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Six Semi-Finalists Chosen for Next Great Place!
 The following six contestants will be moving forward to the Business Plan round of The Next Great Place. They will have until February 29th to submit their full business plan as well as undergo one-on-one interviews with members of the judging panel. Continue reading to learn more about these entrepreneurs and their businesses! If you'd like to view their submissions, or see links to their websites, click here. |
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African Continental Cuisine
 Owners Luther and Maryann Ismalia currently have three restaurants; one located in Greensboro, and two others in Cleveland. Serving Caribbean and African fare, African Continental Cuisine provides Triad diners with a taste of something exotic. Their Downtown Burlington location would offer lunch and dinner diners a new and exciting option!
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Emily's Cookie Mix Shoppe
 This Burlington bakery has been in business for 11 years. A two-time winner of the Times-News Readers Choice Award for Best Bakery in Alamance County, Owner Debbra Malchow is looking to offer her current selection of soups, sandwiches, cookies, cheese straws and cakes to the Downtown Burlington audience.
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Finding Sea Glass
 The trio of sisters behind Finding Sea Glass want to create a space for artists to consign, sell and create their handmade goods. Jewelry, paintings, textile products and other craft items will be available for purchase. The business will also have a studio space to hold workshops and other creative endeavors.
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Bottles and Brushes
 Bottles and Brushes hopes to bring the fun and excitement of the painting parties Laura Daughtry has been holding in her home to Downtown Burlington. Attendees come to a class, bring a beverage, and leave with a new piece of art. Whether a canvas or wine glass, students leaving Bottles and Brushes will never forget their artful experience.
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Sara-Anne Photography 
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Vintage Jane
 The Vintage Jane team is led by two women - neither named Jane! Kresha and Michelle describe Jane as a state of mind, and encourage others to unleash their inner Jane. Their original shop in Kernersville sells hand made and local artisan products. The shop has been very successful in its first two years, and the team is looking to expand into a new market, hopefully Downtown Burlington!
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