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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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Dwell with Dignity Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Home Decor Pop-Up Shop
by | Apr 4, 2019
Mark your calendars—this Dallas nonprofit plans to take its largest annual fundraiser to the next level this April.
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Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center has Lean, Patient-Oriented Design

by | Apr 1, 2019
Scottish Rite Hospital recently opened its second location, a gleaming new facility in Frisco that serves patients in the northern portion of Dallas-Fort Worth and is the home of the hospital’s sports medicine clinic.
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Winter is Coming to Dallas With the Game Of Thrones Augmented Reality Experience
by | Mar 29, 2019
HBO is partnering with AT&T and AR startup Magic Leap to celebrate the TV show's final season—and let fans attempt to take on a White Walker—through immersive technology.
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Michaels Launches ‘First-of-its-Kind’ In-Store Makerspaces Nationwide
by | Mar 26, 2019
The Irving-headquartered arts and crafts company is partnering with AnyRoad to bring its 'Community Classroom' program to local makers.
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Dallas VideoFest’s AltFiction Winners and Next Season’s $10K Grant
by | Mar 21, 2019
VideoFest calls itself the oldest and largest video festival in the U.S. Its AltFiction Fest celebrates filmmakers who create movies, television shows, and web content. 
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Innovator Q+A: Dmitri Love on Founding Bundil, the Evolution of Cryptocurrency, and Swimming with the Sharks

by | Mar 13, 2019
The UI/UX Developer who caught the attention of a Shark Tank investor calls his micro-investment platform a fun, simple, and beautiful way to help younger people invest and save their money.
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Education: Amazon’s Future Engineer Program, AECOM’s UTA Hypermobility Class, SMU’s New Cybersecurity Master’s Degree
From higher education projects (TWU, DCCCD) to K-12 initiatives (Dallas County, Trinity Christian Academy), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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Elyse Dickerson: Mentor, CEO, and Leader in Biotech Talks ‘Turning the Market on its Head’
by | Mar 4, 2019
Dickerson became a mentor because she believes in giving back to society. Not only has she helped rising startups, but she co-founded one of her own, Eosera, to help change the face of the pharmaceutical world.
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Photo Recap: Innovate(her) Conference Sparks Innovative Thinking in Middle School Girls

by | Feb 25, 2019
Capital One teamed up with the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to empower students during National Engineering Week.
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Dallas’ Devilish Whiskey Distillery to Expand Nationwide in 2019
by | Feb 20, 2019
Made with iron-free spring water from the Devils River, the "Sinfully Smooth Whiskey" is currently available in 12 states with plans to be in over 30 by the end of the year.
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North Texas’ Tech Exits of 2018
by | Feb 20, 2019
Here are some of the notable deals from last year.
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Texas Healthcare Challenge Recap, StackPath Helps Form Kinetic Edge Alliance, Topgolf Moves Into Esports
by | Feb 16, 2019
From tech bytes (IBM, UTD, Physmodo) to accolades (Masergy, McKinney, and more) to our weekly top 10 (Angie's List parent acquires Fixd Repair), here's your rundown on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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