Dallas-Fort Worth

Spotlight On: Sylvia Trent-Adams, President, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Sylvia Trent-Adams, president of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort...
Spotlight On: Robert Gottlich, EVP & DFW Regional President, Happy State Bank
2 min read November 2023 — Robert Gottlich, EVP and DFW regional president at Happy State Bank, talked to Invest: about the advantages that merging...
Turkey Day in the Metroplex
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2023 — Thanksgiving is often associated with family, friends, and lots of food....
Spotlight On: Richard Myers, Founder & Managing Director, Realty Capital
2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Richard Myers, founder and managing director of Realty Capital,...
Continuing efforts to support DFW’s business community
2 min read November 2023 — As the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be one of the fastest growing regions...
Spotlight On: Frederick Cerise, President & CEO, Parkland Health
3 min read October 2023 — Frederick Cerise, president and CEO of Parkland Health, sat down with Invest: to discuss...
Spotlight On: Steve Miff, President & CEO, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI)
2 min read October 2023 — In an interview with Invest: Steve Miff, president and CEO of the Parkland Center...
Spotlight On: Vanessa Logan, Executive Director, Texas Ballet Theater
2 min read October 2023 — Invest: spoke with Vanessa Logan, executive director of the Texas Ballet Theater, about the...
Q3 Southern business sentiment strikes uncertain but upbeat chord
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read October 2023 — The past quarter of economic activity has ensured at least one...
Face Off: Evaluating the changing landscape for business education
3 min read October 2023 — With the comeuppance of remote education opportunities, shifting student priorities and a growing need...
Spotlight On: Seth Waugh, CEO, PGA of America
2 min read October 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Seth Waugh, CEO of PGA of America, discussed the...
Spotlight On: Robert Ahdieh, Vice President – Professional Schools and Programs & Dean – School of Law, Texas A&M University
2 min read October 2023 — Invest: spoke with Robert Ahdieh, vice president for professional schools and programs at Texas...
San Antonio, Dallas and neighboring cities secure federal biomedical hub
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2023 — Texas continues to lead the way in the biomedical realm. The...
Spotlight On: Ramona Bass, Chairwoman, Fort Worth Zoo
2 min read September 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Ramona Bass, board chairwoman of the Fort Worth Zoo,...
What clients are currently looking for in commercial design and development
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read September 2023 — As preferences and needs change for what businesses and individuals look...
Spotlight On: Warren Tranquada, President & CEO, AT&T Performing Arts Center
2 min read September 2023 — Warren Tranquada, president and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, spoke with Invest:...
137th State Fair of Texas set to bring food, entertainment and economic impact to DFW
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read September 2023 — Final preparations are on the way for one of the biggest...
Spotlight On: Gene Dours, Vice President of Client Management – North Texas and Oklahoma, Cigna Healthcare
2 min read September 2023 — The top priorities for Cigna Healthcare are affordability, predictability and making its services as...
Spotlight On: Suzanne Stell, Executive Director & Head of School, Shelton School
2 min read September 2023 — Invest: spoke with Suzanne Stell, executive director and head of school at the Shelton...
Spotlight On: Charles DeVoe, Senior Vice President & Regional Leader – Dallas-Fort Worth, McCownGordon Construction
2 min read August 2023 — Invest: spoke with Charles DeVoe, senior vice president and regional leader for the Dallas-Fort...
Labor Day plans take shape for the metroplex
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2023 — With Labor Day only a few days away, the Dallas-Fort Worth...
Spotlight On: Jay deVenny, CEO, Medical City Children’s Hospital and Medical City Women’s Hospital Dallas
2 min read August 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Jay deVenny, CEO of Medical City Children's Hospital and...
Spotlight On: Scott Flannery, CEO – Texas and Oklahoma, UnitedHealthcare
2 min read August 2023 — Scott Flannery, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual plans of Texas and Oklahoma, spoke...
Face Off: DFW leaders discuss housing demand, client experience
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2023 — The North Texas housing market is in a state of flux....
Amtrak and Texas Central are partnering to potentially develop the state’s first high-speed rail link
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read August 2023 — Earlier last week, Amtrak and Texas Central Partners (“Texas Central”) announced...
Spotlight On: Gabby Everett, Site Director, BioLabs
4 min read August 2023 — Invest: spoke with Gabby Everett, site director of life sciences coworking space BioLabs Pegasus...
Spotlight On: Brian Luallen, CEO, Fair Park
2 min read August 2023 — Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark with 11 cultural institutions and attractions, and...
Back to School: North Texas leaders on region’s diverse education landscape
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 4 min read August 2023 — It’s back to school time, and the education options in the...
Spotlight On: William Lowe, Chairman, President & CEO, Harmony Bank
2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, William Lowe, chairman, president and CEO of Harmony Bank,...
New Business Sentiment Survey shows cautious optimism
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read July 2023 — The inaugural Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) of 200 public...
Spotlight On: Isabel Corsino, Managing Principal – Dallas, Pfluger Architects
2 min read July 2023 — Invest: was joined by Isabel Corsino, managing principal of Pfluger Architects’ Dallas office, to...
Face Off: Banking, investment opportunities thrive in growing DFW landscape
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read July 2023 — Regional leaders in the banking and finance industry continue to strive...
Spotlight On: John Muns, Mayor, City of Plano
2 min read July 2023 — Invest: was joined by John Muns, mayor for the City of Plano, to discuss...
Spotlight On: Elva Concha LeBlanc, Chancellor, Tarrant County College
2 min read July 2023 — Tarrant County College is one of the ten-largest community colleges in Texas, offering a...
Face off: Student loan forgiveness debate puts spotlight back on higher ed
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read July 2023 — With the Supreme Court blocking President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan...
Spotlight On: Eric Lee, Director, Kimbell Art Museum
2 min read June 2023 — Eric Lee, director of the Kimbell Art Museum, talked to Invest: about the exhibitions...
Spotlight On: Bill Cawley, CEO, Cawley Partners
2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Cawley Partners CEO Bill Cawley talked about the company’s...
Face Off: Mayors of Cedar Hill and Coppell talk navigating the current economy
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read June 2023 — Invest: recently sat down with Mayor Stephen Mason from the City...
Spotlight On: Brent DeRaad, President & CEO, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 min read June 2023 — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) markets and develops the city as a...
Spotlight On: Marilyn Wiley, Dean, University of North Texas – G. Brint Ryan College of Business
2 min read June 2023 — The University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business is a constituent...
Palm Medical Centers arrives in Texas through two new acquisitions
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2023 — In the latest sign of healthcare industry consolidation, Florida-based Palm Medical...
Spotlight On: Tyrus Sanders, Dallas Market Executive & Commercial Banking Leader, Regions Bank
3 min read May 2023 — Invest: spoke with Tyrus Sanders, Dallas market executive and Commercial Banking leader of Regions...
Spotlight On: Joan Buchanan Hill, Head of School, The Lamplighter School
2 min read May 2023 — Joan Buchanan Hill, head of school at The Lamplighter School, is working to revitalize...
Harmony Bank, Texas Brand Bank close merger
2 min read May 2023 — As merger and acquisitions continue to change the landscape of the banking sector in...
Spotlight On: Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth
3 min read May 2023 — Mattie Parker, mayor of the City of Fort Worth, is focused on improving the...
Spotlight On: Beth Bowman, President & CEO, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce & Irving Economic Development Partnership
3 min read May 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Beth Bowman, President and CEO of the Greater Irving-Las...
Spotlight On: Chris Wallace, President & CEO, North Texas Commission
2 min read May 2023 — Invest: was joined by Chris Wallace, president and CEO of the North Texas Commission,...
Spotlight On: Eric Gilbert, Principal & Vice President of Corporate Development, Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc.
2 min read April 2023 — Scott + Reid is already adjusting to ensure it is ready for a possible...
Growing DFW metroplex keeping professional services firms busy
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — The metroplex’s professional services industry provides clients with a deep bench...
Spotlight On: Todd Lisle, Managing Partner, FORVIS
2 min read April 2023 — Todd Lisle, managing partner at FORVIS, shared his perspective with Invest: on growth and...
Spotlight On: Jim Ross, Mayor, City of Arlington
2 min read April 2023 — Invest: spoke with Jim Ross, mayor of the City of Arlington, about his city’s...
Methodist Health System breaks ground on new Celina hospital
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — Methodist Health System broke ground on its newest hospital in Celina...
Spotlight On: Kathleen Davenport, North Texas Commercial Banking Market Executive, Wells Fargo
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Kathleen Davenport, Wells Fargo North Texas commercial banking market...
Fort Worth’s new economic development partnership to focus on business recruitment
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read March 2023 — Earlier this month, the Fort Worth Chamber announced a new economic...
Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth 2023-2024 to highlight continued growth despite economic headwinds
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Research for Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth’s second edition is officially underway. Providing...
New residential build-to-rent community coming to DFW
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — Even as the national residential real estate market seems to be...
How North Texas is preparing for billions in growth and investment
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — As billions of dollars in investment flow into North Texas, the...
Flight attendants take action on demands to major airline
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read January 2023 — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has spoken out for higher...
Is the metroplex ready for recession?
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read January 2023 — Despite the pandemic’s impact on the economy, the Dallas-Fort Worth region...
New year, new rules
  Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read January 2023 — A new year is typically associated with change, with Jan....
Spotlight On: Ken Fulk, Mayor, City of Allen
2 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Ken Fulk, mayor of the City of Allen, discussed...
Spotlight On: Marilyn Wiley, Dean, University of North Texas – G. Brint Ryan College of Business
2 min read December 2022 — Invest: spoke with Marilyn Wiley, dean of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business...
Spotlight 2023: DFW to leverage location, logistics and population in 2023
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — With economic diversity, a growing population and strategic location providing continued...
Spotlight On: George Fuller, Mayor, City of McKinney
2 min read December 2022 — Invest: was joined by George Fuller, mayor of the City of McKinney, to discuss...
Spotlight On: Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor, City of Denton
2 min read December 2022 — “If an environmentally friendly company is looking for the perfect place to relocate, the...
Regional growth and development were focal points of the Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth 2022-2023 Launch Conference
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Spotlight On: Evan Beattie, Chairman & CEO, GFF
2 min read November 2022 — In case of a recession, the strategic response of GFF Architects is to diversify....
North Texas housing prices begin to level out amidst a national correction
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2022— As housing prices begin to stabilize across the country, the North Texas...
Spotlight On: Christopher Scott, CEO, Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc.
2 min read November 2022 — Chris Scott, CEO of Scott + Reid General Contractors, told Invest: his thoughts on...
Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth 2022-2023 launch conference to showcase robust growth
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2022 — Everything’s bigger in Texas, a point which rings tried and true...
Spotlight On: Mike Berry, President, Hillwood
2 min read October 2022 — Mike Berry, president of national industrial, commercial and residential real estate developer Hillwood, talked...
Spotlight On: Kenneth Novice, President & CEO, Broadway Dallas
2 min read October 2022 — With Invest:, President and CEO of Broadway Dallas Kenneth Novice discussed recent highlights, the...
Much more than just family, fun and food
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2022 — One of the biggest annual events in the Lone Star State,...
Spotlight On: Brian Luallen, CEO, Fair Park
2 min read October 2022 — The future of Fair Park in Dallas is looking better than ever. Brian Luallen,...
Spotlight On: Brent DeRaad, President & CEO, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 min read October 2022 — Invest: spoke with Brent DeRaad, president and CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors...
Is higher ed worth it?
    Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2022 — More students are taking stock of the value of...
Spotlight On: Jennifer Scripps, President & CEO, Downtown Dallas, Inc.
2 min read September 2022 — Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) strives to keep Downtown friends and stakeholders informed of breaking...
Spotlight On: Doug Hutt, Chairman & CEO, Dallas Capital Bank
2 min read September 2022 — Dallas Capital Bank is a team of local banking executives and prominent investors joined...
Metroplex incumbents widen leads in governor, lieutenant governor races
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read September 2022 — Midterm elections are approaching for Texas and the latest poll shows...
Spotlight On: Joan Buchanan Hill, Head of School, The Lamplighter School
2 min read September 2022 — The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school for students in pre-kindergarten through...
Is metroplex real estate shifting away from a seller’s market?
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read September 2022 — The conversation around the real estate market has taken an interesting...
Spotlight On: Sheneice Hughes, Assistant Director – Administration and Customer Engagement, Dallas Love Field Airport
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: spoke with Sheneice Hughes, assistant director of the Dallas Love Field Airport, about...
Spotlight On: Ron Jensen, Mayor, City of Grand Prairie
2 min read August 2022 — The city of Grand Prairie has a clear vision for the future. “We're trying...
Spotlight On: R. Gerald Turner, President, SMU
2 min read August 2022 — A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU (Southern Methodist...
Spotlight On: Matthew Myers, Dean, Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business
2 min read August 2022 — Matthew Myers, dean of the SMU Cox School of Business, talked with Invest: about...
Dallas leads in hotel construction pipelines
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2022 — According to the latest report from Lodging Econometrics, the tourism industry...
Spotlight On: Marianne Auld, Managing Partner, Kelly Hart
2 min read August 2022 — Kelly Hart Attorneys brings a community-focused ethic to the legal services it has been...
Spotlight On: Beth Bowman, President & CEO, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce & Irving Economic Development Partnership
2 min read July 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Beth Bowman, president and CEO of the Greater Irving-Las...
Anurag Jain
Spotlight On: Anurag Jain, Chairman & CEO, Access Healthcare
2 min read June 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Anurag Jain, chairman, and CEO of Access Healthcare, talked...
Arlington’s Entertainment District
Billions invested into Arlington’s Entertainment District
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read June 2022 — The City of Arlington’s Entertainment District has seen billions of dollars...
John Ackerman
Spotlight On: John Ackerman, Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Development, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
2 min read June 2022 — Invest: spoke with John Ackerman, executive vice president of global strategy and development at...
Bill Cawley
Spotlight On: Bill Cawley, Chairman & CEO, Cawley Partners
2 min read May 2022 — Bill Cawley, CEO of commercial real estate development and management company Cawley Partners, spoke...
dallas memorial weekend
What to do this Memorial Day weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2021 — Memorial Day is here, and it’s time for family, fun and...
Mansoor Ahsan
Spotlight On: Mansoor Ahsan, Chief Executive Officer, Bridgefarmer & Associates Inc.
2 min read May 2022 — Civil engineering firm Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. has grown 25% in the last three...
Spotlight On: Janet Kane, CEO, MetroTex Association of Realtors
2 min read May 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, CEO of MetroTex Association of Realtors Janet Kane talked...
Laying out the accounting landscape in the metroplex
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read May 2022 — There are some industries that are constant. There will always be...
Spotlight On: Rick Stopfer, Mayor, City of Irving
2 min read May 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer, talked about what the city...
Mayor Jeff Cheney
Spotlight On: Jeff Cheney, Mayor, City of Frisco
2 min read March 2022 — The city of Frisco has set out to attract Fortune 500 companies and it...
teacher shortage
Texas continues to grapple with teacher shortage
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read April 2022 —  As the national teacher shortage looms so do concerns over a...
Scott Wood
Spotlight On: Scott Wood, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, True North Advisors
2 min read Apri 2022 — Scott Wood, co-founder and CEO of True North Advisors, spoke with Invest: about his...
Nadine Lee
Spotlight On: Nadine Lee, President & CEO, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
2 min read April 2022 — Invest: spoke with Nadine Lee, president and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, to...
Frisco Texas
Creating and maintaining a thriving business and innovation ecosystem
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read April 2022 — Through smart investment, forward-thinking programming and an emphasis on business development,...
Carine Feyten
Spotlight On: Carine Feyten, Chancellor & President, Texas Woman’s University
2 min read April 2022 — Texas Woman’s University is the first and only public university system—Denton, Dallas, Houston—in the...
Tyrus Sanders Regions Bank
Spotlight On: Tyrus Sanders, Dallas Market Executive and Commercial Banking Leader, Regions Bank
2 min read April 2022 — Invest: spoke with Tyrus Sanders, Dallas market executive and commercial banking leader for Regions...
cryptocurrency mining
Crypto crunch: Texas will require authorization before cryptocurrency miners plug in
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  March 2022— In Texas’ endeavor to become a hub for cryptocurrency mining, the resulting...
Mayor of City of Fort Worth Mattie Parker
Spotlight On: Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth
2 min read March 2022 — A strong focus on helping small businesses to overcome the pandemic challenges is paying...
Russ Anderson
Spotlight On: Russ Anderson, President, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
2 min read March 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Russ Anderson, president of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty,...
Female leaders pave the way for North Texas success
Writer: Elizabeth Palmer 2 min read March 2022 — North Texas is facing a future teeming with potential, and female...
Daniel Taylor Colliers
Spotlight On: Daniel Taylor, Executive Managing Director, Colliers
2 min read March 2022 — The Dallas-Fort Worth business landscape has seen rapid transformation over the past two years...
Brandom Gengelbach Fort Worth Chamber
Spotlight On: Brandom Gengelbach, President & CEO, Fort Worth Chamber
2 min read March 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Brandom Gengelbach, president and CEO of the Fort Worth...
real estate dallas
Population growth met with low inventory for house hunters
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read March 2022 — While it has been beneficial for the overall economy, the rapid...
Healthcare Dallas-Fort Worth
New facilities, expansions in store for the Metroplex
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read February 2022 — The Dallas-Fort Worth region is the ninth-most populous city in the...
Invest Dallas 2023
Capital Analytics expands portfolio with Invest: Dallas 2023
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read February 2022 — The Invest: series of annual reports has received phenomenal responses from...
Space and power: Dallas’s strength in the data center industry
November 2017 - As cloud computing matures and companies of all sizes have increasing IT needs, data centers have become...

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Spotlight On: Paul Lawson, Vice President & General Manager, Turner Construction Company
2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Paul Lawson, vice president and general manager at Turner...
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Spotlight On: John Grady, Senior Vice President, NE Region Executive, Wexford Science & Technology
3 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, John Grady, senior vice president at development company Wexford...
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Writer: Esteban Pages 3 min read  November 2023 — Stepping in to lead the city as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, Cherelle...