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City of Allen is recognized by American Heart Association for healthy workplace culture
By Benjamin Kibbey Jan 17, 2021
The American Heart Association recently awarded the City of Allen with a bronze-level workplace health award for steps the city has taken to build a healthy workplace culture.
McKinney EDC’s Innovation Fund brings 230 jobs to McKinney in midst of COVID-19 crisis
By Benjamin Kibbey Oct 1, 2020
Since its January launch, the McKinney Economic Development Corp.’s Innovation Fund has brought 11 new tech headquarters, startup relocations and startup expansions to the McKinney area, with a focus on the State Highway 121 corridor and downtown McKinney.
Google adds to certificate programs listed as equivalents to four-year degrees
By Benjamin Kibbey Aug 14, 2020
Google recently added a series of new career certificate programs to online learning platform Coursera, adding to the growing list of certificate programs that will be considered as a four-year-degree equivalent for those seeking employment with the company.
State approves over $75 million for Rowlett Creek wastewater treatment plant expansion
By Benjamin Kibbey Aug 2, 2020
Over $75 million was approved for a wastewater treatment plant expansion in the North Texas Municipal Water District by the Texas Water Development Board from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Collin County tries to offset residents' financial hardships from COVID-19
By Benjamin Kibbey Jul 18, 2020
Collin County residents hit by the financial hardships created by COVID-19 policies may be able to receive some assistance through the CARES Act.
Plano joins three other Collin County cities in distributing CARES Act funds
By Benjamin Kibbey Jul 11, 2020
The City of Plano has joined Allen, McKinney and Frisco as Collin County communities tasked with distributing approximately $12 million in federal CARES Act funds to local residents in need.
Collin County Business Alliance spreads word about importance of 2020 Census
By Benjamin Kibbey Apr 24, 2020
With millions of dollars in federal funding on the line, the Collin County Business Alliance is partnering with other local entities to get the word out about the importance of an accurate 2020 U.S. Census.
Frisco woman suing USPS for violating her First Amendment rights
By Benjamin Kibbey Mar 4, 2020
A Frisco, Texas woman is suing the United States Postal Service (USPS) in a claim that the government agency is preventing her from expressing her religious views.