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Find out who we’re celebrating as this month’s Community Champion

Board Effect

Kara Klement from Texas Health Resources is recognized this month as a Community Champion. She currently serves as the Director of Governance Services for Texas Health Resources, a large nonprofit health system in North Texas, overseeing over 40 boards and committees. And I support our boards and entities that do that.

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Out of the Crisis #2: Mark Cuban on putting people first, the Dallas Mavericks, and what we'll want on the other side

Startup Lessons Learned

You may know him as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks or an investor on Shark Tank. They're going to look to see what impact you had in your community. 11:59) Giving people trust and autonomy and opening lines of communication as a leader, and how Mark's leadership has evolved. (14:16)

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Why Douglas Healy Believes Renewable Energy Companies Are Jumping the Gun

The Startup Magazine

In Dallas, consumers saw their bills soar 700% when wind turbines failed to keep up with demand because there was no wind. People love it, and most governments around the world are pushing bold plans to gain compliance. If the production becomes more onerous, the charge for rates often increases.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

As local governments work to transform their regulatory environments into ones that promote and nurture the establishment and growth of small businesses, it’s becoming easier to measure and rank their efforts. Dallas, Texas. Alongside Dallas, St. Louis, as well as Texas Instruments and Southwest Airlines in Dallas.

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AFWERX’s Virtual Conference Previews What’s Next for Our Startup Scene Amid Coronavirus…We’re…

Austin Startup

Despite the sudden setback, we quickly got up, dusted ourselves off and got to work pivoting to continue to support our community. AFWERX , a community of Air Force innovators who strive to connect Airmen to solutions across the force, was one such example. What happens when you’re handed lemons? You make lemonade.

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The Philanthropic Efforts Of James Dondero

YoungUpstarts

His financial contributions, paired with his vision for the organizations he supports, create a positive and powerful force within his hometown, Dallas. Dondero utilized his foundation to materialize what he wants to see in Dallas and eventually deliver strategic and large-scale improvements in the community.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Advisor, Austin Mayor Steve Adler Eugene has long operated at the intersection of business, government & nonprofits, locally and nationally. She is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity in the tech community and has played a leadership role with Country Girls Can Code, Women Who Code, and The Ann Richards School Foundation.