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DeSoto continues to experience an increased economic trend as more and more businesses flock to the city, most recently Sunshine Pediatric Day Center, who broke ground on their new facility.

With a host of centers across North Texas, Sunshine Pediatric Day Center is set to begin construction on its newest location in DeSoto.

SPDC is a special needs childcare center that aims to provide comprehensive care for children with individualized medical needs, focusing on their medical, developmental, physical, nutritional, and social requirements.

The new center will be located at 1049 E Belt Line Road.

The center will accommodate up to 60 children requiring intermittent or long-term skilled nursing care.

The center will also generate employment opportunities within the community and is expected to create between 30 and 35 jobs.

These positions include physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and transportation staff, with an average wage of $35 per hour.

The new 7,400-square-foot building, valued at $3.6 million, is projected to contribute approximately $25,000 annually in tax revenue.

The construction of the new center, which has a total investment of $3.8 million, helps address the healthcare needs of DeSoto’s pediatric population.

The center will primarily be funded through Medicaid reimbursement, looking to ensure accessibility for families requiring its services.

SPDC is also looking to be an active community partner and plans to engage with the local community through hosting events and collaborating with local businesses and governmental agencies.

This development is part of DeSoto’s ongoing economic growth, contributing to both the healthcare infrastructure and the local economy.

The new facility represents an effort to enhance the well-being of the community and provide essential services to its youngest members.

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The city of DeSoto finally has its own Chick-fil-A brought to you by a DeSoto native, James Pruitt.

Pruitt, a business leader in the community spoke to the DeSoto Tribune about what it means to him and to city to have the popular franchise break ground in the city.

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DeSoto residents will no longer have to travel to Cedar Hill or Dallas to buy their favorite chicken sandwich meal as Chick-fil-A is set to open a brand new location in the city.

Chick-fil-A DeSoto will be the 149th Chick-fil-A franchise location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

The newest location for the popular chicken restaurant is located at 616 W. Belt Line Road in DeSoto.

The restaurant is open for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 

The new Chick-fil-A will also feature Mobile Thru, a fully dedicated drive-thru lane where guests can pick up orders placed ahead of time on the Chick-fil-A App.

The addition of Chick-fil-A in DeSoto will help bolster the local economy by bringing approximately 100 jobs to the community.    

The restaurant is locally owned and operated by James Pruitt who will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business. 

“I am excited to bring Chick-fil-A to DeSoto, where our commitment goes beyond serving delicious food; it’s about fostering a tight-knit culture of growth and development for our Team Members,” Pruitt expressed.

In celebration, Chick-fil-A DeSoto will recognize 100 local heroes making an impact in the DeSoto area and provide them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.

Marking its newest location in DeSoto, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of North Texas Food Bank.

The Restaurant will also participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. 

“Alongside my wife, Azucena, who will lead talent development, we are dedicated to not only creating great experiences for our Guests but also nurturing the potential within each member of our team. Together, we look forward to making a positive impact in DeSoto,” said Pruitt.

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The City of DeSoto is witnessing an unprecedented boom in its business sector, with a significant increase in growth and investment opportunities.

Spanning over 21.67 square miles, the city offers more than 182.6 acres and upwards of 156,000 square feet of space for new and existing businesses looking to expand or invest.

In a recent development, the city has issued 22 certificates of occupancy, 14 permits for commercial occupancy and commercial remodels, and 25 permits for signs.

The surge in development is a continuing sign of growth and a transformation into a thriving business hub.

Entrepreneurs and investors are being drawn to DeSoto, attracted by the city’s business-friendly environment and strategic economic planning.

The DeSoto Development Corporation, a non-profit organization funded by sales tax revenue, has played a pivotal role in attracting businesses to the city.

New businesses are choosing to establish their roots in the city, contributing to a diverse and robust economic landscape.

A Stop N Go Gyros, a restaurant serving healthy Mediterranean cuisine, will soon be opening in the city next to the Wingstop at the intersection of Hampton Road and Pleasant Run Road.

Other businesses, such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, are currently being built along Beltline Road in the city.

Texas Health Resources has also invested in the city, which is investing over $1,400,000 in a new 3,507-square-foot facility.

The city continues to make strides in economic development, soon breaking ground on the McCowan Aquatic and Recreation Center, an 80,000-square-foot building. 

The project is slated to break ground in June and has a current construction schedule of 19 months.

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Walmart Health is preparing to launch a new health center at the Walmart Supercenter on Belt Line Road in DeSoto.

The center is set to open on April 23and aims to offer accessible, convenient, and affordable healthcare services to the community.

Walmart Health will offer a variety of healthcare services, including primary medical care, dentistry, labs, x-rays, and behavioral health.

The services provided will be administered by board-certified physicians and licensed providers according to WalmartHealth.com.

In a bid to be transparent, the center offers transparent pricing, ensuring that patients are aware of costs upfront.

The center will be open seven days a week with extended hours, including telehealth coverage on Sundays.

The decision to introduce a Walmart Health center in DeSoto is part of the company’s broader initiative to address community healthcare needs.

Multiple healthcare facilities have broken ground in the city including a $1.4 million investment by Texas Health Resources.

The city also is home to a new health and wellness center co-owned by health and wellness professionals Vicki Smith-Lockhart, M.Ed., LPC; Melodi Parker, LPC-S, NCC; Dr. Tracey Dorsey; and Alton Maiden.

TotalCare Emergency Rooms, located on Beltline Road just across the street from the newly built Penny Paws, also calls DeSoto home, and a soon-to-be-finished medical clinic called the Beulah Family Medical Clinic, is being built on Hampton Road next to Dollar General.

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