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Keiretsu Forum North Texas Chapter President Kirk Otis [Source images: Keiretsu, Kirk Otis; Isidora Jakovljevic/istockphoto]
Angel Network Keiretsu Forum To Hold Meeting in Plano for Accredited Investors Dec. 13
by Lance Murray | Dec 11, 2023
Global angel investor network Keiretsu Forum said the meeting will be at the law offices of FBFK in Plano, marking "a significant milestone" in the network's mission to connect entrepreneurs and investors to build strong companies.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 1, 2023
Plano-based commercial furniture solutions provider Furniture Marketing Group has acquired Contract Associates, an established contract furniture dealer with locations in El Paso and Albuquerque.
The company said the acquisition is a significant milestone for FMG, as it brings together two organizations that are dedicated to elevating workspaces with innovative and functional design....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 1, 2023
Tammy Soares brings over 25 years of experience to her new post and a career journey fueled by her fascination with technology's innate ability to make the impossible possible, NTT Data said.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 8, 2023
Founded by former First Lady and Dallas resident Laura Bush, Texan by Nature recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from businesses based or operating in Texas.
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DART has named new leaders to its board including new chair Gary Slagel, vice chair Rodney Schlosser, M. Nathan Barbera as new secretary, and Flora M. Hernandez as assistant secretary. [Photos: DART]
DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service to North Texas, Elects New Board Leaders
by Lance Murray | Oct 20, 2023
The new DART board chair is CapitalSoft CEO and former Richardson mayor Gary Slagel. DART's other new board leaders include vice chair Rodney Schlosser, M. Nathan Barbera as new secretary, and Flora M. Hernandez as assistant secretary.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 16, 2023
Pickleball Kingdom is joining a hot list of other pickleball venues coming to North Texas, including Pickle and Social in Frisco, Picklemall in Dallas, and The Picklr in Dallas and Fort Worth. Additional Pickleball Kingdom facilities are slated for Keller and other North Texas locations.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 11, 2023
With "lots of options for work and play," green space aplenty, and a welcoming vibe, Plano made Outdoor Magazine's cut of havens for happy living. The city also boasts the No. 1 park system in Texas per the Trust for Public Land and has a master plan to stay on top.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 5, 2023
Movate, a Plano-based digital technology and customer experience services provider, has acquired TSD Global, an Indiana-based international provider of outsourced sales and customer experience services.
Aiming to be a leader and a disruptor through cutting edge technologies like GenAI, Movate called the acquisition “an evolutionary milestone” for the company, widening its footprint and enhancing its digital customer experience service portfolio with strategic clients....
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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."
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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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