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Aaron Lobliner is CataBoom's first chief client officer and a member of the executive team.

Aaron Lobliner is CataBoom's first chief client officer and a member of the executive team. [Photo: CataBoom]

Gamification Startup CataBoom Hires Industry Veteran as Chief Client Officer

by | Feb 23, 2023

Aaron Lobliner has been named as the first chief client officer and a member of the executive team at Richardon-based Cataboom, a leader in gamification and incentivized engagements.

He will oversee account leadership, business development, and marketing, the company said.

“We could not be more excited to welcome Aaron to the CataBoom team,” CEO Doug Kramp said in a statement....

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Global Tech Company Announces New Innovation, Design Hub in Richardson Innovation Quarter
by | Jan 26, 2023
New Hampshire-based Allegro MicroSystems said Richardson's new innovation and design center will serve as a hub for Allegro's sensor and power integrated circuit R&D efforts. "We're excited to be contributing to the growth of the community and ecosystem for innovation while tapping into local talent," says Allegro SVP Suman Narayan.
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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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McCarthy Building will move to CityLine in Richardson.
McCarthy Building Cos. Moves Dallas Office to CityLine in Richardson
by | Jan 11, 2023
Missouri-headquartered McCarthy Building Cos. moved its Dallas office to 3400 N. Central Expressway in the CityLine mixed-use development. The office also will serve as headquarters for McCarthy’s parent company, Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, and its associated subsidiaries.
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Lennox International Appoints Longtime Exec as President of Residential Business

by | Nov 18, 2022

Richardson-based Lennox International Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Bedard as president of the company’s residential business segment, effective January 1.

Lennox is a leader in energy-efficient climate control solutions.

Bedard succeeds Doug Young, who is retiring following a 24-year career at Lennox. His retirement is effective June 30, 2023, to ensure a seamless transition and maintain momentum on critical business initiatives, including share gain opportunities, the company said....

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Tech Titans Announces 22 Fastest-Growing North Texas Tech Companies
by | Oct 6, 2022
The companies will be honored October 27 at the Tech Titans Awards Gala. The list honors the fastest-growing tech companies in North Texas based on three-year revenue growth from 2020 to 2022.
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Texas Instruments’ Newest Fab Plant in Richardson Kicks Off Wafer Production
by | Oct 3, 2022
The new 300-mm wafer fabrication plant will help support the future growth of semiconductors in electronics. Called RFAB2, the new "fab" is connected to RFAB1, which opened in 2009 as the world’s first 300-mm analog wafer fab. Inside, 15 miles of automated, overhead delivery systems will eventually move wafers between the two fabs. At full production, the Richardson fabs will manufacture more than 100 million analog chips a day that will go into electronics everywhere, TI says.
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Hedera Hashgraph Eyes ‘Next‑Generation Gaming’ with Ubisoft Partnership
by | Feb 3, 2022
The HBAR Foundation, an independent organization funded and established by the Richardson-based distributed ledger technology company, is partnering with French videogame developer Ubisoft in an effort to support gaming and entertainment innovators worldwide.
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New Trio of Towers to Reshape Skyline at Richardson’s CityLine

by | Sep 21, 2021
Dallas-based developer KDC announced plans for three glass-clad buildings that will add nearly 1.4 million square feet of space to the 204-acre city-within-a-city. The $2 billion development is home to State Farm’s regional hub and Raytheon’s state-of-the-art office complex.
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New Dimensions: UT Dallas’ $750M Fundraising Campaign Will Go to Students, Research, and Cultural Dialogue
by | May 26, 2021
“This is a campaign primarily about people,”  said UT Dallas President Dr. Richard C. Benson. The public phase of New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas has three priorities: attracting the best and brightest students, enhancing lives through research, and transforming the arts on campus.
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Amazon Launches In-Garage Grocery Delivery, Expands Package Delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Nov 12, 2020
Amazon's new contactless grocery delivery service is initially launching in only five cities, including Dallas. The service can be used in Richardson, Denton, Irving, and Grapevine, among other North Texas locations.

 

Prime members who are eligible can get a myQ smart garage door opener and also combine that with a Ring smart camera for peace of mind, Amazon says.
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Qorvo Wins $75M Navy Contract for Next-Gen RF Semiconductor Facility in Richardson
by | Nov 4, 2020
Qorvo's Infrastructure and Defense Products, led by James Klein, will develop advanced microelectronics products and technologies in a next-level RF facility.

The DoD project, known as SHIP, is aimed at national security and U.S. technology leadership.
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[Image: Courtesy JourneyFit Gym]

Former Pro Athlete Turned Fitness Entrepreneur Opens First Black Female-Owned Gym in Richardson

by | Oct 14, 2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Victoria Thomas opened the third location of her JourneyFit Gym, where she helps people on their fitness journeys with in-person and online classes.
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Around For The Long-Haul: Long Range Solutions Responds to COVID-19 With New Cloud-Based Software
by | Jun 17, 2020
Richardson-based LRS is known for creating restaurant pagers. But when the hospitality industry took a hit, the team knew a pivot was necessary.
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‘Best Minds’: North Texas Smart City Consortium Launches with 21 Founding Members
by | May 26, 2020
The nonprofit North Texas Innovation Alliance—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—brings together cities, counties, municipalities, and agencies to tackle pressing challenges with innovative solutions. First up, the group will look at the effects of COVID-19. With the launch, NTXIA joins Mastercard's City Possible network that advances inclusive and sustainable development
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The IQ: Richardson Innovation District Unveils New Name and Branding
by | Jan 29, 2020
In December, the Richardson City Council approved rezoning for higher density development and a variety of uses to provide a foundation for an innovation-focused, urban mixed-use environment.
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