Two Innovators, One Groove: The Makings of a Business

Two Innovators, One Groove: The Makings of a Business

Meet Shrop. As a longtime creative, software developer and strategist, Mark “Shrop” Shropshire has been building digital solutions since the early days of the internet. Now, alongside creative partner Bayo Fodeke, he co-leads FocalGroove, a growing business rooted in...
When Self-Care Sparked a Startup

When Self-Care Sparked a Startup

Meet Shani. From her home in Concord, she is redefining self-care one handcrafted product at a time. As the founder of Simply Care Box, Shani is on a mission to help busy people carve out small, meaningful moments of peace in the midst of everyday life. Her business...
From Public Service to Small Business Success

From Public Service to Small Business Success

Meet Susan. A Rowan County resident with a background in local government and a lifelong passion for helping people grow, Susan Nunn has spent her career developing others. Today, as the founder of Performance Potential Uncorked, she’s building something of her own...
Local Entrepreneur: Rooted in Legacy, Growing with Purpose

Local Entrepreneur: Rooted in Legacy, Growing with Purpose

Meet Janea. Nestled on a piece of farmland just minutes from downtown Concord, Janea lives and works on the land where she grew up – a place rich with family history, stories and now, new beginnings. Her company, Good Greene Gardens, is a tribute to that legacy....
Concord entrepreneur creates literacy tool

Concord entrepreneur creates literacy tool

Meet Meagan. A Concord resident and lifelong educator with a passion for helping struggling readers. Meagan never imagined she would one day run her own business. But after 16 years of teaching, a spark of innovation led her to create a hands-on learning tool—one that...