LIFESTYLE LETTER
FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER
Jennifer Carter Sowers | jennifer.sowers@lifestylepubs.com SALES DIRECTOR
Christian Sowers | christian.sowers@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATORS
The Makers Issue
Blair Neher | blair.neher@lifestylepubs.com Tricia Norris | tricia.norris@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Amy David, Nakita Rowell-Stevens, Jennifer Carter Sowers
OH, THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY—IT’S SHORT, SWEET AND FILLED WITH SWEETS (THANKS FOR THE HANDOUT, HALLMARK). Valentine's Day is a bit of a gimmick for card companies, but at least it makes you reflect on who and what you love. It only makes sense to meet makers this month, because if it is one thing we learned through these interviews, it's that they pour their heart and soul into their craft. We are excited to share several local stories about people who took a chance on a dream; to pivot in life and careers; and the creations they have brought to Midlothian, Richmond and well beyond along the way. Meet Chris York, who reignited his childhood affection for building wooden crafts with his grandfather and launched York Creations right here in Midlothian. Then there's Brad Cooper, the founder of our very own Steam Bell Beer Works who was adamant to bring a craft brewery and entertainment venue home to Chesterfield. Lastly, learn about some amazing local food entrepreneurs creating unique flavors right here in RVA. We hope these pages, photos and stories inspire you to seek what you love.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
Finally, we would like to thank our readers, our advertising partners and all of
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
the kind words that have inspired us to be the "makers" of Midlothian Lifestyle.
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
We have enjoyed every minute of it and can't wait to be welcomed into your home
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
each and every month. Happy Valentine's Day, Midlothian! We hope to see you around town!
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