MORE►
Dallas Regional Chamber
Aviation ‘Time Machine’ Takes Wing in Southern Dallas
by Dave Moore | Jul 26, 2022
Thousands have visited the Commemorative Air Force’s Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC) at Dallas Executive Airport since its opening late last year. But it's still a relatively well-kept secret to most of the public.
The center is stocked with hundreds of vintage flying aircraft, propellers, classrooms, and pilots—some of whom even flew during World War II.
by David Seeley |
Jun 30, 2022
At the 2022 BIO International Conference in San Diego, representatives from North Texas met "the greatest minds in biotechnology"—and discovered some of them are interested in relocating their companies to DFW.
"We connected with them to explore opportunities and increase investments in the Dallas region,” said a VP with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
"We connected with them to explore opportunities and increase investments in the Dallas region,” said a VP with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
MORE►
by Dave Moore |
May 26, 2022
Engaging in passionate debates “sounds pretty typical if you’re a tech company,” said DFW Airport Executive Vice President of Innovation Paul Puopolo. “But if you’re a large, regulated organization—healthy debate, that’s different." Having people around the table is one thing, he says. Getting them to challenge each other and not be offended, well, that’s another thing.
"To do innovation effectively, you’ve got to have healthy conflict," Puopolo said.
MORE►
by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 29, 2022
Addison-based Bottle Rocket has promoted three execs into the new roles as it eyes continued growth.
The leadership moves come after the experience consultancy and app maker began the year with a new CEO. Founder and former top executive Calvin Carter is working on a new, stealthy venture called Talon Labs.
The leadership moves come after the experience consultancy and app maker began the year with a new CEO. Founder and former top executive Calvin Carter is working on a new, stealthy venture called Talon Labs.
MORE►
DI People: Frisco’s EDC, Vistra, Lennox International and More Make Moves
by Kevin Cummings | Mar 25, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Cicis, Complexity Gaming, Digit7, Design Connect Create, Vaxxinity, and more.
MORE►
by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 23, 2022
InfoVision, a Richardson-based digital transformation and consulting firm, is spinning out its Digit7 business—which focuses on developing customizable and scalable digital solutions through “next-gen” tech—as an independent entity.
Last year, Digit7 set up a 15,000 square-foot “innovation lab” in Richardson. The company also has offices in India.
Last year, Digit7 set up a 15,000 square-foot “innovation lab” in Richardson. The company also has offices in India.
MORE►
State of Entrepreneurship 2022: More Than $2 Billion Invested in North Texas Entrepreneurs Last Year
by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 14, 2022
It's the second year in a row to surpass $1 billion, said Trey Bowles at the Dallas Entrepreneur Center's annual State of Entrepreneurship event.
MORE►
by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 14, 2022
At the Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s State of Entrepreneurship event last week, individual innovators and local startups were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year. And, according to the numbers, there was a lot to celebrate....
MORE►
Jorge Varela
New Dallas Regional Chamber VP of Innovation: ‘We’re only getting stronger’
by Dave Moore | Feb 28, 2022
Jorge Varela has spent decades building startups in Silicon Valley, San Antonio, and even in Central America—his place of origin.
Now his efforts will center on North Texas' innovation economy.
“The shift from Silicon Valley and the East Coast to Texas and DFW is real,” Varela says.
“The shift from Silicon Valley and the East Coast to Texas and DFW is real,” Varela says.
MORE►
![The Techstar team briefed the Fort Worth City Council on the new accelerator program Tuesday. [Courtesy photo]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Techstars_announcement-360x203.jpg)
by Kevin Cummings |
Feb 22, 2022
Trey Bowles, a longtime startup champion in DFW, will helm Fort Worth's Techstars physical therapy-focused accelerator. "It's a big win for the region," Bowles says. "Customers and capital are the things that help startups grow."
Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth is the first accelerator for Techstars in North Texas—and the "first true accelerator in Fort Worth," says HSC's Cameron Cushman, a key player in attracting the program.
Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth is the first accelerator for Techstars in North Texas—and the "first true accelerator in Fort Worth," says HSC's Cameron Cushman, a key player in attracting the program.
MORE►
by Michael Wood |
Nov 2, 2021
"It's larger than every other problem that we face, probably combined," says Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. The long-term economic impact of pandemic-driven learning loss in Texas could total as much as $2 trillion.
An expert panel discusses the challenges—and what's being done about it.
An expert panel discusses the challenges—and what's being done about it.
MORE►
by Dave Moore |
Oct 7, 2021
Students and experienced engineers alike hacked solutions to real-world challenges with algorithms, coding scripts, and data in three days of problem-solving. Some of the world’s biggest names in business—Amazon, McKesson, and USAA (to name a few)—were taking note.
Hackathons have became the new career fair for tech talent.
Hackathons have became the new career fair for tech talent.
MORE►
[Image: DRC]
Corporate Recruitment: On the Road Again
by Mike Rosa | Aug 5, 2021
The Dallas Regional Chamber is taking its 'Texas Two-Step' on the road, telling corporate headquarters prospects 'how business growth begins with one move to Dallas-Fort Worth.' As of mid-July, the team is tracking 115 active projects. Of those, 85 originated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hitting the road will add fuel to the fire of recent announcements and current corporate location projects, writes DRC economic development chief Mike Rosa.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Jun 9, 2021
The Dallas Regional Chamber wants 600,000 more North Texans to get a COVID-19 vaccine—not only for them, but to support local businesses. To sweeten the sting of the shot and help reach herd immunity, the campaign offers sweepstakes prizes from prime Cowboys, Mavs, Stars, Wings, and FC Dallas seats to round-trip flights on Southwest and American Airlines.
MORE►
by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing |
May 20, 2021
The hybrid work model will be the norm for some time, says a recent survey by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Beyond a safe return to the workplace, business leaders are grappling with the psychological side of re-entry.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
MORE►
by Alex Edwards |
May 18, 2021
The transaction is expected to create a best-in-class convenience business. Core-Mark will be part of PFG's national wholesale distribution segment, Vistar, but will remain headquartered in North Texas.
MORE►
