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Shanthi Rajaram, Indra Nooyi, Danyel Surrency Jones, Aneesa Muthana. [Photos via DFW*ATW]
Cracking the Code:
DFW Alliance of Technology and Women Gathers Hundreds to Inspire Change With ‘Collective Courage’
by Maddie Preston | Nov 4, 2021
At DFW*ATW's annual Executive Leadership Forum last week, women shared stories of how they cracked the courage code to become top leaders in business.
From Danyel Surrency Jones, co-founder and CEO of Dallas-based POWERHANDZ, to Indra Nooyi, former CEO and chairman of PepsiCo, the leaders urged the audience to "push innovations," "eliminate inequalities," and advance talented women forward.
by Maddie Preston |
Nov 4, 2021
The DFW Alliance of Technology and Women held its 19th annual Executive Forum last week, urging attendees to "crack the courage code" and empower women in business. Afterward, DFW*ATW's president, Shanthi Rajaram, spoke with Dallas Innovates about her takeaways from the event—and how being "comfortable with the unknown" helped her start her own entrepreneurship journey.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 4, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth is a big draw for Gen Zers, too.
This summer, CommercialCafe ranked DFW No. 4 among the 10 Best Metros for Generation Z.
This summer, CommercialCafe ranked DFW No. 4 among the 10 Best Metros for Generation Z.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 2, 2021
The coalition—dedicated to hiring, promoting, and retaining more Black professionals in fintech—has doubled its number of partners and participating firms and served more than 250 students from four cities just a year after forming. Executive Director Michelle Williams leads the coalition from Dallas.
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DEC Network CEO Bill Chinn [Photo: Michael Samples]
The DEC Network Awarded $1M Grant from SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program
by David Seeley | Oct 29, 2021
The American Rescue Act initiative aims to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start their businesses. The Dallas Entrepreneur Center will use the grant to engage efforts with six Dallas-area organizations: Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center; LiftFund; TruFund; Dallas College; BCL of Texas; and WiNGS.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 28, 2021
The redevelopment will include a new 16-story office tower, a 19-story apartment building, a 154-room boutique hotel, and a food hall—all with views of a new community park. Phase 1 has already begun: an initial $500M mixed-used project located across Warren Parkway from The Dallas Cowboys' Star development.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Oct 28, 2021
As needs skyrocketed during the pandemic, the nonprofit community service organization pivoted to drive-thru and virtual formats to help neighbors in need.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 27, 2021
Ten Dallas-area mothers will get customized technical education through the IT trade association to build a successful life for themselves and their families. The ultimate goal is to help the women secure a well-paying tech job.
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LinkedIn Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Is One of the Top 5 ‘Fastest Growing Cities for Entrepreneurs’
by David Seeley | Oct 21, 2021
The pandemic kicked off an "entrepreneurial renaissance," LinkedIn News says. Its report looked at the growth of companies founded between the July 2018 to July 2019 (pre-pandemic) and the July 2020 to July 2021 (mid-pandemic) periods. Dallas-Fort Worth showed 40 percent growth overall. Its fastest growing sectors: manufacturing, design, and finance.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 20, 2021
Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby have unveiled Kinfolk House, a collaborative project space that embodies the intersection of artistry and culture in the Polytechnic Neighborhood, a predominantly Black and Latino area in Fort Worth.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 20, 2021
There are 46,000 special education students in DISD schools alone, says Ability Connection's president and CEO. The "camps"—offered every other Friday evening and every other Saturday afternoon—allow caregivers to take a much-needed break while their children enjoy enriching and engaging activities.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 19, 2021
Five local winners received up to $200,000 in funding to activate their solutions throughout North Texas.
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MDHA funder logos [Courtesy of MDHA]
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Raises $10M for Historic ‘Rapid Rehousing’ Program
by David Seeley | Oct 18, 2021
The private donations by local companies and foundations are for the Dallas R.E.A.L. Time Rapid Rehousing initiative. Its goal: house more than 2,700 homeless people and families over the next two years. The $10M in private funds will complement $62M in federal funds allocated by local governments and DHA, the North Texas housing authority.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 15, 2021
Nonprofits, for-profit organizations with a charitable purpose, and hybrid organizations applying innovative approaches to addressing community needs are eligible.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 15, 2021
The Highland Dallas Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in new grants to three local nonprofits:
- The Family Place, which empowers victims of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills training, was awarded $1 million.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Oct 15, 2021
That’s according to Voices of Healthcare Heroes, a new study released today from CulturIntel, a data science affiliate of Irving-based AI-powered marketing firm Cien+.
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