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Two leadership appointments have been announced by the Dallas Economic Development Corp. as Tricia Radford Roark was named investor relations director and Paul von Wupperfeld will serve as communications director.<\/strong><\/p>\n Roark is responsible for building relationships with investors and stakeholders and von Wupperfeld will oversee strategic communications to highlight the organization\u2019s mission and achievements.<\/p>\n \u201cTricia and Paul are outstanding additions to our organization,\u201d Dallas EDC Chief Executive Officer Linda McMahon said in a statement. \u201cThey have extensive experience and strong connections within the Dallas business community. Their commitment is to ensure that Dallas is the epicenter of business opportunities for existing businesses as well as new businesses that are drawn here due to our welcoming business climate.\u201d<\/p>\n Paul von Wupperfeld<\/p>\n EDC said that Roark brings a wealth of experience in advancement and strategic consulting to her new role. Previously, she was the director of advancement at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, leading initiatives that secured critical funding for Parkinson\u2019s disease research. Her professional background was built via roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce and on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n Paul von Wupperfeld brings more than 30 years of technology sector expertise to his new role at the Dallas EDC.<\/p>\n His career features senior positions in communications and public relations at Qorvo Semiconductor, Southern Methodist University, and Dallas-based Texas Instruments.<\/p>\n Dallas EDC is a nonprofit organization established by the city of Dallas to drive economic growth and long-term prosperity. Its mission is to promote Dallas as a globally competitive business destination that fosters economic opportunities for all members of the city.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch.\u00a0Here are our editors’ picks. Plus, you’ll find more selections to “save the date.”<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Data scientist Anmolika Singh put Dallas on the global AI Tinkerers map. At the first meetup, more than 30 pros\u2014founders to Fortune 500 technologists\u2014showed up to trade ideas, projects, and solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The\u00a0BMW Dallas Marathon is gearing up for its 2025 race weekend, to be held in a long, winding course around White Rock Lake December 12\u201314. One way it’s doing that is by unveiling “a bold new logo” featuring a modern take on the Pegasus\u2014Dallas’ celebrated icon\u2014stretching its neck out toward victory. Along with a refreshed merchandise collection, the updated visual identity “reflects the organization\u2019s evolution as a premier running event and its deep connection to the Dallas community,” organizers said.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n UT Dallas researcher Dr. Walter Voit transformed Minecraft\u2019s 170-million-player universe into an advanced virtual training ground\u2014for students and for AI agents tested by DARPA. His team\u2019s Polycraft World uses gameplay to turn classroom theory into real-world expertise, covering topics from synthetic organic chemistry to nuclear plants to semiconductor facilities. Their new startup company, Pedegree Studios, has licensed the core technologies from the university to create a scalable digital pipeline for education and workforce development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Cedars Union, a hub for emerging and mid-career artists in North Texas, is setting its sights on the next level of growth with the appointment of Emma Vernon as executive director. 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