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Business
Dallas’ DataBank Hires New CFO as Part of Leadership Transition by Sandra Engelland
Dallas Rises to No. 17 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index by John Egan
Lockheed Martin Rolls Out Germany’s First F-35A in Fort Worth, Reaches Missile Milestones by Sandra Engelland
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Oregon’s Pinnacle Acquires Dallas Experiential Design Agency 900lbs, Launches Interactive Studio by Sandra Engelland
Dallas-Based Corgan Wins Sustainability Award for Wells Fargo’s Net-Positive Irving Campus by Hilary Weaver
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Education
New Center Operated by Junior Achievement of Dallas and Richardson ISD Schools Students on Economic and Financial Literacy by Sandra Engelland
UNT to Launch $20M Sinha College of AI and Advanced Analytics by John Egan
NuKudo Opens Cybersecurity Training Center in Plano, Enrolls First 15 Students by John Egan
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Invention
Patented: ProtectMed’s Breast and Thyroid Radiation Shield and 113 More Inventions Across North Texas by Dave Head
Patented: Urban Air Founder’s Indoor Slide Designs and 175 More Inventions Across North Texas by Dave Head
Patented: Traxxas’ New Model Vehicle Designs and 173 More Inventions Across North Texas by Dave Head
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Startup
Dallas Startup AI Hospitality Group Raises $7.5M to Manage Hotels With AI Agents by John Egan
Month-to-Month Car Leasing Company Flexcar Opens First Texas Location in Dallas by Sandra Engelland
North Texas Teen Minh Nguyen Joins Prestigious Fellowship Program to Help Launch His Aerospace Idea, xOrbita by Kim Lyons
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Sep 18, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Dallas Startup AI Hospitality Group Raises $7.5M to Manage Hotels With AI Agents
by | Sep 24, 2026
The startup, led by ex-Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean, relies on 60-plus AI agents to perform back-office tasks so hotel staff can focus on guests.
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Dallas’ DataBank Hires New CFO as Part of Leadership Transition
by | Sep 24, 2026
Ben Lowe succeeds President and CFO Kevin Ooley, who will transition to CEO in 2027. That’s when current CEO Raul Martynek will become executive chairman.
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Dallas Rises to No. 17 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index
by | Sep 23, 2026
The economic advisory and forecasting firm puts Dallas at No. 6 in the world for economic strength and No. 21 for human capital. The categories powered the region’s two-spot climb in the overall index.
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ProtectMed received a patent for a radiation shield to protect healthcare workers. [Photo: Adobe Stock]

Patented: ProtectMed’s Breast and Thyroid Radiation Shield and 113 More Inventions Across North Texas

by | Sep 23, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 nationally with 114 patents the week of Sept. 1. One went to Dallas-based ProtectMed for a shield that covers the parts of the body that standard lead aprons leave exposed.
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SMU Expert Tracks Growing Texas Reincorporation Wave
by | Sep 22, 2026
Cost savings, a new business court and friendlier laws in Texas are driving a shift away from Delaware — and North Texas stands to benefit.
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Flytrex Parks Drone Docks on Restaurant Rooftops to Feed Faster Deliveries
by | Sep 22, 2026
The Tel Aviv-based drone-enabled food delivery company estimates the new system will reduce delivery costs by 60% and make most deliveries faster.
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The Next Chapter of U.S.-Taiwan Innovation Is Taking Shape in Dallas
by | Sep 21, 2026
Taiwan Expo USA 2026 brings business, government and technology leaders together to explore the partnerships driving AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy and resilient supply chains.
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