Area businessman and philanthropist Raymond Cooper, known by some as “Mr. Wylie,” received the 2nd annual Legacy Manufacturing Award for exemplifying entrepreneurship and leadership within the Wylie Business Community.
The award was presented to Cooper Oct. 27 and viewed virtually by Wylie Chamber of Commerce lunch attendees.
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By Sonia Duggan • [email protected]
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