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Stan Deal on Why Boeing Global Services Chose Plano in its ‘Quest to Disrupt’ Aerospace

by | Jun 13, 2018
Boeing's services business gives the global aerospace company a way "to cultivate that entrepreneurial spirit," says CEO Stan Deal. North Texas was a natural fit for the company with its central location and proximity to established suppliers and employees.
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Patents granted include GXI Holdings, LLC’s easy-to-use lawnmower with larger blades.
Dallas Invents: 97 Patents Granted for Week of June 5
Patents granted include GXI Holdings, LLC’s easy-to-use lawnmower with larger blades; Amazon’s thermal managing system for computing devices; Hulu’s video selecting system via diversity and relevance; and Jack Ten Suited’s new electronic card game apparatus.
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Alkami More Than Doubles Plano Footprint After $70M Raise
by | Jun 11, 2018
The Series D funding supports team expansion across the financial tech firm, as well as R&D and the company’s independency.
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United Way’s 2019 GroundFloor Fellows Are Largest Class Yet

by | Jun 8, 2018
The 11 social entrepreneurs that were chosen represent a wide range of solutions to social issues, from NICU family resources to bringing yoga to “the hood.”
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On Tap: Personal Branding Workshop, Canal Fest & VR’s Impact in Health Care
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Follow the Money: Traxo Raises $499K, HM Dunn Nets $35M, Primoris Acquires Willbros
by | Jun 7, 2018
From travel technology to aerospace and infrastructure, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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Conrad HS Students Win National Contest With App Detailing Health, Education Events
by | Jun 6, 2018
The app from Dallas ISD students was named one of six winners nationwide in the Lenovo Scholar Network National Mobile App Development Competition.
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Q+A: Dallas Filmmakers Explore Lives of Palestinian Creatives in Documentary ‘Hurdle’

by | Jun 6, 2018
Dallas director Michael Rowley shares his experience filming the documentary set for release in 2019 and immersing himself in the Palestinian parkour culture.
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Dallas Invents: 91 Patents Granted for Week of May 29
Patents granted include IBM’s smart garment that can communicate to a receiver “at least one parameter” away; Bottle Rocket’s new interactive video viewing experience; Fossil’s design for a device that monitors activity; and Omnitrac’s advanced warning system for vehicles on the road.
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DI People: Frito-Lay Exec Honored, Topgolf Names Division President, Burns & McDonnell Hires Automation Expert
by | Jun 5, 2018
From Fast Company honoring Jennifer Saenz to new top execs for Ben E. Keith Co., our roundup of personnel activity also includes a new hire at Topgolf.
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Fort Worth Craftwork Coffee Co. wants to bring cowering concept to urban developments

As Coworking Market Grows, Local Operators Look to Stand Out With Unique Amenities

by | Jun 4, 2018
Craftwork Coffee Co.'s move into multifamily residential developments is one of the latest examples of how coworking operators are looking for ways to add value beyond the basic space amenities.
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On Tap: Startup Crawl FW, Brazen DFW Launch & Network of the Future
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Dallas Among Nation’s Best for Flexible Work Spaces, CBRE Says
by | Jun 1, 2018
Whether it's coworking or another form of flexible office environment, Dallas ranks highly among top U.S. cities.
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Discovery: Boeing Grant Backs Tech+Human Teamwork, UNT Works on HDL Drug Delivery
by | Jun 1, 2018
Also, a UT Southwestern researcher is awarded one of the world's most prestigious scientific prizes. Here's a look at some of the research being done across North Texas.
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