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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.
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...
What if the next opportunity to grow your career, build your business or reach your biggest goal isn't about meeting more people—but building stronger relationships with the people already around you? That was the challenge Sandra Yancey, founder and CEO of...
McKINNEY, Texas (SEPTEMBER 15, 2026) — As McKinney continues to grow, Trinity Falls is growing alongside it, with a focus that extends beyond building homes to creating a place where residents can connect with one another, enjoy nature and become part of the broader...
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...
Medicare reenrollment season is coming up, and it’s one of the most important times of the year for McKinney seniors — and the family members who help support them. Even if you feel good about your current plan, reviewing your coverage each fall is essential. Plans...
A lot of business owners are seeing something similar right now: turnover is down, resignations are quiet, and on paper, retention looks strong. But engagement doesn't always follow the same line. Fewer people are raising their hands for stretch projects. One-on-ones...
CFOs, COOs, and business owners often handle HR themselves, sometimes alongside an office manager or generalist who is still learning the role. Others already have an HR team or HR executive in place, but that team is small, stretched thin, or facing a question that...
McKinney has grown from a quiet North Texas town into one of the fastest-expanding communities in the country. That growth has been extraordinary for local business owners — but it has also brought a new problem most small business owners here now feel every week....
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