The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' nearly yearlong social innovation accelerator program came to a close this week at "The Pitch" with the awarding of more than $275,000 in prize money and the award of Social Innovator of the Year. The competition's five finalists are social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for improving access to education, income, and health. See who won what—and how they're working to improve lives in North Texas.
Five finalists. One mission. United Way's Social Innovation Competition brings together innovative North Texas minds in social entrepreneurship for a chance to change the future. In a Shark Tank-style showdown, they'll pitch their solutions to improve education, income, and health in the community.
The 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program awarded $5 million in total grants to nonprofits across the country. The local recipients include Mercy Street and Cornerstone Crossroads Academy in Dallas and City House in Plano. "Through our True Inspiration Awards grant program, Chick-fil-A helps empower local nonprofits that are leading positive change and creating tangible impact throughout the communities they serve," said Chick-fil-A's Brent Fielder.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. 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....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics based in Shenzhen, China, will open its new U.S. headquarters in Richardson’s Sherman Tech Center Thursday as part of a “global strategic expansion.”...
Fort Worth-based Terrasoul Superfoods has been acquired by Colorado’s Laird Superfood for $48 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with an additional earnout of up to $5 million payable in cash if certain performance-based milestones are achieved....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. 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....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics based in Shenzhen, China, will open its new U.S. headquarters in Richardson’s Sherman Tech Center Thursday as part of a “global strategic expansion.”...
Fort Worth-based Terrasoul Superfoods has been acquired by Colorado’s Laird Superfood for $48 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with an additional earnout of up to $5 million payable in cash if certain performance-based milestones are achieved....