D CEO September 2010
Cover Story
Can the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Rise Above the Financial Crunch?
There’s a sense of urgency at the DSO, where expenses are up and donations are down.
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Features
Business
The Top Dallas Philanthropists Give Big
They donate tens of millions of dollars to aid education, the arts, health care and the environment. Here’s why.
By Jeanne Prejean
Business
North Texas Businesses Reduce CEO Salaries
Mid-sized Dallas-Fort Worth companies lead the pack in cutting back at the top. An exclusive new study explains why.
By D Magazine
Business
5 Questions for Don Hodges
The founder and chairman of Hodges Capital Management talks stocks.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
A Former Banker Becomes an Underwear Entrepreneur
When the financial industry crisis left Greg Hall jobless, he launched Slix.
By Silver Hogue
Business
Breakfast with D CEO: Randy Dewitt
The creator of Twin Peaks and Rockfish eateries talks up his many new ventures over a few bites of lemon pound cake.
By Jason Heid
Business
The Driver’s Seat: Cadillac CTS
Superbly stylish and with enough power to rival most vehicles on the road, this Caddy earns our seal of approval.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
How Dallas Social Venture Partners Helps Nonprofits
This fund sheds the conventional approach to philanthropy by using a venture-capitalist model.
By Georgia Fisher
Publications
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Needs Financial Help—Now
But convincing Dallasites that the orchestra is relevant and worthy is no easy job.
By Glenn Hunter
Law
Debt Collectors Gone Wild
As the economy continues sputtering, complaints about abusive third-party tactics are on the rise.
By John G. Browning
Business
Harold Simmons Discusses Waste Control Specialists
A controversial radioactive waste facility, a chemical plant, and philanthropic endeavors are addressed.
By Glenn Hunter
Business
Mark Noble Helps Make Downtown Dallas a Little Greener
The co-chair of Main Street Garden hopes the open space is a place everyone wants to go.
By Chuck Cox
Business
Meet the CEO: Bill Darling
The co-founder of Darling Homes (along with two other brothers) is an avid philanthropist.
By Hannah Boen
Business
How Pier 1 Imports Made a Turnaround
The plan was deceptively simple: cut costs and grow same-store sales.
By Mitchell Schnurman
Business
Business Lunch: Charlie Palmer at The Joule
Suave, sophisticated, and deliciously inventive, this hotel restaurant is a cut above standard Dallas steakhouses.
By Todd Johnson
Business
‘Special Servicers’ Help North Texas Companies Leave Distressed Properties
In commercial real estate these days it’s about walking away unscathed, with the ability to buy properties in the future.
By Connie Gore
Business
The Wilson Historic District is a Neighborhood of Nonprofits
The Meadows Foundation leases each Victorian house to a philanthropic business—for free.
By Eric Nicholson
Business
You Need to Know: Katherine Wagner
The CEO of the Business Council for the Arts is merging art and economic development.
By Ashley M. Slayton