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[Photo-illustration: Michael Samples]
CECAP: Dallas Gears Up for Net-Zero Energy Construction
by Christine Perez | Oct 14, 2020
This summer, the Dallas City Council approved an environmental action plan that makes it a requirement for new commercial facilities starting in 2030.
by Riley Farrell |
Oct 13, 2020
Nonprofit Restorative Farms, which creates agri-systems in underserved communities, is among the three finalists for the American Heart Association's contest for leaders in the food ecosystem. Voting for the Foodscape Innovation Awards ends Oct. 15.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 13, 2020
Now in its second year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for North Texas.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 8, 2020
Hari Mari, a Dallas-based footwear brand known for its social innovation, was inspired by Kelley's story of perseverance and resilience, and wanted to amplify that message with its latest campaign.
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Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell takes a selfie with graduating students. [Photo: Courtesy Capital One]
Capital One’s $200M Impact Initiative Partners With Two Local Orgs to Advance Socioeconomic Mobility
by Alex Edwards | Oct 7, 2020
Capital One is teaming with Impact Ventures and Paul Quinn College as part of its new nationwide initiative to close support growth in underserved communities and advance socioeconomic mobility.
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by Dave Moore |
Oct 6, 2020
Health Wildcatters CEO Hubert Zajicek, Perot Jain Principal Cindy Revol, Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small, and others will be on a panel about how the health care and tech industries have been innovative during COVID-19 as part of the new Children’s Health program launch on Oct. 8.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 5, 2020
The Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation (BOHCDC) is partnering with The Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development (DCED), led by TREC Community Fund, to assist residents in West Dallas.
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by Quincy Preston and Sandra Engelland |
Oct 5, 2020
Dallas-based Jim Henry leads CallisonRTKL's global team focused on healthcare design solutions.
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Tracey Breeden [Photo: via Twitter]
Match Group Names Former Uber Exec to Its New Role: Head of Safety And Social Advocacy
by Alex Edwards | Oct 1, 2020
Tracey Breeden joins Match Group after serving as the head of women's safety and gender-based violence operations at Uber. She brings a breadth of knowledge to the new role—Breeden has worked with more than 200 women's safety groups and advocacy organizations.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 1, 2020
Rising to the top of the list: How the private charitable foundation of Dallas Mavericks Owner and “Shark” Mark Cuban partnered up with tech companies to bring an "AI Bootcamp" to underserved DFW students. Here's our roundup of the Top 10.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 30, 2020
What Crow calls a "game-changer" is new streaming service EarthxTV, which features original programming from environmental leaders for free.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 30, 2020
To raise awareness on the various benefits of owning an all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle, National Drive Electric Week is hosting events across the country and online. Here's a few to tune in to.
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[Photo courtesy Toyota]
Toyota USA Foundation to Address the COVID-Caused Digital Divide With Nearly $3.4M in Grants
by Alex Edwards | Sep 28, 2020
The funding from the philanthropic arm of Toyota USA will provide virtual learning resources for more than 350,000 students at schools in 13 states. In North Texas, that includes the Dallas Independent School District, Plano Independent School District, and Dallas-based Uplift Education.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 28, 2020
The Dallas-based beauty company, founded by original glass ceiling-breaker Mary Kay Ash more than 56 years ago, sponsored 25 girls from underserved areas around Dallas to participate in the Boss Club Foundation's 2020 Summer Entrepreneurship Program.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Sep 28, 2020
The puzzle company is currently fundraising through Kickstarter. Although it's already halfway to its goal, the project will only be funded if it reaches $4,200 by Oct. 5.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 25, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from the Center For BrainHealth, Mitel, PestRoutes, Animal Supply Company, and more.
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