A branding initiative for the SH 121 corridor between Allen and McKinney is posing the area as a focal point for economic growth in both cities.

The gist: The Allen and McKinney Economic Development Corp.’s launched a branding initiative called 121 North in May. The initiative’s goal is to highlight growth and opportunity along the corridor.

“There’s very few corridors in the entire country that are seeing as much activity as this one stretch of road,” MEDC President and CEO Michael Kowski said.

Texans Credit Union officials broke ground on a new McKinney branch in May, according to a news release.

The details: It will be the credit union’s second location in McKinney and first new branch in nearly two decades. The new branch will offer banking, lending and investment services like its first-time homebuyer mortgage program.

Quote of note: Texans Credit Union president and CEO David Frazier said the upgrades made have enabled the business to “grow sustainably and expand thoughtfully.”

“McKinney continues to experience tremendous growth, and our expanded presence means more North Texas families will have access to a financial institution that’s genuinely invested in their success,” Frazier said in a statement.

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