Posts by Anna Claire Miller
Bringing the World a Little Light and Relaxation: Still Waters Spa
Tara Lackey, owner of Still Waters Spa. After a 25-year career working as an esthetician, Tara Lackey never imagined she’d be without a spa, without a job, and giving facials out of her car to make ends meet. But three years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s exactly what happened. But with…
Read MoreCare, Community and Consistency in (and out) of the Kitchen: Giannos of High Point
Dave Nicoletta may have started as a dishwasher, but today, he owns and operates a highly successful restaurant group in High Point, G4 Restaurant Group. And while today Dave’s career in food spans catering, food trucks, restaurants, and more, he is often best known as the operator and visionary behind the beloved Italian gem, Giannos.…
Read MoreSpreading the Joy for Dance: On Stage School of Dance
Lori Fields, owner of On Stage School of Dance. Growing up in the dance studio, Lori Fields, owner of On Stage School of Dance, knew that wherever she ended up, she wanted to be dancing. “I knew from the time I was very young that this was going to be my light and my dream,…
Read MoreA Non-Traditional Twist to Teaching: KinderMission Academy
The staff at KinderMission Academy (From L to R: Katherine Anderson, Assistant Director; Betsy Rodriguez, Founder & Director; Gloria Wireko, Administration Lead; Kelly Anderson, Co-Director). Fifteen years ago, Betsy Rodriguez, now Director of KinderMission Academy, was working two jobs waitressing and teaching full-time to put her young daughter into childcare. With a heart for teaching…
Read MoreBlending the Old with the New: Plank Street Tavern
With a dream to blend the old with the new and create a space to revitalize the nightlife in the city of High Point, Pam and Joe Hubay set out to create Plank Street Tavern. As Pam says, “one of the many little hidden gems” in our community. Pam moved to High Point in 2007…
Read MoreBringing the Heat to High Point: Hot Shots Distributing
From Ohio, North Carolina, New Mexico, and just about everywhere in between, Hot Shots brings a kick of flavor to your favorite dish. Priding itself on family ownership, Hot Shots Distributing stocks wholesale hot sauces that are manufactured all over the country and distributed from right here in High Point, NC. Lauren Heald, President of…
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