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Ben Vann, chief executive of Impact Ventures, speaks during a video-recorded event at JPMorgan Chase’s Dallas office, where the nonprofit announced the launch of its CDFI fund, IV Capital. [Image: Screenshot / The Shearer Group video]
Dallas’ Impact Ventures Launches Texas’ First Integrated Capital Fund Backing Women- and BIPOC-Led Enterprises
by Maddie Preston | Oct 24, 2025
At a kickoff event held at JPMorgan Chase ahead of the 2025 Inclusive Capital Summit, the announcement of Impact Ventures' new CDFI fund set the tone for a two-day gathering focused on the future of capital, inclusion, and community-driven growth.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 12, 2024
Debra Hunter Johnson, president and principal consultant of Reciprocity Consulting Group, has been named to the board of directors of Kanarys, the Dallas-based diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) technology company....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 30, 2023
"Since data is crucial for maintaining ongoing DEIB initiatives and dedication, Kanarys leads the way in establishing quantifiable DEIB strategies, thanks to its data-centric methodology aimed at creating a fairer future for all work settings," says Google CDO and Kanary's Board Member Melonie Parker.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Kelley Cornish will lead the foundation, a Dallas-based workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity. "Bringing Kelley in to lead the foundation is a strategic and advantageous relationship that will help our efforts in a unique and inventive way," said foundation Chairman T.D. Jakes.
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Toyota ‘Empact’ Vision Addresses Sustainability, EV Charging Equity in Underserved Communities
by Lance Murray | Apr 19, 2023
The Empact program seeks to address charging access, affordability, and carbon emission reduction. Plano-based Toyota North America said that Empact is based on the combination of 'environmental impact' and 'empowering action,' representing the efforts Toyota is making to design a more equitable and inclusive deployment strategy.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 4, 2023
Tellis Bethel will lead Toyota's longstanding efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through an integrated, holistic strategy that addresses the workplace, the marketplace, and society and reflects its core value of respect for people, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 23, 2023
Kanarys and MAC Diversity Recruiters have joined forces to help organizations create more diverse and inclusive workplaces through data-driven diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging solutions and recruitment expertise.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 16, 2020
Past Investment Challenge winners include McKinney-based ShearShare, Houston-based GroupRaise, and Austin-based Journey Foods. Applications are open now until Jan. 22.
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Impact Ventures: Meet TopIt, a Social Platform for Communal Direct-Challenge Competitions
by Alex Edwards | Jul 30, 2020
Dallas-based TopIt allows users to create customized challenges based on their interests and hobbies. A user can choose to post their own niche challenge from a variety of categories or join in on an active one.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 17, 2020
Fort Worth's Neuro Rehab VR, pitched by Veena Somareddy, won in a startup competition that rounded out the day.
The event, originally intended as a hosted event in Dallas, was 5+ hours of inspiration and information. It's available to watch on YouTube.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 29, 2019
Data and anonymous employee reviews help companies build more inclusive workplaces and improve their culture via Kanarys’ platform.
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by Liz Goodwin |
May 29, 2019
As the Latin word for "balance," Statera symbolizes a holistic creative environment that nourishes innovation. Local women in the arts can apply for the mentorship program by June 1 to learn how to cultivate their ideas and tackle obstacles they are facing in their professional careers.
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Impact House’s New #HackTheCulture Networking Series To Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
by Lauren Hawkins | Nov 6, 2018
Through a series of networking events, Dallas-based Impact House wants to facilitate diversity within STEM and other tech-related industries. It all begins on Nov. 15 with The Challenge of Being the "Only One."
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