Dallas

The Workplace of the Future: How the Pandemic May Impact Ongoing Demand for Office Space

by | Oct 13, 2020
Reports from Gensler and Cushman & Wakefield provide insights on how things may shake out.
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‘We Believe Cities Like Frisco Will Benefit by the Return of Growth To the Suburbs,’ Says Economic Developer Jason Ford
by | Oct 13, 2020
The Frisco EDC prioritizes efforts on four main target sectors: corporate attraction and expansion; gaming and new media; the business of sports; and innovation.
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Economist Ray Perryman on DFW: ‘It Is Reasonable To Expect That the Area Will Fare Especially Well’
by | Oct 13, 2020
The President and CEO of the Perryman Group discusses the impact of COVID-19 on corporate relocations and the economy in the region. In a Q&A, Perryman says Dallas-Fort Worth will likely see strong performance as a business center in the years to come.
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CBRE’s Jeff Ellerman: The Future Is Bright for Dallas-Fort Worth Corporate Relocations and Consolidations
by | Oct 13, 2020
While COVID-19 has slowed relocations in the short term, the commercial real estate veteran shares his reasons for optimism.
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‘There Will be New Opportunities,’ Says Lancaster Economic Development Director

by | Oct 13, 2020
The pandemic is a time to be innovative, says Shane Shepard. Lancaster, with plenty of room for development, is ripe for artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, cold storage, food processing, motor vehicle parts manufacturing, and data centers, according to the economic development director in a Q&A.
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Hillwood’s Mike Berry: ‘North Texas Has a Lot Working in Our Favor’
by | Oct 13, 2020
COVID-19 accelerated many trends in commercial real estate, especially in e-commerce and the industrial sector. Hillwood President Mike Berry talks about the outlook for corporate relocation in Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as long-term shifts involving technology and what sectors are more pandemic proof, in a wide-ranging Q&A.
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Beth Bowman on Corporate Expansion and Retention in Irving: ‘We’re Seeing More Companies Investing in Their Existing Footprint’
by | Oct 13, 2020
The president and CEO of the Irving Economic Development Partnership also sees growth potential in healthcare, technology, cybersecurity, and e-commerce— along with the accompanying warehouse and distribution facilities they require.
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JLL’s Joel Pustmueller on Corporate Relocation: Clearly, Dallas Seems To Be a Favored Area for Consideration
by | Oct 13, 2020
Inquiries by economic development agencies "are up by a significant multiple over this period last year," says commercial real estate veteran Joel Pustmueller in a Q&A.
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Photo Gallery: Here Are the Winners of AIA Dallas’ 2020 Built Design Awards

by | Oct 12, 2020
The Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects virtually celebrated built projects from Dallas or Northeast Texas architects that exemplify excellence in a virtual celebration last week. Here's who was recognized.
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MyTelemedicine telehealth startup McKinney innovation fund
Fast-Growing Telehealth Startup Expands HQ With McKinney EDC Innovation Fund Grant
by | Oct 12, 2020
The incentive-based innovation fund, launched just this year, continues to fuel the growth of tech startups in McKinney. The latest is MyTelemedicine, a SaaS platform that powers modern remote healthcare technologies.
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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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Perkins and Will’s Justin Parscale: ‘Take Risks, Explore What Ifs, and Deliver’
by | Oct 12, 2020
The architect thinks a great life is having a job where you can have "crazy, stupid fun" along with a mission to "do something badass" to help others. That's why working on catalyst projects, like Red Bird Mall, and passing along a “can do” message to young people are part of his plan.
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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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‘Retail Follow Rooftops’: A Growing Region Puts Leasing in Position for a Post‑COVID Rebound
by | Oct 7, 2020
The Dallas-Fort Worth retail real estate market entered the pandemic with record occupancy numbers, and the hit from COVID-19 to date is less than the downturn during the Great Recession of 2008-09, according to a mid-year report from Weitzman, a company specializing in the Texas retail real estate market.
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Upward & Onward: Development Moves Forward in Dallas‑Fort Worth
by | Oct 7, 2020
Despite a pandemic pause, developers are betting on the region. Here's a look at some of the newest and biggest projects underway.
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Weir’s Plaza: A New Mixed-Used Development Transforms Knox Street Property
by | Oct 7, 2020
The project set a record for preleasing, winning a three-floor lease from Kirkland & Ellis—one of the country’s largest law firms—and from coworking giant WeWork.
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