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THANKFUL FOR CELINA

Celina Chamber Leaders Share What Makes This Growing Community Feel Like Home

Photography by Provided By The Celina Chamber

Originally published in Celina Lifestyle

Alexis Jackson

President

What are you most thankful for about living and doing business in Celina?

I am most thankful for the relationships I have built while living and working in Celina over the past seven years. It has been incredibly rewarding to have a front-row seat to our city’s remarkable growth and to play a small part in preserving the strong sense of community and connection that makes Celina so special.

Jennifer Downs

Director of Events and Marketing

As Celina continues to grow, what are you most thankful for about being part of its business community?

I’ve lived in North Texas every single day of my life, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that there is no place quite like Celina. The collaborative spirit, genuine sense of community, and mutual support are truly second to none.

The price of dirt in North Texas has always come at a premium, but with the vision and planning for Celina, this is still a place where people can plant roots, build something meaningful, and give the American Dream a go. I’m honored to play a small part through the Celina Chamber of Commerce.

Krysten Wilkins

Business Relations and Engagement

What is one thing about Celina that makes it feel like home to you?

What makes Celina feel like home is that so many of us moved here for the same reasons. We wanted a place where our kids could grow up with a strong sense of community, where there is room to breathe, and where the simple things still matter. I love driving to work each morning past cows grazing in the fields, reminding me that Celina’s country roots are still woven into everyday life. Somewhere along the way, Celina became more than just where we live. It became where our family belongs, where lasting memories are made, and where I picture our future.

CelinaChamber.org

It has been incredibly rewarding to have a front-row seat to our city’s remarkable growth and to play a small part in preserving the strong sense of community and connection that makes Celina so special. -Alexis Jackson