Matthew Alexander, vice president of development for The Cambridge Companies, shared his company's passion for Celina, Texas. He discussed their three developments within Celina, including their nationally-recognized and award-winning Mustang Lakes. He also explained is why – what drives him to create the very best residential communities. #lifeconnected

Links:

– Mustang Lakes: https://mustanglakes.com/

– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

On this business spotlight ... Dorothy Allan, owner of Allan Retail Group, is a hidden gem in Celina, Texas. She brings incredible business savvy and marketing insight to this community. We discuss her journey with helping businesses, and we talk her helping bring the 20 Eats app to Celina during Covid-19. #lifeconnected

Links:

– Allan Retail Group: https://www.allanretailgroup.com/

– Allan Retail Phone: (414) 419-4800

– 20 Eats: https://20eats.com/

– Celina Covid-19 News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Episode 10: It took a personal pep talk with himself to help chef Joey Dawkins to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. That defining moment indirectly led him to Celina, Texas. Now, Joey Dawkins, his incredible food and his super cool restaurant – Toasted Walnut Table & Market – are a big part of Celina's story and adding to the community's vibe. On this episode of "Life in Celina," we celebrate that story.

Links:

– Toast Walnut Table & Market: https://www.facebook.com/toastedwalnutfarm/

– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

On this episode of "Celebrate Celina" ... Holly Potts, owner of Collin County Cryo, talks about moving her business to Celina, Texas. Was it a good move? Listen and find out. Also on this inaugural business spotlight ... Holly talks about ALL the services offered at Collin County Cryo and how they're adjusting on the move during Covid-19. #powerofcommunity

Links:

– Collin County Cyro: https://www.collincountycryo.com/

– Celina Covid-19 News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Episode 9: Renee Marler has a funny story how she ended up in Celina, Texas. It revolves around a softball game and some loose-fitting yoga pants. But as unlikely – and hilarious – as that story, it led her to a community that she now wholeheartedly believes in. Renee is the publisher of Our Celina magazine. A lot like this podcast, she's determined share all the wonderfully great things in her new hometown. #powerofcommunity

Links:

– Our Celina: http://ourcelina.com/

– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Episode 8: There are a lot of exciting things happening in Celina, Texas. Our featured guest – Todd Evans, a partner with Lanterra Group – thinks he knows why. He credits the community's involvement and the city's ability to listen. During this episode of "Life in Celina," Todd Evans talks about the projects his real estate development company are working on in Celina. He also shares his story, which includes a life-changing car ride through the piney woods of East Texas.

Links:

– Lanterra Group: http://www.lanterragroup.com

– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Episode 7: Dr. Colton and Dr. Kelsey Wood had just graduated from chiropractic school when they discovered Celina, Texas. They were looking for a place to start their brand new practice, and after a Google search and a random visit to the city's "Friday Night Market," they found their new home. On the day we recorded this episode, True Light Chiropractic was one day away from celebrating its 1-year anniversary. The million-dollar question: Did they make the right decision?

Links:

– True Light Chiropractic: https://www.truelightchiropractic.com

– Celina Events: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1135/Special-Events

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Special Edition: On this episode of Life in Celina ... we sit down with Eric Everson, division fire chief and emergency manager in Celina, Texas. We wanted to give Eric the opportunity to provide the right – most up-to-date information – about the coronavirus, specifically what Celina, Texas, is doing during these unprecedented times. We also wanted to give him the opportunity to stress what we can be doing as community members to get through this madness as fast as possible.

Links:

– Celina COVID-19: https://www.celina-tx.gov/coronavirus

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker

Episode 6: Craig James is all in. He moved to Celina, Texas, 20 years ago and his love for his community is evident. Now he's doing his part to make Celina the best community it can possibly be. The former NFL standout knows that growth in Celina is inevitable, but he wants to cling to that community culture that allows people to take a deep breath when they hit the city limit sign.

Episode 5: Katie Dunn and Taylor Witt had a "Hallmark moment" the first time they visited Celina, Texas. They instantly fell in love. (A lot of people do!) But they took their love affair to a whole other level. When it came time to find a permanent home for the custom furniture business – Little Wooden Penguin – Celina was top of mind. With a little love and support from Celina itself, Katie and Taylor are in the process of making their "American Idol dream" a reality.

Links:

– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com

– Celina Events: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1135/Special-Events

– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Music:

Vocals by Jon Christopher Davis
Engineered by Wextrax Studio
Music by Mark Metdker