Local Author Launches Second Book in Arnie the Armadillo Series
Eden Estabrook is releasing a second book in her children’s series, Arnie the Armadillo Goes Backpacking in Brazil, on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Mahogany Brown Bridal: Pioneering Diversity in Bridal Fashion
Whitney Stephenson initiated her venture, Mahogany Brown Bridal, with a mission to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Her boutique highlights the work of underrepresented minority and multicultural bridal designers, providing them with a platform to showcase their creations.
💖🏡 Landon Lane Candle: A Journey of Homecoming and Creativity
In Mount Pleasant, a dream is being lived, a story is being written, and candles are being poured with love and purpose. Elisabeth Bryson, the founder of Landon Lane Candle Co., has embarked on a journey that spans across states and islands, all centered around the idea that “All roads lead home.”
Market 94: A New Vibrant Hub Elevates Local Artisans in Downtown Concord
On January 13th, Market 94 celebrated its soft opening on Union Street in downtown Concord, fulfilling owner Ashlynne Nestor’s dream. Ashlynne, a Cabarrus County native, has always had a deep love for Union Street. When friends and family visited, she would proudly guide them down the historic street to support local businesses.
The Oaks Events Hosts 2nd Annual Boutiques + Brunch
The Oaks Events in Midland, a picturesque hotspot for outdoor weddings, is hosting the 2nd Annual Boutiques + Brunch, a perfect pre-Valentine’s opportunity for you to celebrate your female friendships and family with an afternoon of shopping and fun!
🛍️✨ Primark to Host Grand Opening Celebration at Concord Mills
Irish-based retail giant, Primark, known for its trendy yet affordable fashion, is making its North Carolina debut on Nov 16th. Attention, fashion enthusiasts and bargain hunters in Cabarrus County! The much-anticipated Primark grand opening at Concord Mills Mall is set to take place this Thursday, Nov 16th with a wave of excitement, giveaways, and exclusive events that extend to Saturday, Nov 18th as well.
📿🌹 Bead Lady Featured in Our State Magazine
The Bead Lady is a full-service bead shop located in Downtown Concord, but they are also so much more! Owners Kathleen and Justin Reeder have been helping the local community make meaningful jewelry for over 20 years both locally and all over the country.
🎁 🌸 A Journey of Creativity and Faith
Sweetest Beginnings, a custom-curated gift shop, is moving from its “tiny shop” to “the big shop,” a larger location in the heart of the West Avenue District. Sweetest Beginnings has come a long way since its inception in 2007 when owner Susan McRae discovered her talent and love for stationery design. What started as a project born while waiting on the arrival of twins has now blossomed into a thriving business.
🏬🎁 Get in the Spirit: Local Businesses Need Your Support Now More Than Ever
As many of you know, Downtown Concord is undergoing a significant transformation. The city has embarked on an ambitious project to revamp the Downtown Streetscape, which promises to transform the area into a more pedestrian-friendly and visually appealing space. While the construction may cause some temporary inconvenience, it is important for the community to continue to support local businesses during this time.
☀️🚗 Summer Car Care Tips
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to hit the road and enjoy the sunny weather. However, before embarking on your adventures, it’s crucial to ensure that your car is prepared to handle the hot weather conditions. Let the experts at Ben Mynatt help you with that summer maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly and ensure a trouble-free season. Many of these you can do yourself at home, but you can also let our factory-trained technicians make your life easier by scheduling a visit!
🎉🛍️ Discover the Hidden Gem of Mount Pleasant 🛍️🎉
Welcome to Simply Pleasant Boutique, your one-stop destination for a unique and stylish shopping experience in Mt. Pleasant. Located in the heart of town, this boutique offers a wide range of fashionable clothing and accessories that will make you stand out from the crowd.
🎉🎩🍼💐 Downtown Concord Knows How to Celebrate!
It’s Spring and that means celebrations are happening all around us. From baby to bridal showers, graduation parties, and even weddings, Downtown Concord has everything you need for your special event! Check out our list of venues, caterers, florists, decor, and more.
👗 Boutique Hosts Spring Open House April 28-29
Located in Copperfield Center in Concord, Anne’s Boutique offers the latest fashion trends and seasonal styles! They have a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, scarves and so much more. Sisters Jill and Melissa run their boutique with a ton of energy and creativity, hosting weekly Facebook Live shopping experiences that started as a necessity during the pandemic. The dress shop was originally run by their mom, Irene.
🫧 Give Your Pets the Spa Treatment 🫧
Barks & Bubbles was named one of The 8 Best Pet Groomers in North Carolina by Best Things North Carolina: “The prices are reasonable, and the staff members make even the most nerve-wracking experience for any anxious pet a pleasant one.”
This full-service pet spa is owned by Carol Wyrick who has always loved animals. “My parents always treated them like one of the family,” she said. When she was 21, she took her pet Shih-tzu to Petsmart, and after watching the groomer for a bit she thought, “I could do that!”
🧔🏻 💥 💥 Beardy Weirdy to Host Comic Book Convention May 6th 💥 💥
In addition to presenting Concord Micro-Con, Chris Rigo also has retail space with over 7,000 comic books for sale at The Depot at Gibson Mill.
Chris is the “beard” behind Beardy Weirdy’s, and he is one passionate comic book collector. Collecting since he was 8 years old, he has amassed more than 20,000 comics in his personal collection.
🎮 🚗 Former Video Game Developer Advances to Next Level with Family Business
Ward Childress worked on Guitar Hero and Skylanders before returning home to start a family and work alongside his mom at Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships.
In today’s world, almost every kid plays video games at one time or another. If only they could grow up and get paid to just play games all day! Well, maybe not play them…but what about creating them?
Farmer’s Market Season Is Here! 🌻 🍅 🥬 🍋 🌻 🍅 🥬 🍋
Tipsy Hare Ciderworks is bringing a new Spring and Summer Farmer’s Market to Downtown Kannapolis every Saturday morning from April 15th through Aug 26th. The market will take place both inside and outside both Tipsy Hare and Old Armor Beer Co. and then continue up and down West Avenue.