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Closing Gaps in Achievement and in the Digital Divide are Keys to Building a Stronger Texas Workforce, Nonprofit Leader Says

by | Jan 10, 2021
COVID-19 highlighted disparities in education, with Educate Texas working to improve access to high speed Internet, assist teachers in providing effective instruction online and in class, and promoting pathways to degrees and certifications for good paying jobs.
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Irving-Based McKesson Begins Distributing Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
by | Dec 21, 2020
Irving-headquartered McKesson has fulfilled the U.S. government's initial orders for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and the ancillary supply kits needed to administer them. The first order from the CDC was filled on Sunday, Dec. 20, with shipping partners delivering vaccine orders at administration sites nationwide on Monday, Dec. 21.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Expects Economic Recovery To Accelerate as Texas Receives More Vaccines and Treatment Options
Gov. Abbott foresees an increase in business activity by the early part of next year. With recent corporate headquarters moves to Texas, including Charles Schwab and CBRE, he believes that there has never been a more exciting time for economic development.
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Younger Generations Are Shifting to Online Shopping, According to a New Study From Dallas’ Kibo
by | Dec 17, 2020
A new survey and analysis shows that Gen Z and Millennials have shifted their preference toward online shopping, with more than half planning to shop less in physical stores than before COVID.
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This New Addison-Based PPE Supplier Is Manufacturing and Sourcing From the U.S.

by | Nov 30, 2020
United States Mask was recently founded with the mission to produce "in America, for Americans." In an effort to provide front line workers with easy access to PPE, the company uses materials sourced from the U.S. to make N95-certified masks in a Fort Worth warehouse.
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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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North Texas Companies Offer Five Keys to Keeping Employees Engaged While Working From Home
Studies show that companies with high employee engagement are 21 percent more profitable. Here's how Axxess, USAA, Hilti North America, and other companies in the region are improving employee engagement virtually.
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State of the Workforce Highlights COVID-19 Disruptions and Unveils Talent Development Plan
by | Nov 18, 2020
The inaugural event discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the North Texas economy and innovative efforts to address regional workforce needs.
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Nonprofit Expands Loans and Financial Coaching to Texan Families Through JPMorgan Chase’s $700K Commitment

by | Nov 10, 2020
Capital Good Fund is coming to Texas as part of JPMorgan Chase's $125 million commitment to financial health with additional support from a $50,000 grant from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
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How Plano-Based SalesBoost Uses Patented Voice Tech to Train Teams With On-Demand Learning
by | Nov 9, 2020
The woman-owned company has a new partnership with Beekeeper, a mobile platform used by Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, and more, to provide hospitality workforce courses. Based on the neuroscience of adult learning, users tap into role-based content to learn by doing.
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Dallas Fintech Gig Wage Raises $7.5M Series A Led by its New Infrastructure Bank Partner Green Dot
by | Oct 27, 2020
Gig Wage and Green Dot want to bring modern banking to the gig economy. In leveraging Green Dot's Banking as a Service technology, Gig Wage will be able to design and deploy its own customized banking and money movement solutions, as well as its own debit card.
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An ‘Aviation First’: Dallas-Based Aereos Now Has Certified Built-In Antimicrobial High-Touch Parts for Aircraft Interiors
by | Oct 21, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the aircraft solutions provider iterated to produce a new line of antimicrobial aircraft interior parts. Antimicrobial technology is built into an aircraft's high-touch cabin and lavatory parts, like tray tables and toilet seats, to protect against harmful microbes.
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DFW Leaders Discuss How COVID-19 Has Fueled Innovation in Health Care, Philanthropy, and More

by | Oct 12, 2020
"The downside of a pandemic is that it's frightening. The good thing is, sometimes it speeds up things that probably needed to happen. Like telemedicine," Nicole Small, CEO of LH Capital/Lyda Hill Philanthropies, said during the event.
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ActiveOps Launches Free Operations Management Training for Managers Leading Remote Teams
by | Oct 8, 2020
ActiveOps, which has its U.S. base in Dallas, wants to help leaders upskill their virtual management through a new free online course.
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Do Animals That Carry Viruses Like COVID-19 Have Antiviral Genes? This UTSW Researcher Wins NIH Pioneer Award and $3.5M to Find Out
by | Oct 7, 2020
John Schoggins is one of 10 recipients for the National Institutes of Health's Pioneer Award. The forward-looking researcher is ahead of the curve, beginning the pursuit prior to the current pandemic.
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How Verizon Retrained Nearly 20,000 Workers to Avoid Layoffs
by | Sep 28, 2020
Through a robust retraining program, Verizon aimed to meet customer needs and ensure employee well-being during the global pandemic.
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