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Irving-based ShiftKey "is taking a disruptor POV on technology, workforce, and healthcare," says new CEO Mike Vitek. Now—with recent leadership moves and a new brand identity and website—the double-unicorn company is poised for further growth. Vitek tells Dallas Innovates the story behind ShiftKey's new storytelling—and hints at a possible future expansion into industries beyond healthcare.
$2B Healthcare Staffing Platform ShiftKey Announces Leadership Moves, New Brand Identity
by David Seeley | Jul 12, 2023
Irving-based ShiftKey "is taking a disruptor POV on technology, workforce, and healthcare," says new CEO Mike Vitek. Now—with recent leadership moves and a new brand identity and website—the double-unicorn company is poised for further growth. Vitek tells Dallas Innovates the story behind ShiftKey's new storytelling—and hints at a possible future expansion into industries beyond healthcare.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 10, 2023
In a planned succession, Commercial Metals Co. CEO Barbara Smith will pass the reins to Peter Matt in September. The transition is a significant milestone for the Irving-based Fortune 500 company, which can trace its origins back to a single Dallas scrap yard in 1915.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 23, 2023
“When you ask a man about his cholesterol or blood pressure level, he'll usually know if he's in a healthy range. But if you ask about his hormone levels, he will likely have no idea,” Biote Executive Chairman Marc Beer said, referring to testosterone levels. Led by Biote GM John Denne (above), the company's new Men's Health Division aims to change that.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 22, 2023
Foster & Thrive unifies McKesson's private brand portfolio—consolidating Health Mart and Sunmark branded OTC products— and aims to offer greater availability through increased production and efficiencies to help meet evolving patient needs and growing demand.
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Dallas College, Gainwell Technologies Receive More Than $1M in Grants for Specialized Training
by Lance Murray | Jun 8, 2023
Dallas College and Irving-based Gainwell Technologies have been awarded grants by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide specialized training in the healthcare industry. This training encompasses cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2023
Ability Connection, which celebrates its 70th anniversary milestone this year, serves more than 900 people across Texas, and relies on a one-person focus, where skilled staffers learn what priorities individuals and families need and want. The organization serves people with all types of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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by Lance Murray |
May 10, 2023
Cacique is a leading maker of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas, chorizos, and salsas in the U.S. As yet another California HQ import to North Texas, the company said it's celebrating its 50th anniversary with a focus on innovation and increased production capacity.
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by David Seeley |
May 8, 2023
By combining VicOne's xCarbon ECU intrusion detection and prevention systems with the TomTom Digital Cockpit, the new partnership aims to help ensure that vehicle infotainment systems packed with more and more apps remain secure from cyberattacks.
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Chris Storey (left) and Aaron Hencke
Silver Creek Midstream Announces Promotions of 2 Executives
by Lance Murray | Apr 21, 2023
Silver Creek Midstream LLC, an Irving-based private midstream company that operates crude oil gathering, transportation, and storage assets in Wyoming, has promoted two senior leaders.
Chris Storey has been promoted to President and CFO, where he will assist in the overall management of the Silver Creek organization. Previously, he was senior vice president and CFO....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Irving-based FleetPride Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, has appointed Kevin Weadick as chief executive officer....
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Kelly-Moore Paints' announcement of its HQ relocation to Irving is the latest step in the company's growth in the North Texas region, following the move of its state-of-the-art manufacturing operations to Hurst in 2017. CEO Charles Gassenheimer told Dallas Innovates his company has big plans for its future in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 21, 2023
Longtime child protection advocate and international law enforcement expert Glen Pounder has been appointed by Irving-based Boy Scouts of America as its youth protection executive.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in child protection and law enforcement to the BSA.
“Youth protection is at the heart of everything we do, and we are thrilled to welcome Glen Pounder as a leader and dedicated expert in this area,” Roger Mosby, president and chief executive officer of the BSA, said in a statement....
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MedArrive Co-Founder and CEO Dan Trigub
Irving Mobile Healthcare Firm MedArrive Gets $8M in Funding To Help Reduce ER Visits, Hospitalizations
by Lance Murray | Apr 11, 2023
The investment from Cobalt Ventures follows MedArrive's $25 million series A round in November 2021 and brings its total funding to $40.5 million to date. "Everyone in America has a right to inclusive, high-quality care, yet too many are left out and have no one on their side who can connect them to the system," MedArrive Co-Founder and CEO Dan Trigub said. "That's what the MedArrive platform and our field providers offer."
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 6, 2023
NEC Corp. of America announced Chris Jackson as the new president and CEO of the Irving-based provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, networking, and biometric solutions....
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by David Seeley |
Mar 31, 2023
VicOne—an Irving-based provider of automotive cybersecurity solutions—wants to make it safer to share data in "vehicle-to-everything environments." To help do that, it's expanding its partnership with Taiwan's DFI, a global provider of embedded motherboards and industrial computers. See how their "advanced embedded" solutions could lead to fully interconnected transportation with smart cities environments.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2023
Growing to meet the increased demand for healthcare professionals the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has doubled down on its new Irving campus. USAHS aims to equip graduates for long-term success in the healthcare industry with an innovative approach to education and state-of-the-art edtech.
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