Plano, located just north of
Dallas, is
one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. It offers residents an
ideal combination of housing, employment, dining, shopping, acclaimed education
facilities and sporting and recreational facilities. In 2005,
Plano was
designated the best place to live in the
Western United
States by CNN MONEY magazine.Prospective residents often seek out
Plano homes due to the city’s
highly respected public school system. The corporate world has noticed the
area's attributes and
Plano
is now home to such major companies as JC Penney, Ericsson, Pizza Hut, Cinemark
Theaters and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The annual Plano Balloon
Festival and the Plano International Festival are two of the city's
premiere cultural and entertainment events.