IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Home Energy Credits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that making energy-efficient updates to their homes can qualify them for home energy credits. Expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, these credits provide significant incentives for homeowners to invest in energy improvements. Taxpayers can claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy…

LIV Golf to host tournament at Albert Huddleston’s Maridoe

There will be $50 million in prize money on the line when the polarizing Saudi-funded tour lands in the Dallas area in September, WFAA reports. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

First Command Financial Services taps transformation exec from Cleveland Fed

First Command, founded in 1958 by Lt. Col. Carroll Payne to help military service members and their families achieve financial security, has grown to become one of the largest employers in Fort Worth. Now, it has brought on an executive in a newly created role to oversee new products and other forward-looking initiatives. Read on…

CyrusOne could put data center in Richardson

CyrusOne, a longtime data center operator, appears to be interested in adding to its portfolio in North Texas. Check out details on a new project filed with the state, and get the latest stats on this booming part of the DFW real estate market. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution…

New SEC Rule Change Proposed: How It Could Impact Small Businesses

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change that could make it easier for small businesses to raise money with crowdfunding. The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee discussed the potential rule change at a recent meeting, though the change has not yet been officially approved. Basically, adopting the change would raise the…

Chase Survey Reveals Small Business Owners are Optimistic About Future Growth

Chase for Business has released its latest survey findings, showing that small business owners remain optimistic about future growth and are increasingly willing to invest in digital solutions. Positive Outlook Despite Challenges The survey, conducted among small business owners small business owners from different industries, looked to understand their challenges and expectations for growth in…

Consumers Spending Less on Fast Food; Eating At Home

The latest quarterly earnings updates from major quick-service giants Yum! Brands, Starbucks and McDonald’s reflect ongoing adjustments in consumer behavior among the current economic environment.  As reported by Fox Business, each company’s results highlight the differing impacts of market conditions on their global operations. The trends also suggest more consumers are opting to eat at…

Subaru of America relocating regional office to Coppell and expanding

The automaker is relocating its central region office from Illinois to an existing facility in Coppell. It’s also expanding. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Massive producer of drinking straws, balloons inks large warehouse lease

The company produces more than 20 million drinking straws, stirrers and similar items every day. Sip into this story to find where this manufacturing giant has landed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and take a look at the largest industrial lease deals so far this year. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press…

Trammell Crow Co. is latest partner in huge Fields West project to execute office space

Master developer Fehmi Karahan said he feels confident the Trammell Crow team will attract “top office prospects,” including potential corporate tenants, to Fields West due to the range of amenities planned at the site. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

Higher Refining Costs Could Increase Summer Gasoline Prices

Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could rise by more than 10 cents per gallon if refinery output falls short of expectations. This is according to an analysis published on May 14 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In the May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which serves as the…

Small Businesses Take Legal Action Against FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case of Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The brief supports a challenge to the FTC’s final rule banning noncompete agreements, which was issued in April 2024. The NFIB…

Kabbage Inc. Settles Allegations of PPP Fraud

Kabbage Inc., now operating as KServicing, has agreed to settle allegations that it defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The company, currently in bankruptcy proceedings, will resolve claims of submitting false loan forgiveness, guarantees, and processing fee claims to the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Justice Department announced that Kabbage submitted thousands of false claims…

WeWork reveals which locations in DFW are staying, which are closing

In a new filing, the coworking giant gave a full glimpse at what its portfolio of North Texas leases will look like moving forward. The decisions have big implications for landlords as well as folks looking to rent desks, private offices, lounges and high-speed Wi-Fi. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release…

Six build-to-rent communities coming to Collin, Denton, Tarrant counties this summer

Build-to-rent homes are an increasingly popular option for people who want an upgrade from apartments but aren’t quite ready for homeownership. These forthcoming rentable homes from Taylor Morrison will feature ground-floor living, limited to no wall-sharing, smart home technology and several amenities. Read on to learn more about these communities. Top Featured Tags: – Texas…

Behind the deal: Independent Bank’s $2B sale to Florida company was years in making

Independent Bank Group shares rose more than 8% after news of the company’s sale to Florida-based SouthState Corp., the parent of SouthState Bank. Independent CEO David Brooks discussed the deal in an interview with Dallas Business Journal, including why the bank is selling and what it means for employees in Dallas-Fort Worth. Top Featured Tags:…

Small Businesses at Risk of Yellow Pages Invoice Fraud

In today’s environment, small business owners must remain vigilantly aware of scams. One persistent fraud is the Yellow Pages invoice scam, which tricks businesses into paying for non-existent advertising spaces that fraudulently mimic the official Yellow Pages. A recent incident involved a doctor’s office in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which received a fraudulent invoice from “Yellow…

Prospective Homebuyers Feel Renting May Harm Their Financial Future

A new Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report (HBIR) reveals that 70% of prospective homebuyers feel renting may harm their financial future. Renters fear they are missing out on long-term investments, and 72% worry about rent increases impacting their finances. With high interest rates and home prices, uncertainty about whether to rent or buy has…

Inflation Continues to Hinder Small Business Operations

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its Small Business Optimism Index for April 2024. The report reveals slight improvements but highlights ongoing challenges due to inflation and labor costs. The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.2 points in April to 89.7, marking the first increase of the year. Despite this,…

Donald R. Horton, one of nation’s most influential homebuilding execs, dies at 74

The company he founded became hugely influential in DFW — and across the United States. D.R. Horton ranks No. 1 on the Builder 100 ranking of the nation’s biggest homebuilders. He was also lauded for creating a unique and supportive company culture, championing initiatives such as summer camp for employees’ children. Top Featured Tags: -…

DBJ redesign: Our look has changed, our mission hasn’t

Good design has purpose. The biggest redesign of DBJ in a decade is packed with purpose. Yes, the paper is slightly smaller — about 3 inches to be exact. American City Business Journals is standardizing its paper sizes across its 40 publications for the first time. This will make it easier for newsrooms to collaborate…

John Goff helps hatch big mixed-use plan in Houston

Fort Worth’s John Goff, a prominent real estate and energy executive, was part of the group that purchased this site from oil and gas company Apache Corp. They plan to develop a mixed-use hub with high-end office, hospitality, residential and retail space. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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