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Photo Gallery: North Texas Hosts the First Home Games in Esports History During a Sold-Out Weekend

by | Apr 29, 2019
Take a look inside the Bud Light Homestand Weekend at the Allen Event Center, hosted by hometown favorite Dallas Fuel, to get a taste of what the intense world of competitive esports is like. At the tournament, The Overwatch League was on-display for the first 'Homestand,' a test of the match format that all esports franchises will follow in 2020.
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The Story Behind How Brittany Cobb Transformed a Flea Market Into a Lifestyle Brand
by | Apr 25, 2019
What started as The Dallas Flea has morphed into Flea Style: a full-on lifestyle platform that includes a Deep Ellum brick-and-mortar store, workshop host, podcast, and more. But, at its core, Flea Style is a place that champions the small business community, giving back to the creators in its own backyard.
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The State of North Texas VC: Insights from 4 Insiders
by | Apr 23, 2019
The first quarter figures are out for venture capital investing in Dallas-Fort Worth and the rest of the state. We take a look at how North Texas fared, with insights from some of the region's top VCs.
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DI People: Stantec, BBG, Methodist Health Systems Make Leadership Moves

by | Apr 23, 2019
You’ll also find news from from Veritex Community Bank, MV Transportation, Trinity Metro, Lucid Energy Group, Troxell, Perkins + Will, and Naturalshrimp in this report of executive and leadership moves by companies with ties to North Texas.
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‘EarthX Can Be to Dallas, What SXSW is to Austin’
Trammell S. Crow is a man on a mission. At the nine year mark, EarthX is out to ignite environmental change, prove that 'green makes green,' and connect people to create a more sustainable world—365 days a year.
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Together, Neiman Marcus and Fashionphile want to create an elevated pre-owned experience for their consumers by matching the physical footprint and loyal customer base of Neiman Marcus with Fashionphile’s digital inventory of 15,000 ultra-luxury items. [Photo: Business Wire]
Fashion First: Neiman Marcus Taps Potential of Luxe Pre-Owned Market with Fashionphile Investment
by | Apr 19, 2019
The secondhand market is projected to reach $51 billion in five years
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Project Pachinko: Van’s Kitchen Invests Millions in Tech to Perfect Egg Rolls

by | Apr 17, 2019
This Dallas-based manufacturing company hopes to improve its productivity from the inside out.
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Fort Worth’s ‘First Justice Enterprise’ Empowers Women Through Employment
by | Apr 16, 2019
The Worthy Co. plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store this fall, selling apparel, jewelry, and candles created by the women it employs—female survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. One hundred percent of profits benefit local trafficking survivors. 
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‘Dallas Has Been Made for Esports’: How Startups Can Grab a Spot in the Gaming Industry
by | Apr 15, 2019
North Texas startups have the opportunity to take place in an emerging industry, experts say. Here’s what founders need to know about finding funding and the future of esports.
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The Recipe to Individual Success? Barack Obama says Innovation, Hard Work, and Resilience
by | Apr 12, 2019
Diversity is an integral part of growth, but Obama says it isn't always easy for minority groups. The solution, he said Thursday at the National Diversity Council's 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference in Dallas, is: "I'm gonna prove you wrong. I'm going to outwork, out-hustle, out-imagine, out-innovate to achieve that goal."
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Follow the Money: Nimbix Gets $4M, Energy Spectrum Raises $867M; Sentrics Acquires SeniorTV

by | Apr 11, 2019
You’ll also find news about Caregiver Inc., FieldPulse, Labora Group, EMPOWER Series, Anonymous, ActivTrak, Graco, and Mizuni in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving North Texas companies.
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Dallas Wedding Fashion Designer, Retailer Watters Launches E-Commerce Site
by | Apr 11, 2019
The website is aimed at the shopping habits of millennials who want convenience and don't want to wait four to six months for their wedding day look to be delivered.
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STEM in the Schoolyard: Sparking the ‘Curiosity’ That Fuels Innovation
by | Apr 10, 2019
TI's Rich Templeton says, “Innovation in this world is alive and well: It’s alive and well at TI, and it’s alive and well in North Texas,” as he works to promote STEM education.
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LiveOak Venture Partners Closes $105M Fund for Investing in Texas Startups
by | Apr 9, 2019
The firm's partners have a strong track record of investing in Dallas-Fort Worth startups that dates back nearly 20 years.
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