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Women of Innovation – Joni Carswell’s Keynote Presentation
Dallas Startup Week kicked off on August 20, 2020, with its first-ever virtual debut. Texan by Nature’s CEO & President, Joni Carswell spoke at the Women of Innovation event, a two-day summit providing networking and empowerment for female entrepreneurs. Joni spoke about her experiences with innovation and leadership, the lessons she has learned along the… Read More
Here’s What You Can’t Miss During Next Week’s Dallas Startup Week
Following a series of exciting announcements—like partnering with Global Entrepreneurship Week and opening nominations for the State of Entrepreneurship awards—the DEC Network’s annual anchor event is finally here. Dallas Startup Week kicks off this Sunday, Aug. 30, with its first-ever virtual debut. The free conference will feature more than 100 sessions, panels, and speakers, including three niche summits.… Read More
Phillips 66 Teams with Texan by Nature and Exploration Green Conservancy to Create Wetlands
Texan by Nature is pleased to announce a generous gift from Phillips 66, a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company based in Houston, Texas, designated for use for the Conservation Wrangler Project, Exploration Green Conservancy. The gift will help transform a defunct golf course in the Clear Lake area near Houston into an integrated urban… Read More
Enbridge Teams with Texan by Nature’s Conservation Wrangler Program to Create Measurable Impact
August 2020: Enbridge has generously supported the Texan by Nature Conservation Wrangler program again in 2020. The funds from Enbridge support Texan by Nature’s work to create measurable, long-lasting impact on conservation projects across the state. “Enbridge has been an industry thought leader and premier partner to Texan by Nature in our mission to bring… Read More
Exploration Green Continues Summer Progress Amid COVID-19
The chairman of Exploration Green Conservancy—a former golf course turned stormwater detention pond between El Camino Real, Bay Area Boulevard, and Space Center Boulevard—said in an August email update that the project’s progress has remained steady in 2020 amid COVID-19. Chair Frank Weary detailed the state of each of the conservancy’s five phases in the email… Read More
Phillips 66 Teams with Texan by Nature and Texas Children in Nature to Connect Young Texans with the Outdoors
Texan by Nature is pleased to announce a generous contribution from Phillips 66 to the Texan by Nature Conservation Project, Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) for the purpose of enhancing access to nature and nature-based education for children and families in Texas. The gift allows the project to partner with hundreds of conservation organizations across… Read More
The Show Must Go On: Dallas Startup Week 2020 Is Going Virtual
Registration for Dallas Startup Week is now open, which will take place on Aug. 30 through Sept. 3. The sixth annual event looks bigger than ever with three summits, 16 tracks, more than 100 sessions, a new Slack channel, and undoubtedly, some surprises. As COVID-19 began to spread across the United States last March, The… Read More
Medical and Health Notes: El Paso, Texas
PASO DEL NORTE HEALTH FOUNDATION COVID-19 funding opportunity The foundation seeks Letters of Intent from eligible organizations for their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare for a potential second wave or future crisis, or transform their operations for future success. To learn more, visit pdnhf.org or contact Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs at mkelly@pdnfoundation.org. Texan by Nature Award… Read More
Bringing New Voices to Cultural Landscapes Panel
This presentation is part of the Texas Cultural Landscape Symposium, February 23-26, Waco, Texas. Cary Dupuy: Thank you so much, Evan, for having us here today and thank you all for such a wonderful discussion today, and learning about how we assess cultural landscapes, how we describe them, and the incredible framework that it offers for… Read More
Environmental, Social, and Governance is a Priority at American Campus Communities
Largest student housing company provides year-in-review of efforts; continues commitment to healthy, sustainable environments conducive to academic achievement This update comes after the company formalized an internal multi-departmental Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) task force in 2019 to manage and implement structure around the company’s environmental, sustainability and social initiatives. “ESG is a natural extension… Read More