DBJ Confidential Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:24 +0000 Bizjournals RSS http://www.bizjournals.com/rss/flex_feed/blog_post/dallas/blog/ American City Business Journals, Inc. and its licensors. All rights. reserved. Container Store CEO Kip Tindell thinks the keys to creating a successful corporate culture is communication and quality personnel. Tindell was the keynote speaker at the May 22 World Affairs Council luncheon, where he told Dallas business professionals and guests about the culture he’s helped develop at the Coppell-based retailer. “Being a purpose-driven company helps profits,” Tindell said. “We’re trying to create an organization where everyone feels associated with business pride.” The…]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:47:47 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/container-store-ceo-considers.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/container-store-ceo-considers.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Danielle Abril Danielle Abril What will the new Big Tex look like? Well, now we can sort of put a face to him. Officials with the State Fair of Texas have released another video, this one showing the design of Big Tex's face and hat. The Fair has been working on designing and building a new Big Tex since October when the longtime Fair icon was destroyed by fire. Crews also have cleared the circle that once housed old Big Tex and now will begin constructing a new setting as home for the new creation. State Fair Officials say…]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:58:12 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/putting-a-face-to-big-tex-design.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/putting-a-face-to-big-tex-design.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Lance Murray Lance Murray The Texas Legislature has six days to pass critical bills that affect businesses, education, water and the energy industry in particular. The session ends on Memorial Day but Gov. Rick Perry has already threatened to call a special session if certain legislation doesn't reach his desk. Redistricting could be the main impetus behind the session. For a look at bills that still have life in waning days of the legislature, click on the slideshow. Other bills failed to garner enough support and died…]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:37 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/texas-legislature-still-has-lots-of.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/texas-legislature-still-has-lots-of.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Nicholas Sakelaris Nicholas Sakelaris Dallas-based Methodist Health System has connected to the North Texas Accountable Healthcare Partnership, becoming one of the first systems to participate in the regional health information exchange. The move is important because it allows health care providers to get a more accurate picture of a patient's medical history, Pamela McNutt, the system's chief information officer, told me in an interview this morning. "It's a place where components of patients' medical records will be brought together…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:09 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/methodist-health-system-connects-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/methodist-health-system-connects-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Bill Hethcock Bill Hethcock It feels strange to talk about water restrictions with thunderstorm clouds on the horizon but hey, this is Texas. Most cities in North Texas will have to observe mandatory water restrictions in June if they aren't already. The Tarrant Regional Water District will implement the restrictions June 3, according to its website. Rain from any storms this week won't be enough to stem the tide. The TRWD's capacity is currently at 76 percent but is expected to drop to 75 percent by June. Water restrictions…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:10:02 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/despite-rain-water-restrictions.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/despite-rain-water-restrictions.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Nicholas Sakelaris Nicholas Sakelaris Sprinkles Cupcakes has turned its attention to Fort Worth, after spending the past year planning new additions to Dallas, a company spokeswoman said. Joanne Yurich said Sprinkles is looking for sites in Fort Worth for its second North Texas location. This comes as Dallas readies to receive two new Sprinkles products – its cupcake ATM and ice cream parlor. The California-based bakery expects to install the cupcake ATM, which works exactly like a bank ATM but dispenses cupcakes instead of currency,…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:54 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/sprinkles-cupcakes-seeking-to-open.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/sprinkles-cupcakes-seeking-to-open.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Danielle Abril Danielle Abril Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won't be on the field Tuesday when off-season workouts begin for the team at its Valley Ranch facility in Irving. The team said that Romo, who signed a $108 million contract extension in March, will be getting time to heal after he had a troublesome cyst removed last month from his back. The Cowboys said that Romo likely will be out of action for the next three weeks of OTA practices. The Cowboys said that Romo has not been participating in throwing sessions…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:12:15 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/back-surgery-has-tony-romo-out-of.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/back-surgery-has-tony-romo-out-of.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Lance Murray Lance Murray Irving-based Exxon Mobil Corp. is building a 20-building campus on 385 acres in north Houston, and according to the Houston Business Journal, it's one of the largest construction projects under way in the United States. The HBJ got a sneak peek at the campus, which is on Exxon-owned land near the intersection of Interstate 45 and the Hardy Toll Road. More than 3,000 workers are on the site. The HBJ has a slideshow of images from the construction site, showing the various stages of completion. Employees…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:19 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/construction-progresses-at-exxon.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/construction-progresses-at-exxon.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Lance Murray Lance Murray The owners of Cadillac Pizza in historic downtown McKinney are in the middle of bringing their pizza concept to Plano. "Taverna Rossa is definitely an extension of Cadillac Pizza," said Preston Lancaster, founder of {33} Restaurant Group. "But it's going to be bigger and better." Taverna Rossa is scheduled to open in early July and will take over the Preston Road space formerly owned by Red’s Patio Grill, which overlooks Lakeside Lake. The pizza parlor will be 5,000 square feet, which is 3,000…]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:44:38 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/pizza-pub-to-take-over-reds-patio.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/pizza-pub-to-take-over-reds-patio.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Danielle Abril Danielle Abril It pays to know the back roads around Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. One missed exit in the DFW Connector highway construction project can really ruin your day. I found myself unable to enter the airport on the north end a few weeks ago as I must have passed the entrance. The lane were completely different from the last time I’d gone that way, as I’m sure many drivers out there can relate. Luckily, I turned down Airfield Drive and made it in time to pick up my friend. That got me…]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:18 +0000 http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/silvercars-debuts-all-audi-fleet-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/05/silvercars-debuts-all-audi-fleet-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search Nicholas Sakelaris Nicholas Sakelaris