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Biosensors to Robotic Assistants: How 11 Startups Showed Their Stuff at Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Demo Day

Taking the stage at Tannahills Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth were startups from as close as Southlake and Dallas and as far away as London and Nigeria. Their shared vision, Managing Director Trey Bowles said, was to "improve health outcomes and support a market opportunity that's global in scale."
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$80M Federal Grant Fuels Launch of Hillwood’s AllianceTexas Smart Port, a ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Project
The $262M public-private initiative—a partnership of Hillwood, TxDOT, NCTCOG, the City of Fort Worth, and the City of Haslet—aims to transform logistics with real-time tracking.
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Brazil’s Embraer To Invest up to $70M in New Regional Jet Facility at Fort Worth’s Perot Field
by | Oct 16, 2024
The company said it expects to begin operations in an existing hangar next year while building a second hangar that should be finished by 2027 to support its growing fleet of regional E-Jets.
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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Elected Chair of Regional Transportation Council
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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Fort Worth Kicks Off 20-Year Convention Center Expansion With $95M Phase 1

by | Dec 20, 2023
The city says the multi-phase expansion is "finally underway" to upgrade facilities, increase capacity, and deliver an elevated experience for Fort Worth’s $3 billion annual visitor industry.
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Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Wraps Another Successful Year at 2023 Demo Day

The audience was spirited, cheering from their seats and giving each entrepreneur a standing ovation as they approached the stage. This was no “TED talk” … it was the Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth pitch and demo night—a showcase of innovation and demonstration of lessons learned in the accelerator. ...

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City of Fort Worth Joins North Texas Innovation Alliance
by | Nov 6, 2023
The NTXIA said that Fort Worth's coming on board signifies "a major step" toward the city's continued commitment to enhancing quality of life, safety, public health, and welfare of residents in the region through "a data-driven approach." The Panther City joins more than 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions already in the alliance.
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Techstars Fort Worth Picks 10 Physical Health Startups in Year Two of Accelerator
by | Sep 30, 2023
The Techstars program pumped up the volume in its second year, reviewing more than 3,500 applications—four times more than last year. Founders from around the world will travel to Fort Worth for the "one-of-a-kind," whole health-focused program.
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The Last Word: HSC’s Cameron Cushman on Fort Worth’s ‘Guide to Starting a Small Business’ Webpage

by | Aug 4, 2023
"No matter where you are in your startup journey, the City of Fort Worth's "Guide to Starting a Small Business" webpage directs small business owners to local resources—all in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide," the post reads.
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Groundbreaking: Fortune 500 Company Joins Texas A&M Fort Worth’s Landmark Campus Project
Dignitaries dug in today at the groundbreaking for Texas A&M Fort Worth. Construction will begin with the $150 million Law & Education Building, part of a three-building urban research campus. Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp says the campus will be "a magnet for economic growth for the North Texas region.”
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Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Is Getting an $8.5M Facelift
by | Feb 21, 2023
The Will Rogers Memorial Center, anchor of Fort Worth's famed cultural district, is getting a major renovation of its historic art deco coliseum's concourse, grand lobby entrance, and Backstage Club. “The Will Rogers Coliseum is beloved by millions of visitors who have created memories here for 86 years,” said Mike Crum, director of public events for the city of Fort Worth. “We're investing in the facility to ensure its historic charm and elegance continue to impress millions more in future generations.”
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From ‘Smart’ Exercise Bands to Glasses That Monitor Your Heart: Demo Day at the Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator
Meet the 10 promising startups that took the stage to demonstrate their potential to disrupt healthcare.
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Linear Labs Raises $6M to Further Develop Its Smart Motor Manufacturing Capabilities and Employee Base

by | Oct 13, 2020
The investment follows a $68.9 million incentive package Linear Labs closed with the City of Fort Worth in June. In addition to the funding, Linear Labs has added Masergy Chairman and CEO Chris MacFarland to its Board of Directors.
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Ariat International is Bringing a 1M SF Distribution Center and Diverse New Jobs to Fort Worth
by | Sep 21, 2020
After a yearlong search, Ariat is settling into a new regional distribution center to better serve its Southwest customers. The performance footwear and apparel brand is known for reimagining the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and farmers—so Cowtown, named after the cattle ranching industry, was an obvious choice.
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13 Pioneering DFW Projects in LEED
by | Oct 5, 2018
Developers, designers, and cities are pushing sustainability forward
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The Green Future of North Texas
by | Oct 4, 2018
We may have room to grow in the rankings, but don't write Dallas-Fort Worth off as a leader in sustainable building practices. Industry experts say the region is underrated. Here’s how North Texas builders, designers, and cities are pushing green practices forward.
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