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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Raises Over $61.5 Million To Support North Texans

by | Jun 11, 2019
Last week, to celebrate the success of its 2018-19 campaign, United Way recognized its local volunteers and donors that played a part in making the financial milestone possible.
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Sustainable Eatery MIXT Is Cooking Up Expansion Plans Around North Texas
by | Jun 7, 2019
The "environmentally responsible" restaurant partners with local organizations to maintain sustainability standards. Dallas-based recycling company Fusion Waste helps MIXT divert 99 percent of its waste from landfills, and Bonton Farms provides ingredients crafted close to home.
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Take Command Health Completes $1.5M Bridge Funding
by | May 30, 2019
With the funding in place, Take Command is preparing for the release of two new HRA plans to address healthcare policy shifts.
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Chicks on Vic: Female Business Owners Team Up on Victory Avenue

by | Mar 8, 2019
The "Chicks on Vic"—a group of women who own businesses on Victory Avenue in Dallas—have teamed up to support one another in their businesses.
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Innovation and M+A Disrupt the Future of Health Care to Benefit Patients: Polsinelli White Paper
by | Nov 16, 2018
The rise of consumerism, a shift to out-patient care, a move toward the integrated care continuum, and the use of data analytics in health care are helping shape the future of the medical industry in the Untied States.
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Smoothie King’s CEO on ‘Smoothies With a Purpose,’ Backing Into Solutions, and Work-Life Balance
by | Nov 4, 2018
Wan Kim talks about the company's relocation to Dallas and how Smoothie King aims to become an integral part of your' fitness and health with a mix of new ideas such as the Cleaner Blending Initiative.
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Experts, Leaders Will Tackle Innovative Infrastructure Solutions at Forum in Dallas
by | Oct 17, 2018
Texas is among the hot spots for foreign infrastructure investment, making Dallas the ideal location for the forum, according to its founder and CEO, Norman Anderson. It's the first time the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum will be held in Texas, and notable DFW figures are featured on the all-star speaker lineup.
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Rank One Sport and Children’s Health Andrews Institute Collab on New App for Student-Athletes

by | Sep 18, 2018
Rank One Health aims to help physicians and athletic trainers manage sports-related injuries of athletes in grades K-12.
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Follow the Money: Lance Murray's weekly roundup of fundings, mergers, and acquisitions with Dallas-Fort Worth ties on Dallas Innovates.
Follow the Money: Tailwater Doubles Silver Creek Equity to $300M, Independent Bank Buys Guaranty Bancorp for $1B
by | May 24, 2018
From real estate and insurance to a new cancer treatment, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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InSightec
Israel’s ‘Most Innovative’ Company Has Dallas Outpost
by | Apr 16, 2018
While INSIGHTEC is headquartered in Israel, one of its two global offices is located in Dallas and home to its regulatory, clinical application, and reimbursement teams.
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Fast Company Searching For World Changers to Honor

by | Nov 8, 2017
Entries can be projects and products that have been launched since January or ideas still in the concept phase. 
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Baylor Scott & White Health App Provides Direct Communication Between Paramedics, Hospitals
by | Jul 7, 2017
Baylor Scott & White Health-Grapevine said the app has helped it reduce patient wait time from the national average of 90 minutes to 26 minutes.
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Jamba Juice Gives New Smoothies Collagen Boost
by | May 26, 2017
Collagen has been widely used as a cosmetics supplement, but now is making inroads as a consumable supplement.
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Fort Worth Hospital is Using Ziploc Bags to Keep Babies Warm
by | Apr 10, 2017
Low weights of premature babies make them prone to heat loss, but the hospital found encasing them in plastic bags helps stabilize their temperature.
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