Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our Sponsors: former, current and future.
Their valuable contributions are financial and/or in-kind.
Sponsors can be businesses, organizations or individuals.
Let us know if you might like to become a Sponsor,
suggest a potential Sponsor or learn more!

Check out our short Sponsor Presentation:
Little Pearls Sampler: 7 Pearls in 5 Minutes!

Also, check out our August 23, 2012 Celebration page
for that list of Event Sponsors ~ not all are included here.

Blue Mountain Pizza Matt Danford 2011 & 2012 non-profit program, including Third Thursdays Weaverville, NC

Alan’s Jewelry & Pawn Tonia & Alan Sheppard Supporters of many good causes Asheville, NC

Dough Brian Ross New chef-driven market & eatery Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration Asheville, NC

WNC Woman Sandi Tomlin-Sutker Media Sponsor for 2012 Celebration & Long-term In-kind Sponsor Western North Carolina

Ben Scales, Attorney & Musician Pro Bono Assistance with Music License Agreements Asheville, NC

Handwoven Webs Web Design Julie Savage Parker Hendersonville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor & Long-term In-kind Sponsor

Baroque Pearl
$250+

White Oak Financial Management Laura McCue, Kevin Martin & Priestley Ford Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration & Long-Term Sponsor	David Gantt Law Office David Gantt, Attorney ~ Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration & Long-term Sponsor
Earth Fare Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration	Gould Killian CPA Group Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor & Long-term Board support
Mountain Xpress 2012 Celebration Media Sponsor	Biltmore Iron & Metal Vonna Fisher Cloninger Asheville, NC
Mountain Valley Water, Asheville Connie, Andy & Angela Scotchie Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration & Long-term Sponsor	Writer’s Bistro at the Renaissance Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration
Barbara & Kerry Canfield WNC Precision Graphics Black Mountain, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor ~ In-kind	Melinda Vetro Old Europe Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration

Holy Bee Press Debra Roberts, Little Pearls Founder Weaverville, NC ~ in-kind consultation & support

SheVille.org – WNC Edition Jean Cassidy, Va Boyle & Lee Lehman Asheville, NC ~ in-kind ads

Lee Barnhardt Hatling Musician, long-term friend, lover of life & Little Pearls! Kernersville, NC

Media Cinedicate Shane Peters Cinematographer & Editor ~ in-kind support Black Mountain, NC

Bourne Media David Bourne Cinematographer & Editor ~ in-kind support Asheville, NC

Mica White, Storyteller Long term, frequent volunteer for many projects ~ in-kind support Asheville, NC

Peter McLean in memory of Mom Apex, NC

Big Joy Project Stephen Silha Long-term supporter & Media that Matters friend Vashon Island, Washington

Freshwater Pearl
$100+

Trout Insurance Jan & David Trout Weaverville, NC 2012 Celebration & Long-term Sponsor	OSHiFlowers.com Perri Crutcher Nashville, Tennessee Long-term Sponsor & Former Board Member	Nature’s Pharmacy & Compounding Center Bill Cheek & Mike Rogers Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration & Long-term Sponsor
Neo Cantina Sherrye Coggiola Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration	Wild Birds Unlimited, Asheville Simon Thompson & Chris Jaquette Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor	Edna’s of Asheville Tom Cash & Mike Zukoski Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor
David S. Graham, DC David Graham Asheville, NC	DrNabors.com Dr. Darryl & Diane Nabors Clyde, NC	obtouchworks.com Linda J. McCrea, EdD, MBT Asheville, NC
Sharon Bailey Jewelry Artist Asheville, NC	Jet Stamps Brett Salter Board Member Asheville, NC	Liberty Bicycles Claudia & Mike Nix Asheville, NC
The Nut Nook: Gourmet Nuts Ginny Levi Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration	Healing Innovations Penelope Bond Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor & Board Member	True Confections Carole Miller Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration
Harvey Jenkins Board Member Asheville, NC	AD Anderson in Honor of Jill Heishman Swannanoa, NC	Bob Jones Long term friend & supporter Colorado, Maine & New Zealand
Jack’s Nut Butters Jack Fischer ~ Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration	Keever for Congress Patsy Keever Asheville, NC 2012 Celebration Sponsor	Marco’s Pizzeria Marco Lane Asheville, NC Food Sponsor for 2012 Celebration
Fortunate Blessings Foundation Joan & Bill Spear Litchfield, Connecticut	Darlyne Sahara Day Sponsorships on WCQS for several years Asheville, NC