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DI People: Crossmark Holdings, J.C. Penney, Work Shield Make Executive Announcements

by | Aug 27, 2019
You’ll also find news from Comstock Resources, Trinity Hunt Partners, Fiesta Restaurant Group, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Locke Lord, Velvet Taco, and Mary Kay in this roundup of executive and leadership moves in North Texas.
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SML RFID Retail
SML RFID Expands, Extends Plano HQ Lease, Opens New Retail Ideation Space
by | Aug 26, 2019
The ideation space allows retailers and brand owners to experience and test some of SML’s latest technologies and developments. 
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Who Won What at the 2019 Tech Titans Awards
At its annual awards gala, Tech Titans honored 14 North Texas companies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding industry contributions. See who made it out on top.
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Raytheon
Raytheon Secures its Future in McKinney With New 200,000 SF Advanced Manufacturing Facility
by | Aug 22, 2019
Planned for completion in late 2020, the new facility will bring 500 new high-tech jobs with it.
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European Wax Centers

European Wax Center is Moving its Corporate Headquarters to Plano

by | Aug 15, 2019
The national corporation has begun its move from Florida, bringing 100 jobs to North Texas with it. In June, EWC was the Cause Marketing Champion in the 1st Annual Franchise Innovation Awards.
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Here’s How KFC’s Global HQ in Plano is Driving Its High-Flying Success
by | Aug 5, 2019
From shrimp donuts to Cheetos sandwiches, Kentucky Fried Chicken doesn't cook inside the lines. That's largely due to the Food Innovation Team at its global headquarters in North Texas, who are responsible for maintaining the other teams (and their menu concoctions) across the world.
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5G Whiz: AT&T Works With Robotics Firm to Accelerate Retail Automation Beyond Wi-Fi
by | Aug 1, 2019
The robots will help retailers recognize out-of-stock, mispriced, or misplaced inventory, as well as potential store hazards.
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Tyler Technologies Signs $85M 10-Year Deal With North Carolina Judicial System
by | Jul 25, 2019
The deal is Tyler's largest-ever software-as-a-service agreement and it will give North Carolinians online access to the state's judicial system and e-filing capability.
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DI People: MTX Group, Applications Software, J.Hilburn Make Leadership Moves

by | Jul 2, 2019
You’ll also find news from the University of Texas at Dallas, Southwestern Medical Foundation, Tenet Healthcare, Dallas Museum of Art, THEO Executive Group, and The Arnold Cos. in this report on leadership and executive activity in North Texas.
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Getting a Handle on Scooters: Data Helps Shape Dallas’ Two-Wheeler Policies
by | Jul 2, 2019
Electric scooters give riders a quick, cheap way to get around urban core areas, but safety issues have cities coming to grips with their use.
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DI People: Toyota North America, Meadows Foundation Make Leadership Moves
by | Jun 25, 2019
You'll also find news from Aligned Energy, Kitchen Brains, True North Advisors, and Forterra Inc. in this roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies and organizations in North Texas.
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Lexus Men in Black
Lexus Jet of the Future Hits Big Screen in Newest Men in Black Film
by | Jun 14, 2019
The fourth film in the Men in Black franchise introduces the world to the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet, which takes high-tech to another universe. Lexus' U.S. headquarters is in Plano.
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Follow the Money: Cresco Closes $60M Cannabis Fund, Critical Start Nets $40M; Xpressdocs Buys Direct Mail Provider

by | Jun 13, 2019
You’ll also find news about Alkami, KoiReader Technologies, Metropolis Truck Yard Partners, 4FRONT, Boulevard Media, MyndVR, Jacobs, Trive Capital, Comstock Resources, Covey Park Energy, OmniSYS, and Federal Heath in this roundup of funding, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships involving companies in North Texas.
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Alkami
Fintech Alkami Technology Raises $55M in Series E Funding Round
by | Jun 10, 2019
The fast-growing Plano-based company, which last year raised $70 million in a Series D round, has used its funding to invest in innovation, people, and services.
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Apple Reportedly Seeks to ‘Acqui‑Hire’ Autonomous Vehicle Company Drive.ai
by | Jun 6, 2019
The self driving vehicle startup, which has an office in Plano, is piloting driverless passenger vans in Arlington's Entertainment District near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park.
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Follow the Money: Theatro Gets $12M, Cien Raises $3.5M, Pioneer Nets $45M, Pei Wei is Sold
by | Jun 6, 2019
You’ll also find news about Hypergiant Industries, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics, Mark Cuban, Argon Medical Devices, Integrity Marketing Group, and Hero Pet Brands in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies in North Texas.
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