D CEO July-August 2010
Cover Story
Meet Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Contenders
These 38 Dallas innovators are building more than just their companies.
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Features
Business
Dickey’s Texas Barbecue Aims to Conquer the Country
The outspoken Dallas family plans to grow across the nation, one store at a time.
By Merrie Spaeth
Business
Three CEOs Reinvent Themselves With Second Careers
Business leaders Richard Wright, Jim Turner, and Erin Patton prove there’s life after major change for those who stay flexible.
By Jay D. Johnson
Business
Breakfast With D CEO: Christine Cook
A chat with the face of Sleep Experts, over plates full of early morning treats.
By Jason Heid
Business
Car Review: Bentley Continental Supersports
Speed away in this ultimate English performance vehicle.
By Glenn Hunter
Publications
Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs Worry About the Economy
Seven competitors tell us why they’re wary of Europe’s impact on U.S. market.
By Glenn Hunter
Commercial Real Estate
Can Foreign Investment Change the Dallas-Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate Market?
North Texas players will want to position themselves to capture equity from overseas.
By Peter Simek
Business
Former Radio Shack CEO Wants to Recycle Your Cell Phone
It’s no lie: the improperly discarded devices are a growing problem. David Edmondson says he can help.
By Phil Harvey
Business
Business Lunch Review: Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar
Can this stylish yet approachable new entry help jump-start Victory Park’s desolate dining landscape?
By Todd Johnson
Business
5 Questions for J. Darren Rodgers
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas president has been with the company—which has more than 4.5 million members—since 1992.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
The Ultimate Power Lunch in Dallas
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke addresses the Dallas Regional Chamber.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Fossil Inc. Banks on Its Creative Talent
For branding, and profits, a clever design team is the main driver at the Richardson retail company.
By Mitchell Schnurman
Business
Shaking Up Texas Textbook Publishing
Tim McEwen wants to change the way companies distribute educational books.
By Mark Druskoff
Business
You Need to Know: James Olan Hutcheson
The CEO of ReGeneration Partners keeps family matters from blowing up in the boardroom.
By Josh Hixson