For the eighth consecutive year The Civic 50 by Points of Light has recognized Comerica Bank as one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies. [Photo: Comerica Bank]
The annual list from global nonprofit Points of Light showcases how leading U.S. companies are moving social impact, civic engagement, and community to the core of their businesses. Several that are either headquartered in North Texas or have strong presences here are among the honorees. See who made the list.
Tellis Bethel will lead Toyota's longstanding efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through an integrated, holistic strategy that addresses the workplace, the marketplace, and society and reflects its core value of respect for people, the company said.
Grants totaling $8.5 million will be made available in the initiative's first year, focused on helping children with traumatic brain injuries. "With the guidance of our expert advisors, we want to help strengthen and expand access to support systems for children with traumatic brain injuries as well as their families," said Tellis Bethel (above), chief social innovation officer for Toyota Motor North America.
Four industry stalwarts will retire this summer at Plano-based Toyota North America, leaving a legacy of firsts and innovations. In the wake, the company announced structural changes, new roles, and leadership moves to backfill the positions.
Here’s a rundown of the retiring executives—and who will take up their mantles.
Dallas-based AI infrastructure startup Watter just rolled out a waste-heat-to-water platform for commercial buildings. Its first customer: Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower.
Watter’s hardware captures heat from computer servers inside a commercial building and converts it to hot water for the building....
To grow production of critical munitions, Bethesda, Maryland-based Lockheed Martin announced plans to add 2,000 new jobs in Texas and 4,000 more across the United States. It also will expand advanced manufacturing at its Grand Prairie Missiles and Fire Control campus by 185,000 square feet....
Dallas-based AI infrastructure startup Watter just rolled out a waste-heat-to-water platform for commercial buildings. Its first customer: Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower.
Watter’s hardware captures heat from computer servers inside a commercial building and converts it to hot water for the building....
To grow production of critical munitions, Bethesda, Maryland-based Lockheed Martin announced plans to add 2,000 new jobs in Texas and 4,000 more across the United States. It also will expand advanced manufacturing at its Grand Prairie Missiles and Fire Control campus by 185,000 square feet....