The Colony Chamber of Commerce supports business and builds community through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Chamber works closely with the City of The Colony, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Economic Development Corporation, the Community Development Corporation, community organizations, and associations, we keep members connected and informed and offer a unique platform from which to build a successful foundation. Patrol Stories was established by North Texas Police Officer Justin De La Cruz. The Patrol Stories program began as a way for Officer De La Cruz to create positive community engagement and safe learning experiences with students in the North Dallas area. Today Patrol Stories is the most requested traveling safety education program across the state, visiting over 60,000 students each year to promote student safety and positive policing in communities.

The Colony High School have seen the hit entrepreneurial show Shark Tank before. Now they have their chance to be in The Tank themselves with their own business models to present to local investors. The Colony Chamber of Commerce supports business and builds community through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Chamber works closely with the City of The Colony, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Economic Development Corporation, the Community Development Corporation, community organizations, and associations, we keep members connected and informed and offer a unique platform from which to build a successful foundation.

The Colony Chamber of Commerce supports business and builds community through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Chamber works closely with the City of The Colony, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Economic Development Corporation, the Community Development Corporation, community organizations, and associations, we keep members connected and informed and offer a unique platform from which to build a successful foundation.

Mayor Richard Boyer catches you up with the latest from The Colony Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Richard Boyer and Kirk Mikulec discuss the past AND the future of The Colony. The Colony weathered the Covid Storm and is poised to continue to thrive.

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2022, as we celebrate Veteran’s Day with this patriotic annual festival, American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans & First Responders at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks in The Colony, Texas!

Richard Boyer spotlights one of the newest businesses in Grandscape...Jugo billed as "the best healthy restaurant in The Colony". Jugo's Managing Partner Bryan Batson tells you all about the business and gives his favorite menu recommendations.

Brant Shallenburger -- The Deputy City Manager of The City of The Colony joins Mayor Richard Boyer to discuss the latest topics and events.

Richard and Friedo attended a very special event at Top Golf in The Colony celebrating the Special Olympian Athletes who just finished competing in Florida. Friedo is very passionate about Special Olympics and has coached Basketball and Golf.  One of "his" basketball players happened to be at the event.  So let's take a listen as Friedo is reunited with Gold Medal Winner Kevin Rupich.

As always Richard Boyer highlights some good people doing great things in The Colony. In this episode Friedo and Richard talk about customer service

Richard Boyer talks to Mark "Friedo" Friedman--The Founder of FriedoNation Productkons. Friedo and Richard have some great advice for you on how to maximize your marketing opportunities thru podcasts. Friedo also has a great deal for you...Give him a call at 214.250.1321 or book online at www.friedonation.com and mention that you heard this episode and he will give you 50% off the production costs of your podcast.

The Colony has grown significantly over the last few years.  In this episode Keri Samford and Diane Lemmons join Mayor Richard Boyer to talk about all of the new business in the community.

This is a come & go event with a serious message about raising funds to battle hunger in The Colony and NTX.   We are bringing the custom painted ceramic bowls back this year!  We will have raffles, silent auctions, door prizes, and 50/50 raffles! Please join us for food, fun, family & fellowship to raise awareness and funds for NTX Community Food Pantry.

Katie Besley is in The Colony Spotlight. Katie is a licensed professional counselor who has been very active serving The Colony community. In addition to serving as The Colony Chamber Board Chair, Katie also devotes her time  and energy to Metro Relief.

Have you ever wondered what it's like running for City Council or even Mayor? Well in this episode newly elected Mayor Richard Boyer is put on the spot by former Council Member Jeff Connelly.

American Heroes, A Salute to Veterans 2021 and Holiday in the Park

today's guests are Dr. Kelly Smith and Dr Danielle Eastman of Colony Chiropractic. Dr. Smith is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and has been practicing chiropractic since 1993. She is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Texas Chiropractic Association and regularly attends seminars on current chiropractic techniques. She has extensive training and experience in the classic chiropractic techniques to alleviate pain and help restore health. She also provides wellness and prevention programs. Dr. Eastman is a graduate of Parker University in Dallas, Texas. She was born and raised in New York, then moved to Texas to complete her undergraduate studies at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and enjoys attending seminars to expand her knowledge. During her free time, Dr. Eastman loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs, Rae and Remi.

The Senior Pastor of 1st United Methodist Church--Adam Young joins Richard Boyer to give all the details on The Harvest Carnival that will be held on September 26. After 6-months of renovations from flooding due to the winter storm, the community is invited to rejoice. This family-friendly event will feature a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony with music from our choir, tours of the facility, and a chance to meet our members and learn about our church and it's ministries. There will be bounce houses, a dunk tank, cake walk, opportunity drawings, food & games. Tickets are $1 each, and are available to purchase food, play games, and enter the opportunity drawing.

Richard Boyer is joined by Mark "Friedo" Friedman to review 2021 in The Colony so far - plus a look ahead at new businesses, spaces and events coming very soon!   richard@thecolonyspotlight.com / thecolonyspotlight.com

Danny Dill the Community Outreach Officer and Joe Perez The Director Of Community Relations at City of The Colony join Richard to talk about special programs offered to citizens that may have gone unnoticed. Specifically The Volunteer Assistance Program and The Tool Lending programs.