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2020 Candidate Forum: MISD Board of Trustees
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for MISD Board of Trustee candidates September 28, 2020. All candidates running for the same position were invited to participate in the forum. All candidates were asked the same questions and given equal time to answer. Additional questions submitted by live viewers were presented if time allotted.…
Read MoreOctober’s Extended Due Date Is Fast Approaching
Article Highlights: October 15 extended due date for filing federal individual tax returns for 2019. Late-filing penalty. Interest on tax due. Other October 15 deadlines. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the IRS postponed the original due date for filing 2019 returns to July 15, 2020. If you could not complete your 2019 tax return…
Read More2020 Legislative Series: Senator Ted Cruz
2020 Legislative Series: Senator Ted Cruz Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, Ross Weaver mediates a Q & A Session with US Senator Ted Cruz. Q: Should Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be applying an Adverse Market Refinance Fee at a time when economic vibrancy is at risk? Senator Cruz has taken a stance to ease credit…
Read More2020 Legislative Series: State Rep. John Wray and Candidate Jake Ellzey
2020 Legislative Series: State Rep. John Wray and Candidate Jake Ellzey State Representative John Wray thanks the community for their support and Candidate Jake Ellzey reviews his priorities and hopes for the future State Legislature. Republican Candidate Jake Ellzey assured Ellis County citizens that his priorities are steadfast in uncertain times. He placed emphasis on…
Read More3 Ways Businesses Help Other Businesses After a Catastrophe
Article Written by Kate Silver, President, Silver Scribe, LLC SUMMARY Some businesses never open after a natural disaster. If you want to do your part to help out other businesses who’ve been affected, these business owners share their experiences and tips. Businesses are hit hard by catastrophic weather events. According to the Federal Emergency Management…
Read More2020 Legislative Series: Congressman Ron Wright
2020 Legislative Series: Congressman Ron Wright US Congressman Ron Wright gave an update on decisions made and being made this year in Congress. COVID 19 The Congressman started with his reports and comments of the COVID 19 pandemic and stated: “Never again can the United States of America put itself in a position to rely…
Read More2020 Legislative Series: County Judge Todd Little
2020 Legislative Series: County Judge Todd Little Ellis County Judge Todd Little gives the 2020 Ellis County Update. Judge Little reports on the county’s response to COVID and the bright future Ellis County is looking forward to. Ellis County Judge Todd Little gave an update from Ellis County and discussed what we can look forward…
Read More4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget
You likely have heard the phrase, “you need to spend money to make money.” I’m not here to argue that from either side but digital marketing has allowed businesses with very small budgets to make a big impression. While it hasn’t exactly leveled the playing field, it certainly has helped businesses gain a larger audience…
Read MoreFinancial Survival in the time of COVID-19 with Frost Bank
Financial survival in the time of COVID-19 Katie Carlson Vice President Frost Bank When 2020 began, few, if any, of us could have expected that in just weeks our lives would be turned upside down by a mysterious virus that causes a dangerous disease called COVID-19. Now, like the rest of the world, we…
Read MoreDon’t Get Ripped Off! Avoiding Schemes, Scams and Fraud
SCAMMERS never rest! They are always coming up with new, increasingly devious methods of separating you from your money. In this session, two experts will share some of the latest sneaky scams – and tips on how you and your business can proactively avoid them. Watch video HERE. View PowerPoint presentation HERE.
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