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DFW CPG to Support the ‘Nation’s First Consumer Products Accelerator’ Coming Soon to Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Jul 13, 2020
SKU DFW is an eight-week program being kicked off this fall by former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb. Later-stage startups focused on consumer packaged goods can apply now for the chance to receive best-in-class curriculum taught by top CPG leaders.
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Clinical-Stage Biotech Expands From Silicon Valley to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth
by | Jul 13, 2020
CAGE Bio—currently a resident at Johnson & Johnson Innovation—uses a proprietary platform to develop therapeutic products for dermatology, inflammation, and immunology.
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A Safe Return to the Workplace: DFW Business Leaders Share Insights on ‘Reboarding’
Regular communication, technology, and health screening will all come into play as the region continues reopening physical workspaces.
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GameStop CEO Sherman: Switching to E-commerce Helped Save Bottom Line
by | Jul 1, 2020
GameStop's CEO also talks about how the company is safely reopening its brick and mortar stores given the varying regulations across states and countries, as well as its corporate headquarters in Grapevine.
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Dallas’ Carpenter Plaza Expansion Will Make It the Largest Park in the Downtown Core

by | Jun 24, 2020
At 5.6 acres, the redesigned Carpenter Park will top nearby Klyde Warren Park in size by about a half acre when complete. Here’s an early look at the green space, which will connect Downtown with Deep Ellum and East Dallas for the first time in decades.
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A Dallas-Based Artist is Showcasing a Four-Day Art Exhibit In Bonton Neighborhood to Shed Light on Gentrification
by | Jun 18, 2020
"Blue Dot" is Jeremiah Onifadé's 96-hour-straight art show that aims to open Dallas denizens to new places and experiences. It will take place virtually and in-person—with social distancing measures—from June 19-23.
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SMU Partners with 2U and Over 30 Universities to Launch $3M Scholarship Fund
by | Jun 17, 2020
The fund was created to expand access for people from historically underrepresented communities to attend tech training boot camps.
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Mazars USA Marks Entry Into Texas Market With New Dallas Office
by | Jun 16, 2020
The accounting, tax, and consulting firm’s new 4,000-square-foot office in the Uptown Dallas area is Mazars' first Texas location.
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Toyota Motor North America Announces Two Executive Moves

by | Jun 12, 2020
Toyota says these executive changes will help guide the Plano-headquartered company's vision toward becoming a mobility company.
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Plans for Dallas’ Newest Entertainment District Pushed to 2023
Dallas entertainment developer Ray Washburne shares his plans to turn the former Dallas Morning News building and Texas Cable News broadcasting studios into a vibrant entertainment corridor.
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Bank of America Pledges $1B to Help Local Communities Fight Economic and Racial Inequality
by | Jun 3, 2020
The Dallas and Fort Worth market presidents for Bank of America share the increased commitment to communities of color in North Texas.
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The Reopening: Texas Emergency Management Division Offers Tips on Easing Employees Back to the Workplace
Nim Kidd, Chief of TDEM, led a discussion on the best practices and procedures for safely returning to the workplace. Here are four key takeaways.
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Uber Receives Three-Year Contract to Supplement DART Microtransit Service

by | May 28, 2020
As transit agencies are turning to rideshare services to fill transportation gaps during the pandemic, DART is continuing its partnership with Uber through their latest contract.
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Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund to Provide $5M for Entrepreneurs
by | May 27, 2020
The fund, which already has more than $1 million committed, was initiated by The DEC Network, the Dallas Citizens Council, and the Dallas Regional Chamber in a collaboration with the Communities Foundation and LiftFund. It's expected to provide loans for more than 250 applicants who may receive up to $25,000 in funds.
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Setting Standards: Dallas Seeks Clean ‘Seal of Approval’ to Boost Travel, Tourism After Pandemic
Visit Dallas and the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District are leading the charge as local organizations work to gain a new "clean and safe" facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council.
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JPMorgan Chase Gives $670K to Dallas Nonprofits That Support Female Entrepreneurs, Financial Health, and Skills Training
by | May 27, 2020
To provide relief for Dallas small businesses and residents hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, JPMorgan Chase is supporting JUST, On the Road Lending, Education is Freedom, and Per Scholas.
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