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Business Feature: The Lynx Med Spa

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The Lynx Med Spa opened in Mount Airy in July 2026, bringing medical aesthetics, wellness, and self-care together in one welcoming space. Led by Director of Operations Kasey Meadows, The Lynx offers a variety of services to help clients feel confident and cared for. A Fresh Approach to Aesthetics and Wellness The Lynx was created to meet a growing need in the community for high-quality medical aesthetics and wellness services close to home. Rather than traveling to a larger city, local residents can now access a variety of treatments and services all under one roof. From injectables and advanced...

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Van Lankford & Home Instead:
A Business Built on Caring

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When Van Lankford opened Home Instead in Mount Airy in 2011, his mission was personal. After losing his mother, Van realized his father needed help living safely and independently at home. As a husband, father, and only child living an hour away, he understood firsthand the challenges families face when caring for aging loved ones. That experience led Van to Home Instead—not initially as a business owner, but as a client. Years later, after 23 years in church ministry, he found a new way to serve others through senior care. Today, Van and his wife, Ann, co-own the business, helping older adults...

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Business Feature:
Mount Airy Massage & Wellness

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Nestled near downtown Mount Airy in a charming historic home, Mount Airy Massage & Wellness is creating a welcoming space where clients can slow down, find relief, and take time to care for themselves. Owned by a licensed massage therapist and local business owner since 2019, Mount Airy Massage & Wellness offers a variety of massage therapy services, including Swedish, therapeutic, hot stone, lymphatic, cupping, couples, and prenatal massage. With five treatment rooms—including two designed for couples’ massages—the business is equipped to accommodate clients throughout the week with...

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Member Spotlight: Nicole Newman — Serving Mount Airy Through Real Estate & Community

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Meet Nicole Newman, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage who brings more than two decades of experience helping others into her real estate career. From Educator to Realtor Nicole is a lifelong advocate for helping others. Before entering real estate, she spent 27 years as an elementary school teacher. After retiring from education, she wanted to continue making a meaningful difference in people’s lives—and real estate provided the perfect opportunity to do just that. Today, Nicole serves Mount Airy and the surrounding communities, helping buyers, sellers, families, retirees, and first-time...

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Keepsmiling A’Latte Kesson & Co.

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Keepsmiling A’Latte Kesson & Co. is much more than a coffee shop—it’s a story of love, resilience, and choosing hope in the face of unimaginable loss. Owner Angel Haynes opened the downtown Mount Airy café in honor of her adopted son, Kesson, who was born prematurely after being exposed to opioids during pregnancy. Despite his difficult start, Kesson grew into a joyful little boy who brought light to everyone around him. Tragically, at just two years old, he passed away unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart defect. One of Angel’s sweetest memories was singing the lyrics...

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Meet Dane Shinault of Stewardship Retirement Planning

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At Interworks, we’re proud to be home to professionals who are passionate about serving our community—and Dane Shinault, founder of Stewardship Retirement Planning, is a perfect example. After spending eight years in financial planning, Dane recently launched Stewardship Retirement Planning in Mount Airy with a simple mission: helping business owners, families, and retirees make confident financial decisions through thoughtful retirement, tax, estate, and investment planning. His approach goes beyond the numbers, focusing on building long-term relationships and providing guidance that...

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