DeSoto Names Three Finalists in Search for New City Manager DeSoto Names Three Finalists in Search for New City Manager Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 0 Candidates To Take Part In City Hall Public Meet & Greet Thursday PM. The DeSoto City Council has announced the selection of three finalists to serve as DeSoto’s next City Manager and is inviting residents to come to City Hall on Thursday evening for an informal meet and greet with the candidates. “The person that we select as City Manager will lead DeSoto for several years and guide projects and policies that will shape our city and impact residents for decades to come, so my City Council colleagues and I have worked very closely with our recruitment firm, Government Professional...
From the Chairperson's Desk From the Chairperson's Desk Eugene Walker Network DeSoto Specialist / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 210040 Let me start out by expressing my gratitude to each and every member. Your continued support of and patience with us during these times of transition constantly remind us of the caliber of business leaders we serve. You are the reason we work so hard to create a Chamber of Commerce that is the envy of Chambers everywhere. Your support is needed now more than ever. We are taking a look at our operations and evaluating whether or not they are meeting your needs. We don't want to assume how you feel, we need to hear from you. Over the next two months, we will conduct an online survey to get your feedback. Please participate. In addition, our Ambassadors will be calling on you for a visit. Along with getting face-to-face feedback, we want to make sure you are accessing all of the features your membership provides. They can help you with that. But, you don't have to wait for us to tell us what you think about the work we are doing. If you have critiques or praises, we want to hear them. Send us an email at president@desotoareachamber.org. Your voice matters to us. We cherish your continued support and commitment to this Chamber. Yours in service, Eugene Walker Chairperson, Board of Directors 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
Brunchaholics in DeSoto gets the Keith Lee stamp of Approval Brunchaholics in DeSoto gets the Keith Lee stamp of Approval Network DeSoto Specialist / Friday, March 1, 2024 0 0 A gargantuan burrito loaded with fried catfish, mac-n-cheese and collard greens caught the attention of TikTok food critic Keith Lee while he was in Dallas recently as part of his national food tour. Lee, a Las Vegas local who orders takeout anonymously and rates each dish on a scale of 1 to 10, paid a visit to Brunchaholics in DeSoto to try its famous Soul Food Burrito. Author: Claire Ballor Published By: Dallas Morning News, Feb 5, 2024 Photo By: Daniel Carde Read more