The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 McKinney Best Of Awards! This annual tradition highlights the best business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses in our community, as voted on by the residents of McKinney. These awards reflect...
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Meet the Candidates: Texas U.S. Senate Race Heats Up
The 2024 Texas U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a pivotal election, with candidates sharing their stances on critical issues like healthcare, the economy, and immigration. In this exclusive Q&A by Community Impact, each contender outlines their vision for...
Lisa Hermes IOM, Appointed to National Board of Trustees of Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has appointed Lisa Hermes, CCE, IOM, President & CEO of the...
Ambassador Spotlight – Kelsey Gleason
Name of Business: Educated Bookkeeping Location: McKinney, TX Tell us about your business: We are a full charge bookkeeping firm serving small businesses throughout the metroplex. We handle all the day to day accounting needs so business owners can focus on the...
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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Ambassador Spotlight – Gus Cabarcas
Name of Business: Combined Arms Location: RemoteMain Office: 2929 McKinney StreetHouston, TX 77003 Tell us about your business: Combined Arms leverages technology to create a support platform for veterans and military families so they can access the resources they...
Work continues on new city hall, fire department HQ facilities in McKinney
Work is underway on two city facility projects, including the new McKinney City Hall as well as the McKinney Fire Department’s new headquarters campus. Work on both projects is being completed by McKinney-based Pogue Construction. Check out these updates on the...
McKinney ISD officials OK $392.82M budget with $21.79M potential shortfall
McKinney ISD officials are expecting to dip into the district's reserve general fund to balance the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The budget was approved by the board of trustees June 24 in a 6-1 vote, with trustee Chad Green voting against approval. The board...
Downtown McKinney trolley to debut July 5
A new public transportation option is set to debut in Historic Downtown McKinney. The McKinney Downtown Trolley will begin operating on July 5, according to city staff. The details The new trolley will offer rides on a fixed route in and around downtown. It is...
Collin County Area Realtors officials discuss upcoming changes to Multiple Listing Service
After announcing a $418 million settlement in March, the National Association of Realtors is implementing policy changes for Multiple Listing Service platforms across the country later this year. The changes are expected to take effect Aug. 17 and could...
New hangar, US Customs facility to debut at McKinney National Airport
A new 40,000-square-foot hangar and a customs facility are coming to McKinney National Airport, according to a news release. The project is expected to break ground May 10, McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said. The details Two buildings will be...
Child Care Challenges
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Published in syndication June 05, 2024 One of the most significant problems facing working parents is finding high-quality, affordable child care. It's an issue not only for the families involved, but also for the workforce, the economy, society,...
Introducing Heather Aldridge:
McKinney Chamber's New Intern, Sponsored by Shamrock Bank Heather Aldridge recently graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in digital and print journalism and creative writing. Her college experience has grown her appreciation for...
Introducing Jeremiah McBurrows Jr.
Introducing Jeremiah McBurrows Jr.: AEYL Intern & A Rising Voice in Journalism and Community Advocacy Jeremiah McBurrows Jr. is a recent high school graduate from Heritage High School who will be pursuing a degree in Journalism at the University of Oklahoma in the...
The Pickleball and Badminton Academy of America to debut McKinney facility
A new pickleball and badminton facility will open in McKinney in early 2025. The Pickleball and Badminton Academy of America facility will span 35,000 square feet and will include 16 indoor badminton courts, according to a news release. The facility will...
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