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forbes

3 DFW Biz Giants Among 100 Writers for Forbes’ Centennial

by | Sep 20, 2017
Jerry Jones, T. Boone Pickens, and H. Ross Perot Sr. relate how their life experiences helped them succeed in business.
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women
‘NoMeanGirls:’ Conference Aims to Empower Women Leaders
by | Sep 15, 2017
The inaugural three-day event from Plaid For Women also will encourage attendees to stand up for, and support, other women.
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urban
3 North Texans Up for
‘Most Influential Urbanists’ Title
by | Sep 14, 2017
Nearly 200 nominees — some going back to the nation's founding — appear on the Planetizen’s list.
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handdrawn globe. Business purpose for millennial talent attraction.

The Next Real Innovation: Business Purpose

by | Sep 11, 2017
The next wave of transformation is upon us as millennials reshape a new kind of authentic, purposeful role for business, says Voices writer Salah Boukadoum.
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electric vehicles
National Drive Electric Week: Interactive EV Event Offers Test Drives — and Aims to Break a Record
by | Sep 7, 2017
The event organizers hope to break the state record for most EVs in one location, aiming to top last year’s mark of 128.
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4 Eleven
4 Eleven Bringing Events Venue, Retail to Restored Warehouse
by | Sep 7, 2017
The 1920s-era building offers unique features inside and out. It also will house shops from local entrepreneurs.
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veterans

Equine Facility Expands Reach to Veterans Via Digital Network

by | Sep 5, 2017
South Dallas-based Equest will be one of 10 organizations participating in the R4 Coordinated Care Network for veterans and their families.
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Denton ISD’s vocational welding program, which is called Denton ATC (Advanced Technology Complex) Welding [Courtesy Denton ISD]
North Texas Schools Move Toward ‘Districts of Innovation’
by | Sep 1, 2017
A recent change in state education code allows administrators to hire non-credentialed, skilled workers to teach students from a hands-on perspective.
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komen
13-year-old CEO Lands Cozys in Walmart to Benefit Dallas-based Susan G. Komen
by | Aug 31, 2017
The retailer plans to stock more than 200,000 cozys. For each one sold, 35 cents will be donated to the breast cancer nonprofit.
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Skratch

Skratch, Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County Start Pilot Program

by | Aug 29, 2017
The program will enable teens in the organization to find quick, safe, skills-based ways to earn extra money with “gigs” inside club locations in Plano.
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Bonton
Garland Photographer’s Show Depicts Year in the Life at Bonton
by | Aug 23, 2017
The exhibit documents the transformation of Bonton Farms' new acreage from concrete dumpsite to a farm.
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