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What do the Dallas Mavericks, Texas Instruments, State Farm, Lennox and over 700 other companies have in common?

They’ve all discovered that their next big idea might come from a college classroom....

Veteran marketing executive Michelle Lanter Smith has been hired as chief marketing officer at Fort Worth-based TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being provider for higher education.

The company said that Smith will drive brand engagement and revenue growth through innovation, data-driven marketing strategies, and talent cultivation....

Addison-based E2open Parent Holdings Inc. has promoted Pawan Joshi to chief strategy officer, a new executive role responsible for driving corporate strategy and growth through strategic client engagement and break-through innovation, the company said....

Southlake-based men’s grooming salon chain Boardroom Styling Lounge began its 20th year with the appointment of Jeff Helfgott as its new chief executive officer.

Helfgott brings a wealth of knowledge and more than a decade of experience helping companies succeed through building effective relationships, the company said....