Business
Chamber of Commerce offers FREE workshops
The Garland Chamber of Commerce has assembled a Small Business Council to share their knowledge in key areas of small business ownership and management. The Chamber of Commerce has found that, in many instances, small business owners do not know where to find...
Texas Security Bank names Garland president
Texas Security Bank’s Garland branch at 101 N. Garland Avenue has a new president, Casey Herr. “My roots are from a smaller town, and I think Garland will be a great fit for me,” Herr said. “The entrepreneurial spirit runs through me, that’s who I am. so, it’s...
Hikers hit the Downtown Business Trail
The Garland Chamber of Commerce found a unique way to kick off Small Business Week by partnering with downtown Garland’s Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery to help visitors learn more about our downtown businesses. Those who visit downtown often know about these...
Celebrate Small Business Week at Downtown Business Trail event
The Garland Chamber of Commerce will kick off Small Business Week with the Downtown Business Trail event Tuesday, May 2, 4 pm. - 7:30 p.m. Participants will pick up a map at Intrinsic Brewery & Smokehouse that highlights 18 downtown businesses. Visit at...
Fish & Tails Oyster Bar enjoys success in downtown Garland
Last year when Guillermo Torres was looking for a place to open a restaurant, he saw the property at 620 Main St. in downtown Garland and felt it had great potential. He especially liked that it was on a corner. Guillermo and his brothers Miguel and Roberto...
Blue Ivey School celebrates anniversary
When Alicia Larsen thinks of the 20 years she and husband, Brad, have owned Blue Ivey School, she can’t help but smile. The early days of building and opening the school harken images of her young daughter playing in the hallways while younger brother slept in his...
Family first for Texas Roadhouse managing partner
Family first isn’t just a casual phrase for Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner Robert Hinton of Garland. When offered the opportunity to win the coveted Managing Partner of the Year award and $25,000 he politely declined, twice. Why? He didn’t want to miss the...
Kroger stores to host area-wide hiring event
Local grocery store chain will hire more than 250 associates in one day. All North Texas Kroger stores will host a city-wide hiring event. This event is a “walk-ins welcome” group interview style approach to maximize exposure to the hidden talent in/around the North...
Small Business Council offers free guidance
Small businesses in Garland face a variety of challenges, many of which can be addressed through a simple, candid conversation with a local expert. The trouble is that we see businesses every day that just don't know where to turn for help. The Small Business Council...
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