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Dallas ‘Brand Stars’ Recognized by Adweek for Driving Business and Innovation

by | Dec 17, 2018
From emerging startups (Deep Ellum Denim, Hey Chica, OpenKey) to major global companies (AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Kimberly-Clark) Adweek rounded up the leaders shaping the future of Dallas.
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Women’s Foodservice Forum to Honor 3 ‘Industry Titans’ With North Texas Ties
by | Dec 17, 2018
Joseph DePinto, Wyman Roberts, and Greg Creed are among 35 foodservice industry leaders who will be recognized by the Dallas-based WFF.
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Follow the Money: Gig Wage Gets $1M, AN Global Nets Acquisition Backing, Astrapi Receives Funding
by | Dec 13, 2018
Also, you’ll find ClubCorp, RiskPro Global Partners, D.R. Horton, Ryan, and Dunhill Homes in this roundup of funding, investments, mergers, and acquisition involving businesses and investors with North Texas ties.
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Atmosphere’s Tech Helps Local Leaders Create and Monitor Air Quality Strategies
by | Dec 11, 2018
Understory's new technology, called Atmosphere, identifies high-pollutant zones and prescribes actionable remediation steps for air quality improvement. It's live now in Dallas.
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Follow the Money: TPG Raises $12B for Flagship Fund; Pizza Hut Acquires Online Ordering Platform

by | Dec 8, 2018
Also, you'll find news about deals involving Cypress Growth Capital, D.R. Horton, Aspira, ECi Sofware Solutions, Ryan, and Accenture in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Dallas-based App Lets You ‘Preciate’ Your Peers
by | Dec 7, 2018
The mobile application allows workers to 'build a story' of past achievements to create stronger professional relationships. With users from almost every U.S. state and a new blockchain-based protocol on the way, the startup aims to change the business world.
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Look Inside: Travel Startup The Guild is Creating Hotels of the Future
by | Dec 7, 2018
The Guild will "bring the 200,000-year-old hotel industry into the new age" in Dallas, and will soon lease rooms in Uptown's new The Christopher tower and beyond. With amenities including innovative technology and smartphone application outsourcing, the boutique hotel creates specialized experiences for guests.
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Dallas Market Center Debuts New Logo, Magazine in Rebranding Effort
by | Dec 7, 2018
Spark magazine, the Market Center's new publication, will keep worldwide businesses abreast of North Texas' B2B environment.
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Spacee Stacy the Virtual Bartender Serves Drinks—and Flirts; DFW, Neoface Facial Recognition Deploys; and Gemmy’s Bass Lip-Syncs Alexa

by | Dec 1, 2018
From tech bytes (AveoMedical, StackPath, WayAround) to coworking moves (Venture X, Serendipity Labs) to what we're reading (Starbucks Red Bird "community store", Veran Spin’s lung cancer GPS-like tracking tech), here's your briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Innovative Spaces: Canopy Dallas Uptown Features High-Tech Food Service, Memorable Views
by | Nov 28, 2018
Stellar views, a kitchen running on CMI technology and infrared heat, and locality make the lifestyle-forward hotel an 'energizing, comfortable stay.'
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R&D: UNTHSC Seeks to Give Stroke Victims More Time; UTSW Examines Heart Issues & Race

by | Nov 23, 2018
Researchers and scientists in laboratories across North Texas are conducting studies and developing new medical treatments to make lives better.
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Follow the Money: Crestline Closes $600M Fund, Arlington Company Buys Pet Products Maker
by | Nov 22, 2018
Also, you’ll find news about Punch Bowl Social, Shelly Stein, HollyFrontier, and Thomson Reuters in this roundup of activity involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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Denton-Based Kubos Corp. Launches Software into Space for the First Time
by | Nov 20, 2018
The takeoff of Kubos' mission control software—dubbed "Major Tom"—will mark its first journey to outer space. Major Tom was scheduled to be on the postponed SpaceX launch, originally slated for Nov. 19. Rescheduled for Nov. 28 but also delayed, the next available launch window is Dec. 1, according to the company.
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Golden Seeds: Dallas Branch of Angel Group Bolsters Women Entrepreneurs
by | Nov 20, 2018
The 20-member chapter of Golden Seeds Dallas helps fund startups with at least one woman in an operating role at the C-suite level.
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