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If you run a business or are a sales professional, this will probably sound familiar. You’re busy. Really busy. There’s emails to answer, customers to serve, prospects to follow up …
Every day for the past six weeks, someone has walked into Texas Jewelry and cried. They grieve for wedding rings sized here, watches repaired, heirlooms entrusted to strangers who became …
Twelve Louisiana chefs. One Dallas venue. Peak traffic. The food had to arrive hot, and the timing had to be perfect. Carly Tinsley didn't hesitate. She called Chase Couriers and Logistics. …
The Metrocrest Area Chamber has announced the official launch of the Metrocrest Chamber Foundation, a newly established 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to support education, workforce …
Founders and small business owners don’t usually “wind down” in December. We white-knuckle it. We push to finish strong, …
The holiday season is here, and with it comes one of the most important times of the year for our local economy. For many small businesses and nonprofits, the next few weeks can determine whether …
The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its new name and brand identity, officially becoming the Metrocrest Area Chamber, on Dec. 1. This rebrand marks an important step in …
Lupe Gonzalez became the newest member of the Farmers Branch City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 18, sworn in by her husband before a packed chamber as she reflected on her path from PTA volunteer to …
Michael Gallops, President/CEO of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest …
A top global supplier for the semiconductor industry found a new home in Farmers Branch. FormFactor Inc., with the City of Farmers Branch, announced Nov. 12 that it began site work and equipment …
Across Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch, local businesses are more than storefronts. They are the heartbeat of our community, the places where we gather, connect, and invest in one another. …
In 2017, Yeli Marshall made a decision that seemed to defy every rule of the chocolate business. She closed her retail storefront. No more walk-in customers. No more impulse buyers. No more …
I’ll be the first to admit it: free Wi-Fi is hard to resist. Whether I’m grabbing a latte at a coffee shop or catching up on emails at the library, I like the idea of keeping my data plan …
Selling products with THC, the component of marijuana thought to produce psychoactive effects, now comes ...
Imagine a contest where no one knows the score – not the players, not the spectators. When the final bell rings, someone steps forward and announces the winner. That’s how boxing …
A new twist on a classic American sport has taken its place in Addison. Using immersive gameplay with simulators, Batbox has made baseball accessible to every skill level, including to those who …
SpeedPro, a leading provider of best-in-class large format printing and graphics, has partnered with It’s a Sensory World! to bring a burst of color and creativity to the new school year. …
Ever walked into a networking event, scanned the room, and instantly wished you could turn invisible? We’ve all been there. You psych yourself up, drive across town, walk in, and suddenly …
The Metrocrest Chamber Board of Directors endorsed eight of the 17 proposed constitutional amendments because they have a direct impact on business, workforce development, infrastructure and overall …
Every October, communities across Texas pause to recognize an institution that quietly but powerfully shapes local economies and improves the quality of life for millions of Texans: the Chamber of …