A project to bring a hotel, multifamily units and other uses to a site that will be redeveloped in downtown McKinney is moving forward. City staff, residents, project representatives and local business owners gathered at the McKinney Performing Arts Center for...
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Cornerstone Ranch (A Special Needs Community) Ranchers Honored as the 2024 Volunteer Group ofthe Year
McKINNEY, Texas — In a significant acknowledgment of their unwavering dedication and contributions tothe community, the Ranchers at Cornerstone Ranch have been named the 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year byVolunteer McKinney. This prestigious award celebrates their...
Update! McKinney City Council approves development agreement with Notes Live for 20,000-seat flagship outdoor music venue
McKINNEY, Texas (April 16, 2024) – The McKinney City Council has approved a development agreement with Notes Live to develop a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. This project – called the Sunset Amphitheater...
Here’s why large Texas counties are holding property appraisal board elections in May
On May 4, voters in Texas’ 50 largest counties will have the chance to elect three people to their local property appraisal district boards. The elections are mandated under Senate Bill 2, the sweeping property tax relief legislation passed in July. Voters...
A Creative Spirit
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.
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Analyzing Business Data and Managing by Percentages
Today we are talking about analyzing your business data and managing by percentages. Why do percentages offer a superior way of looking at data sets in your business? We are dissecting marketing, KPIs, financial percentages, and industry comparisons that will give you...
Marketing & Sales Processes for Business Growth
In today’s episode, we are continuing our series about the importance of processes in your business, more specifically, focusing today’s episode on sales and marketing processes for growth in your business. Host Megan Spicer, Marketing and Business...
3 Little Known Social Security Strategies That Can Make a Big Impact
For those between the ages of 62 and 70, you have the opportunity to begin claiming your Social Security benefits, whether you were planning to or not. However, when you choose to start receiving your social security benefits is a decision that shouldn’t be...
Six Most Common Retirement Mistakes
Retirement should be a time of relaxation and living a worry-free lifestyle. But that is not the reality for many older Americans whose retirement years turn into financial nightmares. Even if you think that you made all the right moves before your retirement,...
Why Should I Establish Operational Processes in My Business?
In today’s episode, we are continuing on the topic of processes in your business and why they are so important. More specifically, we are focusing on operational processes. We are excited to welcome back to the show today, Kim Nixon, Director of Operations for...
Neglecting Cyber Security Can Cost Your Business Dearly
Neglecting Cyber Security Can Cost Your Business DearlyCybercrimes, including ransomware, phishing and various other scams, are a continual threat to both businesses and individuals. If your organization has fallen behind in upgrading its online and email...
How to Invest After You Retire
Whether you’ve been a savvy investor your whole career, or you’ve decided now’s the time to buckle down on obtaining additional income, investing in retirement can be a challenging endeavor. As you strategize and weigh your options, there are a few...
Women’s Guide to Retirement Success
I was raised primarily by a single mother and saw her grow a very successful business while raising a son on her own. I also saw the financial challenges that my grandmother faced (very successfully, I would add) when she lost my grandfather, and my primary father...
Why Business is Booming in McKinney
The city is committed to planning, partnering, and progress. Every project, every investment, every job is important to not only the City of McKinney but also those invested in the success of the area. “We’re a rapid-growth community,” says Barry Shelton, Assistant...
4 Year Long Tax Tips for Retirees
Whether you’re just easing out of the workforce or you’ve been in retirement for a few years now, making the right financial moves is critical. If you’re working with an advisor or taking a look at your finances yourself, one central goal during...
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