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Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is located in Glen Rose, 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth. [Photo: Vistra Energy]

Vistra Corp. Seeks to Add 20 Years to Nuclear Power Plant’s Life with License Renewal

by | Oct 4, 2022

Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant has been generating nuclear electric power for more than 30 years, and this week Irving-based Vistra Corp. announced that it has applied for license renewals with Nuclear Regulatory Commission to keep the plant operating through 2053.

“Comanche Peak is one of the lowest-cost and highest-performing nuclear power plants in the country and is a large, dispatchable source of carbon-free electricity,” said Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra....

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Bank of Montreal Taps North Texas for its Newest Tech Hub
by | Jul 25, 2022
With 50,000 employees and $820 billion in assets, the Bank of Montreal plans to add 50 new employees to its 250-person DFW workforce. Placing its newest tech hub in North Texas is part of the bank's plan to make the U.S. a major focus of its business. BMO joins JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and PNC Bank in having a significant tech presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
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Follow the Money: MLTPLY Makes Second Investment Since Launching Last Year, RumbleOn Finalizes $130M Acquisition of Fort Worth Powersport Dealer, and More
by | Feb 23, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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Irving-Based Biote to Be Listed on Nasdaq
by | Dec 13, 2021
Irving-based Biote, a medical practice-building business within the hormone optimization space, will be listed on Nasdaq through a business combination with Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III.

Biote—which will earn projected revenue of $136 million in 2021—trains practitioners to identify and treat early indicators of hormone-related aging conditions. The company then provides components that enable practitioners to establish, build, and successfully operate hormone optimization centers.
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Irving-based Fluor receives $1.16B contract extension for Navy nuclear propulsion work [Photo: Fluor]

Irving-based Fluor receives $1.16B contract extension for Navy nuclear propulsion work [Photo: Fluor]

Irving-based Fluor Gets $1.16B Contract Extension for Navy Nuclear Propulsion Work

by | Nov 1, 2021
When you think of Irving, you probably don't think "submarines." Well, you should start. Irving is home to the headquarters of Fluor, whose subsidiary Fluor Marine Propulsion got the one-year extension to work on naval nuclear propulsion technology at Navy Nuclear Laboratory sites in New York, Pennsylvania, and Idaho. 
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Irving-Based Mobile Banking App Porte Donates To Charity on Behalf of Customers through New #DoortoChange Program
by | Mar 23, 2021
This mobile banking app was created by Populus Group Financial with a younger age group in mind. Porte works to combine convenience and the desire to help others.
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Irving-Based Mobile Cell Tower Manufacturer Aims to Build the Infrastructure That Keeps You Connected
by | Jan 13, 2021
A decade after its founding, the company’s customers today include AT&T, Verizon, the U.S. Navy, and Dow Chemical.
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Drive for Improved Healthcare Tech is a Silver Lining of the Pandemic, says McKesson CTO
by | Jan 10, 2021
McKesson, based in Irving, has played a key role during the COVID-19 crisis, first by providing PPE and now helping distribute vaccines.
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Irving-Based RollKall Acquires Fellow Off-Duty Security Provider Cover Your Assets

by | Nov 17, 2020
Following the acquisition, RollKall is now the nation’s leading provider of off-duty and “extra-duty” law enforcement staffing solutions and services in an industry that's estimated to be worth $12 billion.
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Amazon Launches In-Garage Grocery Delivery, Expands Package Delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Nov 12, 2020
Amazon's new contactless grocery delivery service is initially launching in only five cities, including Dallas. The service can be used in Richardson, Denton, Irving, and Grapevine, among other North Texas locations.

 

Prime members who are eligible can get a myQ smart garage door opener and also combine that with a Ring smart camera for peace of mind, Amazon says.
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Caris Life Sciences Raises $310M to Continue Rapidly Growing in the Precision Medicine Market
by | Oct 27, 2020
The growth capital will allow Caris to advance its position as a leading tumor profiling company that aims to reinvent cancer care.
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Here’s How Two Irving Companies Are Using Tech To Change the Off-Duty Law Enforcement Industry
by | Oct 7, 2020
Athos Group is a technology service provider for the off-duty, or "extra-duty," law enforcement industry. The Irving-based solutions company has seen fast growth this year, and recently acquired its Irving neighbor in the same industry, RollKall.
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Dallas Venture Capital Co-Founder and Managing Director Dayakar Puskoor [Photo: Dallas Venture Capital]

Dayakar Puskoor Unveils Dallas Venture Partners With Focus on Emerging Tech, Growth Stage Companies

by | Sep 14, 2020
Naya Ventures has relaunched with a new name, a laser focus, and a major hire. The venture capital firm located in Irving and India says its model is "poised to democratize the venture capital industry."
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‘Brands with Heart’: 7-Eleven is Looking for Food and Bev Companies to Stock its Shelves
by | Sep 9, 2020
For the third annual 7-Eleven Brands with Heart event (this year held virtually), emerging brands will pitch to 7-Eleven leaders, attend workshops, and network. The application to participate is due Oct. 1.
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Tech-Focused On the Road Garage Gets $3M Seed Funding From Perot Foundation to Rebuild More Than Cars
by | Jul 21, 2020
Founded by social entrepreneur Michelle Corson, On the Road Garage intends to fix cars affordably, while tackling underemployment and transportation challenges among vulnerable populations. The first location in Irving is now open, and applications for technology-forward apprenticeships and training are online.
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DI People: Signify Health, MediaKind, Sabre, Envy Gaming, and More Make Executive Moves
by | Jul 17, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from o9 Solutions, Orb Health, Federos, MJB Wood Group, Vistra, Idea Grove, Lennox International, and more.
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