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At an age when most of his classmates were preparing for dorm rooms and debt, Brendan Curran was welding pipe and building his business network. He had already custom-built a truck bed designed for …
In a world where financial uncertainty can strike without warning, cash management isn’t just about stashing money away, it’s about building a resilient financial framework. Whether …
MrJims.Pizza is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedication to serving quality pizza and building a legacy of excellence, innovation and community. Founded …
City council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 15, to suspend a proposed 13% electric rate increase from Oncor Electric Delivery Company, giving the city 90 days to evaluate the utility's request that …
Three key nonprofit partners provided annual updates to the Farmers Branch City Council Tuesday, July 15, highlighting both significant community impact and mounting challenges as demand for their …
The Valwood Improvement Authority announced a significant tax rate reduction for residents during a presentation to city council on Tuesday, July 15, reporting the district is now debt-free after …
America has a great tradition of innovative spirits starting businesses to fill a needed void. Some of those ventures take off and create huge corporations (Standard Oil, Amazon), but many will …
As the President & CEO of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, representing the business communities of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch, I am committed to supporting policies that …
In a recent survey about our rebranding efforts, one comment stood out to me: “I don't see how an Economic Development Summit or Mayor's Forum helps a solo-preneur chiropractor or small …
If you’re like me, networking’s a love-hate relationship. On one hand, you like people, you enjoy the prospect of learning about others, you know you need to grow your business …
As part of the grand opening of Treazure Studios, the owners and staff provided a card for visitors to get stamped at many of the businesses at The Shops at Mustang Station that participated in the block party on Saturday, June 29.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two significant development projects during its Monday, June 23, meeting, including a multifamily complex built atop an existing parking garage …
When the economy takes a hit, businesses often look for ways to reduce costs. One of the first areas to get cut is usually marketing. This decision might feel like a smart short-term move, but in …
Technology doesn’t age gracefully. One day, your laptop is keeping up with your work, but the next day, it struggles to load a web page. Phones get replaced, routers go offline for good, …
After years of waiting for the timing to be right after the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bedrosians Tile & Stone opened their Farmers Branch location for a grand opening Thursday, June 12. Founded in …
I’m often asked by members why I think it’s important for the Metrocrest Chamber to partner with other chambers—especially ones like the Korean American Chamber, the US India …
Learn to spot key email red flags to avoid phishing scams, identify risky web address links to prevent security breaches and discuss best practices for creating and managing passwords. The …
In the interest of strengthening international ties and improving economic development in North Texas, Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce and the US India Chamber of Commerce Dallas/Fort Worth (USICOC) …
Working at Oncor, Hobbs said she has had her fair share of long days –– in fact, the two days leading up to the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on March 6, she had …
Expo Home Improvement names Amy Gutierrez as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Gutierrez will lead all aspects of the company’s marketing …