FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2019

CREATIVE CREWS
Cruise for Soapbox Supremacy When the Red Bull Race Comes to Dallas

The Red Bull Soapbox Race will cruise into Dallas next week (for the first time since 2012), giving racers a chance to show off their creativity, showmanship, and speed. Check the photo gallery for a taste of what's to come.

CLOSING THE GAP
The 'Only Female Black-Owned Coworking Space in Texas' is in Dallas, and It's Expanding

Located in Addison, Business Lounge Dallas focuses on one-to-one business growth for entrepreneurs of color.

FOOD + BEV
Brewing Up Business: Phil Romano and George Esquivel on Crafting a Company

Restaurant innovator/entrepreneur Phil Romano and Four Corners Brewing Company owner George Esquivel shared their expert advice for starting (and maintaining) successful businesses.

DISCOVERY
UTA Prof Battles Malware With Hardware; E-Cigarette Injuries Possibly Underreported

In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find news about a UT Southwestern study on how exercise may slow brain deterioration for those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Your daily catch-up of what's new + next in Dallas-Fort Worth.

ESPORTS

Varsity esports now at UTA
UTA’s varsity esports program is kicking off this fall with a new coach and team of 15 players. In the inaugural season, the team will compete in Overwatch, League of Legends, and Rocket League. The first major event is this weekend at Esports Stadium Arlington, and will be hosted by UTA.

PHILANTHROPY

Some Stats From A(nother) Record-Setting North Texas Giving Day [D Magazine]
“The biggest winners? The North Texas Food Bank raised $805,999. Children’s Medical Center Foundation brought in $700,968.” More than 150,000 donations came in over 24 hours, and D’s Matt Goodman breaks down the stats.

FINDING FUNDS

Pressed Roots seeks $1M in funding for permanent location [DBJ]
Dallas-based hairstyling company Pressed Roots is seeking to raise $1 million in debt or option funding as it works to open its first permanent location in Trinity Groves during the holiday season. So far, it’s raised $100,000.

EVENTS

Downtown Dallas Pop-up event emphasizes scooter safety
Lyft Scooters is teaming up with Downtown Dallas Inc. and Bike DFW to host a pop-up event this Sunday aimed at improving e-scooter safety. Called “Scoot Smart,” the event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pegasus Park.

Miami art gallery opens second location in Dallas
Markowicz Fine Art Gallery is hosting its grand opening Saturday in the Dallas Design District. The 4,300-square-foot showroom features 175 to 200 works from internationally known artists and photographers.

This Denton Startup Lets You Bike With Your Kids (or Dog)

Inspired by the Danes, Bunch Bikes offers cargo bicycles, equipped with electric motors, as an alternative, eco-friendly way to transport your little ones. And now there's a special edition for your furry friends called The Bark.

Follow the Money: Tailwater Capital Commits $150M, Morningstar Raises $16M, Elbit Makes Acquisition

Ericsson Picks Lewisville for $134M Smart Factory of the Future to Accelerate 5G

Inside Dallas-based Pairr, the ‘Dating App for Brands’ That Directly Connects Consumers With Companies

"We have to make downtown Dallas more walkable, more livable, and more navigable—and that’s the commitment I’ll make to you today."

Eric Johnson
Dallas Mayor
...during Downtown Dallas Inc.’s Fall Forum and State of Downtown.

The mayor talked about how downtown Dallas is becoming a more vibrant place, and how it's become home to roughly 12,000 residents.

Johnson also named the new AT&T Discovery District under construction as one of the area's major investments. “I truly think this will become a destination for all citizens in Dallas,” Johnson said, via WBAP.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2019

CREATIVE CREWS Cruise for Soapbox Supremacy When the Red Bull Race Comes to Dallas

CLOSING THE GAP The 'Only Female Black-Owned Coworking Space in Texas' is in Dallas, and It's Expanding