The EpicCentral Corridor in Grand Prairie includes new mixed-use development Mayfield Groves, which has landed three anchors to add to the city's entertainment district.
City Manager Steve Dye said the city welcomes the new businesses "as we continue to selectively build out our EpicCentral corridor along State Highway 161.”
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about automated payment solutions startup UPAY raising new funds; Fort Worth’s Star Castle Ventures' $5.25M raise; Carlyle Group acquiring a majority stake in Dallas’ Aspen Power Partners; CenterOak Partners selling Wetzel’s Pretzels for $207M; and other deals.
Garland-based TV Ammo—the parent company of True Velocity and LoneStar Future Weapons—is merging with Irving-based Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp. in the Nasdaq-focused deal.
True Velocity's composite-cased ammunition reduces weight 30% compared to brass-cased cartridges, providing what the company calls "exceptional accuracy and consistency" while reducing heat transfer to the weapon platform for defense, law enforcement, and commercial sectors.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Advancements in technology, media, telecom, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech are increasingly essential to society. They help us work smarter and more efficiently, paving the way to continued economic growth....
Several simultaneously occurring economic, geopolitical and global health issues are finally having an adverse impact on the venture capital (“VC”) sector. It is no surprise that the slowdown in VC deal activity and fundraising is directly tied to a multifaceted global situation that still includes COVID-19 issues, continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, increasing interest rates, Silicon Valley and Signature Bank failures, and now the possible uncertainty surrounding the availability of venture debt or its equivalent....
Saaya—the latest restaurant and nightlife destination from Dallas-based Milkshake Concepts—opens today in the Good-Latimer Entertainment District. The “Mediterranean oasis” is located in see-and-be-seen climes close to both Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas at 2511 Swiss Avenue, next door to the fashionably thronged Citizen nightclub. ...
Katie Grady has been named chief customer officer of Stryve Foods Inc., a Plano-based leader in the air-dried meat snack industry in the United States.
Jerry Goldner is also assuming the role of senior vice president/general manager to lead marketing, the e-commerce channel and the innovation agenda for Stryve, the company said....
Jason Garrett has been named the new dean of the School of Business at The University of North Texas at Dallas and will start on July 24.
Known for innovation and collaboration, Garrett is an experienced leader and administrator who describes himself as “a passionate advocate of higher education,” UNT Dallas said....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Advancements in technology, media, telecom, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech are increasingly essential to society. They help us work smarter and more efficiently, paving the way to continued economic growth....
Several simultaneously occurring economic, geopolitical and global health issues are finally having an adverse impact on the venture capital (“VC”) sector. It is no surprise that the slowdown in VC deal activity and fundraising is directly tied to a multifaceted global situation that still includes COVID-19 issues, continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, increasing interest rates, Silicon Valley and Signature Bank failures, and now the possible uncertainty surrounding the availability of venture debt or its equivalent....
Saaya—the latest restaurant and nightlife destination from Dallas-based Milkshake Concepts—opens today in the Good-Latimer Entertainment District. The “Mediterranean oasis” is located in see-and-be-seen climes close to both Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas at 2511 Swiss Avenue, next door to the fashionably thronged Citizen nightclub. ...
Katie Grady has been named chief customer officer of Stryve Foods Inc., a Plano-based leader in the air-dried meat snack industry in the United States.
Jerry Goldner is also assuming the role of senior vice president/general manager to lead marketing, the e-commerce channel and the innovation agenda for Stryve, the company said....
Jason Garrett has been named the new dean of the School of Business at The University of North Texas at Dallas and will start on July 24.
Known for innovation and collaboration, Garrett is an experienced leader and administrator who describes himself as “a passionate advocate of higher education,” UNT Dallas said....