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.
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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.
The inaugural three-day event lands in Dallas June 27–29 at Paul Quinn College, bringing together more than 40 speakers, curated activations, and a bold agenda built to move capital, spark deals, and support Black founders.
For the second year, the Dallas Wings Community Foundation is highlighting a different local Black-owned business on the team's social platforms each Wednesday in February in celebration of Black History Month. This month's spotlight is on Cookie Society, Pink Toes Nail Bar, Pressed Roots, and PureNRG Cycle.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
“Humanoid robots danced, boxed, and folded laundry. Zoox shuttled attendees in driverless robotaxis. Quadrupeds traversed fake, rugged terrain. The show floor was literally a parade of moving devices.”
Dave Copps
CEO and Co-Founder
Worlds
… on the physical AI takeover at CES 2026, via LinkedIn....
UNT Health recently renewed and expanded its partnership with TechFW to advance technology commercialization, support early-stage innovators, and boost the region’s growing health innovation ecosystem.
Backed by funding from the Texas Legislature, the collaboration aims to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to speed the development of new technologies that can move out of the lab and into real world applications....
Dallas-based third-party logistics provider WWEX Group has named Shelly Patman its chief human resources officer, promoting a longtime people leader who has helped guide the company through years of growth, transformation and talent investment....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
“Humanoid robots danced, boxed, and folded laundry. Zoox shuttled attendees in driverless robotaxis. Quadrupeds traversed fake, rugged terrain. The show floor was literally a parade of moving devices.”
Dave Copps
CEO and Co-Founder
Worlds
… on the physical AI takeover at CES 2026, via LinkedIn....
UNT Health recently renewed and expanded its partnership with TechFW to advance technology commercialization, support early-stage innovators, and boost the region’s growing health innovation ecosystem.
Backed by funding from the Texas Legislature, the collaboration aims to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to speed the development of new technologies that can move out of the lab and into real world applications....
Dallas-based third-party logistics provider WWEX Group has named Shelly Patman its chief human resources officer, promoting a longtime people leader who has helped guide the company through years of growth, transformation and talent investment....