Local businesses continued to thrive in 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the 12 businesses featured in the Tomball-Magnolia edition of Community Impact Newspaper this year.

Cloud Chief & Co.: Tomball shop offers clothing, unique items and community events

Cloud Chief and Co. owner Michael Pierce said he wants to offer customers a museum-like shopping experience at his shop in downtown Tomball. Read more.

The Mobile Mower Doctor: Magnolia repairman brings lawnmowers back to life, sees increase in demand

Jimmie Brock offers repair and maintenance services for outdoor power equipment through his mobile trailer The Mobile Mower Doctor, which he started in June 2019. Read more.




Pet Fly Trap: Spring-based store is one of the largest carnivorous plant nurseries in U.S.

Mike Howlett and his wife, Stephanie, spent 25 years in Harris County Precinct 4’s Parks Department before selling carnivorous plants through Pet Fly Trap. Read more.

North Main Tool Rental: Magnolia business offers power tool rentals to growing region

Gary Jones offers a variety of equipment including generators, plumbing products and miniature excavators at North Main Tool Rental. Read more.




Anisa Flower Shop: Sisters build on their mother’s dream with Magnolia flower, gift shops

Anisa Flower Shop owners Isabel and Ana Ramirez said they pride themselves on selling freshly harvested premium flowers, fulfilling a dream they said their mother held. Read more.

Bluebonnet Entertainment: Mother-daughter duo launch party entertainment business

Mother-daughter duo Wendy Yates and Victoria Slater started Bluebonnet Entertainment in August 2020, which provides costumed characters for parties and events. Read more.




Sip Hip Hooray: Shop offers home, customizable party goods on Main Street

Sip Hip Hooray owner Meagan Morris took her shop offering gift and party goods from Etsy in 2011 to a brick-and-mortar shop in Tomball in 2020. Read more.

Magnolia’s Bakery: Owner continues sweet family tradition with cakes, Central American treats

Mariela Morales started her own bakery, Magnolia's Bakery, after spending five years working at her father’s bakery in Conroe. Read more.




Chef Michael's Gourmet Kitchen: Local catering service provides for growing Tomball, Magnolia communities

Michael Mathews started his own catering service in 2010, saying he preferred the ebb-and-flow of catering as opposed to the hustle and bustle of working at a restaurant. Read more.

Saddle River Range: Gun range operates as family-friendly entertainment venue

Saddle River Range operates as a luxury gun and archery range as well as a shop and also offers event planning, catering and team-building opportunities. Read more.




209th Design House & MUSE:301: Owner pays homage to mother with Tomball shops

Troy Garza opened his furniture shop, which specializes in lacquer refinishing on furniture as well as custom upholstery and furniture, as a way to pay homage to his mother, who owned a store in Tomball for 17 years. Read more.

Bradie, Bradie and Bradie: Family-owned law firm home of first mother-daughter law school duo

Michell Bradie, a senior partner of Bradie, Bradie and Bradie, said she and her mother, Anna Bradie, were the first mother-daughter duo in the nation to attend law school together. Read more.