Plano

NTT DATA Appoints Seasoned Exec as Global Chief Growth Officer and North America CEO

by | Feb 4, 2025
Sudhir Chaturvedi, who brings a 28-year career "driving global strategy and results" across diverse industries, will be based in Plano and will report to Abhijit Dubey, president and Global CEO of NTT DATA.
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From Playmakers to Policymakers: DRC Champions the Dallas Region’s Winning Ways
by | Jan 23, 2025
At its annual meeting at Arlington's Globe Life Field, the Dallas Regional Chamber took a victory lap with Dallas-Fort Worth's multiple No. 1 economic rankings, outlined DRC priorities for the new legislative session, and heard from five leading pro sports executives why North Texas is such a sports business powerhouse.
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Plano Company Plans ‘Garage Condo’ Lifestyle Venue for Supercar Owners
by | Jan 23, 2025
“This will be the premier location for car shows in Texas,” Maranello CEO Michael Holigan said of his planned 200,000-SF facility in Plano. Its inward-facing "garage condos" will enable members to visit with other luxury sports car collectors year-round.
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North Texas’ JCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form a ‘Powerhouse’ New Company Called Catalyst Brands
by | Jan 9, 2025
The combination of JCPenney with entities including the parent of brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, and more will be based in Plano and have $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 stores, and 60,000 employees.
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Plano-Based Fisher Investments Finalizes $3B Minority Stake Sale, Valuing Firm at Nearly $13B

by | Jan 7, 2025
Fisher Investments—which relocated its headquarters from Washington State to Plano in 2023—said the investment by Advent International and ADIA was part of founder Ken Fisher's long-term estate planning and "ensures the firm's long-term private independence, culture, growth evolution, and devotion to exceptional client service."
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Accenture Snaps Up North Texas’ Award Solutions
by | Dec 18, 2024

Plano-based Award Solutions, a provider of training and consulting services in advanced wireless and network technologies, has been acquired by Dublin, Ireland-based professional services company Accenture.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Award Solutions, founded in 1997, has employees in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Branson, Missouri; San Diego, California; and Bangalore, India....

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CYPHER Learning Adds 3 Senior Executives to Its Leadership Team
by | Dec 13, 2024
The three new senior leaders bring decades of expertise in revenue growth, legal strategy, and technological innovation to support CYPHER's growth trajectory and strengthen its position as a market leader, the company said.
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European Wax Center Names Former Dave & Buster’s Leader as Its New CEO, Board Chair
by | Dec 13, 2024
Chris Morris will take on the roles effective Jan. 8, succeeding David Berg, who will step down as CEO but remain a member of the company's board of directors.
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Simplilearn Relocates HQ from San Francisco to North Texas ‘to Tap into Thriving Tech Ecosystem’

by | Oct 23, 2024
Founded in 2010, global digital skills provider Simplilearn is now based in Plano and Bangalore, India. Its HQ move to North Texas "positions us to better empower professionals with the skills needed to excel in a digital-first world," says Founder and CEO Krishna Kumar.
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Mexico Avocado Supplier and Guacamole Maker Opens New U.S. HQ in North Texas
by | Oct 21, 2024
GoVerden—which is owned by three of the largest avocado growers in Michoacán, Mexico—said the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Plano is a direct response to its double-digit growth over the past three years and the increasing demand for its products.
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North Texas’ Chapwood Investments Partners on Financial Literacy Program for Athletes and Entertainers
by | Oct 8, 2024
Winning on the field is great, but scoring financially is a whole other ball game. Plano-based Chapwood Investments is partnering with North Dakota's Champion Venture Partners on a financial education program for athletes, celebrities, and entertainment professionals to help move their goal posts toward success.
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Plano-Based Integer Holdings Sells Its Electrochem Business to Ultralife for $50M
by | Sep 30, 2024
Electrochem focuses on non-medical applications for the energy, military, and environmental sectors. The deal follows the news of Integer's recent $60 million and $30 million manufacturing expansions in Ireland.
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Plano’s CorroHealth Expands Again: Acquisition of Xtend Healthcare Bolsters Its RCM Capabilities

by | Sep 24, 2024
CorroHealth said the move positions it as one of the broadest and most complete clinical and financial end-to-end solutions in the market—providing "significant scale" to its existing RCM offerings as well as new patient engagement capabilities.
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Datacom & Telecom: UCL Swift Acquires Plano-Based Accurate Connections
by | Sep 16, 2024
Based in South Korea with an Americas HQ in Carrollton, UCL Swift is a global provider of high-precision fiber optic termination products and connectivity solutions. Accurate Connections is a leading manufacturer of custom fiber optic and copper cable assemblies for the datacom and telecom industries.
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Plano City Council Approves Tax Incentive Plan for Life Science Hub at Former EDS Campus
by | Aug 27, 2024
Dallas-based NexPoint has said it's ready to invest over $3.6 billion ino the Texas Research Quarter—a sprawling life science-focused innovation district planned at and around the former EDS campus in Plano's Legacy development. Now the city of Plano has turned the first key to help unlock what could be a game-changer for North Texas' growing biotech boom.
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Plano’s Fortis Appoints Industry Veteran as EVP to Lead B2B Expansion
by | Aug 9, 2024
Fortis said Robert West has a proven track record in scaling AR and AP payments businesses through partnerships and will lead the company's B2B expansion.
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