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THE RAIL DISTRICT A total of $14 million will be invested into improvements in Frisco’s downtown area. City ocials expect construction to kick o this spring.

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Frisco plans to spend $14 million on upcoming projects related to its Downtown Master Plan. Main Street, as pictured, is planned to have its on- street parking removed in favor of wider sidewalks. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)

Construction on Elm and Main streets to kick o Frisco’s Downtown Master Plan

place for tourism and commerce. In late spring, work on the city’s plan will begin as asphalt on the entirety of Elm Street is replaced with concrete, said Jason Brodigan, assis- tant director of engineering in Frisco. On-street parking will be added, and a new trac signal will be installed at the Fifth Street intersection. Improvements along Main Street between First Street and North County Road and work on a central Fourth Street Plaza will occur in the

fall, according to Brodigan. On-street parking is planned to be removed on Main Street to make way for wider, 18-foot sidewalks. Benches, trees and more aesthetic improvements along the street will be added in this phase. “The goal has always been to make it more walkable and [to] be a place where people want to go,” Brodi- gan said of The Rail District. “So everything’s been designed for that purpose.” CONTINUED ON 28

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Construction to make downtown Frisco more pedestrian friendly is planned for this year, beginning with major changes to two streets. Frisco plans to spend $14 million on upcoming projects. The roadwork, city ocials said, will bring the more than 20-year-old, evolving Downtown Master Plan to fruition. Business own- ers in The Rail District say they hope the plans over the next two years transform downtown into a gathering

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Text-Em-All founders Brad Herrmann and Hai Nguyen are committed to operating a people-first company, and have kept that mission at the center of every decision related to 'return to office' plans.

Working on a small team gives me somany more opportunities to learn new about new technologies and develop skills. I feel empowered to experiment with ideas that could improve internal processes. Humberto Lopez, Sr. Software Engineer, Frisco

Investment in hybrid workmodel becoming a competitive advantage for Frisco tech company

The opportunity to build stronger teams and cross- department relationships was a major factor in software company Text-Em-All’s decision to begin a hybrid work model experiment this fall. Starting in November, Text-Em- All began designating two

For example, leading up to the return to the office, company leaders created “TEA Talks,” short for “Text-Em-All Talks,” by grouping employees together to ask non-work questions and help coworkers get to know each other. “We just noticed those relationships that you can build so easily when you’re with someone else at the office, that we took that for granted,” said Hai Nguyen, Text-Em-All Founder and Head of Product. “We found as the pandemic got longer, it was missing.” Text-Em-All continues to invest in building the relationships the company values so much. The “TEA Talks” were a hit and continue today, and they started a program that includes going out to lunch on the company’s dime with an employee from a different department. Since the hybrid work model began in November, longtime employee and Senior Account Manager Thomas Hoffmann said not only has it been nice to have the office camaraderie back, it has also helped with his work-life balance. “It’s nice for my family to have a schedule to know [my routine],” he said. “Having a routine and something that’s set and not always in flex helps us all be successful, beyond just coworkers but our home life, too.” Although some companies around the globe are pivoting to full-time remote work indefinitely, Text- Em-All leaders believe their team will have competitive advantage in the future due to investing in a hybrid environment. Plus, it helps result in a level playing field for everyone: No one misses the “meeting after the meeting” and employees don’t have to deal with as many hybrid internal meetings. “Being private and employee-owned allows us to make long-term decisions,” Herrmann said. “Going full remote has its advantages, but we don’t feel it holds up so well in the long run. So, we’ve come up with a model that does our best to balance the wants and needs of our team members with those of our company.” At the end of the day, a positive company culture is all about building trust and building relationships, Nguyen said. “Once we have trust, as a team we’re able to solve the tough problems,” he said.

days a week—Monday and Thursday—for employees to work remotely if they choose to do so. The other three days all employees are expected to work in the office, strengthening relationships with coworkers and

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building company culture. “We’ve believed that magic happens

around the water cooler for years,” Founder and President Brad Herrmann said. “I truly believe that. At the end of the day,

push comes to shove, a team that has had those interactions and knows each other better will outperform the others.” Part of Text-Em-All’s company culture also centers around cross-team relationships and mentorship among junior and senior level employees. The Frisco-based software company, which specializes in delivering text messages and phone calls, employs more than 40 individuals, including software engineers, customer experience specialists and account managers. “We empower our customer service people to

“We've believed that magic happens around the water cooler for years.” BradHerrmann, Text-Em-All Founder and President

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engage with engineers, and we want the engineers to ask the marketing team what’s going on,” Herrmann said. “Our ultimate enemy is siloed teams.” Herrmann said Text-Em-All wants to reap the full benefit of a hybrid work model, which includes mentorship between senior- level staff and newer junior-level employees or interns. “If we’re asking a senior engineer to come to the office, that person can almost certainly get more work done at home,” he said. “But coming to the office is the other part of their job. We need senior engineers to work alongside the junior engineers and interns. We’re asking them to make the drive in to magnify their impact.” Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Text-Em-All was 100% based in the office; remote work was done occasionally, but was not the norm. The pandemic showed leadership that the company could function well remotely, but the team had to get creative to find an avenue to simulate in-person interactions.

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NOWOPEN 1 Treasure Box Toys opened Dec. 4 at 9250 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste. 170, Frisco. The family-run store offers a selection of trending and education- al toys, including board games and gifts themed around Frisco and Texas. Merchandise is available for infants and children, including family-orient- ed toys and games. 214-674-5535. https://treasurebox-toys.com 2 Frisco Pet Hospital opened Nov. 5 at 13090 Preston Road, Frisco. The veterinary facility offers boarding services, wellness plans, grooming and an online pharmacy for pet med- icine. Various surgeries are also per- formed at Frisco Pet Hospital. Pets seen range from puppies and kittens up to senior animals. 972-433-6544. https://friscopethospital.net 3 Henry & Peters Certified Public Accountants opened in December at 8000 Warren Parkway, Ste. 103, Frisco. The Frisco office is the firm’s third location, behind its headquarters in Tyler and a second office in Longview. 469-956-5400. https://henrypeters.com 4 Restore Hyper Wellness opened in December at 3411 Preston Road, Ste. 1, Frisco. Services to promote health and wellness at the facility include cryothera- py, IV drip therapy, compression, stretch- ing and an infrared sauna. Restore Hyper Wellness has locations across the nation, including Plano, Dallas and Southlake. 972-987-5040. www.restore.com /locations/south-frisco-tx 5 Rack Attack opened in November at 2930 Preston Road, Ste. 370, Frisco. The store specializes in vehicle racks and trailer hitches, such as kayak and bike

racks. Rooftop tents for cars, trucks and SUVs are also available. The company also offers installation, according to its website. Rack Attack has stores across the nation, including a location in Austin. 945-800-9010. www.rackattack.com/ store/dallas COMING SOON 6 Cibo Kitchens is “oh so close” to opening, owner Matt Calloway said. The sharable kitchen concept is set to open in about a month at Patios At The Rail in downtown Frisco at 7511 Main St., Ste. 190. It will also function as a studio equipped with live control cameras for food entrepreneurs and culinary shows. 214-995-9091. www.cibokitchens.com 7 CBD Zar plans to open by mid-Janu- ary at 7932 Preston Road, Ste. 200, Fris- co. The brand sells various CBD products, including creams, oils, capsules, edibles and “breathables.” Existing locations are in Garland, Keller and Watauga, with additional locations around Houston and San Antonio. More than 20 new locations are planned over the course of several months. No phone number is available yet for this location. https://cbdzar.com 8 Bonchon plans to open by early spring at 4760 Preston Road, Ste. 228, Frisco. Drumsticks, wings and chicken strips are served in soy garlic and spicy varieties. Bonchon serves a number of regional dishes, including marinated ri- beye called bulgogi and an udon noodle soup. No phone number is available yet for this location. https://bonchon.com 9 CoCo Ichibanya is aiming to open around March at 9351 Warren Parkway, Ste. 125, Frisco. Mike Clark, president and CEO of Clark Family Restaurants

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Stonebriar Centre has added several new stores in recent months. The mall is located at 2601 Preston Road, Frisco. Stonebriar Centre 2601 Preston Road, Frisco NOWOPEN 1 Tradehome Shoes opened in Octo- ber. The shoe retailer sells a variety of brands, including Adidas, Birkenstock and Crocs. Shoe fanatics may sign up for the store’s loyalty program, which oers points for purchases, reviews and more. Tradehome Shoes is located on the second oor of the mall beside BoxLunch. 214-705-1854. www.tradehome.com 2 Sweet Treats The Candy Jar opened its rst Texas location in November at Stonebriar Centre. The Arkansas-based, family-owned business sells truf- es, tay, lollipops, fudge and more treats, including sugar-free options. Sweet Treats The Candy Jar is on level one of the mall beside Michael Kors. The store also has locations in Okla- homa and Kansas. 501-510-0786. www.sweettreatsthecandyjar.com 3 Swiss chocolate retailer Läderach opened Nov. 15. The store features more than 85 varieties of chocolates directly from Switzerland. It oers a selec- tion of hand-broken chocolate bark. Läderach announced earlier this year that it would open 15 new U.S. stores from August to September, including in Dallas and Houston. 469-397-0390. https://us.laderach.com Holdings, said in July that he hoped to open some time between November and January, but widespread supply chain and labor shortages have pushed that date. CoCo Ichibanya specializes in curry and rice dishes as well as salads and omelets.

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4 Pink Box opened in November. The K-pop and fashion accessories store sells jewelry, music albums, K-pop-themed merchandise and more. Pink Box’s Stonebriar Centre location is the rst ocial Texas vendor of Line Friends, a brand of Korean plushies, digital accessories and other themed prod- ucts such as water bottles and oce supplies. The store is on the rst oor of the mall next to Macy’s. 469-353-7779. https://pinkbox-fashionaccessoriesstore. business.site COMING SOON 5 A Samsung Experience Store will open in early 2022. Customers will be able to test various Samsung devices, in- cluding smartphones and smartwatches. Technical advice and support will also be provided. Samsung recently launched a temporary vehicle at Stonebriar Centre to showcase its products ahead of the store opening. The vehicle is called the Galaxy Rover. The Frisco location will be Samsung’s fth, with other experience stores in Houston, New York and Califor- nia. www.samsung.com/us/ samsung-experience-store/locations ties and The Adleta Corporation broke ground on the outdoor court, called the DreamCourt, on Nov. 29 at 5700 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. The court is being built in honor of Scottish Rite for Children’s 100-year anniversary. Construction on the high school regulation-sized court is expected to be complete by the spring and will be open to the public upon completion. The court will feature the DreamCourt logo and highlight The Adleta Corporation and Scottish Rite for Children logos. 469-515-7222. https://scottishriteforchildren.org

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target.” Denton describes Bark N Fetch as “everything you won’t nd in your big-box retailers.” Bark N Fetch will have a self-service dog wash area that features waterproof aprons for pet owners, Pure + Good shampoo, conditioner and ear wash, non-slip mats and more. 214-407-8974. www.barknfetchfrisco.com 7 Mochinut is expected to open in early 2022 at 13355 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 500, Frisco, according to Dan Shoevlin with commercial real estate group CBRE. The restaurant specializes in mochi doughnuts and Korean rice our hotdogs, according to its website. Mochinut has locations across the country, including those in Carrollton, San Marcos, San Antonio and other Texas cities. 213-425-4888. www.mochinut.com 8 Poki Bowl plans to open in Febru- ary at 16710 FM 423, Ste. 100, Frisco. The quick-serve poke restaurant will let guests build bowls from base ingredi- ents such as white and brown rice or lettuce, said Frisco location owner Shane Smith. Several protein options will be available, including tuna and yellowtail

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NOWOPEN 1 Cielo Beauty Bar opened Nov. 5 at 5729 Lebanon Road, Ste. 142, Frisco. The spa specializes in skin care, oering ser- vices such as waxing and sugaring. Other treatments include lash work, microblad- ing, threading and spray-tanning. Cielo Beauty Bar also has a location in Celina. 469-996-1269. www.cielobeautybar.com 2 A new David McDavid Lincoln car dealership opened in December at 6400 SH 121, Frisco. The 37,000-square-foot, multimillion-dollar facility sits on a 17- acre site. David McDavid Lincoln moved from Plano Parkway in Plano after 29 years. Features at the new dealership include a “boutique-style” showroom with seven sales pavilions, seating and

17 televisions. Private vehicle deliv- ery bays are at the facility, and a large customer waiting area has a refresh- ment center and bar. 469-405-3736. www.mcdavidlincolnfrisco.com 3 Honest Frisco opened in November at 1640 FM 423, Ste. 200. The Indian and vegetarian restaurant serves special- ty sandwiches, pizzas and dishes that incorporate various vegetables, curry and rice. Desserts come in several avors, including a Ferrero Rocher milkshake and a chikoo fruit ice cream. 469-634-4901. http://us.orderspoon.com/honestfrisco 4 MindPath Care Centers , a community psychiatry practice, opened on Dec. 8 at 2801 Network Blvd., Ste. 220, Frisco. Clinicians oer a range of treatments including medication management, group

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12 Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitch- en is expected to open in spring at 6765 Winning Drive, Ste. 800, Frisco. The new concept comes from a partnership be- tween David Nguyen and Sobe Ahmed. It will specialize in cocktails and small bites in a music-lled lounge. No phone num- ber or website are currently available. NAME CHANGE 13 Coley’s Craft Coee & Wine Bar is the new name of Global Peace Factory Coee at 1377 Legacy Drive, Ste. 100, Frisco. Owner Coley O’Toole said the shop is “in the middle” of the process of re- branding. The building has been painted, and social media for the coee shop has been updated. O’Toole said a new, up- dated menu launched in December, and hours are being expanded. 214-390-7511. www.facebook.com/coleyslocal ANNIVERSARIES 14 The Frisco branch of the Credit Union of Texas marked one year of busi- ness Nov. 16 at 4770 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 300, Frisco. The branch celebrated its anniversary by rewarding select mem- bers with gift cards and serving Bundt cakes to visitors on the date. The compa- ny was started in 1931 by Dallas teachers. Today, the credit union serves more than 141,000 members in all 50 states, according to its website. 972-263-9497. www.cutx.org

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JANUARY 08 LEARNABOUT STARS holds monthly star parties at Frisco Commons Park. Members and guests will gather to observe and educate others about the night sky. 6 p.m. Free. 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco. 214-800-6000. www.texasastro.org 13 20,27 NETWORKWITHPROESSIONALS The Frisco Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber Works each Thursday morning at Strikz Entertainment Center. Start the day with breakfast and listen as each business gets a 30-second speaking opportunity. Non-chamber members can attend twice before a membership is required. 7:15-9:15 a.m. Free. 8789 Lebanon Road, Frisco. 972-335-9522. https://external. The Texas Astronomical Society friscochamber.com/events 19 JOINA BOOK CLUB The Frisco Public Library hosts the Classic Readers Book Club, a reading club geared toward seniors, every month at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The book of the month is “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. 10-11 a.m. Free. 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco. 972-292-5669. https://tinyurl.com/2p8fpmm6

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Cup would be to allow competing teams to “live and train” in Frisco in the time surrounding matches, according to Dill. He added Frisco’s National Soccer Hall of Fame could spur media events and visits from fans attending matches. The campaign is also seeking to establish the World Cup’s Interna- tional Broadcast Centre in DFW. Dill said the IBC would be a central location for an estimated 10,000 media members. World Cup matches in the area means team players, ocials and fans will need somewhere to stay, Dill said. Visit Frisco ocials believe the sporting event could trigger a major boost to the region’s hotel industry. “We really believe as a local organizing committee that we’re going to have hotels impacted by all of these activities,” Dill said. “Any hotel, probably within a 200-mile radius, is going to have some sort of impact.” FC Dallas President Dan Hunt had similar thoughts. The leader of the local soccer team said he believes the World Cup would be a great “sales pitch” for FC Dallas and Frisco. “If this is their base camp, you’ll have a number of fans who pick the area, stay here in Frisco ... and hopefully get to watch the team train,” Hunt said. Hunt said FIFA asked follow-up questions Dec. 7 related to the region’s facilities. “This is a great way for the taxpay- ers to get a return on their investment in their local sports teams,” Hunt said.

Representatives associated with the FIFA 2026 World Cup are expected to determine which regions host games in the rst quarter of 2022. Visit Frisco, the city’s marketing arm, has joined several North Texas organiza- tions in an eort to host matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. In late October, representatives toured the Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, leaving city leaders optimis- tic on hopes to recruit World Cup matches to the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The games could trigger an estimated $415 million economic boost to the DFW metroplex, according to data from the Dallas Sports Commission. In total, 17 regions are bidding for 10 slots to host World Cup matches, said Josh Dill, Visit Frisco director of sports and events. Dill said ocials with FIFA; the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football; and the U.S. Soccer Federa- tion toured the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Toyota Stadium at 9200 World Cup Way alongside FC Dallas and city leadership. From there, Dill said they toured Fair Park in Dallas, Sundance Square in Fort Worth, AT&T Stadium and other potential training sites. “We think we put our best foot for- ward,” Dill said. “We feel very strongly that we’ve done what we can to make this happen for the DFW region.” The primary role Toyota Stadium would play in the 2026 World

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HEALTHCARE Frisco to sponsor free health clinic for city staff, their families

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employees and their families.

According to the ordinance, the term of the agreement begins June 1. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a closure from noon to 1 p.m. Frisco Director of Human Resources Lauren Safranek said hours could potentially change. The clinic has an implementation fee of $173,754, according to a city memo. For the first five years, salary and management fees total more than $6.28 million. For the first three years, the clinic is projected to be subsidized by funds from Frisco’s insurance reserve fund. Safranek said by the second year of the clinic’s operation, money that the city already pays for insurance claims is expected to almost match operational costs at the clinic. “By the time that you get into years three and four, we’re actually, hopefully, saving money ... on

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City of Frisco employees and their families will soon be able to visit a doctor’s office paid for by the city. Mayor Jeff Cheney cast the tiebreaking vote to approve the clinic during the Dec. 7 City Council meeting after council members were divided 3-3 on the proposed agreement. The service agreement with Premise Health was nearly struck down, then tabled, at an earlier Nov. 16 council meeting, after City Manager George Purefoy spoke about his confidence in the clinic’s success. The clinic, to be located at 7589 Preston Road, Stes. 300 and 400, is an added benefit to city employees, who already receive insurance sponsored by Frisco. Employees will not be required to use the clinic, which offers a $0 co-pay and both in-person and virtual visits.

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insurance costs that we feel that we’re moving from an environment that there is inflation and higher costs to a more cost-controlled environment with still very quality care,” Safranek said.

A survey conducted in November collected responses from 684 city employees. A total of 89.75% of respondents said they were “very likely or somewhat likely” to use the clinic for “urgent or sick care needs.”

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CITY Frisco to benet from latest tax increment reinvestment zone Frisco City Council on Dec. 7 approved its seventh tax increment reinvestment zone. Also known as a TIRZ, it is a spe- cial taxing district used by many local governments to support development, infrastructure and drive revenue within a community. A TIRZ captures growth in property tax value. Revenue generated from that value goes into a separate fund. Taxes generated from the captured value are restricted to funding improvements within Frisco City Council-approved TIRZ boundaries. The new TIRZ encompasses nearly 890 acres associated with the Fields develop- ment, according to Deputy City Manager Ron Patterson. Its base capture value is over $41 million, and in 30 years, the value is expected to soar to around $10.7 billion. In addition, City Council on Nov. 16 approved a 585-acre expansion of TIRZ 1 to include golf courses associated with PGA Frisco. Three public golf courses associated with the PGA are expected to cost $35 million, Patterson said. The TIRZ expansion will fundmore than $19.1 million of that cost. A total of over $6.3 million from the TIRZ will also go toward the city’s conference center at Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas, which has a total cost of over $16.5 million. An $18 million parking structure at the Stonebriar Centre mall will also be fully funded by the expansion. Mayor Je Cheney saidmuch work goes into creating a TIRZ. “To tackle these and be able to do them is why we have these kinds of products here in Frisco,” he said. BY MATT PAYNE

RAISING REVENUE Frisco City Council recently approved a new, seventh tax increment reinvestment zone and expanded its rst.

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