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.