Past Entrepreneurial Grant Winners

New Castle Farm

Dylan and Deanna Prevette own New Castle Farm, a new You-Pick Farm located at 3378 Clingman Road in Ronda. For their first harvest season, the Prevettes planted 18,000 strawberry plugs by hand. They plan to offer seasonal selections, like pumpkin picking in the fall, to allow families and individuals a unique experience without having to drive outside of Wilkes County. New Castle Farm was awarded $3,000 to purchase a Rain-Flo Water Wheel 1600 Series planter and additional wheel that will allow them to efficiently plant double rows at once. To learn more about New Castle Farm visit their website www.NewCastleNC.com or follow them on Facebook.

Sew Blessed Quiltworks

Sew Blessed Quiltworks is located at 201 Sparta Road Suite A in North Wilkesboro is a small fabric and quilting shop. Owner Libby Whittington specializes in making quilts using a long arm quilting machine to the specifications of her clients. She has been awarded $1,200 to go toward training sessions for herself and a new employee to create more complex custom designs on quilts. Whittington says that the training will broaden the detailed designs offered by her shop and build her client base. Contact Sew Blessed Quiltworks by calling 336-818-0852 or visiting their website.

Serrano Film Co.

Elyse and Dustin Serrano, owners of Serrano Film Co. received $2,000 from the EDC to go toward purchasing an additional camera for their business. Serrano Film Co. is located at 118 Piney Top Drive in Millers Creek. Elyse and Dustin provide custom, personal story-based videography services primarily for weddings. They also serve small businesses by providing commercials, training or real-estate videos, and more. Visit Serrano Film Co. by following them on Facebook or on their website https://serranofilm.co.

3 Pink Flamingos Boutique

3 Pink Flamingos Boutique, a retail clothing store located at 107 West Main Street in Wilkesboro, received $1,300 to assist in purchasing a second Point of Sale System. This new boutique is owned by sisters Brandy Miller, Tasha Handy and their mother Judy Snyder. Specializing in women’s clothing, the aim of 3 Pink Flamingos is to offer personalized shopping experiences for their customers based on their style and body type. To view their inventory, follow them on Facebook, visit their website or contact 3PinkFlamingosBoutique@gmail.com.

Reavis Skull Works

Reavis Skull Works is a taxidermy-based business owned by Jody Reavis of 176 Pennington Road in North Wilkesboro. Reavis Skull Works specializes in a unique cleaning service of bones using dermestid beetles. Reavis also offers articulations of full skeletons of small mammals and custom laser cut metal hangers for sportsmen to display their trophies. The Wilkes EDC awarded Reavis Skull Works $2,000 to go toward marketing efforts and the purchase of inventory. Contact Jody by visiting his website. www.ReavisSkullWorks.com.

Merle's

Erin and Michael Vanderploeg, along with LB Prevette, have planned to open Merle's at 106 East Main Street in Wilkesboro in the Fall of 2021. The lounge is planned to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike where they can socialize and network while enjoying custom craft cocktails. The trio plans to provide an inclusive community experience by revitalizing their historic location and encouraging customers to also visit local restaurants in downtown Wilkesboro. The Wilkes EDC awarded them $1,500 toward the purchase of restaurant equipment. For information on The Cocktail Lounge, email EWilser1@gmail.com.

Prior Winners by Year

2020 Winners

2019 Winners

2018 Winners

2017 Winners

Tumbling Shoals Farms
To Be Sow Happy Farm

2016 Winners

Olivia’s Legacy Meats
Kennedy Farms
Three B Farms
Goddard Family Farms
Red Rose Trading Company