The free tours of the area's parks, gardens, landscapes and open spaces will be led by expert guides who will provide observations about each site, landscape architecture, city shaping and garden design.

BridgeCore Capital will supply funding for loans in the $1 million to $8 million size range.

Reed Smith's new space at Harwood No. 10 can accommodate up to 100 lawyers as the firm continues to pursue its growth strategy to create a full-service legal offering in the Dallas market.

There is an exodus by mid-cap consultant types from expensive urban centers toward cheaper cities such as Boise, Austin, and Portland where life is good and the cost of living is comparatively affordable.