Emily Heger with the Akola Project discusses why North Texas is the best place to operate from, and she gives us her definition of innovation. “Innovation to me means tackling really hard problems with really creative solutions,” she says.
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The automaker brands will sponsor the Marcus Graham Project's annual iCR8 Boot Camp for three years starting in 2022—the organization's 15-year anniversary. The bootcamp will provide real-world exposure and experience to diverse marketing and media aspirants, helping them bolster meaningful industry careers.
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With more than 165 locations in the U.S. and international franchises, Snapology expands Urban Air's offerings to include play-based STEM and STEAM learning. That should add even more momentum to Urban Air, ranked the #2 "Smartest-Growing Brand" in America by the Franchise Times.
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Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby have unveiled Kinfolk House, a collaborative project space that embodies the intersection of artistry and culture in the Polytechnic Neighborhood, a predominantly Black and Latino area in Fort Worth.
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Applications opened yesterday for "Never Stop Never Settle Society," a growth accelerator that offers high-impact funding, resources, and infrastructure to emerging Black entrepreneurs.
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Dear Giana, a young Filipina-Mexican American wunderkind with a standout streetwear style, has been dubbed a prodigy. Known as an artist, fashion icon, and inspiration to some 23.4K followers, she's been named one of Vogue’s Global 100 "riveting creatives to watch." Now, Giana has partnered with Nike to promote its global Air Max Accelerator program, where she'll turn ideas into actions that define the sneaker culture today.
