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NextOp North Texas Manager Charles Bischoff and NextOp Program Manager Allen Whiteside attend a NextOp veteran networking event in Houston in 2023. [Photo: NextOp]
The Last Word: NextOp Manager on Nonprofit’s North Texas Veteran Employment Program
by Lance Murray | Jul 30, 2024
National Hire a Veteran Day happened last week on July 25. But that mission happens every day all year long for NextOp, a nonprofit that recently launched operations in North Texas. Now it's gotten a grant from The PenFed Foundation to expand its program.
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Apr 30, 2024
In this continuing series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to real estate professionals who are part of Innovan Neighborhood's Community Developers Roundtable. They’re working to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.
The New Dallas Landscape, Part 5: Meet Sam Ruben, of Ruben Legacy Homes.
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by Lance Murray |
May 1, 2023
Nancy Novak received the iMasons Luminary Award at an international event in Monaco in April. The award is given to individuals who exemplify iMasons' values and who have made significant, lasting contributions to the digital infrastructure industry. Recipients are also inducted into the iMason Hall of Fame.
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by Riley Farrell |
Jul 28, 2020
Inspired by his personal story, Chris Montoya has dedicated his professional life to assisting veterans in finding meaningful work after transitioning back to civilian life. The founder kicked off the 501c3 status of his "labor of love" by partnering with Spectrum/Charter on a four-part military hiring event.
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Rebuilding Our Heroes has plans to build a housing production facility in Collin County this year. [Rendering: Robert Durrant Residential Design/Rebuilding Our Heroes YouTube]
By Veterans, For Veterans: DFW Social Startup Builds Eco‑Friendly Container Homes
by Lauren Hawkins | May 29, 2019
Rebuilding Our Heroes has created its first "green" house prototype—made out of a shipping container—and has plans to build a production facility in Collin County later this year.
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by Payton Potter |
Nov 12, 2018
VettedHeroes' digital platform will use AI and VR to match veterans with fulfilling jobs during the transition into civilian life.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 19, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 5, 2018
Also, you'll learn about a researcher who's studying the effects of even mild traumatic brain injuries on veterans. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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Honor Courage Commitment, Linux Academy Partner for Veteran IT Training
by Katie Kelton | Mar 27, 2018
The Farmers Branch nonprofit recently aligned with Keller-based Linux Academy to give veterans an opportunity to enhance their skills and earn certifications in cloud technology and other IT programs.
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by Jeff Bounds |
Mar 16, 2018
After taking time off to walk across Spain, a North Texas serial entrepreneur is using high-quality talent fairs to find work for people ages 45 and up.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Nov 16, 2017
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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by Amy Wolff Sorter |
Nov 15, 2017
The Irving-based management consulting firm plans to gather its first Heroes to Healthcare Initiative cohort in 2018.
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Veterans Can Get Business Help at Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
by D'Anzia Robertson | Sep 11, 2017
The camp will be at the Tarrant College Opportunities Center in Fort Worth.
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by Jewels Clark |
Sep 5, 2017
South Dallas-based Equest will be one of 10 organizations participating in the R4 Coordinated Care Network for veterans and their families.
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by Mallory Houser |
Jun 30, 2017
Since 2012, F.A.R.M. has assisted more than 250 veterans and raised around $400,000 to help veterans return to civilian life. Recently, it moved to 200 acres in Seogoville, which co-founder Steve Smith said has been challenging, but offers future potential.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Nov 15, 2016
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has 58,587 veteran-owned companies, the most in the state, according to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners.
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