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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,...
McKinney continues to grow. New businesses. New families. New opportunities. It’s one of the things that makes this community so special. But growth also brings an important question: Are we building a community where everyone feels like they belong? As a local...
1. Name of Business or Organization Community Impact News 2. Your location McKinney 3. Tell us about your business. (One paragraph) Community Impact delivers trusted, hyperlocal news to communities across Texas through print, digital, and email newsletters that keep...
The Eye & the Nazar Amulet: An Ancient Tradition Now Finding a Home in McKinney From the bazaars of Istanbul to Historic Downtown McKinney — the timeless story of nazar (the eye), one of the world's oldest protective symbols and the nazar amulet (the protection)...
Scent has a powerful way of shaping how we feel and what we remember. A familiar fragrance can instantly bring back a moment, change your mood, or make an experience feel more meaningful. This happens because scent is directly connected to the emotional part of the...
Suzani: The Ancient Embroidery Art That's Transforming McKinney Homes From the Silk Road to Historic Downtown McKinney—why this centuries-old textile tradition is having a major moment in modern interiors. When you run your fingers across a suzani pillow cover, you're...
For today’s solopreneur or small team, client communication isn’t just another task — it’s the heartbeat of the business. Emails pile up, social messages go unanswered outside business hours, and every missed follow-up can mean a lost opportunity. With limited staff...
Artificial intelligence is often presented to business owners as something powerful, complex, and slightly intimidating. Dashboards promise efficiency. Features promise scale. For many solopreneurs and small teams, this framing feels detached from daily reality. What...
Living in Texas means embracing the heat, whether you're lounging by a backyard pool in McKinney, heading to the Gulf Coast, or hiking in Big Bend. But traditional terry cloth towels—bulky, heavy, and slow to dry—often feel like a burden in our humidity. Enter the...
This simple mindset shift is winning.😲 On our blog, we shared a refreshing way to approach the new year that is more realistic and surprisingly effective. No pressure. No guilt. Just a mindset shift that can actually stick. Discover Lantsa Gifts’ WHY concept. A...
Learn about the brand new Kayak Launch at Towne Lake Park! Designed for people of all ages and abilities, this ramp allows first-timers and experienced users to get in and out of the water safely.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County is seeing increased demand and a shift in where families seek services, with child abuse cases in northern Collin County rising more than 60% over the past five years. Since opening its McKinney campus in 2022, more...
Sponsored by: JS Family Dental At JS Family Dental, smile transformations aren’t one-size-fits-all; they’re built around each patient’s needs, goals and comfort level. For Dr. Jamie Sieng, that process starts with something simple but essential: a conversation. From...
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...
Solo entrepreneurs face a structural challenge: growth increases client volume, but time does not scale. Scheduling appointments, confirming sessions, sending reminders, issuing invoices, and following up on payments can consume a large portion of working hours. What...
Customer communication has become the operational backbone of modern service businesses. Messaging apps have replaced phone calls. Response speed influences conversion. Follow-ups determine revenue retention. This raises a practical and strategic question: What Are...
What Are the Top Rated Business Automation Platforms in the US? What are the top rated business automation platforms in the US? Top-rated business automation platforms in the United States are software systems that automate client communication, appointment...
Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know. If you’ve been house hunting lately, you already know how tight affordability feels. That’s one reason adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, are getting more attention right now. Before you decide...
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,...
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today provided written testimony to the Texas House State Affairs Committee for its interim hearing on data centers. "Data centers are critical infrastructure in Texas’ modern economy. They support everyday...
Are you looking for a fun way to to celebrate or host a work event? There is no better way than Pickleball at the Courts of McKinney. Let our coaches teach you pickleball, run a fun tournament or mixer, We have a great space for food, seating, and spectating. You...
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