Director
by | Sep 20, 2024
Randy Hill is a partner at Opportune LLP, a business advisory firm focused on consulting, outsourcing and investment banking. He previously served in many roles during his tenure as a partner in the audit practice of KPMG, including audit partner-in-charge at KPMG's Dallas office.
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Prolucent Adds Two Strategic Hires for Market Expansion and Driving Sales Growth

by | Sep 20, 2024
Jason Phibbs has joined Prolucent as vice president of growth, and Darryl Green will be serving as senior director of sales.
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Irving’s Builders FirstSource Announces New President/CEO as Part of Succession Plan
by | Sep 20, 2024
Peter Jackson will succeed Dave Rush, who has served as CEO since November 2022 and is retiring after 25 years of service to the company. Rush will remain on the Builders FirstSource board of directors and continue as a special adviser to ensure a smooth transition.
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Lantern, Formerly Employer Direct Healthcare, Names Teladoc Veteran as Chief Medical Officer Amid Rebranding and Division Launch
by | Sep 20, 2024
The Dallas-based specialty care platform, valued at $1 billion in 2023 and now rebranded as Lantern, has expanded its clinical team and advisory board with leaders bringing experience at Hinge Health and CVS Health. Lantern also unveiled a new division, Lantern Infusion Care, in its "promise to ensure top-tier specialty care isn't reserved for the lucky few." The moves follow a $92 million investment from Insight Partners in December.
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The Last Word: Six Flags’ ‘Chief Fright Officer’ on Turning Hit Movies into Fright Fest Attractions
by | Sep 20, 2024
It's scary enough to tiptoe through a regular haunted house. But when something pops out that gave you a heart attack during a movie—and sent your popcorn flying—the chills really kick up a notch. That's the idea behind Fright Fest, going on now through Nov. 3 at Six Flags Over Texas. Along with park-wide spooky vibes and "scare zones," there are new haunted mazes inspired by horror brands come to life: including Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat, and Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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Last Call!: Submit Your Nominations for The Innovation Awards 2025

We're searching for the entrepreneurs, executives, and trailblazers driving meaningful change in North Texas. Submit your nominations for D CEO and Dallas Innovates' The Innovation Awards 2025 by Tuesday, September 24.

Now in its sixth year, the awards recognize companies and individuals leading innovation across sectors like AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, consumer goods, real estate, and more.
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Global Accelerator MassChallenge Brings MC|Innovate to Dallas for Second Year
by | Sep 19, 2024
Startups, investors, and corporate innovators will gather for the free two-day event at Pegasus Park in Dallas on September 24-25. As MassChallenge celebrates its 15th anniversary, expect a live $25K pitch competition, behind-the-scenes "founder diaries," and a special "I am an innovator" installation highlighting 15 years of startup impact.
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North Texas’ LiquidStack Secures $20M Series B to Scale its Liquid Cooling for Data Centers
by | Sep 19, 2024
LiquidStack said the investment from NYC-based investment firm Tiger Global will help expand its manufacturing footprint, scale its direct-to-chip and immersion cooling product family roadmaps, and broaden its commercial and R&D operations.
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All 25 of the Hidden ‘Baseball Forever’ Sculptures Have Been Found Across DFW
by | Sep 19, 2024
While the Texas Rangers chased a .500 season this week, Rangers fans chased something else around DFW: 25 hidden "Baseball Forever" sculptures by Dallas' Brad Oldham Sculpture. But you may as well stay put—the "scavenger hunt" has ended with all 25 bronze prizes found.
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Dallas’ BARBRI Adds to Its Legal Education Portfolio by Acquiring Maryland-Based SkillBurst Interactive

by | Sep 18, 2024
The integration of digital training courses from SkillBurst—which has an office in London—will introduce "innovative multilingual, interactive learning solutions that align with the evolving demands of law firms and legal professionals," BARBRI said.
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Dallas’ Aldinger Company Acquires Michigan-Based Servo Innovations
by | Sep 18, 2024
The deal—Aldinger's fourth acquisition in recent months—expands the Dallas company's technical capabilities and strengthens its ability to provide "top-tier service" to customers across a broader range of industries, CEO Joe Moser said.
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Arlington’s 129-Year-Old Kinley Construction Expands with New Offices in Houston, Kansas City, Denver, and Seattle
by | Sep 18, 2024
"For decades, we've managed projects nationwide from our Texas headquarters," said Kinley CCO Josh Crisafulli. "With advancements in technology and communication, we realized we can effectively replicate this structure from various locations." More offices might be added to support the regional teams, he noted.
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A patent for health analysis based on ingestible sensors was assigned to CVS Pharmacy Inc.
Patented: CVS Pharmacy’s Health Analysis Using Ingestible Sensors and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Sept. 3, with a total of 151 patents granted.
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