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Gov. Abbott Signs Teledentistry Bill, Ending Ban and Allowing Virtual Dentistry in Texas
by David Seeley | Jun 22, 2021
Frisco-based telemedicine company DialCare worked with state legislators to help see the bill through. Now if you're afraid to visit the dentist you can stay home, open an app, and just say "Ahhhh."
by Bill Sproull |
Jun 22, 2021
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which passed in May, has the power to develop 20 tech hubs throughout the United States. According to Tech Titans' CEO Bill Sproull, Dallas-Fort Worth could be a strong contender for one of those spots.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 21, 2021
The Latina-led provider of in-room technology services plans to use the capital to continue innovating in the hospitality industry—and rapidly expand into the senior living, education, and healthcare markets.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 21, 2021
StaffDNA launched its first-of-its-kind digital marketplace for the healthcare industry last year. Now the firm is releasing a permanent placement offering for nursing and allied workers.
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Saving Stories: OneDay Revamps its Enhanced Storytelling Platform for the Senior Living Industry
by Bella Pinera | Jun 17, 2021
Dallas-based OneDay has released an update for its senior living platform. OneDay Senior Living 4.0 will empower communities to further capture resident stories, increase prospect, and boost resident engagement.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 17, 2021
Texas legalized industrial hemp farming in 2019. With CBD oil legal here and an expanded medical cannabis law signed by Gov. Abbott just this week, the cannabis industry is seeing some chinks in our state's conservative armor—and investors and business owners are taking notice. The upcoming expo will feature 120 exhibitors, 40 speakers, panels, cooking with CBD and hemp demos—and a $499 pre-show Cannabis Business Crash Course.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 17, 2021
The investment was led by Advantech Capital, a PE fund based in China that focuses on TMT, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. This combined with the support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), which granted OncoNano $9.97 million last year, will support Phase 3 clinical trials for the biotech's technology that can diagnose and treat cancer with high specificity.
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by Alyssa Mora |
Jun 17, 2021
Lauren Schwalb recently launched Ohla! Foods last year after realizing there was a gap in the market for healthy, nutritious tortilla alternatives. Today, the brand has already launched in Central Markets across Texas- offering traditional household staples that are not only good for you but good for your tastebuds.
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Dr. Justin Lonon, executive vice chancellor of Dallas College, addresses the crowd at the recent Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Graduation. [Photo: 10KSB]
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Honors 105 North Texas Graduates
by Alex Edwards | Jun 16, 2021
“There’s no one tougher and stronger than DFW small business owners," U.S. Representative Marc Veasey said at the event honoring the North Texas graduates. Here's the list of the 105 graduates and a rundown of the event.
10,000 Small Businesses also released insights from a recent research report. The survey says, among other findings, adaptation will be key to survival.
10,000 Small Businesses also released insights from a recent research report. The survey says, among other findings, adaptation will be key to survival.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 16, 2021
A decade ago, Amber Venz Box founded rewardStyle and completely redefined the way influencers monetize their original digital content. Her newest business, Cherry, is on its way to doing the same—the app provides on-demand nail services from professional technicians, with the intent to support economic mobility for low-income women and their families. With a recent partnership from United Way Metropolitan Dallas, the organization's first impact investment in a for-profit venture, the app is now offered in all of Texas' zip codes.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 11, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Cyber Group, the Dallas Regional Chamber, Imaginuity, and Questpro.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 10, 2021
"Reinventing how video games are played," Electric Gamebox locations offer hyper-immersive games in digital smart rooms—using projection mapping, touch screens, 3D motion tracking, and surround sound without headsets. The company's goal: 1,000+ locations in the U.S. and U.K. by 2026. The company's first U.S. location opened in December in Grandscape in The Colony, just north of Dallas.
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Digital Fight Club’s First-Ever Virtual Event Was (Almost) a Perfect Knockout
by Alex Edwards | Jun 10, 2021
The first online-only rendition of Digital Fight Club brought the same electric debates and lively audience as it traditionally has in person—with an all-new virtual twist.
Here's what went down inside the 'ring.'
Here's what went down inside the 'ring.'
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 10, 2021
Many talented developers live in high-poverty areas of the U.S., where opportunities are scarce. Fair Shot founder Rick Cantu wants businesses to give them a shot—instead of offshoring for talent in other countries.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 9, 2021
Former musician Corey Mellick dropped out of college to go on tour. But after meeting his now wife at a gig, he left the life on tour to become a consultant. Eventually, he realized he had the chops to start his own company—so he founded Amplifi, using his musical skills to make it a global data driven management consultancy that works with some of the largest brands in retail, manufacturing, and distribution.
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by Dave Moore |
Jun 9, 2021
Early-stage startups and other innovators can submit breakthrough concepts in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), energy, digital health care, Industry 4.0, and mobility technologies. Applications are open through June 20.
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