"Winter in Paris" - 2024 Gala & Awards Night "Winter in Paris" - 2024 Gala & Awards Night Tickets on Sale Monday, November 25, 2024 0 3239 Join us for "Winter in Paris" -- our Annual Gala & Awards Night. It will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Artis Events Center.
D&J Builders Surplus Joins DAC | Celebrates 14 Years of Business D&J Builders Surplus Joins DAC | Celebrates 14 Years of Business Monday, November 25, 2024 0 0 D&J Builders Surplus, a family-owned and operated business specializing in iron doors, has officially joined the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce. The store opened in 2010 and is celebrating 14 years of serving the North Texas community, marking a significant milestone as the only Black-owned iron door retailer in the United States. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship and dedication to...
DeSoto to Light Christmas Tree at Annual Holiday Block Party DeSoto to Light Christmas Tree at Annual Holiday Block Party Monday, November 25, 2024 0 0 The holiday season has officially kicked off in DeSoto and the city will soon light the Christmas Tree at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party. The Christmas tree lighting... Read more
DeSoto Confronts Rising Homelessness as Dallas Pushes Encampments to Suburbs DeSoto Confronts Rising Homelessness as Dallas Pushes Encampments to Suburbs Thursday, November 21, 2024 0 308 DESOTO – As Dallas clears its homeless population out of that city, it is no surprise suburbs like DeSoto are finding more of an uptick in the “unhoused” situation. At a Special DeSoto City... Read more
DeSoto City Council Passes New Fiscal Year Budget in 5 – 2 Vote DeSoto City Council Passes New Fiscal Year Budget in 5 – 2 Vote Friday, September 27, 2024 0 479 DESOTO— Two public hearings were for discussion only, including the FY 2025 Budget, as required by Article VII of the DeSoto City Charter. This budget was later passed during the regular agenda.... Read more
Announcing the DDC, DAC and DEC Partnership Announcing the DDC, DAC and DEC Partnership Network DeSoto Specialist / Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 0 The DeSoto Development Corporation has partnered with the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce and The DEC Network to offer comprehensive services for small businesses in all growth stages, from ideation to scaling. Bill Chinn, CEO of The DEC Network said, “The DEC Network is really excited to work with our partners in DeSoto. This combination is truly a one plus one is three.” Read more
Market Standard Media Revamps DeSoto Area Chamber's Member Spotlight Market Standard Media Revamps DeSoto Area Chamber's Member Spotlight Cortney Beauregard / Friday, December 1, 2023 0 0 DeSoto, Texas - Market Standard Media is delighted to announce its pivotal role in revamping the Member Spotlight initiative at the DeSoto Area Chamber. This improvement marks a significant step towards fostering deeper engagement and growth within the local business community as we approach 2024. Read more
Announcing the arrival of Chick-fil-A to City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall! Editor DDC / Friday, March 15, 2024 0 0 Spanning over 5,000 sf, Chick-fil-a will be one of three new businesses to open at this intersection this year and follows last year’s opening of Dutch Bros Coffee. The large undeveloped parcels at Westmoreland Rd. and Belt Line Rd. present a unique opportunity for the city to enact the vision put forth in the new Comprehensive Plan for a more densely developed activity node. Read more
DDC's Spring Franchise Interest Meeting DDC's Spring Franchise Interest Meeting Network DeSoto Specialist / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 0 Last week, the DeSoto Development Corporation hosted their Spring Franchise Interest Meeting where local serial franchisees from Smoothie King and Marco's Pizza showcased their journey and remarkable success stories, highlighting the DeSoto’s promising potential! A massive thank you to our consultants, attorneys, and franchise recruiters for their invaluable expertise in navigating this exciting journey and sharing insightful guidance for those pursuing these entrepreneurial endeavors. Carlos White, Sara Waskow, Jonathan Massey. Thanks to Texas Capital Bank and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for sharing key information on accessing capital opportunities to fund these franchise dreams. Read more