2012 Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurs are a key element in every economy. It is they who initiate and stimulate
economic enterprise. Economic success is the result of inspirational
entrepreneurial talent. And each year, the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards is where
these individuals and their success are recognized. This will be the chamber's sixth year
participating.
The Burgaw Chamber is proud to recognize Traditions Fine
Gifts & Interiors as our 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year.
Emily Warren graduated from Hoggard High School, and then
attended UNCW, where she majored in English. From there, she went into the work
force. She was employed at Printer’s Alley for six years, and there she discovered
her passion for design. In fall of 2008, Emily and her mother, Pat Davis,
teamed up and opened their design boutique in historic downtown Burgaw.
As business owners, the two
developed a business philosophy based upon quality products and intimate
customer service. In a warm and inviting atmosphere, their boutique has
an array of home furnishings, lighting and decorative accessories. To
simplify one's gift giving needs, the shop offers a selection of items for that
special occasion.
Traditions has attracted widespread
acclaim for its blend of traditional and contemporary furniture. Over the
years, the company's sophisticated and distinctive style remains intact. Their profile includes an expansive
collection of luxury residences in some of the area’s most desirable
communities such as Figure 8, Landfall, River Landing, and Wrightsville Beach.
Store hours are Tuesday through Friday
10 am until 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am through 3 pm. Mondays are reserved for design appointments
only.
Traditions was profiled last month in
a special Coastal Entrepreneur Awards section in the April 27th Business
Journal and they will be honored at the Coastal Awards Breakfast on May 18th at
UNCW Burney Center. We encourage fellow
chamber members and community leaders to attend this spectacular event.