Financing facilitates $31M affordable housing complex coming to Oak Lawn

A nearly $31 million affordable housing development is set to open next month in the Oak Lawn area. Read more about the people it will serve and how it was financed in this story. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Old, run-down Arlington motel could be transformed into $54M upscale hotel

An independent hotel management company wants to transform a run-down former motel and used car shop in Arlington into a $54 million upscale hotel. The city is putting dollars down to help with the endeavor. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

Construction kicks off on $3B Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center redevelopment

Backers of the project have said it is needed to adapt the center to the modern convention business. Already, 41 conventions have signed lease agreements to host events at the redeveloped site once it’s done. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Verizon Business Launches Complete Smartphone Management Solution for Enterprises

Verizon Business has unveiled a new end-to-end smartphone management solution for midsize businesses and enterprises. This solution, Verizon Business Complete, is unique in the U.S. market for offering comprehensive smartphone management, including shipping, setup, replacement, and recycling, all for a predictable monthly price. This service is designed to ease the complexity of managing business smartphones,…

Child Care Shortages Negatively Impacting Small Businesses

Small businesses across the U.S. are struggling to maintain productive teams due to lack of childcare options, according to a recent survey. This finding comes from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices, a nationwide survey of more than 1,200 small business owners. Of those business owners, 84 percent believe that it has been difficult for…

Small Businesses Taking Proactive Steps to Prevent Cyber Attacks

An increasing variety of cyber attacks are negatively impacting small businesses. So, it’s often necessary for teams to take proactive steps to protect their data. According to recent data from Accenture, 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. This is largely because small businesses collect valuable financial and personal data from customers but don’t have…

Fort Worth City Council OK’s incentives for 9-figure Stockyards development

The Fort Worth City Council on June 25 voted in favor of an incentives agreement that moves forward plans for a $630 million expansion historic Stockyards area. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

$25M distribution center for Dunkin’ franchisees rising in Burleson

A Georgia-based company is developing a distribution center of more than 79,000 square feet to serve hundreds of Dunkin’ Donuts locations across North Texas and beyond. Read more about the project in this story, including the incentives that have been pledged. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Chipotle’s massive, historic stock split planned for this week

Chipotle’s planned 50-for-1 stock split is one of the largest in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. The company has more than 300 locations in Texas, with about 112 in North Texas. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

IRS Announces 2024 Tax Forum Seminars

The IRS has announced the agenda for the 2024 Nationwide Tax Forum, which will offer 45 seminars to help tax professionals serve their clients better. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including tax law updates, managing client examinations, digital assets, the Secure Act 2.0, Employee Retention Credit, and clean energy credits. The…

SBA Provides Disaster Assistance to Louisiana Following Severe Weather

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans for Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe weather and tornado that struck on May 13. This announcement was made by Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, highlighting the SBA’s swift response to the request from Governor Landry received on June 13. This disaster…

Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Likely to Pursue Entrepreneurship

Formerly incarcerated individuals are more likely than the general public to start their own businesses. This finding comes from a recent study by researchers at Columbia University, available from SSRN, which found that those who have been incarcerated are 5 percent more likely than others to start businesses. Entrepreneurship rates were especially high among formerly…

Arlington considers $7M incentives deal for auto-tech company Ikon

Ikon Technologies executives are bullish on their software for car dealers. The company is being considered for an incentives deal that could give it millions of dollars in exchange for more than doubling its headcount. This story offers an up-close look at the growing company, including revenue numbers, as well as a taste of Arlington’s…

$17M renovation at Great Wolf Lodge expected to be done this year

The project, which began in 2023, will include new attractions like an immersive laser tag experience, a mini bowling alley, an expanded arcade, a new live-action game called MagiQuest Adventure, and an unannounced new attraction. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

TPG to buy German real estate software company Aareon in $4.2B deal

TPG is partnering with Canada-based CDPQ to acquire Aareon, a German real estate software company with around 2,000 employees and $440 million in annual revenue. Read on to learn more about one of the largest private equity deals to date this year involving a DFW-based firm. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press…

Snap Unveils GenAI-Powered AR Experiences and Tools in Lens Studio 5.0

Snap is introducing new AR experiences powered by GenAI for Snapchatters and the AR developer community. This innovation marks a significant advancement in real-time image modeling, bringing users’ imaginations to life instantly through augmented reality. Real-Time GenAI Innovations for Snapchat Snap is previewing a new real-time image model that allows users to type in an…

SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Mississippi Businesses and Residents

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest disaster loans are now available to businesses and residents in Mississippi affected by the severe storms and tornadoes from April 8-11. This follows a Presidential disaster declaration. The declaration includes Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties in Mississippi, which are eligible for both…

Search Marketing and Generative AI to Maximize the Impact of Marketing

Maximize the potential of AI and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimizations) to improve your SEO and SEM, optimize your marketing budget, and expand your reach. Kelly Cutler, Northwestern University faculty member and Digital Marketing Strategist and Consultant, will give the presentation on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is part…

SBA lenders help businesses confront capital challenges in North Texas

A DBJ analysis of Small Business Administration loan programs breaks down who is lending the most money to companies in North Texas. Learn more about those numbers and hear from small business bankers in this story, and access DBJ’s data-packed list on local SBA lenders. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release…

Why buying a home in Dallas is so much more expensive than renting

The extra monthly costs associated with buying a home instead of renting won’t fall back to pre-pandemic levels until the end of 2028, according to a study. It’s another measure of how drastically the residential real estate market has shifted in recent years. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Crescent Real Estate looks to raise $250M for fourth fund, filing shows

Dallas-based Crescent Real Estate is raising money for its fourth signature fund, while a couple other upstart Fort Worth-based firms are also on the prowl for capital. Check out Form D Friday, our weekly roundup of securities paperwork, to learn more. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Minneapolis Businesses Concerned About Potential One-Size-Fits-All Labor Rules

The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the city argue that increased regulations would stifle their businesses. The proposed Labor Standards Board wouldn’t have…

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