About Plumes

Most popular offering: Electronic Cigarettes & Vape Gear

Walk-ins Welcome: Yes

Good for Kids: No

Established: 2012

Staff Size: 50+ people

Parking: Parking lot

Handicap Accessible: Yes

"We are a bunch of happy vapers," says Sam Salaymeh, describing himself and the 60 employees of his e-cigarette business, alohma. That wasn't always the case, however. Sam had his first encounter with e-cigarettes in 2011, when he found himself instantly fascinated by the devices. As he started to learn more, though, he quickly became frustrated with the overwhelming variety of options. He put in a lot of legwork to figure out exactly how he liked to enjoy his vapors. He conducted hours of research, trying different mixes, reading dozens of reviews, and stress testing his purchases. He developed expertise in the field, and soon friends were asking him for his recommendations. The more he knew, the more thoroughly he could tailor his suggestions to a person's like and goals, and his knowledge gave birth to his business. Now, he and his staff demystify the world of electronic cigarettes, helping customers pin down everything from the perfect flavor of smoke to selecting and using any type of e-cig hardware.