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Slovenia Looks to Expand Presence in U.S. Market at Dallas Business Conference

by | Apr 6, 2023
With the help of NBA superstar Luka Dončić, Slovenian officials aim to score big at the annual Slovenia Business Conference in Dallas, promoting their export-oriented economy and strengthening business ties with the U.S. market.
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The Last Word: Cosm’s Jeb Terry on Bringing 8K LED-Dome Live NBA Games to DFW
by | Feb 17, 2023
In November, we told you about something amazing coming to North Texas: Cosm is bringing one of its first two immersive entertainment venues to Grandscape in The Colony, with state-of-the-art "shared reality" that seamlessly bridges the gap between the virtual and the real. Today Cosm announced a partnership with the NBA that could one day drive lots of Dallas Mavericks fans (and OK, fans of other NBA teams too) to its Grandscape venue. The multi-year partnership will feature a new live game viewing experience unlike anything you've ever seen on your TV or a sports bar near you.
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Arlan Hamilton talks with Mark Cuban at the 2022 Venture Dallas conference.
Mark Cuban Talks About Pickleball, Pharmaceuticals, and His ‘Addiction to Helping Entrepreneurs’
by | Nov 10, 2022
Whether he's buying a pro pickleball team or disrupting big pharma with his cost-plus drug company, Mark Cuban says he's a "ready, fire, aim" businessman. So he surrounds himself with "ready, aim, fire" perfectionists to keep him from "screwing everything up." That's just one insight the billionaire shared in a fireside chat with Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton at the Venture Dallas conference last week. “There's always going to be somebody smarter, there's always going to be somebody faster, better," Cuban added. "I just try to work a little harder.”
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The Last Word: Mavs Foundation’s Katie Edwards on Partnering with TIAA for ‘Dunks for Equity’
The next time you see Luka Doncic slam home a dunk at a Dallas Mavericks game, he'll be doing more than helping his team win in the new NBA season. He'll also be scoring $50 to help create opportunities for young adults across Dallas-Fort Worth. TIAA and the Mavericks are teaming up on Dunks for Equity, a program supporting educational and professional equity for all. 
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Follow the Money: Cerebro Sports Lands Mark Cuban Backing, Ryan Snags Tax Products from Thomson Reuters, and More

by | Sep 19, 2022
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Pathway Healthcare’s Texas expansion via Innovation360 acquisition; NEW A.G.E Inc’s $2.5M deal with Healing the Earth; donor software firm NPact's acquisition of products from Blackbaud; and Irving-based Commercial Metal Company’s acquisition of Advanced Steel Recovery among other deals.
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The Last Word: T.D. Jakes on His Foundation’s STEAM Academy Program
by | Jun 28, 2022
The T.D. Jakes Foundation, Dallas Mavericks, and Goldman Sachs announced the winners of its free, two-week immersive 'Hackathon' for kids aged 14 to 18. Six local high school students won for developing an app for people suffering from mental illness to get the help they need.

The chairman of T.D. Jakes Foundation has today's "Last Word" on Dallas Innovates.
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From TikTok Recommendations to New Trends, The Mark Cuban Foundation Aims to Teach Students About AI
by | Jun 16, 2022
The charitable foundation of Dallas Mavericks owner and serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban—is teaming up with local tech firms to launch its free AI Bootcamps for high school students across North Texas and beyond.

“These young leaders can now participate in the conversation around how AI should be developed and used,” Cuban has said. “We’re giving them a seat at the table.”  

Applications are now open.
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Real Estate Entrepreneur Rogers Healy Launches RHA Land and Lake for ‘All Things’ Rural Texas
by | Mar 10, 2022
The pioneer in real estate social media and branding is launching his fifth company: RHA Land and Lake. Already owning the largest independent real estate firm in North Texas with a long list of celebrity clients, Healy relocates clients worldwide. Now he aims to place more people in down-to-earth rural properties across Texas, and "Texahoma" too—with a projected $50 million under contract by this spring.
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Dallas Mavs, Stars, and Zoo Team With Dallas County Health for #NTXDoesItRight

by | Jul 31, 2020
The new full-fledged, mask-wearing campaign “could not be more needed in our community,” says creative partner Jackson Spalding.
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80+ Scenes From the Dallas Mavericks’ Hosted ‘Courageous Conversations’ Meet Up
The community meet up at the American Airlines Center included panel discussions with civic leaders on white privilege and racial inequity.
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Dallas Mavericks Fight White Privilege, Racial Stereotypes With ‘Courageous Conversations’
by | Jun 10, 2020
The Mavs organization held a community conversation at the American Airlines Center to discuss the current social environment. Plus, check out 80+ scenes from 'Courageous Conversations' in our photo gallery.
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Cuban-omics: Mark Cuban Roughs Out Plan for Restarting a COVID-Battered Economy
by | May 20, 2020
In a wide-ranging interview, the Dallas billionaire also talks about when the Mavs will again be playing in arenas and whether he will pitch his hat into the ring for the presidential race.
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Nowitzkis Named Honorary Chairs for North Texas Giving Day

by | May 28, 2019
The retired Dallas Mavericks star and his wife, Jessica, are challenging North Texans to beat last year's record giving to benefit nonprofits in a 20-county area.
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Chicks on Vic: Female Business Owners Team Up on Victory Avenue
by | Mar 8, 2019
The "Chicks on Vic"—a group of women who own businesses on Victory Avenue in Dallas—have teamed up to support one another in their businesses.
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Startup Week Returns to Downtown Dallas in Early April
by | Mar 7, 2019
Roughly 10,000 are expected to attend the free, five-day event dedicated to connecting startups, founders, corporate and social innovators, investors, and community leaders.
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By the Numbers: North Texas Giving Day Collects Record $48M
by | Sep 21, 2018
The 18-hour giving extravaganza — powered by Communities Foundation of Texas — culminated a 10-day effort to raise funds for 2,690 North Texas nonprofits. Here's the top of the leaderboards and a gallery.
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