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EarthX Founder Trammell S. Crow Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

by | May 17, 2019
The Dallas resident joins an A-list of past recipients including former presidents, industry leaders, and entertainers, all who are credited with distinguishing themselves and exemplifying the American way of life.
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Discovery: UNTHSC Expands Pain Research Registry, UT Arlington Student Gets NIH Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
by | May 17, 2019
Also, you'll find out why a researcher at the University of North Texas believes tourism and destination development could help reunite the Korean Peninsula in this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas.
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Safety in (Smart) Numbers:
How This Dallas Startup is Securing Your Phone
by | May 17, 2019
Your phone number might be written on the "proverbial bathroom wall." This Dallas startup is trying to stop exactly that.
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Innovative Spaces: Peterbilt Brings Advanced Manufacturing to 2 Denton Truck Facilities
by | May 16, 2019
The Peterbilt Test Building and Plant 1 were both a part of an expansion project to allow for increased productivity, efficiency of production, and modernization of Peterbilt's equipment.
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Follow the Money: VanillaSoft Nets $4M, Riveron Gets Growth Funding, Mass Luminosity Acquires Fort Worth Firm

by | May 16, 2019
You’ll also find news about Carl Sparks, RumbleOn, Sky Island Capital, Center Oak Partners, Fund Architects, Checkpoint ID, Revint Solutions, AccentCare Inc., and Top Image Systems in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies and investors in North Texas.
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Looking for a STEM Job? A New Study Says Go to Dallas-Fort Worth
by | May 14, 2019
According to a new ranking by the American Enterprise Institute, Dallas-Fort Worth is the best metro in the U.S. for science, technology, engineering, and math jobs. Not only does the region have numerous STEM jobs, but it also has high employment growth and relative affordability.
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DI People: Farmer Brothers, projekt202, BenefitMall Announce Leadership Moves
by | May 14, 2019
You’ll also find news from Fashion Industry Gallery; Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; Spence Diamonds; Thompson & Knight; Peloton Therapeutics; and Freese and Nichols in this roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies in North Texas.
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‘Glass Half Full’: Borden Goes Modern with R&D Center, Makeover for Elsie
by | May 13, 2019
With a new research and development center, Dallas-based Borden gives a new look to its 83-year-old mascot, Elsie, and doubles down on efforts to introduce innovative new products.
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Meet the ‘Mompreneurs’ Making Frisco a Business Incubator

by | May 10, 2019
In Hollyhock, a North Frisco-based neighborhood, female entrepreneurs are coming together to collaborate, network, and support each other's thriving businesses. Meet the moms behind the startups.
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How One Dallas Company is Changing the VR Game with Foot-Operated Controller Patent
by | May 10, 2019
HoboLoco's name is a mashup of "hoverboard" and "locomotion." The startup combines both of these concepts to create its own unique gaming experience.
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Follow the Money: Iconic Haggar Clothing Acquired; TPG Closes $1.6B Tech Fund
by | May 9, 2019
You’ll also find news from Zix Corp., TAS Environmental Services, Chiquita Apts LLC, Trinity Hunt Partners, Lincoln Rackhouse, and Safe Harbor Marinas in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisitions involving companies in North Texas.
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Public Art Initiative Fills Dallas District with Murals to ‘Enhance the Uptown Experience’

by | May 3, 2019
Uptown Dallas Inc. commissioned local artists — all but one of whom are women — to transform Uptown with 12 'Instagramable' new murals. Take our photo tour.
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Follow the Money: Peloton Therapeutics Files for $150M IPO, Caris Acquires Pharmatech
by | May 2, 2019
You’ll also find news about OncoNano, Mark Cuban, Revint Solutions, Payment Partners, ESO, and eCore Software in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving investors and companies with ties to North Texas.
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NoiseAware CEO: “We’re Leading a Category That Didn’t Exist in the Market Before”
by | May 1, 2019
Since founding in 2015, the disturbance detecting startup has grown, fast—just last week entering into a partnership that allowed NoiseAware to be installed in all of a company's short-term rental suites.
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Last Call: Apply Now to Trend Forward Capital’s First Startup Pitch Competition in Dallas
by | Apr 30, 2019
Calling all North Texas startups: Apply by May 1 for Trend Forward Capital's pitch competition coming later this month. As the investment arm of Irving-headquartered Trend Micro, the team is specifically looking to bolster its commitment to local startup talent.
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