Businesses

The people behind the storefronts, leases, and side hustles

Gail McDowell's Famous Caesar Salad

Gail McDowell mastered the caesar salad after a move to Toronto in the early 1980s and has made more than 1,000 of them since.

Nell Thomas·Oct 1, 2026

A caesar salad in a wooden bowl and on a white plate on a striped tablecloth, beside the words Gail's Famous Caesar Salad.

Modern Legal, Theresa Viera's Family Law Firm

Theresa Viera's family law firm handles divorce, custody, support and protective orders, and tries to keep cases out of the courtroom when it can. Charlotte, Gastonia, Statesville and Waxhaw, N.C.

Nell Thomas·Sep 1, 2026

Theresa Viera, founder of Modern Legal, in a dark blazer and teal blouse, beside the words Modern Legal.

The British International School of Charlotte

BISC, in Ballantyne, teaches from the English National Curriculum through the IB Diploma Programme. Principal Liam Strachan on why critical thinking matters more in a world shaped by AI.

Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026

Liam Strachan, principal of The British International School of Charlotte, beside the words British International School.

The Fitness Studio Piper Glen

A private personal training studio on Rea Road whose trainers bring 15 to 25 years of experience, with programs from pre- and postnatal training to TPI golf assessments. A paid Partner Spotlight.

Nell Thomas·Jun 1, 2026

The Fitness Studio Piper Glen team posed in the gym, beside the words The Fitness Studio.

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