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Junior League of Dallas Appoints New Board, Kicks Off Its ‘Next 100 Years’
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 29, 2022
The Junior League of Dallas is looking to its second century of service after celebrating the organization's centennial this year. The Dallas group, which started in 1922 and now has nearly 4,500 members, aims to help women flourish and to impact Dallas' most critical issues.
by Michael Wood |
Nov 18, 2020
The inaugural event discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the North Texas economy and innovative efforts to address regional workforce needs.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 19, 2020
In North Texas, the grants will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties, and Big Thought. The $920,000 is part of a four-year, $1 billion commitment Bank of America is making to foster workforce readiness and development in low-to-moderate-income communities.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 15, 2020
This year's Island Resilience Forum is championing the SC1.5NCE Not SILENCE campaign, which mobilizes world leaders and national governments to publicly champion the IPCC 1.5C Special Report, a study that looks at the impacts of global warming.
Behind it all is Dallas-based organizations: the Island Resilience Partnership, March for Science, and EarthX. But why is a land-locked area like Texas involved? "Their future is our future," organizers say.
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John Appel and Dave Coorts of PureAcre [Photos: Courtesy PureAcre]
BPS Agriculture’s New Startup Is Using Tech to Help Farmers Reduce Environmental Impact and Stay Profitable
by Alex Edwards | Sep 16, 2020
PureAcre, a subsidiary of Southlake-based BPS Agriculture, wants to significantly improve nutrient delivery and plant performance while solving challenges associated with large-scale farming.
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by Dave Moore |
Sep 14, 2020
Perkins + Will's Mary Dickinson talks strategies for reducing COVID in the workplace, such as UV light and HEPA filtration. "We are working with facilities on cleaning protocols to avoid creating a false sense of security," she says.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Sep 1, 2020
The new nationwide movement and advocacy program called Small Unites aims to help small business owners and entrepreneurs “thrive in the new normal” with a $50M collective investment from a diverse group of companies.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 5, 2020
Coinciding with the election of former Mayor Mike Rawlings and Lizzie Horchow Routman, a member of the legacy Horchow Family, the Hoblitzelle Foundation has elected a new slate of officers that includes its first female Chair.
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Scout & Cellar Founder Sarah Shadonix [Photo: Courtesy Scout & Cellar]
DFW’s ‘Clean-Crafted’ Wine Pioneer Launches New MIXABLE Brand
by Sandra Engelland | Jul 23, 2020
Founder Sarah Shadonix—recently named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist—says 2020 is a "roller-coaster year" loaded with opportunities for e-commerce. The company's latest offering is a light, lower-alcohol option for mixed drinks.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 22, 2020
Investments to Lendistry and California FarmLink will target businesses in underserved areas as well as small-scale farms and ranches providing fresh food to their communities.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 29, 2020
As North Texas works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chow plans to focus on improving community health in her role as United Way Dallas’ 96th annual campaign chair.
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by Quincy Preston and Maddie Preston |
Jun 25, 2020
MAG Impact Collective Founder Zach Weismann helps solo branding, marketing, strategy, and design experts benefit from belonging to a team while remaining independent. The social entrepreneur pairs the talent with organizations and businesses that need nimble, affordable expertise focused on impact.
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B Lab Names Social Impact Architects a “Best for the World” Company
by Lauren Hawkins | Sep 25, 2018
Global nonprofit B Lab's "Best for the World" awards recognize businesses that are making positive impacts.
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by Meredith McGrath |
Aug 14, 2018
Ethical fashion brand Tribe Alive aims to help women around the world raise themselves out of poverty.
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by Rachel Linch |
Aug 14, 2018
The company’s name came from the "crazy idea" founder Ivet Taneva had to create a company with just an idea and zero experience. But, the name also means more than just that: The fashion startup focuses on helping others on a global and local scale.
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by Meredith McGrath |
Aug 14, 2018
“It’s amazing how other women in the community just jump behind you and really want your business to grow,” Founder Blaire Spriggs said.
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