The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Small Business Center hosted its third annual Small Business Awards Ceremony at Seven Springs Farms and Vineyard in Norlina, where they celebrated 13 Warren County-based businesses and community leaders, recognizing their contributions to the local economy and community. The ceremony, which was held on February 27, was in partnership with The Gateway Community Development Corporation (CDC) of Vance County and sponsored by NC IDEA.

The VGCC Small Business Center, led by Director Carolyn Perry, has been instrumental in supporting local entrepreneurs through resources, training, and mentorship. The annual awards ceremony highlights the achievements of small businesses that have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and commitment to community development.

The honorees were in three categories according to the length they have been in business: Startups (3-5 years), Established (5-10 years); and Legacy (10+).

HONOREES:

STARTUPS
Peanut & Zelb’s Produce Market, 137 Hyco Street, Norlina
Warren Animal Feed, 102 College Street, Warrenton
Sisterly Dreams
Presenter: Kyle Burwell, Dean, Business and Industry Solutions, VGCC

ESTABLISHED
Oliver Family Farm
Crews Balloons, https://www.crewsballoons.com
Lake Gaston Coffee, 104 Wellington Way, Littleton
Seven Springs Farms and Vineyard, 332 Axtell-Ridgeway Road, Norlina
Sweet Delights Cookies and Things
Presenter: Megan Williams, Economic Development Specialist, Warren County Community and Economic Development

LEGACY
Just Flowers, 138 S Main Street, Warrenton
Kim’s Vineyard and Winery, 408 Largo Road, Norlina
WARR 1520 AM, 824 US Hwy 158 Bus. W, Warrenton
Awesome God Christian Bookstore, 130 S. Main Street, Warrenton
Presenter: Dr. Jerry Edmonds, Vice President of Workforce & Community Engagement, VGCC

Community and Economic Development Award:
Jametrice Alston Jones, owner of @4 Girls and a Comb and Rock & Fortress Production Company, 144 S. Main Street, Warrenton
Presenter: Crystal Myrick, Warrenist

The event was catered by local Warren County food truck, Kings Smoke-N-Soul.

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The official Girl Scout Cookie season starts on Saturday, January 15, 2022!

If you’re looking to support these dynamic young bosses in their fundraising efforts, bring your money ($5/box) and your sweet tooth, and stop by these locations:

MAG’S MARKETPLACE
307 E Macon Street
Warrenton, NC 27589
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 9am-2pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 11am-3pm

WARREN ANIMAL FEED
102 College Street
Warrenton, NC 27589
TUESDAY- SATURDAY 9am-1pm (starting Jan. 18th)

Check out the Girl Scout Cookie All-Star lineup this season!

ONE MORE THING: Girl Scout Cookies can maintain their freshness for up to six (6) months if kept in the freezer, so feel free to eat a few now and stock several boxes for later!

Dates and locations are subject to change. Contact Girl Scout Troop leader for details.

Source: Girl Scout Cookie finder

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