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11 Female-Driven Businesses in Downtown Canton, N.C.

11 Female-Driven Businesses in Downtown Canton, N.C. Photo from Willow Hill Soap Company Facebook

It’s been a little over two weeks since Pactiv Evergreen Packaging made the announcement to close early this summer, and for those intimately affected, it’s already been a heavy span of time. Mill workers are trying to figure out what’s next for them and their families. Further, downtown Canton as an economic entity has concerns the closure will impact their businesses. 

To show support to our beloved Papertown and lessen the impact on surrounding businesses, we can be more intentional about shopping, dining and utilizing businesses in downtown Canton. Since Rumble is a female-driven newsletter, we’re highlighting a number of establishments that are either owned or co-owned by women. Come to find out, there are a slew of them. 

Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing individual articles about several of the following businesses. As you learn about these women and their stories, please consider supporting their enterprises.

Middle Path Wellness - Ellen Selm - 483 Main Street

Pink Cactus Salon - Sierra Perez - 107 Main Street

Maddie’s on Main - Tammy Milner-Henry - 53 Main St                                                        

  The Golden Apple - Carol Apple - 55 Main Street                       

Grateful Table Cafe & Provisions - Jeanne Forest - 473 Main Street

Evenstar Yoga - Lindsey Godwin - 155 Main Street

Balsam Mountain Floral - Kristi Ball-Mayrand - 392 Main Street

Willow Hill - Alison McDowell- 80 Park St

Southern Porch - Michaela Lowe - 117 Main Street

Pigeon River Mercantile - Lisa Conard - 365 Main Street

Paper Town Coffee - Liz Grimmett - 119 Main Street 

Remember that when you buy local, 68% of your money stays in the local economy. In contrast, when you buy through a chain, only 43% stays in the economy. If there are other female-driven businesses not mentioned in this article, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and we’ll be sure to add them to our list. 

 

                                        

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