https://www.chooseconverse.com Converse Economic Development Corporation News Feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:56:53 +0000 en-US https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68367/m-&-m-donuts https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68367/m-&-m-donuts Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Owners Huynh Chun Lieu and her husband, Chen Ban, have built more than a neighborhood donut shop at 9081 FM 78. They have created a place where customers are greeted with a smile, familiar faces become friends, and quality is part of every batch they make. Huynh's passion for serving... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68368/s-&-s-plumbing-contractors https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68368/s-&-s-plumbing-contractors Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This year, S&S Plumbing celebrates two decades of serving Converse with integrity and quality. Founded by Sherill and Steven Stanush, the company was built to provide honest, long­term plumbing solutions while creating stable jobs for skilled tradespeople in the community. Both Sherill and Steven work alongside their 16-person team, ensuring... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68575/kd-logo https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/68575/kd-logo Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A Veteran-Owned, Family-Operated BusinessStitched into Converse Some businesses put their name on a community.KD Logo leaves its mark on ours. Literally. From shirts to uniforms to hats and more, their items are worn throughout Converse and beyond, by schools, teams, and organizations who wear their work with pride.Behind it all is... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69149/sherwinwilliams https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69149/sherwinwilliams Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 "We have already felt so incredibly welcome here in Converse! It's clear that this is a community that values local businesses, and we've really enjoyed the warm reception we've received so far. The positive energy and friendly faces have made opening our doors a truly wonderful experience. As for what... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69199/converse-family-dentistry https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69199/converse-family-dentistry Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Known to patients as Dr. Aiye, Dr. Aiyevbekpen Omo-Okhuasuyi opened Converse Family Dentistry to combine clinical excellence withcompassion. His goal was to create a practice where patients feel safe, understood, and confident, while his team feels valued and supported. With 10 dedicated professionals, the practice takes pride in focusing not... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69200/river-city-gymnastics https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69200/river-city-gymnastics Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For more than three decades, River City Gymnastics has helped young athletes in Converse build confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills through gymnastics and tumbling programs. Founded and led by owner Sandee Bogart, the business has become a longtime part of the community and continues to serve families across Converse and... https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69201/thrift-treats https://www.chooseconverse.com/news-and-media/p/item/69201/thrift-treats Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 "I'm a product of the Converse area-graduating from Judson High School back in 2004-so it brings me great joy to be a business owner in a city that holds such a dear place in my heart. At Thrift Treats ('where thrifting is sweet'), we look forward to providing the community...