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Ken Judd and Joe Hansen of Tyme Bank. [Photo: Michael Samples]
North Texas De Novo TYME Bank Withdraws Application With the FDIC
by Quincy Preston | Jul 28, 2020
One of just two de novo applications in Texas last year, the withdrawal is a casualty of “the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” But founders of the proposed locally owned community bank are looking at options to refile in the near future.
by Alex Edwards |
Jul 27, 2020
The Dallas-based startup offers customizable programs that empower employees to improve their wellness behaviors while helping to reduce their company’s health insurance costs. In response to COVID-19, the team launched a risk mitigation tool for employers to remain compliant with OSHA guidelines.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 27, 2020
Revamped by B. Russo Designs, the West Seventh space features 15 bars and eateries under one roof with 16,000-square-feet for socially distanced dining and relaxing.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 23, 2020
Founder Sarah Shadonix—recently named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist—says 2020 is a "roller-coaster year" loaded with opportunities for e-commerce. The company's latest offering is a light, lower-alcohol option for mixed drinks.
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Fort Worth MillerCoors Brewery Invests Millions to Expand Production of Hard Seltzers
by Quincy Preston | Jul 23, 2020
Bullish on the fizzy drinks, the brewery is moving fast to increase production by more than 400%. “As we see our innovations take off, we want to be able to react quickly,” Molson Coors Chief Supply Officer Brian Erhardt says.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 22, 2020
Investments to Lendistry and California FarmLink will target businesses in underserved areas as well as small-scale farms and ranches providing fresh food to their communities.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 22, 2020
Earning an online degree close to home saves dollars and makes sense, according to TexasOnlineColleges.com.
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by Michael Wood |
Jul 21, 2020
As Texas schools get ready to start the school year, companies such as DART, NEC Corporation of America, Target, and the YMCA share the lessons they've learned from reopening during a pandemic.
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Dallas’ Mercado Gets $2.5M Investment for its ‘First Mile’ International Supply Chain Platform
by Alex Edwards | Jul 21, 2020
Mercado brings the world of international trade into the digital age by transforming the global supply chain. That's been especially important in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 21, 2020
Founded by social entrepreneur Michelle Corson, On the Road Garage intends to fix cars affordably, while tackling underemployment and transportation challenges among vulnerable populations. The first location in Irving is now open, and applications for technology-forward apprenticeships and training are online.
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by Dave Moore |
Jul 20, 2020
CIO Grergory Elsborg, who has been dealing with fallout from the pandemic for about a quarter of his year-long tenure, talks about his role and how it has shifted to help the community. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit system has helped school districts deliver meals to kids, completed grocery deliveries for paratransit riders, and has multiple partnerships in development—all in the midst of a pandemic.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 17, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from o9 Solutions, Orb Health, Federos, MJB Wood Group, Vistra, Idea Grove, Lennox International, and more.
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Frito Lay’s Joan Cetera [DI composite. Photo: Frito Lay]
Q+A: PepsiCo Foods North America’s Joan Cetera on Frito-Lay’s Local Community Efforts
by Dave Moore | Jul 16, 2020
Through Southern Dallas Thrives and Frito-Lay's collaboration with Volunteers of America, the Plano-based company continues to support causes in the Dallas region and beyond.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 16, 2020
Dallas Innovates is highlighting startups in Impact Ventures' accelerator program, which aims to assist the underrepresented startup community. First up is Exgratias, a first-of-its-kind financial platform for the entertainment industry that helps contractual workers get paid quickly and effortlessly.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 16, 2020
CBRE’s annual ‘Scoring Tech Talent’ Report places Dallas-Fort Worth as the fifth largest in the U.S. in terms of its tech talent labor pool. All metrics included, DFW ranked No. 13 among 50 markets.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Jul 16, 2020
California-based Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation—a venture philanthropy group—will expand to Dallas with the move. Dallas-based founding tenants Commit Partnership, The Dallas Foundation, United to Learn, and Uplift Education served as thought partners during a multi-year planning process.
Prospective Water Cooler tenants may receive reduced rent and access to a 'What-Else-Do-You-Need-to-be-Awesome' fund.
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