Amidst a global pandemic that has ravaged small businesses throughout the US, there is still hope in Holly Springs. While the pandemic has halted construction in many towns, Holly Springs continues to grow at a brisk pace. New home construction and shopping plazas have been going up left and right since the 90s without any sign of letting up. However, despite all the growth, there has been one thing that has been noticeably missing – a true downtown.
Holly Springs has long envied its neighboring communities for their charming downtowns that have given their town a true identity. For Holly Springs, that is slowly starting to change. A little over a year ago, Town Hall Commons opened a 44,000-square-foot building consisting of several mom-and-pop retail shops and restaurants. Around the same time, Our Moments in Time opened a shop across the street featuring products created by local artists.
Set to open this February, The Block on Main hopes to add to that momentum. The Block is a 54,000-square-foot mixed-use project that hopes to become the heart and soul of Holly Springs. Owners Chris Harol, Jon Harol, Stephen Chan and John Lee, all local Holly Springs residents and business owners, are all passionate about the future of this town. The project was designed with community input in hopes to create the quaint, charming downtown our residents have been looking for.
There will be a 100-seat amphitheater that aims to be the hub of activity for all things Holly Springs. Expect live music and entertainment in the amphitheater on a regular basis.
The Block will also host regular events to support local charities. Events include Block Parties, a Charity Poker Tournament and Family Game Night. Other draws will be Food Truck Fridays and the Children’s Reading Series in the spring and fall. With the safety and well-being of our residents the chief concern, most of these events will be on hiatus until the spread of COVID-19 is under control. However, when that day finally comes when it is safe to gather with family and friends, ditch your mask, put on your party pants and head over to The Block.
ANEWGO
Anewgo, formerly known as Rendering House — a software and content developer serving the new home builder market, will be opening the second largest office in The Block on Main this February. At 7,000+ square feet and serving over fifty employees, the top floor office has been designed with flexible open space and a combination of shared and single office rooms. The conference room features soaring storefront glass under an iconic angled roof and an open air balcony. Nordic wood accents in the large break room, shared offices, and in the spa-like bathrooms combine the warmth of wood with elegant modern lighting to create a comfortable setting for work and collaboration. The large windows at the perimeter of the high ceilinged open area and offices permit light and views of the growing townscape—the public amphitheater below, nearby restaurants, and shops that are transforming Main Street in Holly Springs into the vibrant destination it has always deserved to be.
PEEK-A-BOO GRINS
Peek-A-Boo Grins is a brand-new baby and children’s clothing boutique that will open in March 2021! Peek-A-Boo Grins will provide boutique quality infant and children’s clothing to customers in Holly Springs. Peek-A-Boo Grins aims to be a neighborhood staple for heirloom quality children’s clothing—where people go when shopping for any and all important events and holidays.
The company is owned by Rachel Dahler and her best friend Ali Stocks. When the Dahler family moved to the area from Memphis, they quickly realized that there was not a local boutique that provided high quality infant, toddler, and children’s clothing. Peek-A-Boo Grins will be the first boutique in Holly Springs to exclusively offer boutique style clothing for infants and children.
STUDIO 557
Studio 557 is a dual space that also features a Community Workroom with coworking aimed to feed the creative. Options exist for every business, including dedicated or flex desk options, conference room and lounge area to relax and feel inspired. You started your business with a dream; the Studio 557 community is here to support you and give your business the resources to make an impact.
Studio 557 is more than just a studio, it is a community that supports the creative entrepreneur. The blank canvas studio area features close to 1,000 square feet of wide open space and wall-to-wall windows flood the studio with natural light from floor to ceiling.
BEAU MONDE SALON SUITES
Beau Monde Salon Suites, scheduled to open mid-April 2021, is an independent, locally owned boutique salon suite in a sea of corporate franchises. We will offer stylists and their clients a beautiful, upscale environment with abundant natural light and state-of-the-art salon equipment. Each suite will have its own self-contained heating and cooling, maximizing fresh air intake which is especially important nowadays.
Owned by Karim and Nancy Nice and managed by Chris Phillips, a stylist with more than 30 years experience, Beau Monde will be the first salon suite concept in the Holly Springs area and the premier place to be for discerning stylists and their clients for years to come.
FIVE KNIVES DELI
Owner Brittany Lee will be bringing years of experience as an Executive Chef and Sous-Chef as she opens her very first restaurant, Five Knives Deli. Her focus is on made-from-scratch food using fresh, local, quality ingredients. Five Knives will offer grab-n-go options for breakfast and lunch. Choose from a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, bagels and sides. At Five Knives, you’ll find your classic deli offerings, elevated to the next level with Brittany’s unique twist.
PRANA YOGA
PRANA Yoga is a boutique yoga studio in downtown Holly Springs opening in The Block on Main in February 2021. Owner, Holly Springs resident and mother of two, Polina Fayet aims to create an inclusive yoga community where students can achieve their goals under the guidance of PRANA Yoga’s team of knowledgeable instructors in a fun and supportive environment. PRANA Yoga offers both hot and unheated flow yoga, gentle flow yoga, Yin yoga, and more. Aerial yoga and outdoor yoga classes in the amphitheater will be offered beginning in the spring. To view the class schedule and register for classes, and to learn more about pricing and membership options, visit PRANA Yoga’s website at https://www.prana-yogahollysprings.com/ or download the PRANA Yoga mobile app. Feel the energy and fuel your fire at PRANA Yoga.
MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO
Mamma Mia Italian Bistro, Holly Springs is owned and operated by Head Chef Ciro Formisano who has a love and passion for his Italian culinary talents. His unforgettable classic recipes will bring back the Old Country. His wit and personality will put a smile on any customer’s face.
He comes to us from Naples, Italy. He became a Head Chef at the age of 21. In 1992, he came to America and became a US citizen. He has successfully operated the first Mamma Mia Italian Bistro out of Apex for the last 17 years and has grown a loyal following. Upon opening at The Block, Ciro will man the new location in Holly Springs and his daughter Lea will take over in Apex.
The Mamma Mia family looks forward to serving Holly Springs and Apex with dine-in, curbside, catering, and special banquets in their new Eagle Room at the Holly Springs location. They look forward to making you part of their Mamma Mia family.
COWORKING STATION
Owners Chris and Jon Harol are set to open the newest and largest facility this February. This location will be nearly four times the size of the existing Coworking Station in Holly Springs at over 10,500 square feet. The design features floor-to-ceiling windows and glass walls throughout that flood the space with natural light. There will be three different conference rooms of varying sizes, phone booths for taking private calls and even a wellness room to take a break from a busy day. The cafe will offer healthy food and snack options, endless coffee and even beer on tap.
The space features 47 private offices in a variety of sizes and price points, as well as an assortment of open work spaces. Members will have access to all Coworking events, to include the Business Leadership Series, Executive Roundtable, Book Club and networking events. If you would like to join a tight-knit community of motivated business professionals, Coworking Station is a great fit. Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or a growing small business, they offer flexible options that meet any need.
