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Builders FirstSource Names New President of Technology and Digital Solutions

by | Jul 2, 2025
The Dallas-based building materials giant says Gayatri Narayan's hire will help accelerate digital and technical innovation for long-term growth.
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Stemuli and Heartland Forward Launch ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ AI Training Platform in Central U.S.
by | Jul 1, 2025
Dallas edtech startup Stemuli and Heartland Forward, a “think-and-do tank” for the central U.S., are teaming up to bring AI-powered, gamified learning tools to rural students and entrepreneurs.
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Dallas Energy Startup’s 3D Solar Towers Win Global Airport Innovation Prize
Founder Mohammed Nije grew up without electricity. Now his Dallas startup, Janta Power, is piloting his power-dense solar technology at DFW and airports worldwide—earning global recognition for a design he says uses less land, generates more power, and can lower energy costs.
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Dallas Scores Another Disruptor in the Life Science Space
At its Dallas Design District grand opening, Koya Medical marked the official move of its headquarters from California—bringing with it a wearable alternative to wall-powered compression therapy for vascular patients. “This is something that is different from anything that is out there,” says vascular surgeon and new CMO Tom Maldonado.
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Toyota and the National Organization on Disability Convene at the DRC 

The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
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Dallas-Based Comerica Bank Marks Small Business Week With $250K in Grants to Community Organizations
by | May 7, 2025
Five nonprofit organizations—including Dallas-based Impact Ventures—will each receive a $50,000 contribution from Comerica Bank during National Small Business Week, which runs through Saturday.
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Kimberly-Clark Promotes Key Leader to President and COO Amid $2B Investment Plan
by | May 6, 2025
Russ Torres will lead global operations and partner with CEO Mike Hsu to accelerate Kimberly-Clark’s transformation and Powering Care growth strategy, the company said.
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Moody Foundation Gives ‘Historic’ 9‑Figure Gift to Support New $5B Pediatric Hospital Campus in Dallas
by | May 6, 2025
To recognize the foundation's "record-breaking" support, the hospital at the new Dallas pediatric campus will be named Moody Children's Hospital upon completion in 2031.
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Convergence AI returns to Dallas April 30–May 1, backed by Google and Accenture—with a focus on applied AI and North Texas innovators.

Two-Day Convergence AI Conference Names First Speakers From Toyota, CBRE, Accenture—and More

Set for April 30–May 1, the expanded 2025 conference—backed by Google and Accenture—will focus on applied AI, feature top corporate leaders, and unveil the second annual AI75 list of innovators.
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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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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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