United Way of Denton County reaches $1 million mark for 2009 campaign
They're aiming for $2.45 million.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
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Business Finance
Fort Worth ISD teachers rewarded for exceptional teaching with peak in paychecks
More than $2 million will go out to teachers this month who "show exceptional ability to improve student achievement."
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Importance of financial planning for North Texans in an uncertain economy, part 2
Most people don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan.
There is a way to safeguard your financial future without worrying too much about where the market is heading. It’s called planning.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Importance of financial planning for North Texans in an uncertain economy
Part 1: Get off the roller coaster and get a financial plan.
A financial plan can help you negotiate the twists and turns of the market because your investment strategy is based on your own situation and goals — not what the market is doing at the moment.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Lancaster ISD withholds superintendent’s paycheck, continuing a relationship that should’ve been severed
As the district saw it, Lewis had violated the settlement agreement.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Texas Woman’s University receives $300,000 work-study mentorship grant
The money will go to students who work in a mentorship group called G-Force, the largest program of its kind in the state.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
United Way of Denton County’s partner agency ensures abused, neglected kids aren’t lost in system
CASA operates the only court advocacy program serving abused and neglected children in alternative care in Denton County.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Tarrant County College Foundation Board names new members
New members are a certified public accountant and an attorney.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Changing jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth? Know your options
What to do with your retirement funds when your employment plans change
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Addison video game company says, “No taxation without information!”
Their new website allows people to balance the federal budget. Snooze? It's more fun than you think.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Dallas-Fort Worth CFOs say the economy is still keeping them from hiring new employees
Yet, only 9% expect personnel reductions, and 8% say they'll be hiring.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
University of Texas-Dallas professor gets $250,000 grant to develop game for students
The game teaches students how to have realistic expectations about the college experience, including seemingly simple tasks like how to do laundry without a washer and dryer in your dorm.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Fort Worth ISD board of trustees approves teacher pay raises
The $561 million budget includes a state-mandated pay raise that will give Fort Worth ISD teachers a 3% increase in salary.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Dallas-based television group Belo Corp. reports lower profits in second quarter
The profit declines occurred because advertising revenue is down.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
SEC sues Dallas investors for allegedly executing a Ponzi scheme
They say the heist bilked money out of some 7,000 investors.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Arlington approves water bond ordinance that will save the city $1 million
... over the next 10 years.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Updated:North Texas-based Idearc to file for bankruptcy?
Among other things, Idearc is the parent company of Superpages.com and publishes the Verizon Yellow Pages.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
Congresswoman Johnson introduces National Financial Literacy Act
The National Financial Literacy Act of 2009 will provide incentives to financial institutions, small businesses and corporations to provide financial education to their customers and employees.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
DFW area homebuilders hit hard by economic woes
... just like homebuilders elsewhere.
Those "if you build it, they will come" days are gone; and without reliable financing, they can't even build it.
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Fort Worth city employees may feel the pinch from Madoff scandal
$10 million worth of pension funding may be forfeit - even though the money was reinvested before the scandal broke.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009
TCU and Luther King Capital Management invite businessfolk to economic summit
Sadly, Gorlock will not be able to participate.
In case you hadn't noticed, we're in troubling financial times. Attend this forum to find out more about it, brainstorm, hear from financial experts and perhaps even drink coffee. (While it lasts.)
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Pennsylvania’s First Judicial District turns to Dallas-based ACS for debt collection services
Because when it comes to collecting debts, nothing says "pony up" like Texans packin' heat.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
NTTA to borrow $100 million for Highway 121 toll road project
Bank of American will buy $100 million worth of bond anticipation notes to help NTTA meet a November deadline to rid themselves of short-term debt.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
UPDATED: Troubled WaMu’s Dallas connection
HINT: it's at the highest level.
Mayor Tom Leppert sits on the board of directors of Washington Mutual. That's it. That's all. Nothing else to say about it.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
The Catholic Foundation awards between $500 and $5000 to 23 D/FW-area teachers
Three Grand Award winners kick-off summer with $5,000 each; additional 20 winners receive $500.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Weaver and Tidwell’s Rene’ Stranghoner named 2008 Marketer of the Year by Association for Accounting Marketing
The AAM Marketer of the Year award, considered to be the top honor, was presented to Stranghoner during the 19th Annual AAM Conference held last week in San Diego, Calif.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dallas investment administrator Lamp Technologies acquired by Bank of New York Mellon
I love Lamp.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Rising material costs may affect UNT construction estimates
Several multi-million dollar campus projects may be affected, including the new $60 million Business Leadership Building.
(Photo by Charlie McRae of North Texas Daily)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Texas employers given year-long unemployment tax break
The break is happening because jobless claims are currently low in Texas and because the state's unemployment compensation fund has about $700 million more than it's required to have.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts adding on to project
Because they're so flush with money, they're just gonna build more stuff. They're just showing off now.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Dallas-based venture capital firm Sevin Rosen splitting up
Four California based partners declined to raise a new fund with the Dallas-based partners.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Richardson tech firm to receive Texas Emerging Technology Fund award
Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson will announce the winner on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
Potential TXU buyer KKR Financial may be in financial trouble
This would be the first time in recorded history a corporation has bit off more than it could chew.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
Coppell-based The Container Store sells a majority stake
The company can hardly contain its excitement.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Dallas-based Reddy Ice agrees to $1.1 billion buyout
"They used to call me Reddy Ice. Word to the mother."
Monday, July 2, 2007
Dallas-based HM Capital Partners to acquire Phone Directories Company
The company is the leading independent Yellow Pages provider in North America.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
TECH Fort Worth client receives $600,000 from Texas Emerging Technology Fund
The technology was developed at the University of Texas at Arlington over the last 15 years.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Dallas-based HM Capital selling off meatpacking company for $225 million
$225 million is approximately 2.8 million steak dinners at Bob's Chop House.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Texas Women Ventures Fund invests $1 million in The Warrior Group
Texas Women Ventures Fund, L.P. was created with the mission to invest its capital in women-led companies located in Texas and the Southwest.
Monday, May 7, 2007
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