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On Tap: US India Chamber Tech Conference, Array & NextUp Female Founders

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Good Returns, Inverdale Create Program to Increase Social Impact Guarantee Capacity
by | May 10, 2018
The Guarantee-Investment-Values Strategies program immediately will expand the guarantee capacity for Good Returns’ Cycle program.
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Steve Case at Rise of the Rest in Dallas: Investors Should Focus on Why it Will Work
by | May 8, 2018
The AOL co-founder's traveling tour, designed to spur more growth in entrepreneurial ecosystems around the nation, made its first 2018 stop in Dallas Monday. Steve Case encouraged attendees to "seize the moment," and get engaged with helping local startups.
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Lemonade Day Sparks Student Entrepreneurs Across DFW

by | May 4, 2018
On May 5, kids throughout North Texas will learn the ins and outs of business by creating and running profitable lemonade stands
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Changing the Narrative Through Education
by | May 3, 2018
Former director of NASA Langley Research Center, current Chancellor of the UNT System, and first-generation college graduate Lesa Roe discusses how the new Bridging Gaps Scholarship Program will make education more accessible.
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$225K In Grants Aid DFW Nonprofits, Winning App Boosts School Security, State Fair Awards $600K in Scholarships
by | May 1, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work, while scholarships help further DFW students' educations.
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On Tap: Texas Marketing Summit, Conscious Capitalism, and Programming the Brain to Health
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Dallas Library Seeks Proposals for Kid-Friendly Pathway

by | Apr 24, 2018
The educational pathway will lead kids from the sidewalk, across the library’s plaza, and through its front doors. Design proposals are due by May 25.
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EarthX: Coexisting With Nature, Mobile Greenhouse & Workplace Design
by | Apr 23, 2018
Attendees could explore careers in science, technology, education, art, and math as well as learn more about university sustainability projects and tips to become more ecofriendly.
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EarthX: Urban Development, Art for a Cause & Tiny Homes
by | Apr 23, 2018
The world's largest environmental festival at Fair Park included discussions on urbanism and development as well as art shining a light on environmental stewardship.
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Reflections on Earth Day:
A Collection of Top Stories
In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, we’re taking a look back at our stories focused on efforts to be kind to our world. From crowdfunding agriculture to protecting our oceans to renewable energy and more, here are some DFW companies and projects to know.
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On Tap: Jeff Bezos at SMU, World IP Day & Digital Fabrication Symposium

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Follow the Money: Intelis Capital Leads WNDYR Funding Round, Voltea Raises $10M
by | Apr 19, 2018
Funding rounds bring millions in capital from investors for North Texas startups. Here's a look at funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and nonprofits with North Texas ties.
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In Our Hyperconnected World, Dallas Leaders Find ‘New Power’ With Public Collaboration
by | Apr 19, 2018
The “new power” structure put forth by Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans is impacting North Texas leaders from the corporate to nonprofit sectors who want their organizations to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world connected by technology.
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UTA Developing Assistive Technologies Program With $381K Grant
by | Apr 18, 2018
The program will teach undergraduate students, particularly minority and female students with disabilities, how to design the assistive technology.
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