Nothing rough about this diamond

Vishnu Lutchanah meticulously examines the diamond he cuts Aug. 20 at his workstation at The Diamond Factory

A treasure lies tucked away in the east side of Farmers Branch. A non-descript building in the center the commercial, light industrial and entertainment overlay zone, The Diamond Factory sign on …

Wanted: Volunteers with heart for kids, veterans

Farmers Branch Rotarians pause after a morning meeting at The Meeting Place. From left: Rob Bliss, marketing director; Richard Standford; assistant district governor; Alexandra Fincher, president-elect; Chris Goodspeed, treasurer; and Vince Montenegro, president.

Membership is down, but the Farmers Branch Rotary Club hopes to change that. Members see hope for the future in the younger generations and invest time and money to help children succeed. …

Aussie Grind makes it official

The Aussie Grind Provisions is an Australian-style café that serves espresso-based drinks, fresh juices and smoothies as well as baked goods without artificial colors, flavors or …

Bryan Daniel will discuss trends he sees in the workforce as the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Retail, workforce trends part of look at local economy

The Metrocrest Chamber's newest premier event, set to elevate the understanding of regional economic trends and opportunities, will be held this week. The Economic Development Luncheon …

The Texas State Finals were held on June 15 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The finalist will compete in the inaugural National Championship on November 12 in Washington, D.C.

National Civics Bee challenges students

First there was the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Then the National Geographic GeoBee came online from 1989 to 2019. Now, a new National Civics Bee has hit the scene courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce is bringing the nonpartisan competition to Farmers Branch and the surrounding area for any students in the sixth, seventh or eighth grades.

Alexandra Fincher, upper right, prepares for her podcast, Alexandra and Friends, Saturday at The Meeting Place. Blake Lindsay, outreach and communications manager for Envision Dallas, (far right) and Al Rodriguez, assistive technology instructor at Envision Dallas (far left) joined Fincher and co-hosts Kate Hughley and Marshell Johnson to discuss blindness, overcoming challenges, adaptive technologies and more.

Podcast presents good news and difference makers in community

While her background is in real estate, marketing and political campaigns, Alexandra Fincher said she wants to use her podcast, Alexandra & Friends, to make a positive difference in the …

55% of small business owners expect profits to increase in 2024

NEXT reports on how entrepreneurs responded when asked about profitability and business investment in the first half of 2024 and what they anticipate ahead of the holiday retail season.

Inflation, wages and credit: Are younger consumers winning in 2024?

Experian analyzed data from the second quarter of 2024 that shows while costs have risen for consumer goods, the consumer credit market remains healthy—especially among younger borrowers.

Goal getter’s guide: Tips for upping your credit score game

(BPT) - As soccer players know, you can’t win unless you have a game plan. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in the U.S. hovers below 4%, while …

The Great Wealth Transfer: How to protect your legacy

LegalZoom explains how the richest generations in American history can go about protecting their legacies over the next few decades as fortunes transfer from one generation to the next.

Americans aren't as enthusiastic about their jobs as they used to be. Is hybrid work killing employee engagement?

Gen Z workers feel disconnected from company culture. Wysa analyzed Gallup data to show how employees are growing less engaged with their workplaces.

AI gold rush: Proprietary trading firms race to lead the future of finance

Benzinga explains how artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in finance and is set to revolutionize the way proprietary trading firms operate.