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Origin facility at the Baylor Scott & White Health Sports Therapy & Research building in Frisco. [Photo: Mauricio Rojas/Plug and Play
City of Frisco, Plug and Play Open New Startup- and VC-Focused Innovation Hub
by Lance Murray | May 20, 2025
The city said that Origin—which has been under development since 2020—stemmed from Frisco leaders' vision to create "an open collaboration space for residents to scale their businesses, as well as a networking space for venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, fintech, sportstech, AI, cybersecurity, and other startups."
by Lance Murray |
Apr 25, 2024
Firefly Park is slated to feature 3 million square feet of Class A office space, 400,000 square feet of upscale retail, dining, and entertainment, along with 1,200 hotel rooms, 230 townhomes, 1,970 mid-rise and high-rise residential units, plus many other "world-class" amenities.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 13, 2024
The global innovation platform is ready to showcase "revolutionary technology" in a splashy two-city, day-long event on March 26. To be held at the McKinney Cotton Mill and at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, the day will feature pitches, speakers, and panels on SportsTech, FinTech, and Enterprise & AI.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 7, 2024
The global innovation platform opened offices in the two North Texas cities late last year, announcing accelerators for Sportstech and Enterprise & AI. Now Plug and Play is banking on a new way to make Frisco and McKinney key players in another disruptive industry.
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The Frisco-based Dude Perfect team will be at Dickie's Arena. [Photos: Dude Perfect/Facebook]
The Last Word: Dude Perfect’s Coby Cotton on Jumping from YouTube to a $100M Theme Park
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 28, 2023
Dude Perfect told the Wall Street Journal they've sent out bid requests for their proposed $100 million theme park/HQ "to Frisco and other cities" and asked for responses within two months. Meanwhile, the team said, they've been talking with potential fundraisers for the project.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 20, 2022
The connectivity innovator brings wireless solutions to iconic venues and enterprises globally, such as Grand Central Terminal, Hollywood Bowl, London Heathrow Airport, World Trade Center Oculus, and U.S. Homeland Security.
Boingo's move to Texas—and its new office at The Star in Frisco—supports the "company’s vision and our ability to attract and retain top talent," says Boingo CEO Mike Finley.
Boingo's move to Texas—and its new office at The Star in Frisco—supports the "company’s vision and our ability to attract and retain top talent," says Boingo CEO Mike Finley.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 25, 2022
Entrepreneur Jasmin Brand will take on the newly created role. The goal? To make Frisco a “major national hub” for venture capital and innovation.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Mar 5, 2022
Dallas-Fort Worth is a contender—not only nationally, but on the global stage.
Here's what real estate and economic development leaders have to say about the region's 'X factors.'
Here's what real estate and economic development leaders have to say about the region's 'X factors.'
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Jason Ford, Certified Economic Developer and Vice President, Frisco EDC
‘We Believe Cities Like Frisco Will Benefit by the Return of Growth To the Suburbs,’ Says Economic Developer Jason Ford
by Quincy Preston | Oct 13, 2020
The Frisco EDC prioritizes efforts on four main target sectors: corporate attraction and expansion; gaming and new media; the business of sports; and innovation.
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by Lance Murray |
May 21, 2019
You’ll also find news from Signature Systems Group, Medecision, Greenhouse Treatment Center, Premier Project Management, and Zweig Group in this roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies with operations in North Texas.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
