Ella Blu - 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Award Winner скачать в хорошем качестве

Ella Blu - 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Award Winner

Ella Blu received the Business. Well Crafted. Award in 2025. Presented by the City of Hickory’s Business Development Committee, the Business. Well Crafted. Awards annually honor businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs that support and affirm the City of Hickory's vision for economic vitality. Ella Blu is a woman-owned contemporary women’s boutique founded by Courtney Lyons, proudly serving the Hickory community for over 22 years. Built on the belief that style should be both inspiring and attainable, Ella Blu empowers women through thoughtfully curated fashion that blends timeless elegance with modern flair. The boutique is known for its elevated shopping experience, exceptional customer service, and strong personal connections with its clientele. Beyond fashion, Ella Blu plays a vital role in the local economy by providing full- and part-time employment opportunities in sales, management, and marketing, while also driving foot traffic to downtown Hickory and supporting neighboring businesses. In recent years, Ella Blu has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from a single storefront into a franchise, with its first new location opening in Davidson, N.C.—making Hickory the proud home of the original Ella Blu. The boutique actively contributes to the vibrancy of the community through events like trunk shows, pop-ups, and upcoming collaborations, including a spring 2026 fashion show with a local women’s group and a fall 2025 trunk show featuring local designer Meraki. Ella Blu also supports local schools and charities, reinforcing its commitment to giving back. With its blend of fashion, community engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit, Ella Blu continues to be a shining example of local business success and female leadership.