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Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in March
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Mar 31, 2020
Take a look back on the stories that grabbed our readers' attention amidst the COVID-19 outbreak last month. We've got mask makers, UTSW's discovery of a protein that could stop the coronavirus, autonomous rideshare in Arlington, and more.
We also have eye candy for those who may be nostalgic for when offices weren't remote: 15 innovative spaces in our Office Envy feature.
by Alex Edwards |
Mar 30, 2020
Better Block Foundation, a Dallas-based adaptive urbanism nonprofit, came up with a step-by-step guide for digitally fabricating face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2020
Here are a few of the North Texas businesses that have donated millions to help people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Comerica Bank ($4M), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ($1.2), Vistra Energy ($2M), and more.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 26, 2020
But hurry: "The Book of Trust" is free on Kindle through March 27. Plano author Yoram Solomon also has seven timely tips for companies and leaders on how to operate with trust in a world gone virtual.
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15 North Texas Funders Launch a Shared Grant Application for Local Nonprofits During COVID‑19
by Alex Edwards | Mar 25, 2020
The shared portal is now open for North Texas Cares. To streamline the process for nonprofits in dire need, some of the region's most prominent funders will review the funding requests weekly and determine what they want to back.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 24, 2020
The research staff delivered 72,000 gloves and more to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas for distribution to hospital workers involved in patient care.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 24, 2020
On Thursday, leaders from four of North Texas' most respected foundations will discuss how the local social impact community is responding to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 23, 2020
A new United Way Metropolitan Dallas Coronavirus Response and Recover Fund—seeded at $1.2M—came together in less than a week. We talk with UWMD's Susan Hoff about what it took, how the fund works, and what's next.
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United Way Launches COVID-19 Response Fund With $1.2M From Partners
by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray | Mar 20, 2020
Texas Instruments Foundation, Bank of America, McKesson Foundation, Perot Foundation, Wells Fargo and Hoblitzelle Foundation are among corporate partners making an initial seed fund commitment.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 20, 2020
We spoke with David Aspinall about his plans as the information technology consultancy company's new CEO—and a possible North Texas expansion.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 20, 2020
Last year, McKinney-based VOMO and Sony Pictures launched the "Be a Neighbor" campaign to encourage Americans to live out Mister Rogers' legacy through volunteerism. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, VOMO has redirected—Be a Neighbor is now a free volunteer management platform for any organization around the world to help out.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 19, 2020
EarthX2020, hosted in partnership with the National Geographic Society, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This year's event will be an all-new virtual experience from April 23-25.
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Arlington Gets $1.7M to Integrate Autonomous Vehicles into Via Rideshare Program
by Lance Murray | Mar 17, 2020
Arlington was the first city in the nation to convert its entire mass transit operation into what's called micro-transit. Its new service will include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and could let UT Arlington students ride for free.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Mar 12, 2020
The one-day event is expected to include panels, TED talks, and special keynote speakers at the Bomb Factory.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 11, 2020
Both micro-donation platforms allow users to take leftover change from a purchase and give it to their favorite cause. But, with the acquisition, Flourish Change will add the SEO power of RoundUp to extend its reach to more nonprofits and donors, targeting socially conscientious and social media savvy millenials.
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by Maddie Preston |
Mar 6, 2020
UT Dallas' School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) is unveiling its modular sculptural installation tomorrow. The 30-foot-long installation—made of steel, LED lighting, and projections—will be housed in the Richardson Innovation Quarter (aka The IQ).
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