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Family Dollar HQ sold for $10.5M Dollar Tree has sold the Family Dollar Distribution Center for nearly $10.5 million to a private equity and real estate development firm, according to Avison Young. Family Dollar has been part of Matthews since 1974, when it opened its headquarters off Monroe Road. Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar in 2015 and announced in 2018 that it was closing the Matthews headquarters after consolidating store support centers to a new office tower in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Silverman Group bought the 354,518-square-foot crossdock building, which sits on 43.5 acres. Avison Young said the sale demonstrates the momentum in the Charlotte area for infill industrial properties. “This is an exceptional industrial location suit-
ed for light manufacturing and warehousing with tactical last mile logistics,” said Chris Skibinski, principal of Avison Young. “Although infill industrial acquisitions in Charlotte are a rarity, the industrial sector continues to be bolstered by the ongoing upsurge of e-commerce.” The Eastside Logistics Center, as dubbed by The Silverman Group, is for last mile distribution, light manufacturing and other uses that will have direct impact to nearby household density areas. “With development costs and industrial land prices on the rise in the greater Charlotte industrial market, we see great opportunities with repurposing existing second generational assets that can be acquired, improved and brought to the marketplace to rival any brand new industrial building,” said Blake Silverman, president of The
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County expanding vaccine outreach Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said there's still more work to do to ensure Black residents are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. The county continues to administer the vaccine to health care workers and people over the age of 65.While 26.1% of the county's population over the age of 65 are Black, only 16.8% of those getting the vaccine have identified as Black. Mecklenburg County has developed a COVID-19 vaccine equity plan that targets four areas: • Education, awareness and
trust building, which include outreach through community leaders and town halls. • Low-barrier vaccine appointments, which include free drive-thru and walk-up options. • Targeted distribution. • Data and monitoring. County Commissioner Vilma Leake praised the health department Feb. 2 for its outreach and work in getting people vaccinated. Leake encouraged older adults, including Black residents, to get the vaccine after she experienced no problems. “Those who have some doubts about whether you should or should not, it's imperative for
longevity, so I'm begging you to take the time to go,” Leake said. Commissioner Pat Cotham said getting vaccinated was somewhat emotional for her, having received the polio vaccine in youth and knowing people who passed away from the virus. Commissioner Mark Jerrell expressed concern for disabled and homebound residents who don't have access to transportation or information. He hopes the county can go to people. The county is also bracing for the next wave of vaccine takers. The county is developing a plan on distribution that is effective, efficient and equitable for front-line essential workers once it's their turn, Harris said. One of the biggest challenges for the county has been availability of the vaccine.
(The Center Square) – On the same day legislation requiring schools to resume full in-person learning started advancing in the N.C. Senate, Gov. Roy Cooper said all K-12 schools in the state should allow in-person instruction. Cooper announced Feb. 2 updated guidance on the state's school reopening plan to allow students in fifth through 12th grade to attend in-person classes under the state's Plan B, with smaller classes to allow for more social distancing. K-5 schools can have full classes, and students who want to stay home can continue remote learning conducted by teachers who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 complications. “This pandemic has tested us in different ways, but our educators and school staff have never stopped showing up for our students,” Cooper said. “Our teachers have worked to engage our students, whether remotely or in-person. Our custodial staff has worked to keep schools clean and safe.” Cooper ordered all K-12 schools to convert to remote learning in March, during the onset of the pandemic. After scientific data pointed to lower risks in younger children, he called for full attendance in K-5 public and charter schools on Oct. 5. Cooper said at least 90 school districts are providing in-person instruction. The governor cited new research that shows schools have kept their COVID-19 numbers down despite the rising numbers in their surrounding communities. “Even with the thousands of students and teachers attending school in-person across the state, we have seen few COVID-19 clusters in our public schools," said Dr. Mandy Cohen, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services secretary.
Used bikes help homeless save time, money Tom Williamson started Ride Again Bicycle Ministry after serving a meal at the Community Shelter of Union County and learning that many residents had no way to get to work. Many residents living temporarily at the Monroe shelter spend $100 or more a week piecemealing transportation options together to get through a week of work. Sometimes they walk multiple miles each way. Williamson’s mission to get people moving started at a men’s church retreat when a speaker talked about it being more important to spend time doing something rather than trying to be someone. As an avid cyclist, his first plan was to repair bicycles at the shelter. That quickly segued into soliciting unused bikes, cleaning and repairing them before donating them. Williamson does all the repairs himself, but he solicits donated bikes that can be repaired or sold for parts, which underwrites part of his replacement parts cost. By year’s end, he donated 21 bikes to the shelter, 19 to Hoskins Park Ministries, four to Roof Above and eight to the Waxhaw Police Department. Williamson asks anyone with an unused adult-sized bike to contact him on Facebook at @RideAgainBicycle or
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email at RideAgainBicycle@gmail.com. His Sunday School class at Matthews United Methodist Church has donated bike locks to ensure security at worksites. Why does he do all this? “I like to work on bikes and help people,” he said. “I get to combine two passions.”
Tonya Rivens will facilitate the 11th Community Forum on Racial-Bridge Building, called “The Carolina’s Last Lynching,” with William Willimon, author of “Who Lynched Willie Earle?” The 1947 lynching of Willie Earle and the subsequent trial in South Carolina attracted international attention. The nation's first Civil Rights Commission formed after an all-white jury exonerated Earle’s confessed killers. The event starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Visit www.YouTube.com/MatthewsUMC for details. Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist, Matthews Presbyterian, First Baptist Church of Matthews, Cross & Crown Lutheran and Matthews United Methodist are hosting the event.
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Professionals in the nonprofit space sometimes encounter the misconception that because they work to help everyone, regardless of income, their services must be inferior to private companies. “That couldn't be further than the truth,” says Shannon Tucker, executive director for Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center. Tucker oversees a well-trained staff devoted to changing lives. Many of them have advanced degrees and national certifications. They are not guided by profit but impact. The center has clients in the south Charlotte area, for example, who appreciate their dollars being reinvested into the community. Tucker started working at Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center 20 years ago as a speech-language pathologist. She climbed the administrative ladder taking on roles in development and operations before
becoming executive director in 2010. In taking the reins of the organization, she focused on the belief in the critical nature language plays in a child's development and academic success. She worked to distinguish Charlotte Speech & Hearing Cen-
ter from other speech clinics to become an organization that tries to fill the gaps in community needs. Tucker has also served as president of the National Association for Speech and Hearing Centers for the past three years. Collaborating with
DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Jan. 22 to 28. Union County health inspections were not available. Lowest score • C Town Express (meat market), 7012 Albemarle Road, Charlotte – 88 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; employee washed hands in prep sink; meats were stored improperly in walk-in cooler and freezer; meat grinder and slicers had debris on blades; and food was on cutting surface for prepping meat.
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• D.D. Peckers Wing Shack, 10403 Park Road – 96 • Food Lion (produce), 10120 Johnston Road – 100 • Harris Teeter (juice bar), 8538 Park Road – 99 • Jersey Mikes Subs, 4724 Sharon Road – 98.5 • Papa John's, 10110 Johnston Road – 97.5 • Rh Rooftop Restaurant, 6903 Phillips Place Court – 97 • Rusty's Deli, 8512 Park Road – 96 • Salsaritas Fresh Cantina, 8400 Park Road – 98.5 • Smoothie King, 4736 Sharon Road – 97 • Starbucks Coffee Co, 4805 Sharon Road – 99 • Zoe's Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 96
Charlotte (28209) • Bonchon, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 96 • Pizza Hut, 3909 South Blvd. – 96 • Renaissance Charlotte, 5501 Carnegie Blvd. – 95 • Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd. – 98.5
Charlotte (28211) • Chickpeasy On Wheels, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Momo Station, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Patty & The Dogs, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5
Charlotte (28210) • Clean Juice, 428 Park Road – 99.5
Charlotte (28226) • Harris Teeter (seafood), 3333
Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (Starbucks), 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 • Hello Chicken, 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99.5 • Hungry Howies, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Las Americas Restaurant, 8652 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 • Waffle House, 8220 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 Charlotte (28227) • C Town Express Meat Market, 7012 Albemarle Road – 88 • China Fun, 5716 Wyalong Drive – 93 • Deli Salvadorena, 7209 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 95.5 • Food Lion (deli), 9021 Albemarle Road – 95 • Food Lion (market), 9021 Albemarle Road – 99 • Food Lion (produce), 9021 Albemarle Road – 100 • KFC/Taco Bell, 9030 Lawyers Road – 93.5 • Perry's Deli, 6727 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road – 99.5
similar organizations across the country gives her access to different ideas that can improve local practices. In her role as an industry leader, she's collaborating on a white paper to send to Congress that calls for speech therapists to be reimbursed for teletherapy once the pandemic passes so that children aren't deprived of such services. COVID-19 has required some adjustments. Staff has conducted hearing services curbside or outdoors while teletherapy has been the primary way of working with speech clients. “We were able to find a lot of flexible ways to meet our patients and our clients where they're at and make sure everybody has access to services regardless of what their situation is,” Tucker said. Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center 741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte 2605 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe https://charlottespeechhearing.com 704-523-8027
Charlotte (28270) • Bojangles, 1604 Galleria Blvd. – 95.5 • Popeyes, 1729 Sardis Road N. – 98 • Providence Meadows, 4123 Kuykendall Road – 94 • Roppongi Ramen Bar, 9626 Monroe Road – 94 Charlotte (28277) • 7-Eleven, 10806 Providence Road – 93 • Anzi Pizzeria, 8133 Ardrey Kell Road – 94.5 • Carolina Ale House, 7404 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95.5 • Clean Juice, 9826 Sandy Rock Place – 95.5 • Foxcroft Wine Co, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96 • Greco Fresh Grille, 9820 Rea Road – 97 • Harris Teeter (deli/bakery), 9720 Rea Road – 95.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 9720 Rea Road – 100 • Harris Teeter (market), 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 • Manhattan Bagel, 8040 Providence Road – 95.5 • McAlisters Deli, 9864 Rea Road – 100 • McDonald's, 9710 Rea Road – 96.5 • Pearlz Oyster Bar, 7804 Rea Road – 95 • Publix (deli), 11222 Providence
Road W. – 97 • Publix (Starbucks), 11222 Providence Road W. – 100 • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 8200 Providence Road – 90.5 • Smoothie King, 9831 Rea Road – 97.5 • Springhill Suites, 12325 Johnston Road – 98.5 • Tony's Pizza, 14027 Conlan Circle – 93 • Whole Foods Market (produce bar), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 98.5 Matthews • Bojangles, 11137 E Independence Blvd. – 94 • Corporate Caterers, 1544 Matthews Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • Texas Roadhouse, 10400 E Independence Blvd. – 96.5 Mint Hill • El Valle, 9229 Lawyers Road – 94.5 • O'Neil's Pub, 8121 Fairview Road – 96.5 • Vintners Hill, 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 100 Pineville • Burger King, 10000 Lee St. – 96.5 • Longhorn Steakhouse,10605 Centrum Pkwy. – 97 • Shake Shake Seafood King Crab, 9925 Leitner Drive – 90
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Woof 'n Hoof overcomes tough challenges for a place to put down roots. Holton owns the Woof n' Hoof, which has been around since 1997. The shop offers premium food and supplies for dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, hamsters, horses and rabbits. Last year was an especially tough year for Holton. His wife passed away in February. A beloved employee, Tammy Pennington, was killed in March from injuries sustained in a hit and run in Charlotte. “I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support, not only during these trying times but throughout the years,” the shop posted on Facebook in May. “Woof ‘n Hoof has come a long way and we owe it all to our great community.” Being so involved in Mint Hill, you never know who will come in the store. A few months ago, a Mint Hill police officer came in with three kittens found in a
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To say Patrick Holton is invested in Mint Hill would be an understatement. Holton not only lives in Mint Hill, but he bought a longstanding downtown shop four years ago. He joined the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce and helps promote other businesses as an ambassador. He even ran for town commissioner in 2019, becoming the youngest member to join the board in quite a while. “If there's one thing you need to know about me, if I'm in it, I'm in it,” Holton said during the campaign. Holton grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He joined the military and met his wife, Jacqueline, while working for Pepsi. They discovered Mint Hill when searching
storm drain. Woof 'n Hoof isn't an animal clinic or pet rescue but the shop has connections across the region. The shop reached out to Killer Kitties Rescue, which usually saves pets from the Stanly County Animal Shelter from death and puts them in the hands of loving owners. Killer Kitties bottle-fed the babies to health and found them forever homes. Kathie McClary, assistant director for Killer Kitties Rescue, said she drives 30 minutes and bypasses two or three other pet supply stores to visit Woof 'n Hoof for her shopping. “He gives so much to Mint Hill,” McClary said of Holton. “He is just an overall phenomenally incredible person.” Woof 'n Hoof 7710 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 704-545-7387
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Charlotte Klaar | Klaar College Consulting
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COVID-19 created a lot of uncertainty within higher education last year, especially with the college admissions process. Many families are turning to long-established experts like Klaar Charlotte Klaar for help. Unlike many businesses, COVID-19 didn't drastically alter the way Klaar runs her college consulting company. Having been an online instructor for 15 years, more than half of her work was already virtual at the start of the pandemic. Staying on top of the latest information with regards to higher education is key to Klaar College Consulting's success. Klaar spends at least two hours a day reading about the latest trends from the leading authorities in education. She describes the posts on her Twitter account (@CharlotteKlaar) as a glimpse into what she has learned on a particular day. “The more information that families have, the more informed the decisions they are able to make in support of their students,” Klaar said. The south Charlotte region is home to several high-performing high schools, such as
Ardrey Kell, Providence and Marvin Ridge, in which some college-bound students are putting increased pressure on themselves. Klaar said working with students earlier in their high school careers can help remove angst from the process, allowing them to focus more on finding the right fit that allows for growth. Having this context earlier could also save students time in terms of engaging in extracurricular activities they enjoy rather than ones they think will impress colleges. “Every child is unique,” Klaar said. “The process is to find the fit and match for that child.” Not only has Klaar helped families navigate the college admissions process for nearly 30 years, but she also trains future advisors virtually through the UCLA Extension's college counseling program. “Virtual learning is going to open the door to higher education or toward advanced certificates to many people who don't have the luxury of spending four or five years on a college campus because they have to work and support families,” she said. Klaar College Consulting 519 Zachery Lane, Ft. Mill, S.C. https://www.cklaar.com 803-487-9777
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Katherine DePrater | The Gift Workshop
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Katherine DePrater had to change The Gift Workshop’s business model in order to survive the pandemic. She moved her store closer to downtown Mint Hill, added a fresh flower market with custom arrangements and beefed up the retail inventory. Karie Simmons/CMG photos
DIY owner not deterred by pandemic by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
Katherine DePrater overcame heartache from a divorce and grief from the death of her father to follow her dream of opening The Gift Workshop in 2018. She had always wanted to have a DIY boutique that offered classes, and for almost two years, she did. The Gift Workshop hosted woodworking, hand-lettering, home decor and candle-making workshops. DePrater also had a retail boutique in her initial Mint Hill location. She was doing well, but then the pandemic hit. With a business model centered around gathering
together in person, she had no choice but to follow restrictions and close temporarily. During that time, she survived by selling fresh flowers (contactless). However, with no end in sight, she eventually had to ask herself: “Do I give up or stay the course?” “I firmly believe that if you’re brought into something, you’ll be brought out of it,” DePrater said. “When I looked at what I’d built, I wasn’t finished.” Rather than succumb to the pandemic, DePrater took it as an opportunity to rearrange her business model. see WORKSHOP, Page 3B
Lesley Faulkner | Furnish for Good
Charity showroom helps people out of poverty by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
The nonprofit sector is tough work, but worth it when you’re making a difference like Lesley Faulkner with Faulkner Furnish for Good. The organization, which had its first year in 2020, provides furniture and household goods to families who are transitioning out of homelessness or poverty. The south Charlotte mom and Realtor co-founded FFG with Mary
Beth Hollett and Priscilla Chapman after they met through mutual friend and local homeless advocate Kathy Izard. Kelly Burkholder, Kitty Bray and Genie Scheurer also played major roles in launching the new nonprofit. Together they sought a way to give back to the community. Izard, inspired by The Green Chair Project in Raleigh, suggested they start a similar organization. “There’s a lot of nonprofits like this already out there,” Faulkner said. “But there was so much need that there could be five of us, 10 of us, but we still wouldn’t be able to
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Jennifer Adams | Central Bark
Central Bark becomes hub for doggy growth by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
It’s difficult enough to start a small business, but throw a pandemic into the mix and it seems almost impossible. That’s what Jennifer Adams was worried about when she opened Central Bark in August. She’s been pulling out all the stops to defy the odds, overcoming obstacles to grow her customer base. “It was a leap of faith that things would get better and folks would eventually go about with their normal lives,” Adams said. “Just getting to the point I am today is an accomplishment.” Adams spent 14 years in banking before deciding to buy a Central Bark She was drawn to the franchise's “Whole D og Care”philosophy, a personalized approach to enrich a dog's physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The 7,000-square-foot center, has indoor a nd outdoor play areas, grooming rooms, sleeping rooms with luxury suites and a retail shop. Central Bark offers training, full-service grooming and sleepovers, but its bread and butter is Enrichment Doggy Day Care. Adams said one of her main focuses has been educating owners about the mental, emotional and physical benefits of daycare, especially during the pandemic. “People think ‘I’m at home. I don’t need to bring my dog to daycare,’ but they are overlooking the need for their dog to interact with other dogs and other people and get that mental stimulation, which is what helps create a happy dog who is well-rounded and well-socialized,” Adams said. Central Bark also offers a “puppy hour” on see DOGGY, Page 4B
Jennifer Adams is a dog mom to 7-year-old American Boxer, Annabelle. Adams thinks her ability to understand her customers and their needs is what has brought her success thus far. CMG file photo
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When Doug met his now-wife, Ada Stevens, on the dating website Match.com nearly 17 years ago, the two could have never imagined where they’d end up. Ada Stevens at the time was in an “extremely boring” sales job peddling office equipment, but one day received a camera as a gift from Doug. Once Doug started realizing how much Ada was enjoying her camera, he got her an upgraded version and everything took off from there. “Little by little, I just kept getting more immersed and he said, ‘Why don’t you just quit your job and do this full time?”’ Ada Stevens said. She jumped at the chance and immersed herself in photography, even taking a one-on-one class from a man that she’d met at a photography club, which was a game-changer. She started building a portfolio by photographing her three daughters. Since 2007, Ada Stevens has been the owner of SnapHappy Photos, LLC, first in Florida and now in Charlotte. Doug joined the gig full-time nine years ago, and the two do a meticulous job at events ranging from portraits, weddings, special events, engagements, food and architecture. “We are maniacs about our quality,” Ada Stevens said. But that is not at all in a bad way. Doug, for instance, will only shoot architecture in the bright sunlight to make sure the colors pop their brightest. And they are flexible, personable and always ask questions to make sure they get it just right. “We try to look at things from their point of view and look at what they need and not necessarily what we think they need,” Stevens said. The quality is another story. This is no point-and-click company that dumps thousands of photos on their clients and makes them decide which ones are best. They shoot only in “camera raw” mode, which requires each image be individually edited. Instead of dumping 20 copies of the same moment, they narrow it down to the best two or three images based on a number of criteria. SnapHappy Photos, LLC https://www.snaphappyphotos. com 704-773-0520
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George Gagis | Stacks Kitchen
Marcie Padgett | Southern Style Designs
Consistency is key for restaurant owner Southern style that’s not easy,” he said. “But that’s what we try to do.” Gagis, with his over 30 years cooking experience, inspects most dishes himself, but has set a high standard of quality Stacks’ consistently shows whether it is for food donated to local schools or a hot breakfast on a cold morning. “We all work together,” he said. “We try to work together as a team all of the time. I think that’s the most important thing. If one person is down, you have to pick them up.” It’s that family atmosphere that keeps people coming back to Stacks. “I can’t be anything but grateful for everyone’s support,” he said. “I’m a humble guy, I don’t like to brag and I don’t like to boast, but I just say ‘Thank you’ that everyone thinks of me. I just try to be honest and do my best.”
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Renowned for its “Good food and plenty of it slogan” and a full menu all day, Stacks Kitchen has thrived since opening its Matthews location. The food, which is outstanding whether it is 6 a.m. and you’re in the mood for the Big Island Fish Sandwich, or for the $5.50 breakfast specials. There isn’t a wrong choice on the menu, but that’s just a small part of the success. “We’re very family-oriented,” owner George Gagis said. “We try to get to know everybody, we don’t hardly have turnover on staff, so everyone who comes in is very connected to each other.” Gagis strives to treat everyone how he would want his children to be treated. That’s why Gagis keeps the menu options open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and he and his staff keeps the smiles on their faces. “You have to always be consistent and
Stacks Kitchen 11100 Monroe Road, Matthews https://stackskitchen.com/ 704-841-2025
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Stacks Kitchen Owner George Gagis keeps the food consistently coming out of his kitchen and tries to always have a smile on his face. The good food and family atmosphere have turned Stacks in Matthews into a consistent fan favorite. Andrew Stark/CMG photo
Linda Hill | Move Pack Clean
Veteran hauls off stress from moving projects Linda Hill is a hands-on owner. Customers can tell because Hill often launches livestreams on Facebook from the site of Move Pack Clean's latest project. “If you find yourself lonely, sad or depressed, we're just a phone call away,” Hill told followers in a livestream in between packing kitchen glassware just before the holidays. “This season can be rough on everyone. It's 2020 – anything can happen. We're just a phone call away.” Move Pack Clean is a woman-owned, Black-owned and veteran-owned business. But clients also choose to go with the company for its customer service, straightforward pricing and positive word-of-mouth. After serving in the Army,
Hill launched GreenThumb Cleaning and Organizing in 2010. Six years later, she announced the formation of Move Pack Clean as a “onestop shop to all things moving.” She seized an opportunity to open a full-service moving company after getting requests for referrals from cleaning clients. Move Pack Clean has quickly gained a reputation for being a company you can trust, winning Best Moving Company across all our publications last year. While packing can be tedious and moving can be exhausting, cleaning is an often overlooked part of the process. Hill describes it as a means to ensuring clients have an opportunity to get their rent deposits back.
Linda Hill not only deals with customers at Move Pack Clean, she also helps with the packing. She loves ensuring kitchen keepsakes are kept safe for the move. Photo courtesy of Move Pack Clean
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detailed quote and has been known to get the work done faster to lower the price.
Marcie Padgett knows a few things about Southern style. She grew up in Waxhaw and operates Southern Style Designs, a shop specializing in home décor, clothes and gifts. Padgett After graduating with a degree in interior design from Liberty University, Padgett worked 20 years in sales jobs for design and lighting companies. Her career took a slight turn as she began managing the shops for SwimMac of the Carolinas in 2010. She also managed the BlackLion store in Dilworth for nearly three years before opening her own venture. The full-service interior design and gift shop posts products daily to Facebook and Instagram. When the pandemic threatened to slow customers coming in the door, Padgett took to Facebook to post videos showcasing gift ideas virtually. In June, the boutique promoted the idea of Zoom meeting tops that were fancy enough to be on camera yet could be worn with yoga or pajama pants The boutique packs plenty of hometown pride with T-shirts, wine glasses and other merchandise. Being a breast cancer survivor, Padgett also stocks the store with inspirational pink merchandise in honor of breast cancer awareness. Union County Weekly readers have recognized Southern Style Designs for Best Interior Design for multiple years. Padgett does not take support from the community for granted. “We, quite literally, could not have survived 2020 without your unrelenting support, love, and encouragement,” the company posted on Facebook. “Thank you for believing in the power of small business and giving Southern Style your love.” Southern Style Designs 2416 Providence Road South, Waxhaw https://southernstyledesigns.com 704-843-4438
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Jordan Matchin | Divine Arts Tattoo
Nail salon helps out nonprofits Creativity elevates Divine Arts Tattoo shop Aloha Nails Blakeney is known for enhancing nails through acrylics, gel polishes and SNS dipping as well as offering a variety of spa packages for the hands and feet. But the focus of 2020 has been more about the heart. When the pandemic hit, Aloha Nails Blakeney offered clients emergency nail removal kits they could use at home. Owner Amie Ha shifted profits from the sale of the kits to a GoFundMe campaign she created to connect health care workers with face masks and shields. Aloha Nails Blakeney has donated 730 face shields and 100 masks to Atrium Health as well as 100 masks to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Several nonprofits across
the region have also received masks or shields from the salon, including the Assistance League of Charlotte, Hospitality House of Charlotte, Ronald McDonald House, Roof Above, Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, The Relatives, The Sandbox and Urban Ministry Center. Donations have also gone to The Blake at Edgewater, an assisted living center in Indian Land, and The White Oak, a skilled nursing center in Waxhaw. Readers of South Charlotte Weekly rewarded the company with the title of Best Nail Salon for the third year in a row in July. The company has also won readers choice awards from Charlotte Magazine and Nextdoor. The company gave the first 1,100 customers a free face
shield in honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28. “We know that it has been a hard year for all of us due to the current COVID-19 pandemic,” the firm wrote on its Facebook page. “However, we are grateful for you – our loyal customers and friendswho have been continuously supporting us, whether it be physically coming in to get you nails service, buying gifts certificates to give to your loved ones, or expressing words of concern and love for our staffs and family. These actions in this difficult time meant a whole world to us.” Aloha Nails Blakeney 9935 Rea Road, Charlotte https://alohanailsblake ney.com 704-845-2600
Operating a company during the pandemic requires creative solutions. Creativity comes naturally for Jordan Matchin, whose skills with needles and ink have created a beautiful business in Divine Arts Tattoo. The tattoo shop touts several safety measures to keep customers and artists safe, including increased sanitation practices, private booths away from others and a HEPA Air Purifier. His team wears masks. Customers have to wear them, too. Divine Arts Tattoo has a deep roster of talented artists, including Jamie Clinton, Thomas Harkness, Nas Jamal, Loren Vieira and Ryan Wilson. The shop complements its steady steam of tattoo appointments with a full slate of body piercing. The shop enters its 10th year in business after a 2020 of ups and downs. The year was filled with lows such as the temporarily closing of his shop when COVID-19 arrived in Mecklenburg Coun-
ty and the unexpected passing of his brother, Matthew, on Sept. 17. The highs included welcoming his third child, learning of a fourth child later this year and earning readers choice awards from the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and Charlotte Observer. “You can still win the game of war with only 2s and 3s,” Matchin wrote on Facebook on Aug. 17. “Changing your own situation isn’t something that someone else can do for you. It can be a long hard road depending on where you came from. Just know there are other people out there who know the struggle. Who knows where you have been and where you come from. Use that as fuel to get where you’re going.” Divine Arts Tattoo 10915 Monroe Road, Matthews https://divineartstattoo.com 980-339-8242
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Anne Lambert | Community Culinary School of Charlotte
Culinary school gets boost from development director by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
It’s Anne Lambert’s job to spread the word about the Community Culinary School of Char- Lambert lotte, so you’d think it’d be disheartening when people tell her they’ve never heard of it. The truth is she actually loves when that happens. “If I get to tell them about it, it’s a great opportunity for us,” Lambert said. “I’m surprised, but I’m also glad to say 'You’re going to love this place.’” The culinary school is tuition-free and specifically for adults who face barriers to longterm successful employment. More than 1,000 students have graduated since 1997. The 14-week program teaches culinary arts, job-readiness skills and goal-setting to help students
obtain and maintain career-level jobs. Students also get front-ofthe-house experience and customer service training through catering and in the storefront café. Lambert became CCSC’s development director in summer 2019, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in fundraising, development, grant writing for nonprofits. She’s responsible for creating and nurturing relationships with supporters. CCSC is partially supported by café and catering sales, donations and special events, but more than half of the school’s money comes from donations from individuals and grants. The state and county are in partnership with CCSC because they have a vested interest in people working and contributing to the economy. Lambert said it’s equally important for the community to want people to succeed and make a living wage, too. “Any time you get takeout
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furniture showroom to shop. For a small fee, they can pick out whatever furnishings and household goods they need to make a functional, stable home. Their selections are delivered at no additional cost. Faulkner said shopping for furniture gives clients a sense of empowerment, pride and self-respect. “The power to choose gives them a little more dignity,” Faulkner said. “They’re not taking people’s hand-medowns. They’re not just getting whatever people drop off.” All of the items at FFG are either donated or hand-selected from area thrift stores. Faulkner is in charge of choosing the items and coordinating pickups and drop-offs. She said it’s a lot of moving parts and she’s very picky as to what she takes.
from us or buy a muffin you’re helping a student get a job,” Lambert said. “But I hope you’ll do more than just buy a muffin.” Most of Lambert’s day is spent educating the community about what CCSC does. She sends letters, talks on the phone, promotes events, brainstorms fundraising ideas and works with colleagues on the school’s quarterly newsletter. Lambert said she’s proud of the community support, despite the challenges of the pandemic and with catering and café sales down. Once the restaurant industry picks up, she said CCSC’s graduates will be employable and they will have had training during the pandemic, so they know how to be safe. Community Culinary School of Charlotte 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte https://communityculinary.org 704-375-4500
Last year, FFG worked with 15 partnering agencies to give furniture to 248 adults and children. Clients also received a welcome home basket filled with smaller decor items. Clients are not coming into the showroom during the pandemic. Instead, Faulkner said volunteers take pictures of all the items, clients make choices and then volunteers pull their selections from the showroom. Faulkner said she misses when clients came in to shop. Her favorite part of volunteering at FFG is watching their reactions when they first see the showroom. “People would just cry,” Faulkner said. “They were so tired and they were so happy and they felt good because here they were getting ready to make choices.” Furnish for Good 928 N. College St., Charlotte https://furnishforgood.org 704-445-6838
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Dr. Amir Marashi | Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery
Surgery clinic grows to meet client needs Dr. Amir Marashi has plenty of reasons to smile. He's built a patient-centric and reputable business that has helped many people in the Charlotte region regain their confidence Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery specializes in dental implants and the removal of wisdom teeth. Marashi and Dr. Jesse Ricciuti also provide cosmetic and oral surgery options. Marashi founded Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery 18 years ago. He's grown the business to include three locations serving the Pineville, Steele Creek and Gastonia areas. The surgery clinic introduced some innovative ways to serve clients last year. Greater Charlotte Oral and Facial Surgery offers clients the opportunity to get consultations from staff, ranging from minor treatments to emergencies, without having to visit the office thanks to telemedicine. Staff also offers families the opportunity to store their dental stem cells from wisdom teeth extractions rather than have them be discarded as medical waste.
The surgery clinic also has a reputation for giving back to the community. Staff recently donated first aid kids to middle school athletic programs within the Fort Mill School District. The staff has previously donated to the American Pit Bull Foundation's Operation Sidekick initiative to help veterans as well as Safe Passage and The Sandbox. The Weekly saw first hand the generosity of Greater Charlotte Oral and Facial Surgery when the practice awarded a cafeteria worker at Cotswold Elementary School two years ago a second chance at a great smile. “Nobody gets excited to see an oral surgeon, but at the same time, our goal is to make it as painless and stressfree as possible,” Marashi told us at the time. Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery 10042 Park Cedar Drive, Charlotte https://greatercharlotteoralsurgery. com 704-542-9600
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Last summer, she moved The Gift Workshop to a cottage house in downtown Mint Hill. She expanded the boutique to sell clothing, accessories, home decor, candles and glassware from brands like Simply Southern, Scout, Sassy (Mint Hill), Sugarboo & Co. and Mud Pie. DePrater also moved her DIY workshops outside in warmer months. “That was our reality,” DePrater said. “We either pivoted quickly or we closed indefinitely.” One of the biggest changes was her addition of the Mint Hill Flower Market. The market offers fresh flowers, succulents, plants and custom arrangements made by DePrater and Todd Smith, a 35-year floral designer, in-store and delivery. The support they’ve received from the community since 2018 pushed them to open the flower market with no hesitation, only excitement. “People in Mint Hill are wonderful about supporting small businesses. People see that by shopping small, they’re supporting their neigh-
The Mint Hill Flower Market sits inside The Gift Workshop. Karie Simmons/CMG photo
bors. It’s something that’s always mattered, but now more than ever,” DePrater said. “I am incredibly grateful people have believed in my dreams. People are excited to see what we’re doing and we love sharing it with them.” The Gift Workshop 7717 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill www.thegiftworkshop.com 704 904-1175
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Angie Smith & Angela McGraw | HomeStyles Gallery
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Unique gifts contribute to shop's longevity
Resale store supports missions
HomeStyles Gallery & Specialty Shops has been the source of unique, thoughtful gifts for 20 years. Does your father-in-law play 18 holes? Get him a Golf People visor. Does your coworker tiptoe the line when it comes to drinking wine? Get her some sassy wall art. Looking for a conversation starter for your first post-pandemic gathering? The shop is filled with them. Shopping at HomeStyles Gallery feels different than the average retail store. You're not just browsing at products on racks and shelves. Shoppers find themselves immersed in each display with products surrounding them. There's product in every nook and cranny of the 30,000-square-foot space. Owners Angela McGraw and Angie Smith have created a shopping experience in which the 50-plus stores inside blend together through naturally flowing transitions of products and displays. Shoppers can find popular brands inside, including Camille Beckman, Kate Spade New York, Lilly Pulitzer, LipSense, Mudpie and Simply Southern. Stores like Carolina Cross Stitch, Hardy Boys Records and Comics, Near and Far Scottish and Upstairs Book Nook give the selection more variety. Even if you're shopping for someone
St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church launched the Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store in February 2019 to help raise money for local, national and international mission work. The church, located at 5108 Kuykendall Road, has been worshiping in the Charlotte area since 1998. Some of the missions it supports include: • Child of God Academy, which provides education, food and water for children in Kenyan slums. • Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society, which provides a free medical and dental clinic at the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Charlotte. • Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Nektarios, a women’s auxiliary that helps dozens of charities like the Matthews HELP Center and Thompson Family Services. For those outside of the church, the thrift store provides a means of buying clothes, home furnishings and gifts without breaking the bank. Parishioners have occasionally donated items that usually retails for hundreds or thousands of dollars. Everything is priced low. Women can find T-shirts for $2, sweaters, pants and skirts for $4, dresses for $5 and suites for $8. Men can find T-shirts for $2, shirts for $3, and sweaters and hoodies for $4. The store is worth following on Facebook
The layout inside HomeStyles Gallery & Specialty Shops helps shoppers conceptualize whether a piece will fit in their homes. Justin Vick/CMG photo
who keeps their interests close to the vest, there's plenty of gifts perfect for each season or holiday. “People can find great gifts here they can’t find anywhere else,” Smith told Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly in 2018, mentioning the relaxed atmosphere and easy parking. “The whole shopping experience is more enjoyable than going to the mall, which is mass chaos.” HomeStyles Gallery & Specialty Shops 11237 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill homestylesgallery.com 704-573-1510
Past the clothing racks, customers will find shelves of home décor as well as greeting cards, used books and DVDs. Justin Vick/ CMG photo
or Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest sales. For example, the New Year Sale had slacks, pants and jeans priced at 25% off and sweaters, jackets, coats, scarves and gloves at 30% off. Church Mouse is located within the Spanish Trace Shopping Center. Customers walking into the store within are asked to get a quick temperature check before shopping – a product of the pandemic. Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store 9010 Monroe Road, Charlotte https://church-mouse-kit-n-kaboodle-re sale-store.business.site/ 704-641-5960
Chris Sottile | The Loyalist Market
Loyalty to community helped market survive by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Since opening in 2017, The Loyalist Market has developed a steady following for its locally made hand-crafted goods, cut-to-order charcuterie
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Market, there is definitely something for everyone. “We are known for our cheese and charcuterie boards,” Sottile said. “But we’re treated like a sandwich shop during the day and we have a great sandwich lineup. We’re also a cut-to-order cheese and charcuterie shop so we sell a lot of wedges of cheese and cuts of salami and prosciutto.” The Loyalist Market 435 N. Trade St., Matthews www.theloyalistmarket. com 704-814-9866
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Chris Sottile is the owner and founder of The Loyalist Market, a cut-to-order charcuterie shop that has developed a loyal following due to its attention to locally sourced items. Andrew Stark/CMG photo
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the first and third Saturdays. The free event allows dogs 8 to 20 weeks old to have positive experiences with other puppies and new environments to promote healthy social behaviors. Despite the challenges she’s faced since opening Central Bark, Adams said she’s never
lost sight of why she made that initial leap of faith. “Seeing these dogs so excited and so amped up and ready to play,” Adams said. “That’s what I love seeing … how happy this place makes them.” Central Bark 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.centralbarkusa.com 704-261-3061
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