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AI Is Reshaping Texas Faster Than You Think
Texas is quickly positioning itself at the center of the artificial intelligence revolution, with major investments, a booming data center industry, and groundbreaking projects like Stargate in Abilene. As AI continues to reshape industries from healthcare to energy,...
Simple Ways Local Businesses Can Be More Inclusive Today
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...
Where To Spend V-Day (Every Season of Life)
Did you know the history behind Valentine’s Day shows us how this day can be about more than romance? Keep reading to find out more. Valentine’s Day: Check the Fuel Level of Your Love Think of love as a fuel tank. Some seasons fill it effortlessly. Others drain it...
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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Beyond Accessibility: Building a Community Where Everyone Can Participate
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...
Is a $1 Million General Liability Limit Still Enough in 2026?
Why Every Texas Business Owner Should Reevaluate Their Liability Coverage For decades, a $1 million General Liability policy has been the standard recommendation for many businesses. In fact, many business owners only increase their liability limits when a customer,...
Private Equity in Healthcare: The Quiet Shift
Healthcare in North Texas is shifting fast. New clinics open. Old clinics change hands. And behind many of these changes is something most people never see: private equity in healthcare. It’s a quiet trend with big effects — especially for patients and for the...
McKinney Chamber Announces Jared Berger as 2026 Buzz Kolbe Leadership McKinney Scholarship Recipient
The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Jared Berger as the 2026 recipient of the Buzz Kolbe Leadership McKinney Scholarship, recognizing leadership potential, community commitment, and the servant leadership values exemplified by William “Buzz” Kolbe....
Back-to-School Starts with Better Sleep
Prepare for the school year with better sleep. Explore handcrafted mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, bedding, and more at Verlo Mattress.
Luxury Cat Boarding Lounge Coming to McKinney
Coming Soon: The Purrrfect Lounge, a luxury cat boarding facility, is opening in McKinney this October. The climate-controlled boarding space will offer daily wellness checks, toys, climbing areas and a stress-free environment for cats while their owners are away....
Looking Beyond Assumptions: An Untapped Workforce Is Right Here in McKinney
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...
Five Signs Your HR Foundation Could Use a Second Look
Most business owners didn't set out to become HR experts, and they shouldn't have to be. HR tends to get handled along the way instead: a handbook pieced together early on, a compensation decision made in a hallway conversation, a process that worked fine at ten...
The Quiet Compliance Season
On July 1, more than fifty new state and local employment laws and ordinances took effect across the country. They cover leave policies, wage requirements, pay transparency, and other areas of employment law. Many businesses aren't aware these changes apply to them...
As Healthcare Gaps Grow, New McKinney Clinic Expands Care for Uninsured Families
Expanded facility will increase access to medical, mental health, pediatric, and specialty care for uninsured neighbors McKinney, Texas — May 14, 2026 — CommonGood Medical will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new clinic facility on Saturday,...
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