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A Year in the Making, Dallas’ New Cultural Plan Seeks Equitable Arts Funding
by Blair Welch | Oct 12, 2018
The Office of Cultural Affairs's proposal to spread the arts across all social, economics, and geographic area of Dallas will be presented to City Council this month.
by Alex Edwards |
Oct 10, 2018
She's an art historian, scholar, and director at the Center for BrainHealth. But, perhaps her most innovative work is the creation of Do Something New—a daily practice that makes even the most ordinary of days, extraordinary.
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by Bill San Antonio |
Oct 10, 2018
The PRO Neighborhoods grant will be used to create a roadmap for bolstering equitable progress in three vulnerable Dallas neighborhoods: the Forest District in Southern Dallas/Fair Park, “The Bottom” neighborhood in East Oak Cliff, and West Dallas.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Oct 6, 2018
Your briefing on the innovation, ideas, and impact driving business and culture in North Texas.
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Volunteer scouts team up to carry water to trees that were planted in South Dallas. [Photo: Mark Graham/The Nature Conservancy]
If You Can’t Take the Heat, Plant More Trees: The Cool and Connected Oak Cliff Project
by Lauren Hawkins | Oct 5, 2018
The urban "heat island" effect has major consequences on the quality of Dallas life. This project is planting trees to lessen the effect's impact.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 4, 2018
The panels centered around a core topic: harnessing technology to increase access to opportunity. If you couldn't make it, we rounded up key takeaways that could drive the region—and the country—forward.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 3, 2018
Capital One's 2018 Future Edge DFW survey shows that 85 percent of residents believe the area is a place for tech-related jobs and innovation. But, if the region is going to become the go-to place for technology, it has to be a collective effort from within, says Sanjiv Yajnik, head of the company's financial services.
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by Camila Casale |
Oct 3, 2018
"A one-size-fits-all approach to advancing women often leaves women of color underserved and left behind," writes Camila Casale, SVP and CMO at Softtek.
Ultimately, making change happen is up to us, she says.
Ultimately, making change happen is up to us, she says.
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CEO Nancy Coblenz speaking at the inaugural conference. [Courtesy: Rebel Role Model]
Role Models “Find Their Inner Rebel” at RebelCon 2018
by Lauren Hawkins | Oct 2, 2018
Did you miss this inaugural tech conference in Dallas last weekend? No worries, because we learned that plans for 2019 are already in the works.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Sep 27, 2018
As companies within the gig economy such as Uber, Airbnb, and Lyft continue to expand, Brian Sullivan and Katherine Vatalaro believe that companies should focus on the onboarding process.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Sep 26, 2018
Five North Texas businesses and organizations were winners in the categories of sustainability, innovation, energy management, community, and engagement.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Sep 25, 2018
Global nonprofit B Lab's "Best for the World" awards recognize businesses that are making positive impacts.
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A miniature horse gets a big kiss during a North Texas Giving Day event in Denton. [Photo by David Leeson]
By the Numbers: North Texas Giving Day Collects Record $48M
by Lance Murray | Sep 21, 2018
The 18-hour giving extravaganza — powered by Communities Foundation of Texas — culminated a 10-day effort to raise funds for 2,690 North Texas nonprofits. Here's the top of the leaderboards and a gallery.
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by Blair Welch |
Sep 20, 2018
Major cash prizes and a 7-day cruise are up for grabs for those considered to be "unsung heroes" who help make the world a safer place.
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by Blair Welch |
Sep 17, 2018
Second chances filled the Addison Tree House last week as Cornbread Hustle members pitched their newest innovative ideas in the yearly graduation.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 15, 2018
The immersive installation at Bivins Gallery features international celebrity artists and is aimed at breaking down barriers. Dallas is ready, says gallery co-owner Michael Bivins. Before opening night on Sept. 20, here’s a sneak peek of Psychedelic Robot.
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