Business
Is hospital closing all about money?
In mid-2017, Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Garland announced that Garland’s hospital was for sale. The statement said in part: “Our priority remains serving the health care needs of our community and identifying a new owner that will further our legacy of...
Bricks & Minifigs opens Sachse location
Bricks & Minifigs® celebrated its grand opening at 5250 State Highway 78, Suite 300 in Sachse, Saturday, Dec. 9. Veteran Jason Klima and his wife are the owners of this and two additional franchise locations of the largest independent toy store specializing...
Paw Paw’s Sweet Shop owner shares experience
Cheri Stigler, owner of Paw Paw’s Sweet Shop in downtown Garland, has more than 30 years’ experience in the food service industry and is using that experience to do more than bring delicious meals and mouthwatering desserts. Her background includes working at various...
Small-business owners receive grants
The Garland Chamber of Commerce, as part of its role in the development of the local economy, awarded total of $50,000 in grant funding to nine Garland small-business owners at a luncheon Nov. 13. After a strenuous application and interview process, the nine...
New Era Companies construct medical center
Garland has approved a deal that will result in the development of a $25 million North Garland Medical Center at 7217 Telecom Parkway. This state-of-the-art facility will realize 95,000 square feet of health care space in a new three-story building near the...
Old Dominion unveils service center
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. unveiled a new Texas service center to maintain pace with what the company sees as increasing statewide and regional shipping demand. “The Garland location positions us closer to several existing markets, enabling us to be more...
Howsden Dermatology joins Platinum Dermatology
Platinum Dermatology Partners announced recently that Howsden Dermatology has joined its network, further enhancing Platinum’s presence in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Platinum is a dermatology-focused physician services organization with a rapidly growing network of...
City approves $50 million redevelopment at Raytheon site
The city of Garland has approved a $50 million plan with Langford Property Company to redevelop 41 acres, or 37 percent, of the former Raytheon campus. As agreed, the project, to be known as the “Jupiter Miller Business Center,” includes the construction of almost...
1 Pound Burger best in town
Hezha Sulaiman, owner of 1 Pound Burger located at 608 Main Street, takes a great deal of pride in the quality of the food served at his restaurant. After being in the food service business for more than five years and owning businesses in several locations, he...
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