The McKinney Black History Month Committee invites you to celebrate, expand and uplift the experiences in which McKinney’s African-American heritage is rooted. We enthusiastically encourage you to take this journey with us as a participating sponsor or individual donor.
Heritage Sponsors
McKinney Economic Development Corporation
The McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) leads, directs, and coordinates the broad-based expansion of the city. The Innovation Fund was created with startups like yours in mind. The mission is to spur and accelerate the growth of innovation-focused companies at various levels of revenue and funding stages during the startup lifecycle. It’s designed to grow with the company as it scales, supplementing growth during the timeliest need in the startup lifecycle.
Learn more about the INNOVATION FUND
The McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) leads, directs, and coordinates the broad-based expansion of the city. The Innovation Fund was created with startups like yours in mind. The mission is to spur and accelerate the growth of innovation-focused companies at various levels of revenue and funding stages during the startup lifecycle. It’s designed to grow with the company as it scales, supplementing growth during the timeliest need in the startup lifecycle.
Learn more about the INNOVATION FUND
AEYL - Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership
The mission is dedicated to the development of a diverse population of youth (12-17) and young adults (18-26); including low-to-moderate geographic areas, to cultivate EXPOSURE & OPPORTUNITY to build positive perspectives of life with an emphasis on HIGHER EDUCATION, ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY development.
Become a member of AEYL
The mission is dedicated to the development of a diverse population of youth (12-17) and young adults (18-26); including low-to-moderate geographic areas, to cultivate EXPOSURE & OPPORTUNITY to build positive perspectives of life with an emphasis on HIGHER EDUCATION, ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY development.
Become a member of AEYL
Independent Financial
Independent Financial is an exceptional organization, and it starts with our people and their shared commitment to our corporate culture. Through our growth over the years, we have continued to emphasize the importance of building meaningful connections with every customer and our community.
Visit INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL BANK
Independent Financial is an exceptional organization, and it starts with our people and their shared commitment to our corporate culture. Through our growth over the years, we have continued to emphasize the importance of building meaningful connections with every customer and our community.
Visit INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL BANK
H-E-B
OUR COMMITMENT: In 1905, we opened our doors to help make the lives of hard-working Texans better. We were a family business back then. We remain a family business today with a passion and commitment to help every community we serve. H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that Each and Every Person Counts. Through our Be the Change initiative, H-E-B pledges to do our part to advance equity and inclusion across our great state.
OUR COMMITMENT: In 1905, we opened our doors to help make the lives of hard-working Texans better. We were a family business back then. We remain a family business today with a passion and commitment to help every community we serve. H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that Each and Every Person Counts. Through our Be the Change initiative, H-E-B pledges to do our part to advance equity and inclusion across our great state.
The Love Life Foundation
Spreading love and hope to the at-risk in our community by partnering with local agencies to provide valuable aid and support. There are so many different ways to give back, some of our favorites include hosting community events and outreaches, feeding and clothing the homeless, supporting the many wonderful organizations in our community, providing backpacks full of school supplies and holiday presents for at-risk children, and so much more.
VISIT LOVE LIFE
Spreading love and hope to the at-risk in our community by partnering with local agencies to provide valuable aid and support. There are so many different ways to give back, some of our favorites include hosting community events and outreaches, feeding and clothing the homeless, supporting the many wonderful organizations in our community, providing backpacks full of school supplies and holiday presents for at-risk children, and so much more.
VISIT LOVE LIFE
Craig International
Craig International, Inc. is an industry leader in aggressive, high-profile real estate investment and development. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the company has thrived for over 30 years through perseverance, dedication, and unwavering integrity. Vision, attention to detail, and follow-through are the hallmarks of our philosophy, which has allowed us to achieve one of the finest track records for financial success and performance.
SUSTAINING PARTNER OF THE MCKINNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Craig International, Inc. is an industry leader in aggressive, high-profile real estate investment and development. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the company has thrived for over 30 years through perseverance, dedication, and unwavering integrity. Vision, attention to detail, and follow-through are the hallmarks of our philosophy, which has allowed us to achieve one of the finest track records for financial success and performance.
SUSTAINING PARTNER OF THE MCKINNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CUTX - Credit Union of Texas
We're committed to actively sponsoring events and causes that enhance the quality of life for our community. Through volunteerism, community sponsorships, and financial education, we strive to make a difference every day. Our staff, members and volunteers have proudly donated time and money to Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Junior Achievement, and Special Olympics, just to name a few. We also support education in a big way — awarding scholarships to members each year.
Visit CUTX
We're committed to actively sponsoring events and causes that enhance the quality of life for our community. Through volunteerism, community sponsorships, and financial education, we strive to make a difference every day. Our staff, members and volunteers have proudly donated time and money to Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Junior Achievement, and Special Olympics, just to name a few. We also support education in a big way — awarding scholarships to members each year.
Visit CUTX
Encore Wire
Encore Wire is committed to supporting and strengthening the communities our employees and neighbors call home. Our financial contributions and community service efforts align with Encore Wire’s core values and support causes that reflect our company culture. We provide donations and sponsorships that enable organizations to build strong foundations and continue to do great work in our local communities.
Visit ENCORE WIRE
Encore Wire is committed to supporting and strengthening the communities our employees and neighbors call home. Our financial contributions and community service efforts align with Encore Wire’s core values and support causes that reflect our company culture. We provide donations and sponsorships that enable organizations to build strong foundations and continue to do great work in our local communities.
Visit ENCORE WIRE
History Maker Sponsors
Bank of America - North Texas
Throughout the Metroplex and beyond, Bank of America is focused on taking care of our customers, clients, employees, and community. In the unprecedented challenges of the past year, we have helped support our longtime nonprofit partners to help feed those in need. We collaborated with broad-based community organizations and companies in North Texas to reach out to diverse communities to assess and help provide for their needs.
Visit BANK OF AMERICA
Throughout the Metroplex and beyond, Bank of America is focused on taking care of our customers, clients, employees, and community. In the unprecedented challenges of the past year, we have helped support our longtime nonprofit partners to help feed those in need. We collaborated with broad-based community organizations and companies in North Texas to reach out to diverse communities to assess and help provide for their needs.
Visit BANK OF AMERICA
Champion Sponsors
ATMOS Energy
AtmoSpirit Culture: Part of our vision is to create a culture that respects and appreciates diversity. Because we value our people and their differences, this is one more reason why Atmos Energy is an employer of choice. It’s our differences that make the whole team so terrific. We are the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor and safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South.
Learn about SHARING THE WARMTH - Benefiting elderly, disabled, veteran and low-income families who need help to stay warm this winter.
AtmoSpirit Culture: Part of our vision is to create a culture that respects and appreciates diversity. Because we value our people and their differences, this is one more reason why Atmos Energy is an employer of choice. It’s our differences that make the whole team so terrific. We are the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor and safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South.
Learn about SHARING THE WARMTH - Benefiting elderly, disabled, veteran and low-income families who need help to stay warm this winter.
Patron Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Community Impact Newspaper
Community Impact Newspaper distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail. Vested in the communities we serve, Community Impact has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work.
VISIT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER MCKINNEY
Community Impact Newspaper distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail. Vested in the communities we serve, Community Impact has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work.
VISIT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER MCKINNEY
MBHM Contributors
McKinney Black History Month would not be possible without dozens of committed volunteers and the generous partnerships, collaborations, and contributions of numerous local leaders and community organizations:
McKinney Councilwoman Dr. Gere` Feltus
McKinney Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Hermes
McKinney Chamber Foundation
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Legacy Keepers of Old East McKinney
McKinney Public Libraries
Marketing Sponsor - Chantelle Kadala of Say More Services
Technology Sponsor - Joshua Berry of Fuel the Future Platforms
McKinney Councilwoman Dr. Gere` Feltus
McKinney Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Hermes
McKinney Chamber Foundation
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Legacy Keepers of Old East McKinney
McKinney Public Libraries
Marketing Sponsor - Chantelle Kadala of Say More Services
Technology Sponsor - Joshua Berry of Fuel the Future Platforms
THANK YOU!
Without the help of our gracious sponsors and contributors, the McKinney Black History Month events wouldn't be possible. We want to thank each and every organization or and/or individual donor supporting this year's programs. |