by Haeven Gibbons | Jun 1, 2026 | Announcements, Business News, Development Updates, home-featured, Learn, Pulse
Several new businesses have recently opened across central and East McKinney, adding more shopping and service options to the area. Highlights include Burlington, a national department store offering apparel and home goods; Elite Outlet Store, featuring discounted...
by Haeven Gibbons | Jun 1, 2026 | Achievement, Announcement, Announcements, Business News, Development Updates, home-featured, Learn, Non-Profit News, Pulse
McKinney Roots has broken ground on a new community farm at Gray Branch Parkland, where it plans to expand food production and educational programming. The future site will include a 200-tree orchard, hydroponic greenhouse, community center and expanded chicken flock...
by Haeven Gibbons | Apr 16, 2026 | Development Updates, Education, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Pulse
Local leaders gathered April 13 for McKinney’s first Affordable Housing Summit, hosted by McKinney Front Porch alongside key partners to bring together developers, nonprofits and city officials around rising housing costs. The McKinney Chamber of Commerce played a key...
by Barb Delk | Apr 14, 2026 | Business News, Development Updates, Education, Informative Articles, Learn, Learn-Featured, Pulse
There are speakers… and then there are experiences. This morning’s CEO Series featuring Uma Muthu, CEO of Sys Code Labs, delivered a thoughtful and engaging conversation around innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of technology in business. From the start,...