City of Plano

The City of Plano has promoted Plano, Texas Economic Development Director Doug McDonald to Deputy City Manager. McDonald has worked for the City of Plano for seven years and has served as Director of Economic Development since 2022.

Catch up on the status of City Community Investment Program projects in the new quarterly Plano Progress Report. ☑️ Inside the Fall 2025 report, we provide updates on 10 active projects, highlight a few high-profile projects, share information on the 2021 and 2025 voter-approved bond propositions and list the large projects that were completed this quarter. To read it, visit https://lnkd.in/gGm3miPm And stay informed about the latest developments shaping our city by subscribing to the new Plano Progress newsletter! Each month, you’ll receive updates on roadwork, new community buildings, infrastructure improvements and more! You’ll also learn about timelines, milestones and what’s coming next. Whether it's road improvements, new community facilities or infrastructure upgrades, this email gives you accurate updates and a clear view of the progress around Plano. See how Plano is building for the future. Subscribe today at https://lnkd.in/giy7VwDe

Introduce your teenagers to future-building concepts at Plano Public Library. Financial Intelligence Training reveals how our money attitudes and spending habits are influenced by those around us. Presented by students from the University of North Texas Student Money Management Center on Tuesday, November 25, 2 pm at Davis Library. What better way to spend a school holiday! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbxjQiP8

Stop… Hammer time! 🛑🔨 In this episode of Labor of Love, we tagged along with our Signs & Markings team to replace a stop sign. Turns out, it was pretty riveting. Think you can nail it too? Plano Public Works is hiring. 📅 Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 4-7 PM 📍 4120 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 More information and job descriptions can be found at plano.gov/HiringEvent

Discover the power of market research to validate your business ideas and grow. Gain insights to evolve your strategy through information on industry trends, competitors in your market and customer data. Find tools for market research success at the TUES Community (Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success) session on Tuesday, November 18 at Haggard Library, 6:30 – 8 pm. Presented by SCORE Dallas and Plano Public Library. Please register: https://lnkd.in/giiUEjJT

More wildflowers are on the way to Plano’s parks and trails! 🌸🌻🌼 Plano Parks and Recreation has received a $5,000 Our Texas, Our Future grant through the Plano Parks Foundation to expand native pollinator wildflower plantings across our parks and trails. This project will: ✨ Continue to enhance the beauty of Plano’s natural spaces 💧 Reduce water use 🦋 Restore habitats for pollinators 🌱 Promote sustainable land management The Plano Parks Foundation-funded wildflower seeds will be planted later this month to allow for proper overwintering and vibrant blooms next spring. Keep an eye out in early 2026 for an updated Wildflower Location Map at plano.gov/wildflowers. From March to May 2026, we’ll be monitoring bloom progress and documenting wildlife activity on iNaturalist, and we encourage YOU to join in. What wildflower spots are you most excited to see return? Let us know and stay tuned as Plano’s parks come alive this spring.

Join Team Plano! Visit our upcoming Public Works Hiring Event: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 4-7 pm 4120 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 More information can be found at: plano.gov/HiringEvent Looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community? Plano Public Works is hiring! We offer more than a paycheck. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, free work attire, paid training and certifications and plenty of opportunities for growth in a fun, supportive environment.

Finding funding for your personal or professional goals can feel overwhelming. A strong credit score is the first step toward securing loans and credit at the best rates. Join us for "Understanding Credit Scores" to learn how to build and maintain healthy personal and business credit. Join us online Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm for an info-pact hour! Presented by Bank of America in partnership with the Plano Public Library. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gENBrbD5

Starting a business? No need to go it alone. Roadmap to Business Startup Success offers guidance on the essential elements that form a solid business foundation. Presented by SCORE Dallas mentor Don Walter on November 10, 6:30 pm at Schimelpfenig Library and via Zoom. Register: https://lnkd.in/gtBfw6Vu Plano Public Library offers programs, tools and networking opportunities to support small business: https://lnkd.in/gzbw23-X

Big thanks and congratulations to our Plano residents! You made this year’s Peanut Butter Drive the best one yet! Plano took home Top City honors at the North Texas Food Bank’s Peanut Butter Drive Awards—raising over $10,000 and 9,166 pounds of peanut butter to help feed families across our community. Founded in 2014 by former Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, the drive has grown to include all of Collin County. Way to go, Plano!