Back to school season is here!
Here’s a quick update on what the MEDC team has been up to this summer, and some new info we’re rolling out to help communicate the mission and vision of our organization.
Welcome new MISD teachers!
Mckinney ISD students are in great hands for the 2024-2025 school
year.
Over 350 new teachers were welcomed in McKinney late July at the New Teacher’s Breakfast. They stopped by each business and organization represented at the event and learned about the businesses, which followed with a program including Superintendent Shawn Pratt , MISD Board of Trustees President Philip Hassler, and GM of Brandon Tomes who gave $500 to a well-deserving new teacher! Seeing her joy and surprise was so special. This is always a fantastic event put on by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and McKinney Economic Development Corporation was happy to sponsor. Madison Clark and Michael Kowski had a great day sharing all things McKinney EDC!
Looking forward to a great school year for all our teachers and students!
Come Back To School with EDC 101
We are launching a new series to help resource the community and help show people in McKinney what the EDC does, how we’re funded, and more!
3 Episodes are out now, and we hope you’ll take the time to check this short series out!
Love McKinney Event!
Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Towne Lake Park
Whether you are a new or longtime resident, discover what makes McKinney unique and learn more about your city’s services, programs, and more!
- Family fun activities
- Food trucks
- DJ
- Touch-a-truck
- Kayaking
- Water slides and play
Free giveaways, food, and frozen treats while supplies last!
Check-in at one of the Welcome Booths to be entered for raffle prizes and to pick up your Love McKinney Bingo Card. Complete your Love McKinney Bingo Card and get free prizes.
Raffle prizes:
- $500 H-E-B gift card
- H-E-B Kodi cooler gift basket
- CoServ gift basket
- McKinney Parks & Recreation gift basket
Thank you to our sponsors: H-E-B, CoServ, Frontier Waste, MCDC, MEDC, Credit Union of Texas
Share this event with your residents in your community newsletters and email communications!
Itinerary: Mouthwatering Places to Eat in Downtown McKinney
Looking for the perfect dining spots in Downtown McKinney? Visit McKinney’s latest itinerary post will give you some expert pointers for places and dishes to check out!
Meet Gavin & Karen (Couple in the Kitchen), writers and avid travelers who live in the Austin, Texas, area and share a love of travel and great food! With backgrounds in marketing (Karen) and the restaurant/culinary industry (Gavin), they’ve developed a website full of great recipes and travel guides to destinations around the world.
We teamed up with Couple in the Kitchen to bring you a curated guide to the best places to eat in Downtown McKinney. From cozy cafes to gourmet restaurants, their travel guide shares all the must-visit spots to satisfy your cravings and explore the vibrant culinary scene in the historic downtown square.
"During our visit, we learned why people come to McKinney for the fun, and stay for the memories! The historic downtown is the sparkling gem of North Texas, a treasure trove of boutiques and specialty shops, farm-to-table eateries, wineries, and spas."
Skills for Small Business Program
Program Details
- This program emphasizes new and incumbent employees for small businesses.
- The program funds $1800 per new employee and $900 per incumbent employee.
- Funding for training is for full-time employees.
- All training must be provided by a public community or technical college.
- Employers must pay the prevailing wage in their local labor markets.
- Common training courses include: Customer Services, Quickbooks, CPR, Sales/Marketing.
- Managers and business owners may be eligible to participate, dependent on job duties.
Scout's Report, Top Cities for Business!
McKinney, TX – McKinney has once again proven itself as a beacon for business in Texas, securing a spot in Scout’s “Top Cities in Texas for Business” ranking. Scout’s report titled, “Top Cities in Texas for Business, According to Employers” is based on more than 2,000 data points across 169 verified reviews from employers in Texas.
Emerging at the forefront in the “Likelihood to Recommend” category, McKinney is celebrated as the Most Endorsed City by Employers and proudly stands as the #3 overall city in Texas for business. This distinction is a testament to McKinney’s pursuit of excellence in fostering a business-friendly ecosystem.
As McKinney continues to invest in its future, it remains a shining example of how innovation, support, and community engagement can create an ideal landscape for businesses.
About Scout:
Scout is an independent economic development platform where companies find the best cities for business through local data, incentive information, and verified reviews. Scout provides detailed city listings for more than 20,000 communities throughout the US. ran
