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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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Meet Julie Fletcher, Owner & Founder of State of Graze

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In the heart of downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina, you’ll find a business built on creativity, community, and a love for bringing people together—State of Graze. Founded by Julie Fletcher, this specialty food and grazing company has quickly become a local favorite, known for its beautifully crafted charcuterie boards and unforgettable grazing table experiences. What started as Julie’s passion for creating artistic, memorable food presentations has grown into a thriving business serving a wide range of customers. From families celebrating life’s milestones to businesses hosting corporate events—and...

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