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Rockville clinical research organization Emmes continues buying spree with deal for Latin American firm
The deal is the company's seventh since 2020 and first under its new CEO.
Main Street Health raises $315 million, expands to 26 states
Main Street Health has closed a $315 million round of funding. The company’s pre-money valuation for the round was $1.2 billion, according to a company spokesperson. That means Main Street has entered “unicorn” territory, a buzzy Silicon Valley term for startups with a ten-digit-plus valuation. Here's why that's notable and what's next for the firm:
Durham gene therapy firm targeting blindness raises $24M, trims workforce
A Durham biotech is raising millions to advance potential treatments targeting diseases that cause blindness. But it's also trimming its workforce.
‘A massive opportunity’: Silicon Valley Bank bullish on Atlanta startup scene
Silicon Valley Bank is once again providing financing to startups after its March failure and subsequent acquisition. Here's what trends the head of the Atlanta office is seeing locally.
Wells Fargo writes $204K check after man sues over frozen bank account
The lawsuit in North Carolina claimed a man was unable to pay his mortgage because Wells Fargo wouldn't unfreeze his bank account.
Dallas entrepreneur creates his pizza – and his small business – from scratch
It’s 6:30 a.m., a good 5 1/2 hours before South Polk Pizzeria opens its doors for the daily lunch crowd.
But owner and chef Terrill Burnett is already busy at work, preparing the fermented dough that ages for hours to give it a light, crispy texture. He’s cutting all the vegetables by hand and grating up the Parmesan cheese.
“Everything has to be fresh. Nothing processed,” Burnett said. “Nothing is frozen. We make our own sauces and use only top-of-the-line products.”
That attention…
First “Make Your Move Summit” for small business is coming to Texas
Small business employment is booming in North Texas. To support this growth, Chase is bringing what is expected to be one of its largest events for small business owners to metropolitan Dallas.
Chase is inviting business owners to join top industry experts, thought leaders, celebrities and athletes at the new Omni PGA Resort in Frisco Nov. 1-3 for the first annual Make Your Move Summit.
This three-day, complimentary event’s main-stage sessions will feature special guests:
Bob Jordan, president…
Ownership change underway at The Willows adult home in Medina
The facility operates as an adult home, with capacity for 24 residents. Plus, three area hospitals are planning expansions, while a new mobile health unit is in development.
Telemedicine can increase health care accessibility — if it’s done right
Ensuring that telemedicine is offered equitably isn’t as simple as just offering it to employees.
Executive roundup: Houston banks, other financial institutions hire new leaders in Q3 2023
The third quarter of 2023 brought a number of new leaders to the Houston market at various banks and other financial institutions. Here are some of the most recent hires in the local region.