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Municipal Solar Lighting: France’s Fonroche Opens New U.S. HQ in Fort Worth

by | Jan 23, 2025
Calling itself "a disruptor to the traditional streetlighting industry," Fonroche said its innovative solar-powered streetlights have been installed in more than 1,000 municipalities across 43 states. Its off-grid lights offer "significant cost savings, zero energy consumption, and drastically lower carbon emissions."
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From Research Labs to Operating Rooms, Dallas-Based Carter Inc. Packs Up Success for Critical Relocations
Carter Inc. aims to be the first call for both corporate and high-stakes biotech relocations, working to keep transitions smooth and operations on track.
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DataNovaX Announces $1 Billion Wichita Falls Data Center Amid North Texas Boom
Phase I is set to go live in December, followed by a transformative 550,000-square-foot Phase II expansion. The project offers an "excellent alternative" to the tight Dallas-Fort Worth data center market, according to the company's Wylie-based CEO.
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PNC Bank to Invest Nearly $1B in New Coast-to-Coast Branches, Including 17 in North Texas
by | Feb 14, 2024
The Pittsburgh-based bank said it plans to open 17 new branches in North Texas as part of more than 100 new branches across the U.S. The openings are aimed at extending access to banking services and financial expertise for customers and communities nationwide. PNC will also be renovating more than 1,200 existing locations through 2028.
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Ring That Kettlebell: 2024 CrossFit Games Are Coming to Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena

Carlo Capua, chief of strategy and innovation for the city of Fort Worth—and an avid CrossFitter—tells Dallas Innovates how the city snagged the annual world championship event; how it could help build Fort Worth's global footprint; and how this annual "fitness Woodstock" could boost the city's chance to attract multiple professional sports teams.
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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap: A Deep Dive into the North Texas Tech Scene
by | Sep 12, 2023
Amid a booming tech surge, U.S. companies grapple with a pressing issue: a tight pool of tech talents. Even an innovation powerhouse like Dallas-Fort Worth can't escape the crunch. Here's how companies can navigate to ensure continued growth.
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PMY Group Invests in WJHW Expansion to Extend Tech Design Firm’s Global Reach
by | Aug 16, 2023
North Texas-based WJHW has spearheaded high-profile tech system projects at venues such as SoFi Stadium, UBS Arena, Globe Life Field, and Dickie's Arena. To lead its global push, PMY Group has promoted WJHW veterans Kym Shilton to Senior Vice President of International and Charles Adkinson to Senior Vice President of Sports Development.

As part of PMY's strategy, the company said it plans to relocate its global headquarters from Melbourne to the United States.
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7-Eleven Revs Up the Virtual World With Fortnite Car Meet Up
by | 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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‘Texodus’: What’s Behind the Trend of Californians Moving to North Texas

A new report from StorageCafe dissects a noticeable migratory trend of Californians to the Lone Star State. Here are some reasons they're racing to get to places like North Texas—like saving over $1 million when they buy a house, for instance.
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From AI-Powered Coaching to Neuromarketing: EY Unveils 46 Finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southwest
by | Apr 20, 2023
Ernst & Young has unveiled the finalists for the coveted Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Southwest Award, with 46 game-changing entrepreneurs from 40 pioneering companies in the running. Regional award winners will be announced in June at an awards celebration.
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EarthX 2023 Brings Together the World’s Top Green Thinkers and Doers in Dallas
As EarthX 2023 descends upon Dallas this week, the world's largest environmental event is unleashing a powerful synergy of industry, innovation, and global collaboration. With dozens of conferences, immersive experiences, and more than 400 speakers, here’s a guide to help innovators navigate this awe-inspiring event—ensuring they maximize its potential for shaping a better tomorrow.
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Bank of America Contributes Nearly $4M to North Texas Nonprofits in 2022
by | Dec 28, 2022
Bank of America has donated nearly $4 million to North Texas nonprofits this year, including local food banks and two 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder® awardees.
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North Texas lands in the Top 10 of CBRE’s Annual Scoring Tech Talent Report

by | Jul 14, 2022
According to Dallas-based CBRE’s most recent annual Scoring Tech Talent report, Dallas-Fort Worth now stands in the No. 9 spot, jumping up four places from last year’s report—one of the biggest gains seen by any metro area. The region also ranks No. 5 for women in the tech workforce.

Over the past five years, DFW’s talent pool has grown by nearly 15%, with close to 188,000 residents employed in the industry.
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Meet the Fastest-Growing Local Companies in the Southwest, According to Inc.
by | Mar 15, 2022
Out of 141 companies in the Southwest who made the list, 39 were from the Dallas-Fort Worth region and 106 were from Texas overall. Two local companies cracked the Southwest Top 10: Fort Worth's TimelyMD (No. 7) and Frisco's Premier Health Solutions (No. 9).
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Dallas Metro Retains No. 3 Spot with the Most Tech Job Openings in U.S.
by | Mar 7, 2022
The Dallas region added nearly 3,800 new tech job postings last month, bringing its total postings to around 18,600 and ranking it No. 3 among metro areas with the highest amount of job openings in the sector, according to CompTIA. Dallas has held the No. 3 spot since August 2021.
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MassChallenge Will Hold a Live Pitch Competition at Its Jan. 27 Pegasus Park Launch
by | Dec 15, 2021
At the free, live, in-person networking event, attendees will hear from the MassChallenge team and key partners about the North Texas launch. The live pitch competition will allow early-stage startups to compete for a direct spot in the MassChallenge 2022 Global Early-Stage Program.
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