New Fire Station a Prime Example of Fairview Community Development in Action
The beginning of construction on a new fire station is the latest evidence of Fairview, Texas’ investment in community infrastructure and safety. Local voters overwhelmingly approved a $7.6 million bond package in 2019 to fund the new 14,708-square-foot facility, which will replace the current portable and metal structures housing Fire Station No. 1. The Town of Fairview Community Development Corporation (CDC) has committed to …
Disaster Assistance for Texans Impacted by Severe Winter Weather
On February 19, 2021 the federal government issued a major disaster declaration for Texas due to the recent severe winter weather. The declaration provides for direct assistance for disaster survivors in 77 counties, including Collin County. The Individual Assistance (IA) authorized by the declaration is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assistance can include grants for temporary housing …
Business and Residential Storm Recovery and Relief for Collin County
Just like millions of households across our state, many small businesses were also impacted by the severe winter storm last week. Local businesses play a critical role in making Collin County the remarkable community it is today and I wanted to ensure business owners have information on the programs and resources that may be available. As a result of the Disaster Declaration, …
Episode 10: Lori Satterwhite
Lori Satterwhite has found both her professional calling and the place she and her family are happy to call home. After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders as a young mother, Lori, a Texas A&M graduate, began searching for solutions and even returned to school, eventually obtaining certification as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founding her holistic nutrition practice, Fueled 4 Life. …
New Year, New Office!
This year, more than ever, most of us are eager to leave the last 12 months in the rearview mirror and throw ourselves full steam ahead into the fresh start of a promising new year. But remember, hindsight is 2020, and as crazy as the past year has been, it is sure to hold some valuable lessons that could light …
Support a Neighbor: Buy Local
The best gift we can give our neighbors this holiday season is our support by buying local. As we enter the gift-giving season, keeping our shopping dollars in our own community can make a substantial difference in helping to save small businesses and startups from the ravaging economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It might surprise you to know that …
COVID-19’s Effect on Site Selection
This year has changed the way we do almost everything. We don’t yet know how long the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to demand safety protocols that were simply unheard of in our country just nine months ago. In the meantime, we are seeing a trend away from density in some areas and industries, with companies taking a fresh look at …