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Report: Five North Texas Cities Are Among Top 20 ‘Hardest Working’ in the U.S.
by Lance Murray | Feb 5, 2024
Carrollton, Frisco, Irving, Dallas, and McKinney all have their noses to the grindstone, according to CoworkingCafe's evaluation of where U.S. residents work the hardest.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 15, 2024
Irving-based Kelly-Moore Paints has ceased operations immediately and will begin what it called an orderly, out-of-court wind-down of all of its business. Kelly-Moore moved to Irving in April 2023 from California.
“I’m extremely disappointed and saddened by this outcome, as the entire Kelly-Moore team made incredible efforts to continue innovating and serving the unique needs of professional painting contractors,” CEO Charles Gassenheimer said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
Caterpillar said that Kaiser—a 23-year company veteran—will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power Systems Division, Electric Power Division, Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division, Cat Reman (remanufactured parts), and the Electrification and Energy Solutions Division.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2023
Wellfit said the three hires represent a strategic expansion that aims to enhance the company's capabilities, drive innovation, and elevate the overall customer experience.
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Texan by Nature unveils the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 Companies [Photo: Business Wire]
North Texas Companies, DFW Airport Named to 2023 Texan by Nature 20 List
by Lance Murray | Nov 8, 2023
Founded by former First Lady and Dallas resident Laura Bush, Texan by Nature recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from businesses based or operating in Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 8, 2023
RentCafe analyzed 300 American cities to find the Best Cities for Geek Culture Fans, and four DFW cities "beamed up" up near the top of the list. See which local cities made the cut—and why "geeks" can live long and prosper in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 20, 2023
YC Wu joins TXOne Networks with almost three decades of experience in the global financial markets as a banker at Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 16, 2023
Irving-based Caterpiller has appointed Joseph E. Creed, group president of its Energy & Transportation division, to the newly created position of chief operating officer. George Moubayed, current SVP of Enterprise Strategy, has been named to the additional role of chief sustainability and strategy officer.
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Kayaking at Oak Point Park in Plano. [Photo: City of Plano]
North Texas’ Happy Place: Plano Makes Outside Magazine’s 15 Happiest Cities List
by Quincy Preston | Oct 11, 2023
With "lots of options for work and play," green space aplenty, and a welcoming vibe, Plano made Outdoor Magazine's cut of havens for happy living. The city also boasts the No. 1 park system in Texas per the Trust for Public Land and has a master plan to stay on top.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 11, 2023
The companies said the all-stock merger deal combines Pioneer’s more than 850,000 net acres in the Midland Basin with ExxonMobil’s 570,000 net acres in the Delaware and Midland Basins, creating "a diversified energy company with the largest footprint of high-return wells in the Permian Basin."
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 11, 2023
North Texas-based 7-Eleven's marketing trailblazers are driving into Fortnite with a pioneering digital car meetup. Gamers and car aficionados can gear up for an "ultimate scavenger hunt" to unlock access to a secret island and discover exclusive 7-Eleven branded cars. And the prizes? Absolutely "epic."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 8, 2023
Hospitality and travel software provider RateGain, which is headquartered in India with an office in Irving, has appointed veteran hospitality executive Peter Strebel as president for the Americas region and tasked him with leading the company’s expansion in the Americas....
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Susannah Pedigo
Irving’s Vesper Energy Names New Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs
by Lance Murray | Jul 14, 2023
Susannah Pedigo has been named head of government and regulatory affairs by Irving-based Vesper Energy, a role in which she will support Vesper’s continued growth and leadership in the renewable energy sector by directing advocacy efforts for policy and regulatory issues related to the energy industry.
“Susannah brings extensive technical knowledge combined with skills in policy, industry regulations, diplomacy, and business strategy to the Vesper team,” Vesper CEO and President Craig Carson said in a statement....
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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.
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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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