BRINC Drones makes first-responder drones for public safety and law enforcement. It was one of 10 companies to showcase their products at the Dallas County Drone & Robotics Demo Day. [Photo: BRINC]
The kickoff Drone & Robotics Demo Day featured 10 companies that are pioneering everything from first-responder drones to delivery robots to drone detection systems. Meet the companies and see solutions that could help turn Dallas County into a Smart County—one innovation at a time.
A new report from StorageCafe dissects a noticeable migratory trend of Californians to the Lone Star State. Here are some reasons they're racing to get to places like North Texas—like saving over $1 million when they buy a house, for instance.
Houston-based Lovett Industrial has begun construction on the buildings in the West Dallas submarket, calling it the largest industrial project under construction in infill Dallas. "These will be first-class facilities in a truly unique location within a dynamic logistics market," Lovett Director Colby Everett says. One is for a logistics company—and one is being built on behalf of Dallas County.
Dallas County has seen the region make great strides in a growing biotech boom. And now the county is making its own bid to be a key player—by developing a $52 million, 75,000 square-foot bio lab and life science building at the northern edge of the Southwestern Medical District.
The UWorld Cares grant program aims to strengthen the pathway to higher education, address workforce skills gaps, and eliminate barriers to higher education by partnering with community organizations.
A 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center is slated to open in Lancaster in 2023, followed by a 730,000 square-foot automated grocery distribution center in 2024. Both will deploy the latest in high-tech robotics and innovation.
In North Texas, the grants will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties, and Big Thought. The $920,000 is part of a four-year, $1 billion commitment Bank of America is making to foster workforce readiness and development in low-to-moderate-income communities.
The residency's young professionals will go through nine months of hands-on learning and experience in philanthropy. Here are the members of its fifth class.
“Our students don’t really want to enroll in college, they want to enroll in a job," Dr. Joe May of Dallas College said. Here are takeaways from a discussion on the college's restructure and its renovation plans spurred by a billion-dollar bond fund.
The City of Dallas is looking for students from 6th-12th grade and local data professionals to participate in a new challenge that uses real virus data from Dallas County. The deadline to apply as a participant, judge, or mentor is Aug. 31.
Virus researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have amped up their lab and data work to fight and defeat COVID-19. Here are key takeaways from UTSW's Claire Aldridge, who herself has battled the virus and fully recovered.
More than 200 Dallas County business service organizations have formed B.U.I.L.D. to provide resources for local small businesses. There will be a strong focus on women- and minority-owned businesses.
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
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, 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....
Driven by advancements in technology and digital transformation, the tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. However, this growth is accompanied by a significant challenge that nearly 90% of employers are facing—a shortage of tech talent in the US....
Dallas-based Spectral MD—a predictive AI company focused on medical diagnostics and treatment guidance in wound care—was listed on Nasdaq earlier this month as Spectral AI. Now it’s making news again after landing a big new contract....
“It appears life science has arrived in North Texas.”
Kelly Cloud
VP of Development, Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
.…on the kickoff of the BioNTX ic3 Life Science Summit, which doubled attendance year over year....
Southlake’s eDynamic Learning, a leading North American provider of digital curriculum for electives and career and technical education courses for schools, has acquired Thinking Media, the company behind Learning Blade and Ready for Industry....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, 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....
Driven by advancements in technology and digital transformation, the tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. However, this growth is accompanied by a significant challenge that nearly 90% of employers are facing—a shortage of tech talent in the US....
Dallas-based Spectral MD—a predictive AI company focused on medical diagnostics and treatment guidance in wound care—was listed on Nasdaq earlier this month as Spectral AI. Now it’s making news again after landing a big new contract....
“It appears life science has arrived in North Texas.”
Kelly Cloud
VP of Development, Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
.…on the kickoff of the BioNTX ic3 Life Science Summit, which doubled attendance year over year....
Southlake’s eDynamic Learning, a leading North American provider of digital curriculum for electives and career and technical education courses for schools, has acquired Thinking Media, the company behind Learning Blade and Ready for Industry....