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Bank of America Pledges $1B to Help Local Communities Fight Economic and Racial Inequality

by | Jun 3, 2020
The Dallas and Fort Worth market presidents for Bank of America share the increased commitment to communities of color in North Texas.
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‘Best Minds’: North Texas Smart City Consortium Launches with 21 Founding Members
The nonprofit North Texas Innovation Alliance—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—brings together cities, counties, municipalities, and agencies to tackle pressing challenges with innovative solutions. First up, the group will look at the effects of COVID-19. With the launch, NTXIA joins Mastercard's City Possible network that advances inclusive and sustainable development
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United Way’s Susan Hoff: ‘We’re All in This Together.’ It’s Not a Catchphrase Right Now
by | Mar 23, 2020
A new United Way Metropolitan Dallas Coronavirus Response and Recover Fund—seeded at $1.2M—came together in less than a week. We talk with UWMD's Susan Hoff about what it took, how the fund works, and what's next.
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United Way Launches COVID-19 Response Fund With $1.2M From Partners
Texas Instruments Foundation, Bank of America, McKesson Foundation, Perot Foundation, Wells Fargo and Hoblitzelle Foundation are among corporate partners making an initial seed fund commitment.
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Raises Over $61.5 Million To Support North Texans

by | Jun 11, 2019
Last week, to celebrate the success of its 2018-19 campaign, United Way recognized its local volunteers and donors that played a part in making the financial milestone possible.
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Female-Focused Nonprofit StateraArts Introduces Mentorship Chapter in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | May 29, 2019
As the Latin word for "balance," Statera symbolizes a holistic creative environment that nourishes innovation. Local women in the arts can apply for the mentorship program by June 1 to learn how to cultivate their ideas and tackle obstacles they are facing in their professional careers.
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Michaels Launches ‘First-of-its-Kind’ In-Store Makerspaces Nationwide
by | Mar 26, 2019
The Irving-headquartered arts and crafts company is partnering with AnyRoad to bring its 'Community Classroom' program to local makers.
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TXU Names First North Texas Energy Leadership Awards Winners

by | Sep 26, 2018
Five North Texas businesses and organizations were winners in the categories of sustainability, innovation, energy management, community, and engagement.
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Dallas Coworking Space Focuses On Community, Collaboration
by | Jul 9, 2018
CityCentral, which recently opened a location in Dallas, is a coworking space dedicated to creating a fun, engaging environment for all types of business professionals in North Texas.
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(Un)Common Objects Exhibit Celebrates Fossil’s Designers, Brand Evolution
by | Mar 1, 2017
Fossil's exhibition at the downtown Dallas Public Library is celebrating local designers, their illustrations and their inspirations.
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Smart Cities Reverse Pitch Focuses on Community Needs
by | Feb 20, 2017
The city of Richardson is one of 22 cities in the program, and one of nine that has accepted the "smart gigabit city" app development challenge.
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Southwest Airlines Accepting Grant Applications

by | Nov 29, 2016
Southwest Airlines is accepting applications for it's Heart of the Community Grants until Dec. 5 to strengthen communities and stimulate local economies through placemaking.
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Local Churches Build Community Through Coffee
by | Dec 31, 2015
Union Coffeehouse has combined coffee and church for your convenience. Union’s mission can be boiled down to three concepts: coffee, community, cause.
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Creative: State of Innovation in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Dec 15, 2015
Janis Burkland, director of the Dallas Film Commission, works to market and develop sales strategies that attract business and foster growth of the creative media industries in Dallas.
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