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Better Know a Sponsor: Creativity Unleashed

Melvin NixYou know all of those neat animation effects that you see on the screen at Ignite Charlotte?  Those effects are brought to us by Melvin Nix, and his local Charlotte business, Creativity Unleashed LLC.

Founded in 2010, Creativity Unleashed provides dynamic digital designs and creative visual concepts using the medium of 3d modeling and animation, motion graphics, and post production.  We are pleased that Melvin is unleashing some of his talents to help us create a high quality production, and provide videos of our talks on our website.

Nix believes in the impact that Ignite Charlotte is having in the community.  “No other organization gives the community a platform and a voice to share ideas in the same way that Ignite does,” says Nix.  “I believe that Ignite Charlotte is very passionate about not only giving everyone a voice, but also, its collaborative and networking efforts have a proven track record of efficacy in putting ideas into action.”

In addition to Ignite Charlotte, Melvin volunteers and provides assistance with Charlotte Start-Up Weekend.  He also enjoys meeting and networking with like-minded business owners at BMA Carolinas.  “They provide great tools, and they are very enlightening and encouraging organizations.”

Welcome back Creativity Unleashed and thank you for all the wonderful motion graphics work you do for Ignite Charlotte.

Written by: Josie (@JosieMazz), Ignite Charlotte 5 Volunteer

Better Know a Sponsor: Painting with a Twist

Charlotte business owner Tara Fitzgerald likes that Ignite Charlotte strives to inspire people to think outside the box and learn something new.  That’s what she and the staff of Painting with a Twist try to do each day!  Originally from Louisiana, Tara found out about this franchise opportunity through some pictures that her friends back home posted on Facebook.  She saw her friends in an art studio drinking some wine and having fun.  She quickly learned about Painting with a Twist and decided to open a studio here in the Southpark area in 2011.

At Painting with a Twist, art is entertainment.  Their studio provides a venue for people to relax, create, and have a great night out.  A teacher is provided to guide people through painting their masterpiece, but the focus is really on fun and fellowship with others.  Students bring wine and food, and Tara provides music, cups, corkscrews and a relaxing environment that encourages the group not to take the art so seriously.  Fitzgerald just wants to inspire people to think a little creatively, and explore a different side of life.

While this is the first time that Fitzgerald has sponsored Ignite Charlotte, she does partner monthly with local non-profits to provide a unique avenue for fundraising.  She feels enlightened by learning about the various missions, success stories, and the ways that these non-profits are working to make Charlotte a better place to live.

We are excited to have Painting with a Twist as an Ignite Charlotte 5 sponsor!

Written by: Josie (@JosieMazz), Ignite Charlotte 5 Volunteer