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Dallas’ PlayersTV Appoints First Chairwoman of the Board, Welcomes 2 WNBA Stars as Investor Owners

by | Mar 29, 2024
In addition to appointing Expectant Media CEO Michele Ghee as board chairwoman, the network welcomed WNBA stars Alysha Clark and Chiney Ogwumike as investor owners, reinforcing the network's "commitment to diversity and excellence."
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Arlington Fintech Agora Data Adds VP of Strategic Alliances
by | Mar 29, 2024
Robin Dukes is responsible for leading nationwide efforts collaborating with ancillary product providers, affiliations, their agents, and other trusted partners of car dealerships to increase a dealership's profitability, Agora said.
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The Last Word: Re:wild’s Barney Long on Partnering with Dallas-Based Colossal To Save Species Facing Extinction
by | Mar 29, 2024
Long's Austin-based Re:wild and Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences have announced a new partnership to accelerate global efforts "to save species on the brink of extinction, search for lost species, and restore key habitats for species recovery and rewilding."
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North Texas-Based Blockhouse Digital Raises $2M To Launch Crypto Asset Management Firm
by | Mar 28, 2024

Asset management firm Blockhouse Digital, which has an office in Frisco, has completed a $2 million seed funding round including investments from strategic partners such as its institutional OTC partner BlockFills along with significant contributions from various angel and VC investors....

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The Last Word: Jacobs’ Sindhu Avalokita on Women Taking the ‘Driver’s Seat’

by | Mar 27, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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Cosm Inks Deal with ESPN for ‘Shared Reality’ Sports Broadcasts at Grandscape Venue
by | Mar 27, 2024
Cosm is opening one of its first two "shared reality" venues at Grandscape in The Colony later this year. The multi-year ESPN deal will fill Cosm's 87-foot LED dome with live, "front row" events—from the NBA to the NHL to college football, UFC fights, and more.
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The Last Word: NTXIA’s Jennifer Sanders on the New Urban Resilience Fellowship
by | Mar 26, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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Trinity Hunt’s Supreme Group Names Veteran Exec as CEO

by | Mar 22, 2024
Supreme Group was formed after Trinity Hunt Partners’ majority investment in Supreme Optimization, a life science-focused digital agency.. New CEO Tom Donnelly was previously chief growth officer at Medical Knowledge Group.
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Leadership Transition at Renibus Therapeutics: Co-Founder Appointed as Sole CEO
by | Mar 22, 2024
Jeffrey Keyser, co-founder and former Co-CEO of Renibus, steps into the role of president and CEO. Bolstered by an expanded Series B funding round in 2023 and a promising lead drug candidate, it signals a new chapter for the Southlake-based biopharmaceutical firm.
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Raising the Spirits: Sazerac Acquires North Texas-Based BuzzBallz, Pouring New Opportunities for Global Expansion
by | Mar 22, 2024
Merrilee Kick, the visionary behind BuzzBallz, is stirring up a new chapter. Known for its clever cocktails in ball-shaped containers, the brand is ready to shake up the global ready-to-drink scene with Sazerac's reach.
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Shop Small, Shop Local: It’s the Small Business Cohort Kickoff Weekend at Legacy West in Plano

by | Mar 20, 2024
One way to celebrate Women's History Month: Shop local this coming long weekend at the 2024 Small Business Cohort Kickoff Weekend at Legacy West. 90% of the featured local companies are women-owned, offering everything from skincare to home design items to cookies, puzzles, jewelry, and more.
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The Last Word: Shug’s Bagels Founder Justin Shugrue on His Boffo Bagel Success
by | Mar 20, 2024
They say you gotta be a New Yorker to really know bagels—which may be just one reason for Shugrue's successful 2020 launch of Shug's Bagels at 3020 Mockingbird Lane in Park Cities Plaza near SMU. 
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Colossal Biosciences Adds Renowned Ancient DNA Expert as Chief Science Officer
by | Mar 19, 2024
Dallas-based Colossal said that in her new role, MacArthur Award winner Beth Shapiro will oversee continued expansion of the company's de-extinction and conservation science teams. The company previously announced plans to "de-extinct" the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, and the dodo bird.
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