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Sustainably Storied: Phillips Collection
(From L to R): Jason Phillips, Julie Phillips, Jessica Phillips, and Mark Phillips stand in front of the Phillips Collection showroom in downtown High Point. “Every piece a conversation,” isn’t just a tagline for High Point-based home furnishings company, Phillips Collection; it’s a way of life. In fact, it is almost impossible to step foot…
Read MoreBringing 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 MoreEducating through Exchange: The Interchange
(From L to R): Rachel Collins, President and CEO of Business High Point and Julie Hill, Executive Director of The Interchange. Making a dream a reality is never something we do alone; it takes a vision and a whole community to support it. Small businesses are no exception, and no one understands the needs of…
Read MoreOne Magic Stitch: Sew-U-Nique
Velencia Haizlip, owner of Sew-U-Nique For Velencia Haizlip, her job is more than just making clothes. She is a magician using a sewing machine instead of a wand to create her own kind of magic. Velencia employees a bit of a different “sleight of hand,” as she starts with one stitch to recreate masterpieces for…
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 MoreMore than a Shape Up: Anointed Cutz Barber Shop
Shauna Greene, owner of Anointed Cutz Barber Shop. For over ten years, she worked in call centers interacting with strangers all over the country. But after deciding she needed a change in life, Shauna Greene found her eyes drawn to a new line: the hair line that is. “I used to walk around and I…
Read MoreHPD & ElevateHP join forces for Elevating Leaders Summit
High Point Discovered Partners with Elevate HP to Host the 2023 Elevating Leaders Young Professional Summit High Point Discovered, a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the city of High Point through the strategic lens of storytelling, is excited to announce its partnership with Elevate HP, the Young Professionals initiative of Business High Point –…
Read MoreA Reason to Smile: Agape Smiles
Chimere Collins, owner of Agape Smiles. Every smile we share is an expression of joy, but for Chimere Collins, owner of Agape Smiles Teeth Whitening and Training Salon, nothing is more joyful for her than giving her clients a brighter smile. As a professional dental hygienist and determined entrepreneur, Chimere’s pride and joy is giving…
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…
Read MoreMaking Stars Shine Bright: I Am Blair’s Closet & Noelle Model & Talent Group
Blair Noelle, the namesake of I Am Blair’s Closet Blair Noelle may only be seven-years-old, but thanks to the wisdom and growth mindset of her mother, Dr. Cryshaunda Rorie, she also happens to be one of the youngest entrepreneurs in High Point, NC. As the founder of I Am Blair’s Closet and Noelle Model &…
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