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Comerica Bank Senior Vice President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer Jeff Banks

Ex-Meta/Facebook Exec Joins Comerica as SVP, Chief Data and Analytics Officer

by | Mar 9, 2023

Jeff Banks has been named to the new role of senior vice president, chief data and analytics officer by Dallas-based Comerica Inc.

He will report to Megan Crespi, senior executive vice president, chief operating officer.

“Effectively harnessing the power of data and analytics is critical to our ability to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our customers,” Crespi said in a statement....

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Frisco, McKinney Ranked Among Nation’s Top 4 ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’
by | Mar 9, 2023
"When families choose to relocate, there are many factors they must consider when deciding which city is best for their family," an Allied VP and GM says. The rankings list was created to "simplify that decision" for families.
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A Peppa Pig Theme Park Is Coming to North Richland Hills in 2024
by | Mar 8, 2023
On the same day the Frisco City Council approved zoning for a Universal Theme Park in Frisco, news of another theme park featuring a kid-friendly pig hit North Texas like a cute pink shock wave. Merlin Entertainments, whose brands brands include LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, and SEA LIFE Aquariums, is bringing America's second Peppa Pig theme park to Tarrant County's North Richland Hills.
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Frisco City Council Approves Zoning for Universal Studios Theme Park
by | Mar 8, 2023
The Frisco City Council voted Tuesday to approve the zoning permit for a Universal Studios theme park and adjacent 300-room hotel, despite pushback from some in the community about the park's potential impact on traffic and other concerns. "Welcome to Frisco," Mayor Jeff Cheney said after the vote, according to WFAA, which noted that Frisco estimates the project will bring $1.8 billion in economic impact to the city.
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[Rendering: Homz]

Frisco Startup Homz Raises $50M in Funding for ‘Wellness-Centric’ Multifamily Housing

by | Mar 1, 2023
Homz, which says it's the first national housing company to develop "wellness-centric" multifamily communities, aims to develop 50 communities over the next five years. The uniformed concept will feature clubhouses, pools, athletic fields, playgrounds, urban farms, Miyawaki forests, and more.
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Pop Star Jason Derulo Is Launching an Omaha Franchise of the Frisco-Based Pro Volleyball Federation
by | Feb 14, 2023
Partnering with Omaha businessman Danny White, Derulo—who's sold more than 250 million singles worldwide—is making Omaha, Nebraska, the second city to be announced so far for the Frisco-based women's pro volleyball league. Dallas Innovates wrote about the new league in November. It's just one of many sports leagues and businesses—from pickleball to the PGA to esports to high-tech soccer entertainment—that are proving the future of sports is in North Texas.
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PGA of America Taps Former Topgolf Exec as its New Chief Operations Officer
by | Feb 9, 2023
Kessler brings experience in "off-course golf" to the PGA from his years as COO of Dallas-based Topgolf. That's important, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh says: "For the first time in history there are now more off-course golfers than on-course, so his track record of innovation and growth has never been more relevant or welcome." Kessler most recently served as CEO of Dallas' Buff City Soap.
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Rendering of the new Business and Innovation Hub at The Star in Frisco. [Rendering: HKS]
Wells Fargo Advisors Is Leasing an Office in the Newest High Rise at The Star in Frisco
by | Feb 8, 2023
A California-based Wells Fargo subsidiary, Wells Fargo Advisors, is leasing an 18,603-square-foot office in the newest high-rise at The Star development in Frisco. According to a report by Steve Brown in the Dallas Morning News, Wells Fargo plans to start work in March on its offices at 17 Cowboys Way in the $1.5 billion development, with work slated to be completed by the fall.
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Part of the new Wiley X headquarters building in Frisco

Protective Eyewear Maker Wiley X Opens New HQ, Plans First Flagship Store in Frisco

by | Feb 1, 2023
Veteran-founded Wiley X has been providing premium protective eyewear to the U.S. military since its founding as a family-owned company in 1987. It built its new HQ in Frisco from the ground up, relocating from its former home base in Livermore, California. The company's products have a devoted following among outdoorsmen and women who hunt, fish, and shoot—along with government and first responder networks.
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Rendering of the new Business and Innovation Hub at The Star in Frisco. [Rendering: HKS]
Online Protection Provider McAfee Announces Regional HQ at The Star in Frisco
by | Jan 23, 2023
McAfee is the latest corporate addition to the city. The company said it is committed to partnering with the community, local students, and local tech startups to expand awareness around STEM through programs such as McAfee’s Online Safety Program for Kids.
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Digital Infrastructures Firm Extenet Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
by | Jan 23, 2023

Extenet, the Frisco-based privately held provider of network infrastructure solutions, has appointed Scott Pomykalski to the role of chief revenue officer, a position in which he will be responsible for leading Extenet’s customer acquisition, outreach, and relations efforts....

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Frisco and McKinney Rank Among the Top 5 Cities in the U.S. to Rent New Apartments
by | Jan 20, 2023
The report by RentCafe—"Top 50 Cities for Finding New Apartments in 2023"—ranks Frisco and McKinney as the No. 4 and No. 5 cities in the U.S. for finding an apartment that only a limited number of people, or maybe even no people, have lived in before. Two other Dallas suburbs made the list as well: Richardson at No. 25 and Plano at No. 42.
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Improving CEO Curtis Hite at left with Zigatta CEO Nahid Giga [Photos: Improving]

Improving Acquires Frisco Software Developer, Consulting Firm Zigatta

by | Jan 19, 2023
Plano-based IT services firm Improving said the deal is expected to increase its annualized revenue exceeding $275 million and will further its geographic reach throughout the U.S. and Latin America. In addition to its Plano HQ, Zigatta has offices in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Universal Parks & Resorts Is Planning a ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Kids Theme Park in Frisco
by | Jan 11, 2023
Universal Parks & Resorts is planning a new theme park concept "unlike any other in the world"—and it aims to build it right here in North Texas. The proposed park will be sited within 97 acres of land Universal recently purchased in Frisco, and will target "a whole new generation of fans" on a more intimate scale than larger Universal parks. An adjacent themed hotel will be also be part of Frisco's newest attraction.
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Gearbox acquires Captured Dimensions
Gearbox Entertainment Acquires Fellow Frisco Company Captured Dimensions
by | Jan 10, 2023
Gearbox is an award-winning creator and distributor of transmedia entertainment, including hit video games and franchises like Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Brothers in Arms, and Borderlands. Captured Dimensions has done 3D capture and scanning for numerous Hollywood movies, and produced video game titles for 2K Games and Electronic Arts. Captured Dimensions founder and president Jordan Williams called the merger "an incredible runway for growth an opportunity."
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Andrew Bale has been promoted to president of Tango Network.
Telecom Supplier Tango Networks Makes Leadership Moves
by | Jan 10, 2023

Telecom equipment supplier Tango Networks announced leadership and adviser changes that the company said positions it for future growth.

  • Andrew Bale has been promoted from executive vice president to president.
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