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Illinois’ RJW Logistics Group Opens Its Second Large Warehouse Facility in Mesquite

by | Jun 5, 2024
With RJW's second Mesquite facility providing around 200 new jobs, the company's total retail logistics footprint exceeds 7 million square feet spanning 11 warehouses in Chicago and two in Mesquite. "Creating jobs for Dallas-area workers is a priority for us, and we're enthusiastic about helping the local community thrive," CEO Kevin WIlliamson told Dallas Innovates.
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North Texas-based NerdsToGo Plans Further Expansion in Chicago Market
by | Apr 1, 2024
Following the 2023 openings of two Chicago-area NerdsToGo franchise locations, the Carrollton-based company said it's poised to expand rapidly across the Midwest as it continues "an aggressive growth trajectory."
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The Last Word: Dallas Tops Site Selection’s Metro Rankings, ‘Double Shot’ of Life Sciences Investment Adds to Momentum
by | Mar 5, 2024
According to a new report from Dallas-based JLL, society is accelerating the volume of data it creates at a rapid rate—and that data is foundational to how we work, live, and play. That's led to sharply increasing demand for data centers in a time of tightening supply, forcing a shift toward secondary and new, emerging markets. 
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North Texas-Based Accolite Merges with Chicago Company To Form Global Leader in Digital Transformation Services
by | Feb 1, 2024
Aiming to reach $1 billion in revenue in around five years, the temporarily named Bounteous x Accolite will be headquartered in Chicago with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. The combined company will employ 5,000 people—with more than 1,200 in North America, more than 3,400 in APAC, and more than 400 in Europe.
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On-Demand and Same-Day Delivery App Lalamove Responds to COVID With Discounts For Small Businesses

by | Nov 24, 2020
Lalamove, which has offices in Dallas, Chicago, and Houston, is giving back to small- and medium-sized enterprises that might be struggling with the fallout from COVID-19.
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Data center
Dallas is No. 3 Among Global Data Center Markets, C&W Study Says
by | Jan 21, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield evaluated 1,162 data centers across 38 global markets in its just-released Data Center Market Comparison.
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Bluebeam
Construction Software Developer Bluebeam Establishes Dallas Regional Office
by | Sep 4, 2019
The Uptown Dallas location will give the company a base from which to expand in North Texas and attract top talent to the company.
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Role Play: “Indoor City” KidZania Announces Lineup of Industry Partners for First U.S. Location in Frisco
by | Aug 12, 2019
KidZania will give kids a chance to experience more than 100 careers sponsored by nationally recognized locals like MOOYAH, SMU, Texas Health Resources, WFAA, and more. The 75,000-square-foot kid-sized city is designed to educate and entertain children ages 4-14, "bridging the gap between school and their future."
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JLL to Acquire Dallas Real Estate Brokerage HFF in $2B Deal

by | Mar 19, 2019
With the acquisition, JLL will focus on a substantial multiyear investment plan, driving a digital DNA across the entire organization, and capitalizing on the proptech aspects exemplified by JLL Spark.
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Follow the Money:
ParkHub Buys Competitor, Closes $13M Series B Round; Kibo Makes Acquisition
by | Feb 21, 2019
You’ll also find news about Neighborhood Goods' newest round and upcoming expansion, Peloton Therapeutics, Shop Simplay, Banner Oak Capital, Hyphen Solutions, and Naya Ventures in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving people and companies with ties to North Texas.
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Follow the Money: Elm Park Closes $300M Fund, Phynd Gets $8M, KonaTel Makes Acquisition
by | Jan 31, 2019
You’ll also find news from Naya Ventures, Wildcat Capital Management, RevTech Ventures, Craftsman Capital, Cresta Energy Capital, SWAQ Inc., and VAR Technology in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies in North Texas.
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Follow the Money: PHAZR Exits, Spectral MD Gets $1M, Merck Buys Antelliq
by | Dec 20, 2018
Also, you’ll find projekt202, Crow Holdings, Latticework Capital, Light LLC, Woodside Capital, DataBank, and National Teachers Associates Life Insurance Co. in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Pilotworks Dallas General Manager William Judge

Pilotworks Has a Startup Sensibility With On-Demand Kitchen Space

by | May 22, 2018
Kitchen coworking: Pilotworks is designed for makers and food entrepreneurs in various industries — baking, consumer packaged goods, catering, and cooking classes — to have their own space.
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VC fund
Chicago VC Fund Deepening Its Roots in Dallas, Planning First Texas Investment
by | Feb 15, 2018
Founder Equity is expanding its fee-free venture capital model to Dallas with plans to close its first area investment in the next month.
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The New Frontiers:
DFW Companies Leading the Charge
by | Jan 26, 2018
Gartner has announced the top tech trends for 2018. Here’s a quick glance at the Dallas-Fort Worth companies leading the charge in each arena.
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Bell, Boeing Expect Big Lift From Delivery Drones
by | Jan 26, 2018
The aviation industry giants appear to be all in on developing drones that can carry cargo for many miles.
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