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With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we have officially entered the undisputed winter holiday window. Well-intentioned folks often disagree on when Christmas music and decorations should be placed on public display: at the first cold snap? Midnight on December 1? As soon as the Cowboys wrap up their Turkey Day...
After a year marked nationally by uncertain consumer spending, the last quarter of 2024 is providing a turnaround in the Christmas Capital of Texas. Across the U.S., holiday shopping often helps keep the lights on year-round at small businesses. Half attribute nearly 25% of their annual revenues to Christmas. In...
Every Holiday Special We Know About (So Far)
Nov 25 2024The final six weeks of the calendar year are an essential part of business strategies across the country, and the Christmas Capital of Texas is no exception. Thanks to a meticulously programmed series of events hosted or supported by City staff from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to the Parks...
The holiday season is in full swing in the Christmas Capital of Texas. From now through the New Year, the Christmas calendar in Grapevine is overflowing with an assortment of fun, family-friendly activities – 1,400 in 40 days, to be precise. Old favorites and new traditions are ready for memory-making, so...
On Tuesday, November 19, a new double-branded hotel was unanimously approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and Grapevine City Council. The new development will bring 201 hotel rooms and multiple amenities to the Crossroads shopping center under the Hilton flag, expressed as Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites. The...
The coming of the Holiday Season usually heralds a boom in commercial real estate activity here in Grapevine, and this year is no different. Storefronts and kiosks have started filling up at Grapevine Mills, logistics firms are prepping for the busy season, and a handful of new establishments will be...
Grapevine Station North, a mixed-use center targeting the high demand for office, retail, and medical spaces in the city, is quickly reaching capacity with only four spaces available as of October 2024. With its prime location on the bustling Northwest Highway in Grapevine, the site is able to meet the...
Do you ever think about where your water comes from… or where it goes when you drain the sink? What about how your phone is charged overnight or connected to public Wi-Fi? Whether you live, work, or play in Grapevine, you’re sharing a network of complex systems with tens of...
The leaves haven't quite dropped yet, but there's always something new in Grapevine… even when the seasons refuse to change! So many businesses choose Grapevine from month to month that we usually have to narrow this report to a representative few, but here are some of the latest to receive...
Lately, securing financing for large-scale development projects has become increasingly complicated and nuanced. Executives looking to expand facilities or select new locations must navigate myriad challenges, from volatile capital markets to stringent investor expectations.That’s because in 2023, capital markets encountered disruptions reminiscent of the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal...
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is bringing Imaging USA to Grapevine, Texas. From 2-4 February 2025, thousands of photographers will convene for three days for the USA’s major photography conference.A 25-minute drive away from Grapevine is the city of Dallas. Attendees will have the option of exploring the old town...
As a seasoned professional, you know that the true power of leadership lies in recognizing the potential within your team and creating an environment that allows them to demonstrate leadership themselves. However, too many leaders forget this and default into focusing on immediate outcomes rather than nurturing future leaders. The...
Settled in 1844 and officially incorporated in 1907, Grapevine is among the oldest cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Long before its modern geopolitical boundaries were drawn, the community that sprouted in the Grape Vine Prairie served as a way station between larger cities in North Texas; shaped equally by...
When you grow a plant from seed, you can't afford to miss a step. You must plant it at the correct depth, in proper soil, and give it the right amount of water and sun. Do everything right, and it will grow and flourish. Fail, and it will as well.Your...
What Large Power Users Need to Know About
Sep 30 2024It didn’t take Hurricane Beryl coming ashore in southeast Texas to remind everyone about the vulnerability of the Texas electric power grid, but the widespread outages that lingered for a week following the catastrophic July storm sure did.“Power is probably the biggest factor impacting Texas right now,” says Susan Arledge,...
When Frito-Lay introduced a compostable bag for its Sun Chips brand more than a decade ago, it represented over four years of development, encompassing material and scientific research as well as manufacturing and production. While the sound of those bags led to a marketing miss for such a groundbreaking achievement,...
Quality Collision Group (QCG), in partnership with real estate development firm Cana Capital, has commenced construction on a new Stuart’s Paint & Body location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, according to a news release.The project marks a significant expansion for Stuart’s Paint & Body, a company with nearly 41 years...
Brittany Ashby began her work in organizational leadership over twenty years ago. Through her tenure, she has led notable organizations such as the Wyoming Economic Development Association. While growing nonprofit organizations, she has also been growing personally as a leader and strategic planner. Earlier this year, she was promoted to...
Quality of Life: Does Your State Make the Cut?
Sep 30 2024Ask 10 location experts what their top quality of life ingredient is, and you’ll likely get about 10 different answers. Most would agree that housing costs and availability, education options, cultural amenities and commute times are high on their list, but it varies from person to person.Personal finance company WalletHub...
The potential for new, good-paying jobs from investing in a clean energy ecosystem has long been highlighted by proponents of expanding clean energy in America. John Kerry, President Biden’s former Envoy for Climate, famously predicted the energy transition would be the “new industrial revolution.”While clean energy production and related industries...
The Grapevine Car Wash is celebrating its reopening this weekend after nearly two years of closure due to tornado damage. The car wash has been fully rebuilt and is now welcoming customers back.Watch the news feature here.
Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation
Sep 27 2024Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas economy expanding faster than the nation in 2023 following the release of data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The Texas economy expanded at an annual rate of 7.4% while the nation expanded at 2.9% as measured by the change in real...
Quality Collision Group, in partnership with real estate development firm Cana Capital, has broken ground on the newest Stuart’s Paint & Body location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The project represents a significant expansion for Stuart’s Paint & Body, which has nearly 41 years of history in the area and...
Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Sept. 26, 2024.Public TransportationThe Texas Transportation Commission awarded a total of $44.4 million in state and Federal Transit Administration program funds to 31 public transit agencies in Texas to support rural bus services. Of this funding, $18.5...
