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Dallas’ Great American Food Chain Completes Merger With Phoenix’s GreenMatter Biotech

by | Apr 24, 2026
Edward Sigmond—who served as chairman, president, and CEO of restaurant holding company Great American Food Chain since its 2003 founding—is stepping down with the merger. Green Matter CEO Joe H. Wicker Jr. is assuming the roles of CEO and chairman of the board of directors of the combined company.
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North Texas’ Mission Critical Group Invests in WattEV to Power ‘AI Factories’
by | Apr 24, 2026
As AI workloads rapidly expand, traditional power architectures are reaching their limits—creating the need for more efficient, high-density power delivery, McKinney-based MCG said.
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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An MK30 drone on a landing pad. Amazon began commercial drone service with the MK30 in College Station, Texas, and the Phoenix metro area in November 2024. [Photo: Amazon]

Amazon Targets West Dallas for First of 22 Planned Texas ‘Drone Paddocks’

by | Apr 23, 2026
CRE platform BLDUP reported the $25 million West Dallas filing on April 17. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy calls Prime Air's drone delivery effort "a multi-year invention cycle," with test flights from the new paddock possible as early as August.
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Builders FirstSource Names New EVP & Chief Legal Officer
by | Apr 23, 2026
Alena Brenner will oversee all legal, risk management, government affairs, compliance, corporate social responsibility, and insurance functions for the Irving-based company, and serve as the primary legal advisor to the Builders FirstSource board.
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Diversified Appoints Former NTT Data Exec as Chief Revenue Officer
by | Apr 23, 2026
Tyler Affolter will oversee Plano-based Diversified’s commercial organization, helping to boost growth across the company’s established media, collaboration, and digital signage businesses while utilizing core strengths to expand in broadcast and experiential AV.
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Women’s Foodservice Forum Names Former Denny’s Exec as Chief Brand Officer
by | Apr 23, 2026
Ellie Doty had been part of the same Denny's C-suite as former CEO Kelli Valade, who took the helm at WFF in January. Known for her strategic foresight, brand stewardship, and innovative thinking, Doty will target growing WFF's partnerships and membership, reaching new industry segments, and elevating the organization's offerings, the Dallas-based WFF said.
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