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“Mediocre” is not a word that applies to the city of Dallas. From its global reputation in transportation and industry to its professional sports teams and contributions to the arts, Dallas boasts an extraordinary profile that makes it a premier place to work and live. With a thriving business scene and diverse culture, Dallas has a rich history that has led to its dynamic present. While the days of oil fields and railroads are coming to an end, this metropolis is making a comeback with a focus on technology. Dallas remains a city of bold ambitions, so it's no surprise…
“Mediocre” is not a word that applies to the city of Dallas. From its global reputation in transportation and industry to its professional sports teams and contributions to the arts, Dallas boasts an extraordinary profile that makes it a premier place to work and live.With a thriving business scene and diverse culture, Dallas has a rich history that has led to its dynamic present. While the days of oil fields and railroads are coming to an end, this metropolis is making a comeback with a focus on technology. Dallas remains a city of bold ambitions, so it's no surprise that…
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a partner Amber M. Rogers She has been selected as a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal’s 2022 Diversity Leaders Award. Now in its second year, the awards program recognizes organizations and individuals who have “demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and business leadership, and promoting practices that enhance equity in all areas of diversity.” A recruiting partner in Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Dallas office and the first African-American woman elected to the firm’s Executive Committee, Ms. Rogers assists clients with traditional labor relations and litigation, sensitive workplace investigations, employment…
One of seven executives featured on the 2022 cover dallas 500, Tre Black succeeded his father, Albert Black, as president and CEO of On Target Supply & Logistics in 2018. Tore's father, Albert, who founded OTSL in 1982, says he didn't build his company as a family business, but the natural leadership skills he and the company's board recognized in Tore have helped move OTSL forward. That was enough for him to be selected as the company's new leader. The next 40 years. Since his appointment, Mr. Torre has led OTSL to record employment numbers.education: Baylor University (BA-Finance)Birthplace: dallasFirst job:…
The hit show “The Chosen” raised $10 million through crowdfunding for its first season alone, and topped the box office charts when tickets went on sale for its Christmas special in theaters. As nonprofit leaders (and professors), Kent and his HDI colleague Jamie Goodwin wanted to know what drives Dallas’ marketing philosophy, whether it’s something other nonprofits could emulate (and what themes they plan to explore in Season 3). Other highlights from this episode: The keys to good ethical storytelling Why does this show seem to emphasize healing? The podcast Dallas listens to every day resource: Get tickets to…
Loop Urban Trail Map Details [Image: The Loop] The three South Dallas projects received a total of $21 million in federal grant funding through the Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Last Friday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that the Biden administration will invest approximately $1 billion in U.S. infrastructure through RAISE grants, funding 90 projects across 47 states, Washington D.C. and Guam. RAISE grant funding provided to South Dallas includes: $8.218 million to improve mobility within the South Dallas Inland Port Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal in Willmar [Photo: Michael Samples] The Dallas…
The offer is As Dallas enters the holiday season, local charities need our support now more than ever to continue serving our neighbors in need. We've rounded up dozens of philanthropic events to add to your calendar, including nights of dancing, Broadway performances, and giving back to your hometown. Angel Tree Holiday Giving at Dallas CASA Until December 1, 2021 Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) works to make the holiday season magical for children in our care. When you donate cash or gift cards, Dallas CASA supervisors and volunteer supporters will purchase holiday gifts for children or work with…
Robert Covington, Founder and Managing Partner, Braymont Capital [Photo: Braemont] A new investment firm has been formed with offices in Dallas and New York, and relationship building is a key driver of the firm’s growth investment strategy. Robert Covington, A former partner at RedBird Capital Partners, he today announced the formation of Braemont Capital. The relationship-based company will launch with a team of “eight experienced professionals” and focus on defensive growth niches in both enterprise and consumer end markets, typically investing between $25 million and $200 million in equity capital for controlling or minority positions. The new company says its…
Almost 20 years ago, as Rais Bhuiyan lay on his deathbed, he risked his life to bargain with God.Moments earlier, he had been shot in the face with a shotgun by white supremacist Mark Stroman. He targeted people he thought were Muslims in Islamophobia-fueled mass shootings in Dallas and Mesquite days after 9/11.”I made a promise to God: 'If you give me a chance to live, I will try to do good with my life.' I will dedicate my life to the poor, needy, and underprivileged.” recalled Bhuiyan, a Bangladeshi-American.Bhuiyan survived, but Waqar Hasan, a Pakistani immigrant, and Vasudev Patel,…
Facebook. apple. alphabet. What do these big tech companies have in common, other than high-growth FAANG stocks?All of these are included in a new exchange-traded fund that uses the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Socially Responsible Investing Guidelines to select companies. That means avoiding companies involved in abortion, contraception, pornography, human cloning, and weapons of mass destruction.The ETF is the first from Dallas-based Faith Investors Service and is managed by the Connecticut firm Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors.”Dallas is a good place for business and there are a lot of people of faith throughout Texas, so it was a no-brainer…