Chamber News

The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that My Father’s Shop, a locally owned auto repair business, has earned the Automotive Service Excellence’s “Blue Seal of Excellence.” My Father’s Shop is the only business in Midlothian or Ellis County to achieve this recognition. Criteria for earning the recognition, according to the ASE website,…

Jim Coleman I love being a lawyer because the law is the most beautiful thing you can do. It is about helping people.   I am writing to pass along sad news about our founder. Jim Coleman passed away Saturday, February 22 at the age of 96. As you know, Jim loved the law because…

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with…

A major area of focus for many companies during 2020 will be sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives. A recent survey by Futerra found that 88% of consumers want to help brands be more environmentally friendly and ethical, and 96% of consumers think their personal actions (including purchasing behavior) can make a real difference in the world. So…

To Our Clients, Friends and Colleagues: Since Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP opened in 1970, our attorneys and staff have worked hard to earn your respect by delivering excellence with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Those core values have been our bedrock for the last 50 years, helping us thrive in a…

Breaking News! With a shared commitment to great client service and team member appreciation, Yeldell, Wilson, Wood & Reeve, P.C. will merge with Brandon W. Diviney, CPA, a Kaufman, Texas public accounting firm. The merger is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2020. The firms will consolidate under the name of YWRD, P.C. This merger is significant…

Do you track the number of sales you make along with the revenue? Of course you do. How do your numbers look? Are you increasing or remaining the same? Hopefully you’re not down this year but if you are, these may be some of the reasons why and what you can do to fix them:…

I have a friend who used to say “never have more personal things in your office than you can tuck under your arm.” He believed in a fast getaway and joked about never wanting to have to pack up a box and be escorted out of the building. That friend went on to open his…