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PEOPLE ARE WHAT MAKE THIS CITY SPECIAL Charlotteans have a can-do spirit, high standards for quality, and, more often than not, look at their business as a calling. Over the next several pages, we’d like to introduce you to Charlotteans who are at the tops of their respective fields. They work in a variety of industries, but they are united by their commitment to excellence and to the community they—and you—call home. They are the Faces of Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE PLASTIC SURGERY Face of Plastic Surgery ALEXANDER HOMESTEAD WEDDING & EVENT VENUE Face of Event Venues
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CLOSETS BY DESIGN Face of Custom Closet Design CRAZY JANE’S Face of Interior Design
PERRY’S DIAMONDS + ESTATE JEWELRY Face of Diamonds & Estate Jewelry
REAL LIVING MARGARET FORD REALTY Face of Real Estate
ESSENTIAL AESTHETICS AND LASER Face of Aesthetics
SODOMA LAW Face of Family Law
HOBART FINANCIAL Face of Wealth Management
CAROLINAS PAIN INSTITUTE Face of Pain Management
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Charlotte Plastic Surgery is the only practice to win Charlotte magazine’s coveted BOB Award for “Best Plastic Surgery Practice” and it’s no wonder—with almost seven decades of jaw-dropping transformations under our belt, we have thousands of satisfied clients in the Charlotte area and beyond. Our six highly skilled, board certified plastic surgeons are nationally and internationally ranked, and even travel the country training other
physicians on the latest treatments and cutting- edge techniques. However, our greatest accomplishment is the satisfaction of our many loyal clients who trust in our proven results and dedicated care so much, they choose us to help them feel their very best. When you choose Charlotte Plastic Surgery, you bloom. 704-372-6846 charlotteplasticsurgery.com
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Well-respected for her expertise, Tirzah Caffee leads a team of event professionals at the Historic Alexander Homestead. A natural oasis in the city of Charlotte, her venue is minutes from NoDa and Plaza Midwood. Producing seamless custom events and giving top-notch customer service is Tirzah’s passion. Alexander Homestead recently hosted country music star Luke Bryan’s Two Lane Beer launch party and was the venue for Lifetime’s Married at First Sight Season 9 currently on Netflix. 704-737-1023 alexanderhomesteadweddings.com
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PERRY’S DIAMONDS + ESTATE JEWELRY Over the past 42 years, Perry’s has established itself as one of the nation’s finest family-owned and operated jewelers to buy, sell, trade, consign, and appraise your fine, antique, vintage, and estate jewelry as well as diamonds and coins. Our knowledgeable staff includes 10 GIA Graduate Gemologists, two FGAs from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, and two master goldsmiths. Perry’s also offers state-of-the-art on-site jewelry and watch repair, and custom jewelry design. 704-364-1391 perrysjewelry.com
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CRAZY JANE’S In business since 1996, Crazy Jane’s is a full-service interior design firm and retail showroom located in Charlotte’s South End Design District. Owner Tom Holley has a varied design and retail background, having served as a director and buyer for luxury boutiques in New York City, Beverly Hills, and San Francisco before settling back in Charlotte. He shops markets in High Point, Atlanta, New York, and Europe to bring his style of texture, sophistication, comfort, and luxury to Charlotte from the mountains to the coast and beyond. He offers anything and everything needed for your home, tailored to your lifestyle. There’s never a design fee and shipping and delivery is always free. 704-332-5454 crazyjanesinc.com
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CLOSETS BY DESIGN August marked 16 years of business for Laura VanSickle, co-owner of Charlotte-based Closets by Design. This local entrepreneur, along with her business partner Eric, employs 30 talented designers with a passion for organization so you can live your best, clutter-free life. We have an incredible team: designers with a passion for organization, installers with over a decade of experience, and a talented group of craftsmen who custom cut your entire job on-site in our local 36,000-square-foot facility. Stop by their showroom off of Westinghouse Boulevard in South Charlotte (1108 Continental Blvd., Suite A) to see the possibilities for custom closets, home offices, wine cellar racks, murphy beds, and pantry organizers that will transform your home and lifestyle—for the better. 704-588-7272 charlotte.closetsbydesign.com
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ESSENTIAL AESTHETICS AND LASER Not all med spas are created equal. Armed with a new, luxurious, state of the art facility, the most innovative laser technology available, a full permanent makeup studio, and seven of the most talented women in the industry, we are prepared to exceed your expectations. Come experience the difference. Kim Kardashian did. 980-960-9292 ealasercenter.com
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HOBART FINANCIAL
The team at Hobart Financial Group is committed to providing honest, thoughtful advice and service that goes beyond expectations. They want to provide each client with the encouragement and inspiration to realize their dreams and create lives that are never typical. And while most firms focus on just their clients, Hobart advisors believe that everyone should have access to financial knowledge coupled with independent advice. They’ve made it their mission to provide opportunities for people from all areas of the country and all walks of life to learn more about financial fundamentals. 888-553-0122 hobartwealth.com
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REAL LIVING MARGARET FORD REALTY 2020 has taught many things including this, Real Estate is essential. How and where we live matters more than ever. Our team of highly experienced brokers ask great questions, listen, and then strategically help guide and move you toward your best outcome and lifestyle. We are Improving Lives Through Real Estate. Reach out today and let’s get started with yours. 704-362-2233 margaretford.com
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SODOMA LAW
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Meet Nicole Sodoma, managing principal, family law attorney and founder of Sodoma Law. The fearless attorneys, staff, and divorce concierge’s commitment to extraordinary client service is what sets them apart every day. The firm’s “whole person” approach recognizes that life is not over when your case is complete. Often, it is just the beginning. It is the firm’s mission to help each client build the divorce dream team they need to be successful from start to finish. Divorce isn’t easy; but it can be a Divorce Well Done. 704-442-0000 sodomalaw.com
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CAROLINAS PAIN INSTITUTE
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The nation’s leading specialists in advanced pain treatment have extended our reach! We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Charlotte! Carolinas Pain Institute is a nationally recognized comprehensive pain management practice with decades of experience treating the most complex, acute, chronic and cancer pain needs of our patients. Our focus is on providing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to pain management using evidence-based techniques. Our world-renowned team of board-certified providers is comprised of several thought leaders in the field of Pain Medicine who are continuously introducing the latest technologies and treatments to improve each patient’s quality of life.
Carolinas Pain Institute is an independent, referral-based practice and has served North Carolina for over 16 years. With offices in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, we look forward to meeting you and getting you on your path to wellness! 336-765-6181 carolinaspaininstitute.com James Deering, MD Charlotte office (opposite) Kamal Ajam, MD Leonardo Kapural, MD, PhD Richard Rauck, MD Christopher Gilmore, MD James North, MD Winston-Salem office (this page)