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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Charlotte, NC|Independent Local News
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Partner Spotlight

Thanks for partnering with us. This form is how your Partner Spotlight feature comes together, so the more you share, the better the story reads. There are no wrong answers here, and our editorial team polishes everything before it runs.

Let's start with you

Just so we know who we are working with. This part stays with our team.

The name you would like our writer to know you by.

Where we will send your proof and any quick questions.

Only if our editor needs a fast answer while writing your piece.

Your business, the essentials

The practical details so a reader can find you, follow you, and walk through your door.

Exactly how you want it to appear in print.

Where customers find you. Add a suite or "inside ___" if it helps.

When you are open. A simple list is perfect.

Homepage, booking page, or menu.

We will tag you, so your feature reaches your followers too.

One short line that captures what you do or how you want to be remembered. No tagline yet? Finish this sentence: "We help [who] do [what] so they can [why it matters]," and we will polish it together.

Parking, the best entrance, a booking link, the easiest way to reach you.

Your story

This is what turns an ad into a story people remember. Write like you are talking, not filling out a form. The little details are usually the best part.

What do you do, and what made you start it? Take us back to the beginning: the spark, the leap, the first day.

Where you grew up, how you ended up here, how long you have been part of this community, and who is in your family or on your team.

What do you do differently or better than anyone? What do your regulars rave about? A signature product, a standard you will not drop, a detail people notice.

A favorite customer, a turning point, a small win that meant a lot. These little stories make the best lines.

You are the expert. One genuinely useful tip for a neighbor thinking about your line of work.

Anything we missed that you would love readers to know.

The look

The final piece, this is how your feature will actually look on the page. Photos make or break a spotlight, so send your best.

Highest quality you have. A PNG with a transparent background is ideal.

One high-resolution image.

Your main color, if you have one. Tap to pick, or skip it.

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A secondary color. Optional.

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Your best, high-resolution shots: you and your team, your space, your products, customers enjoying it. Bright, in focus, landscape if you can. These run right alongside your story.

Please share 3 to 6 high-resolution photos.

Your details go straight to the Strolling Ballantyne editorial team.