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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK Forsyth County Entertainers Awards revived with purpose BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE_ Ellen Denise Leak had a vision to become a resource that supports and guides the many entrepre neurs and individuals in the arts and entertainment industry, and she's quickly becoming that resource. In 2011 she founded the FCEA (Forsyth County Entertainers Awards). "Most artists, entertain ers feel that they are not appreciated. They feel no one notices them. They feel that their- talent is small. I am on a mission to change that mindset," a very excited Ellen Leak said. The first awards cere mony was in 2012 with roughly 100 people in attendance. In just one year the 2013 FCEA (Forsyth County Entertainers Awards) grew to nearly 1,000 people in attendance. It was held at Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem, with pro Leak ceeds going to Aids Care Service. "I was so excited to share my gifts to make a difference in the lives of others," said Leak. God continued blessing Leak in 2014 with an attendance of nearly 2,000 people. Leak dedicated her efforts to raising money for the youth organization Authoring Action. The nonprofit has given out i 1 lb example oj an award given at the Forsyth County Entertainers Awards is shown. over 125 entertainment awards and 20 nonprofit or individual achievement awards. FCEA has truly been an inspiration to awardees, Shown are 2014 award winners at the Millennium Center. like Will "EJ" Furches, who was unsure of his skills until he won the Food Service award in 2012. Leak was proud to share his success. "Now he is a registered company in N.C. and serves the Triad with his delicious cakes.” Latisha Hood-Carter won the "dancer" award in 2013 and was inspired to start her own dance company called Re.nea's Modem Dancers. Chris Parker aka VoKal has started touring since his "Pop Artist Award" in 2012, and Tyler Hickman won the Videographer award in 2014 and that pushed him to go back to school to per fect his craft. Leak said when she notifies the nom inees, "they either scream, cry or express gratitude." The bad news is after many health and financial complications, Leak and her organization had to take a break. The good news is it's 2018 and the FCEA (Forsyth County Entertainers Awards) is back! The fourth annual awards program will be Sunday, July 8, at 5 p.m. at Winston-Salem Coliseum Annex. Red Carpet begins at 4:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.fceawards.com. "I feel that God charged me to make sure that this particular set of people are encouraged and motivated to keep pushing. These entertainers are amazing. They are under rated, unappreciated and some are confused on then next move. I am here to help. I am here to give them the pat on the' back that they deserve." Cam’s Coffee Co. looks to expand BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE Young entrepreneur Camden Myers last summer said his dream was to one day be bigger than Starbucks in the world of coffee. Although Cam's name isn't as pop ular as Starbucks just yet, last week Cam's Coffee Co. (Cam's Coffee Creations) took a giant step in that direction when the compa ny launched a crowdfunding cam paign, which will fund a new loca tion downtown. Cam's Coffee Co. started out as just something to do on Saturdays but it quickly, turned into a thriving business. According to his mother, Latasha Barr, Cam, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), quickly fell in love with coffee and decided he wanted to help others with disabilities as well by giving them an opportunity to work. And Cam's Coffee Co. was bom. After launching as a pop-up shop for the past few months, Cam's has called the Green Street Community Center home, but, with the addition of six part-time employees and the growing popu larity of the brand, Cam's has prac tically outgrown the space located on South Broad Street. The goal for the crowdfunding campaign is $18,800 and will cover start-up costs for expansion, including hiring six new employ ees, a dedicated trainer, and the cost to move to a kiosk downtown. Cam is also hoping to expand the services his business provides for people with disabilities into other locations outside of Forsyth County. At the time of publication Cam's Coffee Co. raised $3,648 from 50 different supporters. For more information on the crowdfunding campaign or to make a donation, visit www.indiegogo.com and type "Cam's" in the search bar or type http://bit.ly/Everydayheroes. You can also make a donation by stopping by Cam's, 918 S. Broad St. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. paign, Last week Cam's Coffee Co. launched a crowdfunding cam hich will help junu u new location in downtown Winston Salem. ADDRESS: 418 N. LIBERTY STREET, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 PHONE: 336-722-4170 KINGZ DownTown Market NOW SERVING Wings * Burgers * Hot Dogs KITCHEN HOURS Monday-Friday 11:30a.m.-6:00p.m. Saturdays 11:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. WE ALSO PROVIDE: ♦Western Union Payment Center {Duke Energy-Post same day) ♦Money Orders ♦ Snacks The greatest one stop grocery store in downtown Winston-Salem. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
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