HAVEN Creative® Receives 2024 Crowns of Enterprise Award for Women Business Enterprise of the Year
Charlotte, NC – [May 10, 2024] – HAVEN Creative®, founded in 2012 by Jeni Bukolt and recognized as one of Charlotte’s 50 fastest-growing companies in 2023, has been honored with the 2024 Crowns of Enterprise Award for Women Business Enterprise of the Year.
The Crowns of Enterprise Awards recognize and honor small businesses demonstrating exemplary leadership, sound business strategies, and a significant economic impact on the community.
Under the leadership of Jeni Bukolt, HAVEN Creative has become instrumental in several regional branding and strategic communication initiatives. Notably, the company’s efforts with the Town of Marshville have enhanced its appeal as a business and tourism destination in Union County. Partnerships with entities such as South Piedmont Community College, the City of Monroe, and Gaston County Economic Development Corporation have significantly boosted workforce development and economic growth.
Regarding the award’s acknowledgment of diversity and inclusion, Jeni Bukolt’s dedicated mentorship through the Entrepreneur Organization and her support for women and black-owned businesses have firmly established HAVEN Creative as a leader in these areas. Her efforts were recognized when she was named a Charlotte Business Journal Power 100 honoree, celebrating her influence in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Charlotte region.
“Our mission at HAVEN is to empower our clients through education, helping them build strong brands and thriving communities,” said Jeni Bukolt, founder of HAVEN Creative. “This award is a testament to our team’s hard work and core values. We are especially proud of our role in economic recovery and growth initiatives post-pandemic, particularly in Gaston County, where our rebranding efforts contributed to significant industrial growth.”
As HAVEN Creative grows, the company is committed to creating 70,000 mavens by 2037, reinforcing its impact as a catalyst for change and innovation in marketing and community development.
For more information about HAVEN Creative and their services, please visit www.havencreativeagency.com.
The Crowns of Enterprise Awards were established to recognize Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that have provided excellent services to the County and City. To learn more about the Crowns of Enterprise Awards, please visit https://oed.mecknc.gov/bdi/programs/crowns and https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/CBI/Crowns-of-Enterprise
Contact:
Name: Ian Redman
Title: Director of Strategy and Public Relations
Phone: 704-885-1857
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About HAVEN Creative
HAVEN Creative is a full-service marketing and branding agency based in Charlotte, NC. Founded in 2012 by Jeni Bukolt, HAVEN specializes in helping visionary leaders and organizations build connections through branding, strategic communications, public relations and advertising. HAVEN Creative is proud to be among the country’s 1% of women-owned creative agencies.