The First Face of Welcome: 5 Things I Love About Being a Greeter at First Unitarian Church of Dallas

The First Face of Welcome: 5 Things I Love About Being a Greeter at First Unitarian Church of Dallas There is something profoundly special about the quiet moments before the sanctuary doors open on a Sunday morning. While many are still finishing their coffee or navigating the parking garage on Normandy, I am already at … Read more

Fresh Flavors & Fresh Blooms: Celebrating Terilli’s To-Go and En Fleur in East Dallas!

Fresh Flavors & Fresh Blooms: Celebrating Terilli’s To-Go and En Fleur in East Dallas!

There is nothing quite like the energy of the East Dallas business community when it rallies around its own. Yesterday evening, that community spirit was on full display as the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) hosted a spectacular joint Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration for two incredible local ventures: Terilli’s To-Go & Catering and En Fleur.

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Caffeine, Community, and Connections: Recapping the GEDCC Rise & Shine Breakfast at Black Sheep Coffee

Caffeine, Community, and Connections: Recapping the GEDCC Rise & Shine Breakfast at Black Sheep Coffee There is no better way to beat the mid-year humidity than with a solid cup of coffee and a room full of motivated neighbors. Yesterday morning—Tuesday, June 9, 2026—the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) hosted its monthly Rise … Read more

Why I’m Looking Forward to Joining the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove

Why I’m Looking Forward to Joining the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove

As a long-time resident and business professional here in Dallas, I’ve always believed that the true measure of a thriving community lies in how we support one another—especially our youth. That is why I am incredibly excited to share that I am joining the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove.

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Why I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands Dirty at Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space

Why I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands Dirty at Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space

There is something incredibly powerful about a space that completely redefines what it means to serve a community. For a while now, I’ve been watching the incredible work happening over at the Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space in East Dallas, and I am absolutely thrilled to share that I’m officially jumping in to volunteer.

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