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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Announces 2 Leadership Changes

by | Oct 25, 2024
Patrick Kirk was named Fuzzy's Tacos's new president and will continue as chief marketing officer, while ex-IHOP operations director Marshall Claycamp was named the company's chief operations officer.
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Beauty Industry Veteran Named as CEO of Frisco-Based Performance Beauty Group
by | Oct 25, 2024
JuE Wong has held leadership positions at multiple businesses, including Moroccanoil, Elizabeth Arden, StriVectin, and Astral Brands.
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Dallas’ Axxess Appoints Healthcare Veteran as EVP of Talent Acquisition
by | Oct 25, 2024
Tim Ingram, who has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, will work closely with company leaders worldwide to ensure new hires continue to reinforce its award-winning culture, Axxess said.
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Former DEC Network Exec Takes VP Role at Small Business Majority
by | Oct 25, 2024
Tarsha Hearns, who was senior director of ecosystems at The DEC Network in Dallas, will direct the Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organization's educational programming and resources initiatives.
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Dallas’ Crux Capital Announces Promotion to Partner

by | Oct 25, 2024
Since joining the middle-market private equity firm in 2022, James Kay has been a driving force behind Crux Capital's growth and value creation efforts, playing a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, the firm said.
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Dallas’ ShiftKey Promotes EVP to Chief Financial Officer
by | Oct 25, 2024
During her time at ShiftKey, Bhavna Kamalia has come to oversee significant aspects of the company's financial operations, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives, the company said.
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Plano-Based Integer Holdings Names First Chief Operating Officer
by | Oct 25, 2024
Payman Khales will assume the newly created position during the first quarter of 2025 and Andrew Senn will take Khales’ place as the president of cardio & vascular at the same time.
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Lennox International EVP/Chief Legal Officer/Secretary to Retire; Successor Named
by | Oct 25, 2024
John Torres' retirement is effective Feb. 28, after 16 years with the company. Monica Brown, VP and deputy general counsel, will succeed Torres in the three roles effective Jan. 1.
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Finalists Announced for The Innovation Awards 2025, Presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates

The Innovation Awards 2025 recognizes 76 companies and trailblazers paving the way for the future of innovation in North Texas. Here's who made the finalists list.
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$80M Federal Grant Fuels Launch of Hillwood’s AllianceTexas Smart Port, a ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Project
The $262M public-private initiative—a partnership of Hillwood, TxDOT, NCTCOG, the City of Fort Worth, and the City of Haslet—aims to transform logistics with real-time tracking.
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Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman
by | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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Keys to Tapping Family Office Money: Pinpoint Their Passion, and ‘One Meeting in Person Equals 1,000 Emails’
by | Oct 24, 2024
Fundraising has slowed and valuations are down, but biotech founders could have a lifeline in family office investments, panelists at the recent BioNTX summit in Arlington agreed. They said succeeding with these investors can take time, a lot of education, and a compelling, well-crafted story that connects emotionally with the family.
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Frisco-Based Keurig Dr Pepper Snaps Up GHOST Energy Drink for Nearly $1B

by | Oct 24, 2024
Founded in 2016, Chicago-based GHOST is a lifestyle sports nutrition business with a portfolio anchored by GHOST Energy, a leading ready-to-drink energy brand.
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Dallas-Based TI Begins Manufacturing GaN Semiconductors in Japan, Quadrupling Capacity Along with North Texas Production
by | Oct 24, 2024
An alternative to silicon, gallium nitride-based power semiconductors feature a material that offers benefits in energy-efficiency, switching speed, power solution size and weight, overall system cost, and performance under high temperatures and high-voltage conditions, Texas Instruments said.
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JAMBALOO Free Live Music Events to Crisscross North Texas in February
by | Oct 23, 2024
Organizers said that JAMBALOO is more than just a series of concerts; it's a community-driven initiative designed to uplift the local music scene during challenging times. The week will kick off on Feb. 1 with the JAMBALOO Symposium at Tulips in Fort Worth, an event where leaders will gather to discuss the future of the music ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Genstar Capital Acquires Majority Stake in North Texas Tech Protection Company Likewize
by | Oct 23, 2024
Southlake-based Likewize said the increased strategic investment from Genstar will allow it to focus on accelerating adoption of added value solutions such as AI-driven claims handling and expanded premium tech support. The company handles more than 250 million device issues a year, from warranty and repairs to upgrades and premium technical support.
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