D CEO May 2006
Cover Story
How Dallas Beat China
Texas Instruments said no to cheap overseas labor and placed its bet on building a radical, sustainable plant just down the road in Richardson.
By
Adam McGill
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A Centripetal Force for Dallas Business
This magazine’s mission is much grander than 48 pages.
By
Wick Allison
Technology
You Need to Know: Randy Pitchford of Gearbox Software
The Plano company, founded in 1999, generated $25 million in sales in 2005.
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D CEO Staff
Bred for Business
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is a big draw for corporate relocations, but the influx of people threatens to dilute our best resources: our talent.
By
Dr. Albert W. Niemi, Jr.

Business
Dr. Nina Vaca
The CEO of Dallas-based Pinnacle Technical Resources talks about e-mails, dirty diapers, and the self-confidence of being a self-made woman.
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D Magazine
Getting Onboard the iTrain
Carrollton’s Trinity Workplace Learning is giving purpose to the iPod.
By
Jessica Otte

How a Man Became a Brand
Radio deejay Tom Joyner’s dad told him not to become a Commodore. The founder of Dallas-based Reach Media now has his name on a radio show, a TV show, a concert series, and more.
By
Joseph Guinto

Orlando
Make the most of your next convention trip to Florida. We tell you how to amuse yourself without the amusement parks.
By
Jessica Otte

Real Estate
The Oak Cliff Gambler
Real estate developer Monte Anderson turned a flophouse in South Dallas into a boutique hotel. Now that the Belmont is beautiful, will the rest of the neighborhood follow?
By
Trey Garrison

The Secrets of Their Success
Five local Baldrige Award winners- from a car dealer to a college president- share the wisdom of their winning ways.
By
Jessica Otte
Shopping
Home Theater Heaven
Trick out your media room with these gadgets and gears.
By
Jessica Otte