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Most businesses spend lots of time and money to attract customers. They ask questions like: “Who are my ideal customers?”, “What do they want and need from my business?”, “How do I create an experience that makes them want to return?”. One major customer market that...
Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, the McKinney community will gather to remember the lives lost, honor the first responders who answered the call, and reflect on a day that forever changed our nation. The 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial...
Accessibility. It’s one of those words that we hear often but might not understand how it impacts our communities. When people hear it, they probably think about ramps, automatic doors, parking space marked with a sign that has a wheelchair graphic, and maybe even...
Many employers across McKinney are asking the same question: Where can we find dependable employees? The answer may be closer than they realize. Across the country, organizations like Galt Foundation, Best Buddies Jobs, The Arc, Texas Workforce Commission Vocational...
MillHouse offers a space for women to unleash creativity and inspire one another. The membership model includes coworking space, private studios, creative markets, and local events.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and encourage more opportunities in the workplace. This year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," reminds us that people with...
Meet Sully, founder of Khanverse and a new McKinney Chamber member. Get practical help with AI training, websites, and marketing.
Thank You for Helping Us Get Here 💚 We're so grateful to share that Abundant Grace Bookkeeping is a finalist for Best Accountant in Best of McKinney 2026! This recognition means so much to us, and we couldn't have gotten here without the support, encouragement, and...
Most leaders put real thought into team events, and those gatherings matter. Yet the feeling of being part of a team takes shape on ordinary weekdays: a manager who notices when someone seems off, a new hire who knows who to ask, good work that gets named out loud....
Google's new AI-powered buy button in Gemini is reshaping how commerce works online. Here's what solopreneurs and small service businesses need to know right now. Google Just Made AI a Sales Channel — Here's the Big Picture Something significant just happened in the...
Every business has HR, whether it's a full department, one dedicated person, or a leader handling it alongside everything else. Policies get written, processes take shape, and over time they settle into the background. Most of the time that works fine, until an...
McKINNEY, Texas (October 1, 2026) — First United Bank has spent more than 125 years proving that banking is about more than financial transactions. It's about investing in people, strengthening communities and helping individuals spend life wisely. After celebrating...
Every fall, there is a week where it becomes obvious that the season has changed. There is a string of out-of-office replies, and a cough is making its way around the break room. Flu season tends to sneak up on businesses every year. One employee comes in a little...
New nonstop service to Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans and Nashville grows Avelo’s DTX network to nine destinations One-way fares starting at $99, including a checked bag Third based Boeing 737 and additional jobs at Avelo’s new DTX base MCKINNEY, Texas; Sept. 24,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State of Education discussion highlights teacher pay, student programs, facilities and workforce readiness ahead of November election McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 16, 2026) — Public schools are navigating tighter budgets, staffing challenges and...
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