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Scout & Cellar Founder Sarah Shadonix [Photo: Courtesy Scout & Cellar]
DFW’s ‘Clean-Crafted’ Wine Pioneer Launches New MIXABLE Brand
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.
by Michael Wood |
Jul 23, 2020
While business has slowed down for many during the pandemic, RealCom Solutions has seen a broad increase in demand for all of its services, especially remote communication tools, says Charlie Bogart.
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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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Dallas-Fort Worth Companies Share Their Advice on Reopening with Public School Districts
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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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 21, 2020
HVACIntel hopes to disrupt the legacy industry with its patented IoT platform that monitors HVAC systems, proactively detects operational issues, and prevents failures.
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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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DI People: Signify Health, MediaKind, Sabre, Envy Gaming, and More Make Executive Moves
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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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Jul 16, 2020
The ten-episode series hosted by Dallas-native DIU Texas Lead Zach Walker and founding_media's Dan Dillard explores the intersection of technology, business, and national security.
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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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Five Impact Organizations Move to the Water Cooler at Dallas’ Future-Focused Pegasus Park
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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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 16, 2020
Founder and CEO Benjamin Vann was motivated by the opportunity gap: "As of 2018, just 2 percent of minorities received venture capital funding and 2 percent of minorities were represented in the tech industry workforce,” he says. A Dallas Innovates series highlights startups in Impact Ventures' first spring program.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 16, 2020
A grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation's Innovation Fund will fuel the expansion of Invene, a growing product-as-a-service company. The move could create up to 12 “highly specialized” software engineering jobs in the next three years.
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by Riley Farrell |
Jul 15, 2020
Alpine Advanced Materials is bringing on the international executive who has experience in the defense and commercial aerospace markets.
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