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Kevin Voelkel, left, and Susann Kazunas [Photos: Toyota]

Toyota Announces Executive Changes To Drive Continued Growth

by | Feb 23, 2024

Plano-based Toyota Motor North America has announced executive changes that it said are designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification, and prepare for the future of mobility.

Kevin Voelkel has been promoted to senior vice president, vehicle plants. He will be responsible for overseeing North American vehicle production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California), Canada (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada), Guanajuato (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato), Indiana (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana), Mississippi (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi), and Texas (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas)....

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Three North Texas Cities Make the Top 5 in FT’s List of Best Cities for Foreign Businesses
by | Feb 6, 2024
The Financial Times ranked Plano, Irving, and Dallas in the top five of its list of best cities for foreign business. Fort Worth and Arlington made the top 20 in the comprehensive evaluation of cities across the U.S., based on everything from workforce and talent to openness, investment trends, and more.
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Plano-Based Trintech Names Senior Executive as Chief Partner Officer
by | Feb 2, 2024
As chief partner officer at Trintech, Mekaela Davis, will continue to impact a company embracing the evolution of its business landscape—evidenced by its diverse customer base, changing market needs, strategic acquisitions, and more.
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RKD Group Announces Promotion, New Hires to Leadership Team
by | Feb 2, 2024
CEO Chris Pritcher said that along with the three leadership moves, RKD "is taking steps to better enable success for our nonprofit clients, exceeding their expectations for their experience with a more proactive strategy and acceleration of growth."
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Paragon Healthcare specializes in "life-saving and life-giving" infusible and injectable therapies. After the acquisition closes, Paragon Healthcare will operate as part of CarelonRx, the pharmacy services segment within Carelon, Elevance Health’s health services division.

Plano-Based Paragon Healthcare Is Being Acquired by Elevance Health

by | Jan 8, 2024
Paragon Healthcare specializes in "life-saving and life-giving" infusible and injectable therapies. After the acquisition closes, Paragon Healthcare will operate as part of CarelonRx, the pharmacy services segment within Carelon, Elevance Health’s health services division.
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Angel Network Keiretsu Forum To Hold Meeting in Plano for Accredited Investors Dec. 13
by | 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.
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Plano’s Furniture Marketing Group Acquires Contract Associates
by | 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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NTT Data Adds Industry Veteran as President of Launch by NTT Data
by | 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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A moment from the 2022 Retro Expo in Plano. The woman at left said she was at the event to support Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth. [Video still: Jeff Dickinson / The Collectors Zone]

Dallas Suburbs Snag Three Top 10 Spots in National ‘Geek Culture’ Cities List

by | Nov 8, 2023
RentCafe analyzed 300 American cities to find the Best Cities for Geek Culture Fans, and four DFW cities "beamed up" up near the top of the list. See which local cities made the cut—and why "geeks" can live long and prosper in North Texas.
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DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service to North Texas, Elects New Board Leaders
by | 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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Pickleball Kingdom Is Coming to Plano with 15 Indoor Courts
by | 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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North Texas’ Happy Place: Plano Makes Outside Magazine’s 15 Happiest Cities List
by | 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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After Its $505M Acquisition, Plano-Based ABB Power Conversion Rebrands as OmniOn Power

by | Oct 4, 2023

The former ABB Power Conversion division based in Plano, acquired this year for $505 million by AcBel Polytech Inc., unveiled a new identity, OmniOn Power, as part of an extensive rebranding initiative.

“Our company has been a leader in the power conversion industry for decades,” OmniOn Power President Jeff Schnitzer said in a statement....

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Lime Launches an E-Scooter Fleet in Plano
by | 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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Minnesota’s Westwood Professional Services Names Plano-Based CEO
by | 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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Report: Plano Is America’s No. 1 ‘Least Risky’ City for Small Businesses, and Other DFW Cities Aren’t Far Behind
by | 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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