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Lime's Gen 4 electric scooter offers a wider footboard, lower center of gravity, and swappable battery. [Photo: Lime]
Lime Launches an E-Scooter Fleet in Plano
by David Seeley | Oct 2, 2023
Four months after its e-scooters reappeared on Dallas streets, Lime's rental electric scooters have migrated north to Plano, where up to 250 will be appearing "in an organized manner over time."
by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
Bryan Powell will lead the company from its Plano office. Since 2021, he's served as the company's COO, providing executive oversight of Westwood's operations driving "unprecedented profitable growth for the firm," the company said.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 29, 2023
The report from Forbes Advisor analyzed data for 92 of the most populated U.S. cities across 12 metrics that reflect business risks. Plano, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas all made the Top 15 list of Least Risky Cities for Small Businesses in America.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 14, 2023
Delta and EVgo collaborated closely to accelerate the manufacturing timeline for the domestically produced 350kW fast charger, resulting in the first delivery months ahead of the originally scheduled date. Delta's Plano plant opened last year.
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Christopher Yang has been promoted to the role of President and CEO, Toyota Connected North America [Photo: Toyota Connected North America]
Toyota Connected North America Announces New President/CEO, More Leadership Moves
by Lance Murray | Aug 2, 2023
Plano-based TCNA said it has promoted Christopher Yang as its new president and CEO, replacing Steve Basra, who left the company on June 30. Yang had been TCNA's EVP and chief operating officer. Other leadership moves include a new COO, chief liaison officer, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 28, 2023
Dynata, the Plano-based first-party data company for insights, activation, and measurement, announced that Mark Lepine is the new managing director of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) business.
“At this pivotal moment in our industry, Dynata stands proudly at the forefront of the first-party data ecosystem — and Mark’s market research experience, abilities to lead and drive growth align perfectly with our strategic goals,” Chris Watson, Dynata’s international managing director, said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 28, 2023
Founded in 2002, rare disease drugmaker Reata has made significant advances in therapeutics that regulate cellular metabolism and inflammation in serious neurologic diseases. The company's FDA-approved SKYCLARYS is the first and only approved treatment in the U.S. for Friedreich’s ataxia, a genetic nervous system disorder.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 25, 2023
Slated to open by December 31, the 450,000-square-foot facility "will help meet the unprecedented demand for high-performance cloud solutions for artificial intelligence, machine learning, pixel streaming, and other emerging technologies," New Jersey-based CoreWeave's co-founder and CEO said.
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JCPenney CALWest entrance. [Photo: JCPenney]
JCPenney’s Refashioned ‘CALWest’ HQ in Plano: The Place to Work, Play, and Ace Pickleball
by Lance Murray | Jul 20, 2023
JCPenney is welcoming back more than 2,000 associates to its 320,000 square foot "CALWest" campus at Legacy West in Plano. To drive a new hybrid work strategy, the refashioned HQ offers "updated workspaces that cultivate a culture of collaboration." Plus pickleball courts, an arcade, a fitness center, a golf simulator, and more. See inside.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 14, 2023
Plano-based Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that industry executive Joni Roberts has been named chief marketing officer, senior vice president, and that she will run the company’s global marketing strategy, marketing organization, and investor relations....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 13, 2023
Ericsson said this 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to a 24-hour period.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 22, 2023
The all-electric Maeve 01 aircraft was unveiled this week at the Paris Air Show. It enables more than 44 passengers to travel in a range of 250 nautical miles with zero emissions.
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Attendees got an up-close look at ultra-fast EV chargers Monday at the grand opening of an SK Signet manufacturing facility in Plano. [Photo: SK Signet]
South Korean Co. Opens New EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in Plano, Its First in U.S.
by Lance Murray | Jun 7, 2023
At full capacity, South Korea-based SK Signet's first U.S. plant will be able to produce more than 10,000 ultra-fast chargers per year. The facility is expected to create up to 183 jobs by 2026. See what else will happen at the plant—and how it could impact EV drivers in DFW and across the country.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Shinichi Yasui, a 35-year Toyota veteran, will take up the post at the Hydrogen Factory—a newly established company dedicated to accelerating customer-focused product development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products.
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by David Seeley |
May 30, 2023
After opening locations in Frisco and Plano last year—and with plans to open more in Fort Worth, McKinney, Allen, and Forney—H-E-B will use its new center to fulfill curbside and home delivery orders and support its expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth. "Various forms of automation" will streamline the process at the Plano center, H-E-B says.
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
According to the latest WalletHub list, Fort Worth ranks as the No. 1 city to start a business in the state of Texas, leading a strong showing of five Dallas-Fort Worth cities among the top 100 best places to start a business in the nation....
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