Irving-based Hyosung America appoints Sang Hwan Kweon to CEO
Irving-based finance company Hyosung America Inc. has appointed Sang Hwan Kweon to serve as the new CEO following the retirement of Hee-Eun Ahn from the position, according to a news release. Previously serving as COO for the company, Kweon’s new role will take effect on Oct. 1. “I have enjoyed my tenure here at Hyosung America,” Ahn said in […]
Ground is broken for Irving apartment community near Bush Turnpike
Atlanta-based apartment builder Wood Partners has broken ground on its latest project in North Texas — this time in Irving. The Alta Riverside is being built near the intersection of Bush Turnpike and LBJ Freeway and will open in mid-2023. The 280-unit project is the builder’s first rental project in Irving. “Wood Partners is thrilled […]
Commercial Metals Company Acquires California-Based Firm As Part of Expansion Strategy
Irving-based manufacturer Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has acquired California-based Advanced Steel Recovery, LLC, the company announced in a news release. The acquisition is part of the metal and steel company’s expansion strategy into the western U.S. market. “Our Arizona 2 micro mill remains on track to start up in early 2023. With the commencement […]
Irving, based McKesson Corporation Names LeAnn B. Smith as New Chief Human Resources Officer
Irving-based health care company McKesson Corporation has appointed LeAnn B. Smith as the new chief human resources officer, the company announced last week in a news release. She will also serve as the new executive VP and as a member of the executive operating team. Smith will succeed the current CHRO Tracy L. Faber on Dec. 1. “McKesson is […]
Irving Charter Review Committee Requesting Resident Input
Recently, the Mayor and City Council appointed nine residents to the Charter Review Committee with the task to review the charter and discuss possible amendments to the Irving City Charter. The City Charter is a document that defines the organization, powers, functions and procedures of the city government; essentially, it is the City Constitution. Adopted […]
Deadline Nears for Disaster Assistance from the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans following the floods occurring August 22 through August 25 in Collin, Denton, Ellis Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant Counties. Loans up to $2 million for property damage or economic injury are available. Filing deadline for physical damage: November 14, 2022. Filing deadline for economic injury is […]
