January
Luxury dog day care center Camp Bow Wow offers ‘safe, playful’ space in Plano
When April Prill made the jump from corporate America to owning a dog day care franchise in Plano, she said she fell in love with the environment, the people and, most importantly, the dogs.
February
Another Time & Place allows customers to shop the world from Plano without jet lag
Not only does Sadik Celik own and operate Another Time & Place in Plano, he also designed most of the artisan light fixtures and jewelry displayed in the showroom. Celik grew up in Istanbul, Turkey, in what he describes as the center of European culture.
March
Plano venue Nerfies offers glow-in-the-dark Nerf war arena
When guests arrive at indoor play arena Nerfies in Plano, they choose a firearm from hundreds of options. Owners Misho and Heba Elsayed keep the venue stocked with unlimited ammo—including Nerf’s Rival balls and standard Nerf darts—and allow visitors to swap out their guns as often as they want.
April
Klik & Mortar carves niche as ‘one-stop shop’ in Plano
Amid the designer shoes, European suits and eclectic artwork seen upon entering Klik & Mortar, a red-white-and-blue guitar is centrally displayed with the signature of country artist Willie Nelson scrawled across its base.
May
Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store offers customers colorful, modern fabrics and more in Plano
Before opening Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store in 2014, Plano resident Tisha Copeland taught her friends to sew and quilt around her dining room table. The group also regularly went on fabric-seeking field trips.
June
Elegance Ballroom Dance Studio and Event Center offers lessons to all in Plano
While describing dances taught at Elegance Ballroom Dance Studio and Event Center, business owner and dance instructor Fred Behmardi reflexively demonstrated the styles of Latin, ballroom and line dances.
July
Plano entertainment venue Thunderbird Roller Rink rolls into half-century mark
When customers walk through the doors of Thunderbird Roller Rink, established in 1972, many whirl into a wave of nostalgia.
August
Plano business T&T Hobby Shop cruises through third decade
Joe Sullivan said he has been into remote control cars since he was a child growing up in the 1950s. His activity of choice was racing nitro 1:8 scale on-road remote control cars. He eventually became a hobby store supplier, and in 1991 he purchased T&T Hobby Shop, one of his clients.
September
Plano boutique Griffin & Grace specializes in women’s clothing, gifts, decor
Griffin & Grace owner Jamie Rohlich said she makes purchasing decisions for the boutique based on personal preferences. She describes the boutique’s gifts as trendy and sometimes funny.
October
Golden Boy Coffee & Wine Bar serves drinks on The Boardwalk at Granite Park in Plano
When Trey Suire opened Golden Boy Coffee & Wine Bar in Plano last year, he wielded decades of industry experience as well as a lifetime affinity for coffee.
November
Plano business Village Green Lawn & Landscape brings four decades of service
In 1980, when Ken Hyatt was 15 years old, he and his brother, Keith Hyatt, started a lawn-mowing business so they could earn money for college.
December
Harmony is derived from diversity at Edelweiss School of Music in Plano
Upon opening the doors to Edelweiss School of Music in Plano, a muted medley of instruments can be heard as student-teacher duos sharpen their musical skills.
