Plano also has the distinction of having won CNN Money magazine's “best place to live in the Western United States” title a number of times. Additionally, Forbes has rated it America's safest city, and its schools routinely win high praise. City officials could capitalize on Plano's business-friendly reputation by working with brochure printers to create a booklet for distribution to commercial realtors, whose clients might be good prospects for relocating to Plano.
Early settlement and growth
Europeans came to the region that is now Plano early in the 1840s, and established a gristmill, sawmill, and store, which attracted more people. The settlers established mail delivery, and began working to find a name for their town. Several names were suggested, and the idea was mentioned that the community should be named after Millard Fillmore, who was then President of the United States. In the end, though, the name ‘Plano’ – which derives from the Spanish term for ‘flat’ – was chosen, as it reflected the fairly level geography. The Post Office accepted the name.
As is common in many communities, the arrival of the railroad spurred major growth, and in 1873, Plano was incorporated officially. The population continued to grow, but in 1881 a fire destroyed most of the central business district. However, Plano's citizens were not to be deterred, and they rebuilt their town, and businesses thrived throughout the 1880s. In 1881, the entity that would become the Plano Independent School District (PISD) was established, ending the practice of private schools being the only means of education here. Schools that now operate in Plano might sometimes work with banner printing companies to create flags that welcome students to the next year's classes.
The 20th Century
Plano's population continued to grow slowly until about the 1970s, when it began to experience some of the explosive growth common to its neighbors at the end of the Second World War. During the decade, the population increased dramatically, from about 17,000 to 72,000. Plano's flat landscape meant that schools, streets, and sewers were able to keep up with the population growth. As a final note, the Plano City Council adopted the community's official logo in 1981, selecting a design created by James R. (Jim) Wainner, a local artist. The city might have wanted to work with Stationery printers to create new Letterheads featuring the logo.
The influx of corporate headquarter operations in the 1980s helped the city grow further. Newcomers, including J.C. Penney and Frito-Lay, would have wanted to work with a business card printing company at that time to create suitable cards for their employees.
A great place to live
Winning the “best place to live” award from CNN Money Magazine is a true honor for Plano. City officials could have taken the opportunity to work with a postcard printing company, creating a mailer for residents celebrating the achievement.Get a Free Quote for Stationery Get a Free Quote for Letterheads Get a Free Quote for Print