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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Why I Can’t Wait to Start Volunteering at The Stewpot in Dallas

Why I Can’t Wait to Start Volunteering at The Stewpot in Dallas

We’ve all driven through downtown Dallas, looked out the window, and felt that familiar tug at our chest. Homelessness and poverty aren’t abstract statistics here—they are visible, human realities on our streets. For a long time, I’ve wanted to do more than just feel bad about it. I wanted to find an organization that doesn’t just offer a temporary band-aid, but actually helps people rebuild their lives from the ground up.

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