Week Ahead: February 20 — February 27

Four years after expanding to Houston, GridBeyond has closed its largest funding round to date. The company made its first U. S. acquisition last year.

Attorneys say there are more lawsuits tied to interviews than anything else in the hiring process, but many managers admit to knowingly asking questions that cross the line.

In today’s challenging health care environment, health insurers and providers — including the doctors, clinicians, hospitals and others that provide care — have an unprecedented opportunity to work together toward achieving quality health outcomes and controlling costs. The overall cost of health care continues to rise as providers face revenue and supply cost challenges, while health insurers strive to maintain health benefit affordability for customers.

Jessica Pendergrass is general counsel and chief compliance officer at Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent, family-owned and -operated distilled spirits supplier in the country. Jessica was named one of Louisville Business First’s Enterprising Women Award winners for 2024. In this video, she talks with Business First Publisher Lisa Benson about how she has navigated a male-dominated industry and the most rewarding part of her job.

Meow Wolf's CEO told employees in an email Monday the company is set to lay off over 150 employees while cutting expenses by 10%.

A fight is brewing at City Hall between some council members who want to get the "giant, big animals" off Dallas streets, and the operator of the only business permitted to provide the service in Dallas. WFAA has the latest.