Stories by Ben Swanger
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Megha Tolia
The president and COO of Shondaland talks about her transition from consumer packages goods to entertainment, her biggest risk, and her first car—which she nicknamed the "love boat."
Arts & Entertainment
Dallas Eatertainment Startup GoodSurf Has $100 Million of Debt Committed for U.S. Rollout
Held by Urban Entertainment Concepts and led by former Topgolf exec Zach Shor, the concept will combine island eats and wave pool surfing in Deep Ellum's former Sand Bar locale. Shor plans to roll out 20–25 GoodSurf venues nationwide by 2030.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Sean Gamble
Cinemark Theatres' president and CEO talks about how the Plano company battled through the pandemic, his key leadership strategy, where he likes to vacation, and more.
Business Briefs
Dallas Investment Firm NGP Raises $700 Million for Clean Energy Initiative
Plus: OxeFit closes its Series A2 funding round; GameSquare Esports inks multimillion-dollar wellness partnership.
Business
DFW Executives Discuss the Toughest Business Challenge They Have Faced
Bobby Majumder of Frost Brown Todd, Taylor Shead of STEMuli, and Stephan Courseau of Travis Street Hospitality share how they responded to their toughest business challenge.
Stories by Ben Swanger
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Aaron Powell
Pizza Hut's global CEO talks about the passion he has for his work, the international chapter of his career, and more.
Conversation With
On the Links With: Jeff Fehlis, American Cancer Society
Over a round of golf at Cowboys Golf Club, the executive vice president of the south region for American Cancer Society talks about how ACS is advancing cancer research, reducing treatment barriers, fundraising efforts, and more.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Danny Lovell
The president and CEO for The Rainier Cos. talks about breaking industry norms, his professional golf journey, the toughest business challenge he has faced, and more.
Tech & Startups
North Texas-based RecNation, a Boat and RV Storage Startup, Completes $500 Million Debt Raise
With $300 million worth of acquisitions already deployed, Wylie-based RecNation is rapidly scaling its network of boat and RV storage assets led by founder Gary Wojtaszek.
Retail
Inside Boardroom Styling Lounge’s Aggressive Expansion Plans and Recent Brand Refresh
After the North Texas company underwent double digit sales growth last year, CEO Josh Goodell is looking to more than double the number of stores in the next five years.