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Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .
  • Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations.
  • Dr. Spears, Founder and Chairman of Cenergistic, launched the Institute in April 2022 with the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU.
  • The gift creating the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership was a signature moment for SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, the University’s $1.5 billion campaign for impact.

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Dallas, TX (SMU), Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a national search, William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., has been selected as the President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation , headquartered at the SMU Cox School of Business .

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a national search, William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., has been selected as the President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation , headquartered at the SMU Cox School of Business .
  • The selection follows previous President and CEO Jeffrey R. Schmid’s appointment to President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in August 2023.
  • “As a long-time SWGSB faculty member, I am proud to take on this leadership role,” said Dr. Chittenden.
  • I am honored to continue to be a part of providing this transformational experience that builds effective leaders and well-informed bank boards nationwide.”

Premium Personal Care Brand, Dr. B Dental Solutions, Launches Series A For Large, Untapped Denture Care Market

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Miami, Florida, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. B Dental Solutions, a dentist-developed premium denture care brand, has established itself as a popular new player in the large, yet overlooked denture product category.

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  • Miami, Florida, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. B Dental Solutions, a dentist-developed premium denture care brand, has established itself as a popular new player in the large, yet overlooked denture product category.
  • For investors focused on the CPG sector, Dr. B Dental Solutions positions itself as a way to unlock the value of the ‘silver economy’.
  • These denture-wearers need specialized daily oral care routines with dedicated products to protect their dental investment and their health.
  • As the first comprehensive denture care system and the only line of denture care products to earn multiple American Dental Association Seals of Acceptance, they secured distribution agreements to be the exclusive denture care brand recommended by the dental networks.

BUSH CENTER PRESIDENT AND CEO NAMED COX SCHOOL’S INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Dallas, TX (SMU), Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SMU Cox School of Business proudly announces that Ken Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center , has accepted an appointment as the Cox School’s inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence.

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SMU Cox School of Business proudly announces that Ken Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center , has accepted an appointment as the Cox School’s inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence.
  • “As the president and CEO of the Bush Center, Ken is a good friend to SMU and the Cox School,” said Matthew B. Myers, dean of the Cox School.
  • An internationally renowned businessman and financier, Ken is the ideal business leader to serve as the Cox School’s first Distinguished Executive in Residence.
  • “I’m thrilled and honored to be the inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence at the SMU Cox School of Business,” Hersh said.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation at the SMU Cox School of Business Congratulates Class of 2023 Graduates

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

The banking industry executives, representing more than 70 financial institutions and regulatory agencies, were members of Class 64, the 64th class to earn their certificates from SWGSB.

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  • The banking industry executives, representing more than 70 financial institutions and regulatory agencies, were members of Class 64, the 64th class to earn their certificates from SWGSB.
  • The SW Graduate School of Banking at the SMU Cox School of Business provides leadership development for these professionals to lead the industry forward, with an eye toward strategic planning, regulatory challenges and unimpeachable values.
  • This impressive class includes senior-level bankers from around the nation, representing community banks, larger financial institutions and regulatory agencies.
  • “The SW Graduate School of Banking at the SMU Cox School of Business provides participants with the ‘big picture’ of banking.

Dr. B Dental Solutions Sells More Than $1 Million in 12 Months

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

This endorsement has positioned Dr. B Dental Solutions to reach the majority of new denture-wearers in 2024, given Affordable Dentures & Implants' impressive track record of providing one million dentures in 2022 alone.

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  • This endorsement has positioned Dr. B Dental Solutions to reach the majority of new denture-wearers in 2024, given Affordable Dentures & Implants' impressive track record of providing one million dentures in 2022 alone.
  • In Q1 2023 alone, Dr. B Dental Solutions surpassed its total sales on Amazon.com than it earned for the entire fiscal year of 2022.
  • To enhance the online customer experience, Dr. B Dental Solutions is transitioning to Shopify for its e-commerce platform.
  • Lastly, Dr. B Dental Solutions continues to collaborate with its Dental Advisory Board, comprised of prominent dental professionals and industry leaders.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.

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  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • In September 2018, state banking supervisors appointed him to serve on the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and he was reappointed in 2020.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.

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  • TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.
  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

Tabbed unveils a revolutionary solution to the restaurant industry they’re calling a frictionless dining experience

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Tabbed's innovative solution puts an end to this struggle, empowering restaurants and diners alike to enjoy a seamless and efficient payment process.

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  • Tabbed's innovative solution puts an end to this struggle, empowering restaurants and diners alike to enjoy a seamless and efficient payment process.
  • Upon a patron's arrival, the Tabbed app identifies their presence, instantaneously initiating a tab within the POS system under the user's name.
  • With Tabbed, restaurants can elevate the dining experience to new heights, delivering a seamless and efficient service that wins raving reviews from diners.
  • "At Tabbed, we believe in reimagining the dining experience and enhancing the connection between people and food.

ScholarTrip launches cost-effective travel option for young travelers

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Dallas, Texas, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online student travel agency ScholarTrip has introduced a more affordable air travel option for students and youth travelers, allowing them to explore the world and learn valuable skills and lessons beyond those contained in textbooks.

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  • Dallas, Texas, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online student travel agency ScholarTrip has introduced a more affordable air travel option for students and youth travelers, allowing them to explore the world and learn valuable skills and lessons beyond those contained in textbooks.
  • This allows young professionals to continue accessing favorable airfare rates even after they've finished school.
  • As a full-service online travel agency, ScholarTrip provides information and assistance for visa and other logistical matters.
  • ScholarTrip aims to become a trusted partner to young travelers, retaining their business even after they age up and are no longer eligible for the youth airfare discount, providing travel agency services for customers of all ages.