3D-printing startup Icon has been on a roll. Hear all about it from co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Alex Le Roux in the latest episode of the Texas Business Minds podcast. Learn more about the company’s history and its new AI architectural platform and Phoenix 3D printer, plus a vision for the future of homebuilding.…
Locke Lord in merger talks; Deal could create top 30 US law firm
Locke Lord is engaged in merger talks with Atlanta-based Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The deal would create one of the 30 highest-grossing U.S. law firms, one with more than 1,600 attorneys. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
Ashford sells Boston hotel for $171M
Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust had announced earlier this year that it had an agreement to sell the property for $171 million. Now the buyers have been revealed. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
In the News: Don’t Miss Your Chance for a $100,000 Grant
While monetary grants provide badly needed help for small businesses, they can also benefit from grants that offer more than just monetary support. By accessing grants that include technology upgrades, businesses can modernize their operations to stay competitive. Marketing support and media opportunities can increase visibility and attract new customers. Additionally, coaching and educational resources…
Fintech Forage helps Uber Eats quench thirst in ‘food deserts’
“By being able to order online, you have a virtual grocery store in your pocket,” the fintech CEO said of working with Uber Eats to deliver groceries to low-income Americans in food deserts. The partnership could help address the problem of food insecurity in places that have long struggled with the issue, like southern Dallas.…
Huge event venues contribute to tourism’s $11B economic impact on DFW
Venues that are known for usually hosting pro sports are on the list, including AT&T Stadium and Toyota Stadium, as well as major commercial hubs like The Star in Frisco. In all, more than 10.8 million square feet of rentable indoor and outdoor space is represented. Read on for more juicy tidbits, including what folks…
Rob Hays to leave Ashford Hospitality Trust after nearly 20 years
Hays’ departure is due to his desire to pursue another business opportunity alongside his father. He said that if he did not have this opportunity, he “would undoubtedly be at Ashford for the rest of my career.” His successor will come from within the company. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release…
40 Essential Website Statistics
Understanding website statistics is extremely important for businesses and individuals to succeed in today’s cutthroat business environment. These statistics offer insights into user behavior, design effectiveness, and much more. In this article, we will take a look at 40 essential website statistics, covering a wide range of topics from traffic trends to design principles. Understanding…
Pennsylvania Insurance Business Owner Found Guilty of Tax Evasion
A federal jury today convicted Brandon Aumiller, owner of Brandon Aumiller & Associates, an insurance sales business based in Milroy, Pennsylvania, on charges of tax evasion. The jury found Aumiller guilty of failing to pay substantial amounts in personal and business taxes, following a scheme that spanned several years. According to evidence presented at trial,…
IRS Warns Small Businesses of COVID Tax Credit Scam
If a telemarketer tells you, the Internal Revenue Service owes your small business thousands. Watch out! You may find it too good to be true. The IRS says companies contact small businesses telling them to apply for something called the Employee Retention Tax Credit. “Scammers and unscrupulous promoters continue to run aggressive broadcast advertising, direct…
Texas Women’s Foundation appoints new CEO
The foundation’s new leader will step into the position in late April. Read on to learn about her extensive background of serving in nonprofit organizations focused on supporting women, girls and children and check out DBJ’s list of major nonprofits in North Texas. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy
The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who’s now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really matters for the economy. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
PE firms form cargo company in Dallas
Private equity firms from Los Angeles and Chicago acquired a majority stake in the “underlying entities” that develop and manufacture products under the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard brands and created a holding company based in Dallas. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
Sales Contest Ideas
Sales leaders can motivate their sales teams by regularly incorporating contests for both individuals and teams. However, sales leaders face the challenge of coming up with innovative sales contest ideas that will motivate their sales teams and enhance their performance. So, we’ve made that easy by developing a list of 35 sales contest ideas. 35…
Spotlight: Narrato Uses AI to Put Content Marketing on Autopilot
For businesses looking to improve operations through AI, Narrato has several intriguing functions. In fact, the company harnesses AI to create marketing content on autopilot. Learn how it works and what sets it apart in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Offers AI marketing solutions for businesses. Founder and CEO Sophia Solanki…
SBA Launches New Digital Portal to Boost Small Business Funding
Isabel Casillas Guzman, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has announced the launch of a new digital resource called the Investing in America Small Business Hub. This online platform is the first of its kind and is designed to help small business owners take advantage of federal funding available under the Investing…
Crow Holdings developing two-building industrial site in Grand Prairie
The facilities being developed by a company with deep roots in Dallas are anticipated to be completed next year. Read on to find out more about the project and the big-name developer behind it. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
Six Flags to sell $850M in bonds, reorganize debt ahead of merger with Schlitterbahn owner
Six Flags is selling bonds as it looks to reorganize its debt ahead of a planned merger with Cedar Fair. The sale also comes after corporate borrowing reached a new high in the first quarter ahead of possible rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Read on to learn more about the notes offering by Six…
Uptown tower where Bank of America is headed lands $290M construction loan from Goldman Sachs
Despite some uncertainties still lurking in the industry, Uptown Dallas’ office market continues to get major investments and big-name tenants. Read on about one of latest boosts to the neighborhood. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
Rainn Wilson, Cast of The Office Tout AT&T Business Service
Actor Rainn Wilson and the cast of the NBC show The Office tout AT&T business services in a new ad. The ad also includes actors Jenna Fischer, Craig Robinson, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, and Creed Bratton, also from the hit show. “I have a business idea, and it might just change the world,” Wilson says in…
What is a Virtual Assistant?
What is a virtual assistant? Who is hiring them? Why does a business owner need one? Becoming a Virtual Assistant is a great fit for an entrepreneur with excellent organizational skills and tech savvy. In this article, we’ll detail the key skills necessary for a virtual assistant job, the types of businesses that need virtual…
How to Come up with the Right Name for Your Small Business
It’s easy to think that naming a new product, service, or business simply involves brainstorming ideas, testing the ideas out on some people, and choosing a name. But to do it right, it’s more involved than that. Here are three things to keep in mind when naming new products or services. 1. Does it quickly…
