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Monte Anderson,

A Snow Cone Stand and a Dream: Southern Dallas Open for Business

by | Jun 20, 2017
Representatives from co-working/entrepreneur centers gathered recently to describe their progress, strategies, and aspirations for Southern Dallas.
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LinkedIn: DFW Tech Skills Abundant, Hiring’s Up
by | Jun 20, 2017
The recently released LinkedIn Workforce Report shows that hiring in DFW is up over the past 12 months by 5.7 percent from May 2016 to May 2017.
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Sit With Us Anti-bullying app
Mensa Foundation Honors Teen Creator of Anti-Bullying App
by | Jun 19, 2017
The Arlington-based nonprofit is awarding Natalie Hampton with the Copper Black Award, an achievement recognizing an invention or innovation that is implemented and helps people other than the nominee. 
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CEOS Sharing Entrepreneurial Journeys With South Dallas High School Students
by | Jun 19, 2017
Known as ELEVATE, the leadership academy, which began Monday, is being organized by RISE Clothing entrepreneurs Terrence and Tim Maiden, who plan to share some of the hard-won lessons they learned in building a successful apparel business.
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Lyft to Donate Portion of
Rides to Paul Quinn College

by | Jun 16, 2017
The rideshare company will give one percent of all rides to and from Paul Quinn's campus to the college's Work Program.
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poetry
Wesley Prep Students,
Homeless Women Team to Create Poetry
by | Jun 13, 2017
What began as a school project of delivering Christmas cards and food to a transitional housing center grew into a weekly poetry workshop and a lasting bond between Wesley Prep fourth-graders and women of Austin Street Center.
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Taste
Nonprofit Restaurant Wants to Redefine Feeding the Hungry
by | Jun 12, 2017
Fort Worth's Taste will be the only fully sustainable restaurant in the DFW area operating on a pay-what-you-can model.
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Yoga N Da Hood Aims to Bridge a Cultural Gap in Healing Practices
by | Jun 12, 2017
Oak Cliff native Ebony Smith is helping bring yoga and instruction on maintaining a healthy mindset to underserved communities of Dallas.
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Family Place Opens First Texas Shelter for Male Domestic Violence Victims

by | Jun 8, 2017
The shelter run by the Dallas nonprofit is the first of its kind in Texas, and one of only a few in the country.
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Female Change Makers Gather
at SMU for Leadership Fostering
by | Jun 8, 2017
The four-day Women Ambassadors Forum geared toward empowering women in leadership kicked off Tuesday and includes 32 ambassadors from 19 countries.
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National Youth Week
Dallas Nonprofit Launching National Youth Week
by | Jun 7, 2017
"We have a National Cookie Day, we have a National Butterfly Day, we have National Doughnut Day," says Lori Hoff. Now the CEO of Outreach Ministries aims to bring nonprofits together with a weeklong event to celebrate the potential of our youth — and educate parents.
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Frisco ISD
Frisco ISD Freshmen Win National Eco Contest
by | Jun 7, 2017
Five Lebanon Trail High School students won $30,000 in the Lexus Eco Challenge for their work turning unwanted trash into musical instruments.
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GrowSouth

TREC Seeks Entries for 1st Real Estate ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch

by | Jun 5, 2017
TREC is seeking real estate projects aimed at driving economic development in Southern Dallas,
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‘Para Pickup’ Tops Toyota Mobility Challenge; Students Win Plano Internships
by | May 30, 2017
The winning team's app provides wheelchair users with a safe, affordable, and flexible way to get around.
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Arlington, Texas beat out Vail, Seattle, and Milwaukee for the expansion of the renowned international folk art festival, according to a release. [Photo: arak7 via istockphoto]
International Art Market Picks
Arlington For First Expansion
by | May 30, 2017
At the June 16-17 market, visitors will find one-of-a kind, handmade clothing, accessories, shoes, and art made by artisan entrepreneurs from around the world.
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