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MEDC highlights sports and international events, innovation pipeline and staff changes
Summary
MEDC staff previewed a busy spring sports and tourism calendar for McKinney, described progress on an interactive projects dashboard and innovation fund activity, and announced the departure of innovation fund lead Mike Wilkes.
McKinney Economic Development Corporation staff on Feb. 18, 2025 previewed a busy spring of sporting events and tourism activity, described a new interactive projects dashboard and innovation fund activity, and announced the upcoming departure of Mike Wilkes, who has managed the city's innovation fund.
Luke Gajari, MEDC marketing and social media manager, told the board the PPA Texas Open professional pickleball tournament will be held March 12–16 at the courts in McKinney with an expected 1,500 players and as many as 3,000 spectators over the weekend; the event will be nationally televised. Gajari also previewed the International Girls Cup of McKinney (April 16–20) at Craig Ranch soccer complex,…
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