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Plano IT Consulting Firm Adds SVP of Digital Marketing

by | Mar 9, 2023

Plano-based IT consulting firm CG Infinity has hired Jeremy Leonard as senior vice president of digital marketing. Leonard will further the firm’s presence in the Denver metropolitan area, the company said.

The hiring accelerates the firm’s customers’ marketing transformation and customer-centric initiatives, CG Infinity said.

Successfully monetizing customer data

“Measuring ROI on marketing spend can be elusive....

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The Center for American and International Law Names First Woman to Leadership in the Institute for Energy Law
by | Mar 1, 2023

Vickie Adams has been promoted to director of the Institute of Law and Technology and co-director of the Institute for Energy Law, The Center for American and International Law announced....

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Tyler Technologies Acquires Massachusetts Real Estate Appraisal Company
by | Mar 1, 2023
Tyler Technologies—whose headquarters campus is in Plano (above)—has acquired Massachusetts-based Safeground Analytics, a company providing real estate appraisals and assessments for states, counties, and municipalities. “Tyler has been the leader in the appraisal market for more than 80 years, and we remain committed to strengthening our service offerings in this space,” said Mark Hawkins, president of Tyler’s Property & Recoding Division.
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China-Based ‘Smart Solar’ Company Launches North American Subsidiary in Plano
by | Mar 1, 2023
Hoymiles Power Electronics, a leading global "smart solar" supplier based in China, has announced the opening of its first U.S. subsidiary in Plano, north of Dallas. Founded in 2012, the company says it empowers homeowners and professionals in more than 110 countries and regions to join the journey to what it calls "open energy for all."
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Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Life Science Recruitment Campaign

The campaign builds on the region's thriving tech sector as the foundation of Dallas-Fort Worth's growing biotech and life science ecosystem. “What we’re seeing now is the cumulative effect of convergence across industries—and that gives DFW an edge," says Mike Rosa, the DRC's economic development chief.

The DRC's new VP of Economic Development, Kelly Cloud, is spearheading efforts to attract startups and established life science companies to Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Cinemark Founder Lee Roy Mitchell Retires From Theater Giant’s Board of Directors, Son Succeeds Him
by | Feb 17, 2023

Plano-based movie theater giant Cinemark Holdings announced that founder Lee Roy Mitchell has stepped down from its board of directors after nearly 40 years at the company, with son Kevin Mitchell succeeding him....

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Lucid Private Offices Expands DFW Presence with New Class A Office in Plano
by | Feb 15, 2023
The company will occupy the fifth floor of the state-of-the-art, newly constructed class A office building at 6275 W. Plano Parkway. “Lucid Private Offices is proud to be growing and expanding during a time when many companies are scaling back," said Executive Director Tosha Bontrager.
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First Look: NexPoint Unveils Plans for Massive TxS Life Sciences District in Plano
by | Feb 7, 2023
Dallas-based alternative investment firm NexPoint has revealed details and renderings of its planned 200-acre TxS District, short for "Technology x Science." Centered on the former headquarters campus of EDS in Plano's Legacy development, the life sciences hub could eventually offer over 4 million square feet of lab, office, and therapeutic production space. "Not only would this project be a major economic catalyst for the region, but it would also establish North Texas as a leader in life sciences," says James Dondero, NexPoint founder and principal.
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Report: ‘Rich Renter’ Households in DFW Up as Much as 198% in Five Years

by | Feb 3, 2023
RentCafe said that while the number of high-income renters in Dallas rose by 74% and sits at 6% of the city's total renters between 2015 and 2020—peaking at 17,257— he number of high-income renters rose even more dramatically in other North Texas cities. Garland saw a rise of 198%, McKinney 186%, Plano 103%, and Frisco 93%. High-income renters in Frisco may look into places like the luxury Remy apartments (above), coming to Frisco Square in 2024.
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DMN: Dallas’ NexPoint Eyes Potential $3.6B Investment to Create a Plano Life Sciences Hub
Dallas-based NexPoint Development is in early talks with the city of Plano to transform a 1.6 million-square-foot former EDS campus and adjacent land into a life sciences hub, according to the Dallas Morning News. The alternative investment firm would aim to invest $3.6 billion in the redevelopment project—called Technology x Science, or the TxS District for short—and partner with the city through its economic development incentive programs, according to the report.
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Frisco and McKinney Rank Among the Top 5 Cities in the U.S. to Rent New Apartments
by | Jan 20, 2023
The report by RentCafe—"Top 50 Cities for Finding New Apartments in 2023"—ranks Frisco and McKinney as the No. 4 and No. 5 cities in the U.S. for finding an apartment that only a limited number of people, or maybe even no people, have lived in before. Two other Dallas suburbs made the list as well: Richardson at No. 25 and Plano at No. 42.
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Fortress Solutions Names New Chief Executive Officer

by | Dec 23, 2022

Plano-based Fortress Solutions has appointed John Shelnutt as its chief executive officer, replacing Brendon Mills, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Fortress Solutions is a global provider of critical infrastructure management and support services for telecommunications carriers, wireless networks, electronic vehicle charging stations, and IoT devices.

“Fortress has an incredibly deep bench of talent that has gained the respect of the largest telecom companies in the world and other providers of critical infrastructure for many years,“ Shelnutt said in a statement....

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RKD Group Adds Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth
by | Dec 16, 2022

Lori Read has joined Plano-based RKD Group, the leading fundraising and marketing solutions provider to nonprofits in North America, as senior vice president of strategic growth.

“Lori is a dynamic force in our industry,” CEO Tim Kersten said in a statement. “We’re excited to welcome her to RKD and anticipate our strong continued growth trajectory through her strategic leadership.”...

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$1.7B Cybersecurity Firm Trellix Appoints New Chief Information Security Officer To Be Based Out of New Plano Office
by | Dec 15, 2022
Trellix is a cybersecurity firm created last January via a merger between McAfee Enterprise and FireEye Security Holdings, leading to a $1.7 billion valuation. The company is opening an 85,000-square-foot office in Plano's Legacy West Urban Village to house the employees and assets of its local operations. Based in San Jose, California, Trellix has 4,500 employees worldwide.
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Toyota, Oncor Collaboration Will Put a Charge in Vehicle-to-Grid Research
by | Dec 15, 2022
The companies will collaborate on a pilot project on vehicle-to-grid technology, which allows vehicles to flow energy from their battery packs to the electric grid. "We envision a future where Toyota BEVs provide a best-in-class mobility experience, but also can be utilized by our customer to power their homes, their communities, or even power back the electric grid in times of need," said Toyota's Christopher Yang.
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