Thursday, April 24, 2014

Attn: Media Recap (CLT) - The Garner Circle Celebrates Charlotte Expansion, The Charlotte Fab 50 Awards, and Candid Conversations Queen City Series


 
 
[ EVENT RECAP ]
  
 
The Garner Circle PR Celebrates Charlotte Expansion and The First Annual #CharlotteFab50 Awards 
 
Charlotte, NC (pitchengine.com) April 2014 - Last night,The Garner Circle PR Agency celebrated the launch and official grand opening of its Charlotte office along with honoring the top 50 professionals and businesses located in the Queen City.  The signature event, fondly named The #CharlotteFab50, toasted to the culture curators, business progressives, influencers, creatives and innovators. Attendees included city delegates, media professionals, corporate executives, business moguls, small business owners, gallery owners, designers, and more. The #CharlotteFab50 provided an atmosphere that encouraged meeting, mingling and upholding the standard of Charlotte's cultural infusion. With a formal toast powered by Bacardi Superior, the award celebration took place in the uber-chic Bubble Champagne Lounge located in the Epicentre. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails, food-by-the-bite, and complimentary swag bags.
 
Note: Please send all press coverage to -  CharlotteOffice@TheGarnerCircle.com

Special Thanks To: Bubble Champagne Lounge and Bacardi Superior 

Photo Credit: Project Noir

2014 #CharlotteFab50 Honorees

A Black  - AB TV
Alvin Auston - District 2 Representative City Council
Alvin, Aurelius -The Project Noir
Amanda G. - Beauty Vlogger
Angela Pearson - My Natural Box
Anthony Simon - PLITZS Fashion Marketing
Audrina Bigos - TV Anchor/ReporterWCCB Charlotte
Becky Ragard - The Pumpkin Spot
Bethany - The B. Soup
Boris Rogers - Emmy Award Poet
Bri Buzali - The Charlotte Social
Brie Wright - Carolina Style Magazine
Carolyn Hilliard - The Garner Circle PR, Charlotte
Corri Smith - HEIST Brewery
Courtney Dryden - Public Relations Representative, Bobcats
Davita & Dion Galloway - Dupp & Swat
Darren "Tank" Sauls - Impactor
Della Pizzati - 96.1 FM
Dexter Benoit - Benoit Law Firm
Felisha Fletcher - It Factor Media
Hannah Levinson - Writer & Producer
Herb Gray - Philanthropists & Community Leader
Jameka Whitten - JSW Media Group
Jamie Miller  - The 518 Group
Kim Wu - Metro Proponent
Kimberly Lawson - Creative Loafing
Kimberly Wilkinson - Vivian B Boutique
Lawana Mayfield - City of Charlotte/District 2 Rep.
Mia Benoit - The Benoit Agency
Mia The Boss - Fashion Blogger/Diary of a Fatshionista
Mike Kitchen - Sol Kitchen
Nicole Blackmon & Harold Jordan - Blank Canvas
Quentin DeBerry - Wells Fargo
Reid - Assistant Program Director 96.1
Rita Miles - Charlotte Seen
Ruth Hicks - Hicks Total Transformations
Ryan Jor El - Stylist
Sarah Newlon - Bubble/ Suite/ Alive After 5
Sasha - Natural High Blog
Shannon McKnight - Urban League
Shari Gray - The Hair Temple
Sharrona - Crispy Crepe
Sporti E. Odie - PME
Stanford Fraser - Straight Stitch & Co
Summer Lucille - Material Hair Girl
Tayuanee Dewberry - Right Moves For Youth
Terri Avery - CBS Radio
Tevin Smith - Young Professionals Urban League
Tinesha, Kelly, Jessica - Revolution Ego
Toria C. Boldware - Treasurer of the Young Democrats
Triphena Smalls, Sasha Ransome - Inner Diva Fitness
Tyler Ford - The Industry Building
Tyell Snorten -  NASCAR
Whitley Hamlin - Blogger/The Queen City Style
William Wilson - William Wilson Clothing
Woozie Dell - Junior League of Charlotte
Yasmin Young - Radio Personality/DJ of Power 98FM
 




 
Nicole Garner (CEO, The Garner Circle PR)
Brittany White (The Garner Circle PR Charlotte)
Carolyn Hilliard (The Garner Circle PR, Charlotte)
Whitney Middlebrooks (The Garner Circle PR, Charlotte)
Eugenia Johnson (The Garner Circle PR, Atlanta)
 




     
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The Garner Circle PR And The 518 Group Launched Candid Conversations With Female Entrepreneurs Queen City Series Powered By Grey Goose Premium Vodka  

Candid Conversations with Female Entrepreneurs, produced by The Garner Circle PR and the 518 Group, attracted fiercely fabulous female business owners in the Charlotte market. Catering to a diverse audience - whether career choice, age, ethnicity, industry or mindset, the creators of Candid Conversations wanted women to not feel alone in their entrepreneurial journeys. With an intimate Q&A panel -  
Candid Conversations With Female Entrepreneurs provided a transparent look into what women experience in this unique category. The launch of the Queen City Series took place at Crave Dessert Bar, located in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, April 19, 2014.

In an atmosphere of cupcakes, cocktails and conversation - guests were privy to an enlightening afternoon and panel discussion. Moderated by financial literacy coach Marsha Horton Barnes, panelists include Davita Galloway (Dupp and Swat), Yasmin Young (Power 98 fm), Kim Wu (Metro Proponent, Robbie McNair (Caviar Nightlife), Jamie Miller (The 518 Group) Kelley (Sokel Eavents), and Nicole Garner (The Garner Circle PR) with a special motivational presentation by Elizabeth Teagarden. 

Photo Credit: Project Noir 
  

Elizabeth Teagarden, The Teagarden Group  
          

          

    
Candid Conversations With Female Entrepreneurs Spring '14 Panelists 
                   

     

 

  (L to R: Carolyn Hilliard (The Garner Circle PR, Charlotte), Jamie Miller (The 518 Group), Nicole Garner (CEO, The Garner Circle PR)


ABOUT THE GARNER CIRCLE PR & Co. 
The Garner Circle is a public relations, lifestyle marketing and event execution agency is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Quickly becoming one of the nation's fastest growing PR firms, The Garner Circle takes prides itself in serving a vital niche in raw, rich, and unconventional territories.  We have taken it upon ourselves to be selective in working only with clients in which we see their vision and believe their mission. Fusing our fashion, beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle divisions we offer our clients access to new markets, increased visibility, and awareness. Our integrity and deeply rooted principles set us apart from the rest. For more information visit www.TheGarnerCircle.com
 
MEDIA CONTACT:
The Garner Circle PR | Charlotte  
Carolyn Hilliard - CharlotteOffice@TheGarnerCircle.com
Whitney Nycole  - AccountManager@TheGarnerCircle.com
  
  

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