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Partner Spotlight: Juiced Fuel Charlotte

A retired teacher and coach and his sister run Juiced Fuel Charlotte, which brings gas to your driveway or business. A paid Partner Spotlight.

Nell Thomas·Oct 16, 2026

Orange Juiced Fuel pickup truck crossing a bridge past a marsh, beside the words Partner Spotlight, Juiced Fuel
Five dogs sitting together on a purple training platform, beside the words Partner Spotlight, Balanced Life K9
Businesses

Partner Spotlight: Balanced Life K9

After 15 years helping build a national dog training franchise, Cranston Blanks came home to Charlotte and started a one-person business that trains the owners…

Nell Thomas·Oct 10, 2026

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Gray shingle roof on a two-story brick home with a dormer, beside the words Partner Spotlight, EverPeak Roofing
Businesses

Partner Spotlight: EverPeak Roofing

Army veteran and former police officer Nick Stewart started his own roofing company so every homeowner deals with him, from the first call to the estimate. A…

Nell Thomas·Oct 9, 2026

Models wearing a burgundy wrap skirt and a green print sundress, beside the words Partner Spotlight, Aviara & Co
Businesses

Partner Spotlight: Aviara & Co

Two friends kept failing to find clothes they loved at the boutiques they shopped, so they opened one. Aviara & Co sells online and at pop-ups, with pieces made…

Nell Thomas·Oct 8, 2026

A blue, white and silver balloon arch around silver draping with a Let it Snow sign, beside the words Partner Spotlight, Vive POP
Businesses

Partner Spotlight: Vive POP

Pita del Toro started by decorating her daughter's birthday in Texas. In Charlotte, friends kept asking, and the hobby became a balloon and draping business. A…

Nell Thomas·Oct 7, 2026

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  • Monthly Meetup: October 2026 · Oct 21
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Businesses·Sep 25, 2026

Partner Spotlight: Irena Violin

Violinist Irena Benak met her future husband at a concert in Serbia, came to Charlotte to visit him and stayed. Now she…