North Texas Superbowl XLV - Emerginging Business Program

The Emerging Business Program objective is to inform North Texas MWBE community of opportunities available surrounding Super Bowl XLV and maximize participation. The program serves as a conduit between the businesses, the NFL, its affiliates and other Super Bowl XLV purchasing entities. Charles Alan is proud to be reqistered with The Business Resource Guide with the North Texas Super bowl Host Committee. Now alailable online the official guide to certified, minority and women owned North Texas businesses approved to participate in the NFL Emerging Business Program for Super Bowl XLV.

www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness

Sewing Seeds of Hope

Charles Alan Inc. had the pleasure of donating approximately 7,500 rolls of fabric to the Dallas Cathedral of Hope, a congregation of the United Church of Christ for the “Sewing Seeds of Hope” campaign. The church serves the DFW homeless and those with Aids.

Great Women of Texas

On Thursday November 12th at the Fort Worth Club, the Fort Worth Business Press honored the 2009 Honorees with a reception dinner and awards.  Out of 300 nominees 15 women were selected.   The jury evaluated the nominees' professional accomplishments, leadership qualities, awards, honors and community involvement.  The Great Women of Texas is designed to recognize and honor the incredible talent and influence of women in the community who make a difference.  From philanthropic causes to business success, the women honored are those we aspire to; their presence and success benefit all.  Among the honorees is our very own Margaret Sevadjian.  The editor of the Business Press recognized her company’s involvement in the DFW community.  Whether its being a teacher, CEO, public service, or an executive vice president.  All the women honored followed or fell into their dream careers.  With perseverance and passion they have created a personal legacy that will be admired and remembered.  The Legacy Award was awarded to Safe Haven of Tarrant County, which is one of the largest emergency shelters in Texas for victims of family violence.  SafeHavenTarrantCounty has been working for more than three decades to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change and turn victims into survivors.  It was a great evening to take the time to honor those in the community for doing good in a time where all you hear is the bad. 

Charles Alan Now Accepting Credit Cards

Charles Alan will now be accepting the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Nokia Theater Suites Grand Re-Opening

On Wednesday November 4th, Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie Texas hosted the grand re-opening of 11 of their luxury suites.  After seven years of operation the suites were given a face lift by  8 area interior designers.   The designers were given zero budgets and a one month deadline.  Charles Alan was involved with two suites both designed by Glen Boudreaux & Associates out of Dallas.
One of the two suites Chares Alan was involved with was Suite 5, the AEG suite "That's Entertainment".  The suites were individually named by their designer and tailored to suit the client.  The AEG suite (the management company of Nokia) hosts many celebrities and they needed a space in which their upscale guests feel at home.  With a sophisticated palette of grays and taupe's it gives the feeling of a high-end loft.  Brightly colored art, hand blown glass pendant lights, LED lighting built into custom banquettes gives the suite a fun atmosphere.
The second of the two suites, "Aint Life Grand" for the City of Grand Prairie.  They wanted a fun friendly and family oriented atmosphere with elegance and sophistication.  Playing off the name Grand Prairie, Glen started with a warm welcoming color scheme of sophisticated greens and  browns that reflect the Grand Prairie.
The suites tour was a big success; all the suites were featured in the November/December 2009 edition of DHome.  In addition, the designers were interviewed and featured on HDTV.

Sewing Seeds of Hope for the Holidays

"Sewing Seeds of Hope" is an organization wiht teh Cathedral of Hope Church in Dallas.  The church serves the DFW homeless and those with Aids.  On Saturdays they offer a free breakfast and lunch to many of the local homeless, they also have been giving free haircuts.  The fabrics that Charles Alan donates have been used for a variety of things, ranging from book bags, crosses, and eyeglass holders.  The newest addition to the family of items is called Bagitz, which are gift bags for holidays, birthdays, and any other special occaisons.  With 100% of the proceeds going straight into the organizations pocket, they will be able to continue their mission at the church.  The church will be taking orders for the holidays, three Bagitz for $10 or four wine Bagitz for $10.
One of the biggest challenges for the group has been finding volunteers to dontate time to make the items.  The group has a plan to educate those who benefit from the items.  Donna Jackson with NuBax helped lead the effort in gathering the fabric.  Other items needed by the Catherdral of Hope are snaps, thread, Velcro, zippers, buttons and other basic sewing materials.
Charles Alan plans to continue to dontate fabrics to the group.  If you know of any contacts or companies who would like to donate material, please e-mail Donna Jackson at djdonnajackson@gmail.com.