Business Announcements - March 2024

Hitched Boutique Celebrates 5 Years in Downtown

Lindsay Hester established Hitched Boutique in 2019. Hitched was created to fill a gap in the special occasion market for the trendy bride looking for a fun and relaxed experience. Her goal is to provide you with exceptional customer service while helping you browse through her inventory of beautiful gowns to help you find the one at an affordable price.​ Lindsay has over 15 years experience in the wedding industry. Please join us in congratulating her in 5 years of success in Downtown Statesville!

HItched Boutique
107 East Broad Street
(980) 635-1862

5 Years of Roasting with Lake Mountain Coffee

Lake Mountain Coffee offers a selection of unique coffee blends unlike any other you will find in the Carolinas.  Stop on by the coffeehouse in Statesville or learn what a custom coffee can do for your business and be sure to congratulate them on 5 years in Downtown Statesville!

Lake Mountain Coffee
110 West Broad Street
704-252-1886

The Quarter is Open!

Located in Downtown Statesville, The Quarter has flavors and cocktails that invoke memories of the French Quarter and Bourbon St. Enjoy friends and family in an intimate atmosphere.

The Quarter
124 Landmark Alley
980-223-8188

The Calm Manor Spa & Boutique Has Opened!

Please join us in welcoming The Calm Manor into Downtown Statesville! The Calm Manor provides beauty and health services in a serene atmosphere. Clients will be welcomed by an affordable fashionable boutique, followed by personal one-on-one care. Services include; facials, lashes, waxing, head spa, tinting, spray tans, and more. Spa packages available.

The Calm Manor
113 Center Street
704-500-1657

Pandemic Printworks Makes a Move

Pandemic Printworks recently expanded its production from East Front Street to a much larger space on Cooper Street. Pandemic specializes in producing premium hand pulled eco-waterbased and discharge prints for clothing lines, tattooers, bands and anyone that knows there is a difference.

RED CARPET ROLLOUT ON MARCH 28 AT 5:15PM

Pandemic Printworks
112 Cooper Street
(704) 412-8585

Las Cabanas, Honduran and Mexican Restaurant Now Open

The new Las Cabanas Honduran and Mexican Restaurant is no open at 216 West Broad Street! They are open from Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Las Cabanas
216 West Broad Street
704-380-2701

Spokeology Secures Victory in the 2023 Vega Digital Awards: Season 2

The Vega Digital Awards has wrapped up its second season of competition in 2023 and has announced its full list of winners, recognizing digital media excellence worldwide. The competition received over 1,000 submissions from 24 different countries, spanning a diverse array of categories. This remarkable response underscores the awards' enduring reputation for honoring excellence over the years.

 In this season, Spokeology has been honored for their submitted work created for both the City of Statesville and Convention & Visitors Bureau as follows:

Gold Vega Award:  statesvillenc.com, Best Website & Mobile Site Content

Gold Vega Award:  statesvillenc.com, Best Website & Mobile Site User Experience

Silver Vega Award:  statesvillenc.com, Best Website & Mobile Site – Tourism

Silver Vega Award:  statesvillenc.net, Best Website & Mobile Site – Government

 "As the founder & CEO of Spokeology, I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive these awards for our work on the City of Statesville and Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureaus websites. This recognition not only highlights the dedication and talent of our team but also underscores the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships. Our success in creating impactful digital experiences for Statesville would not have been possible without our valued partnership with Locable, which enables us to bring communities together and elevate their online presence. These awards serve as a testament to the importance of leveraging technology and innovation to showcase the unique charm and attractions of our beloved city. We look forward to continuing our mission of driving excellence and fostering community engagement through our work." - Cindy Charlton Sutton, Founder & CEO of Spokeology

 The Vega Digital Awards, hosted and organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), celebrates digital content creators who push boundaries in an ever-evolving digital landscape, pioneering new frontiers of creativity and innovation.

"The caliber of competition witnessed in this year's Vega Digital Awards is genuinely awe-inspiring. The submissions we have received represent the pinnacle of excellence within the digital media industry," remarked Thomas Brandt, the spokesperson for IAA. "We extend our sincere congratulations to the winners for their outstanding accomplishments."

 IAA upholds impartiality through the implementation of a jury system composed of industry professionals renowned for their excellence. This, coupled with stringent assessment criteria, ensures that victory is rightfully bestowed upon those who truly deserve it.

 Grand Jury Panel

A panel of seasoned professionals has been selected to serve as jurors for the evaluation of this season's submitted entries. These individuals are esteemed leaders in their respective fields and represent prominent digital enterprises, such as Managing Partner at Driving Growth - Robert Mitchell, Associate Creative Director of ANOMALY - Joaquin Lynch Garay, Chief Creative Officer / Founder of Birger Linke Design - Birger Linke, Founder of AdvAge Advertising & NFT Cube Agency - Maria Afroditi Patsi, Creative at Mother New York - Kushal Birari, CEO of design with FRANK - Chloe Fan, Creative at Snap Inc. - Yeon Sang Yoon, Chairman at Asia MarTech Society - Ken Ip, Creative Producer at Mondlicht Studios - Zhanna, Chief Experience Officer at Key Medium - Ali Jaffar, and many more.

 Entries underwent rigorous evaluation in accordance with industry standards to ensure equitable assessments. Additionally, the use of blind judging played a pivotal role in upholding impartiality, as each entry was appraised solely on its individual merits, free from any comparisons with others.

 Participation of International Brands

Thanks to IAA’s global presence, the Vega Digital Awards received entries from distinguished organizations worldwide. Several of these submissions were made directly by the companies themselves, such as Ragdoll Entertainment AS, IZEA, Revenant, Moving Bits, Leo Burnett Malaysia, Zeta Global, UFC, NORC at the University of Chicago, BetterVet, Miami Ad School, Work & Co, CBRE, Maverick Media, and Abiomed INC.

 On the other hand, there were also submissions made by entrants who produced works for famous companies, such as Funcom, CoorsTek, NCCER, Select Blinds, First Horizon Bank, Steve Harvey's L'Evate You, KFC, Riot Games, The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), Novo Nordisk, Inc., T-Mobile, Prudential PLC, Hilton, Pokémon, Saudi Ministry of Culture, Warner Brothers, Starbucks | OMD, and Roca Group.

 "We take great pride in our role as a platform to honor these digital talents who continually drive innovation in the digital realm," Thomas said. "As the industry continues to evolve, we eagerly anticipate the breakthroughs it will unveil in the years to come."

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