Two Roosters Ice Cream is finalizing the design and décor at their new shop location in Wake Forest.

Over the past few months, they have completed the framing, drywall, and backsplashes. They finished painting last week and are currently waiting on permits to go through.

The ice cream shop is hoping for an opening date in mid-July. They are looking forward to announcing the official date as the time draws near.

We hope to see you there when they are ready! To view their current ice cream flavors, visit their website.

York is pleased to provide property management and leasing services at The Factory, located at 1839 S. Main Street. Broker James Troxler represented the Landlord in the transaction.

Happy Juneteenth from the team here at York to all our wonderful friends, clients, and tenants!

Today, we intend to honor the day when the last community of enslaved people in America were informed of their freedom. In a continued effort to recognize the adversity and resiliency of the Black community, York is grateful for the opportunity to interview with and share the inspiring stories of some of the amazing Black-owned businesses that are an integral part of the shopping centers our company manages.

For the fourth and final of our Juneteenth Tenant Highlight series, we are happy to introduce Michelle Merritt Tucker, salon owner and operator of Studio 113 Hair Salon located in Forest Hills Shopping Center. The southeast Raleigh native is a proud wife, mother of 3, and grandmother of 5.

As a teenager, Michelle attended Millbrook High School while simultaneously obtaining a cosmetology degree from Sherrill’s University of Cosmetic Arts. For her choice of higher education, Michelle attended two of Raleigh’s great HBUs – beginning her studies at St. Augustine’s University and then transferring to Shaw University where she graduated with a degree in business administration. Michelle eventually went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources.

Studio 113 Hair Salon opened its doors at Forest Hills Shopping Center in 2004. Michelle and her team of stylists provide cuts, color, quick weaves, up-dos, straw sets, braids, wigs, and a host of other services in a safe and friendly environment.

Each year since opening, Studio 113 has hosted “Pink Out October,” an initiative to spread awareness about the signs of breast cancer. Sister to Sister Alliance and Rex Hospital have joined Studio 113 with this campaign and continue to collaborate and teach others about this issue. The salon also feeds families during the holiday season, holds back-to-school drives, and hosts an educational hair expo to help consumers learn about their haircare needs.

In addition to aiding with Studio 113’s community events and initiatives, Michelle is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the South Garner Business Alliance. She is also involved with Black Solute, her son’s nonprofit organization aimed to help youth in the southeast Raleigh community. Michelle serves as program planning co-chair of the Southeast Raleigh Rotary Club, Fundraising Chair for the Booster Club at Shaw University, and Fundraising Chair of Office for Scholarships for the National Association of University of Women.

Whether they are clients, stylists, or folks in the community, Michelle is committed to helping others. As the seventh of 9 siblings, Michelle credits her leadership skills to her upbringing. She is a firm believer in “Somebody has to do it, and everybody isn’t able – so why not me?” Although the team of stylists at Studio 113 are self-employed, Michelle says she runs the operation like a true employer by providing one-on-one meetings with her stylists, quarterly team meetings, and regular training classes. She coaches new stylists and teaches them the business behind self-employment.

In reflecting on the meaning of Juneteenth, Michelle says peace comes to mind. She hopes that her ancestor’s souls are at peace after their unimaginable fight for freedom. Even in the midst of opposition, Michelle hopes that each generation will continue the legacy for years to come.

York Properties is proud to have Michelle as a tenant at Forest Hills. Her creativity, professionalism, and dedication to the community are an example to us all. As a token of our appreciation for her, York has provided a $500 scholarship to Sherrill’s University.

To learn more about Salon 113, visit Michelle’s website.

For our third Juneteenth Tenant Highlight, we are excited to share Kindale Godbee’s journey! Hailing from Detroit, The Heir Salon owner is bringing education to the haircare experience.

Kindale founded The Heir Salon over four years ago, but the journey to loving her tresses began long beforehand. What many know today as the transition to natural hair began in high school for Kindale when she did the “big chop,” a process that involves cutting off chemically straightened or processed hair as a way to begin caring for one’s natural hair. The change was met with bullying from some peers, but Kindale persisted with the journey, and eventually chose to attend cosmetology school.

For a short time afterward, Kindale worked in a small suite, then later joined a full-service salon. She says in Detroit, popular hairstyles included finger waves and glitter. North Carolina, on the other hand, primarily focused on all things natural hair. Today, Kindale brings healthy haircare to the forefront of each client’s salon experience. She understands the importance of caring for hair during sensitive times such as the transition phase or the big chop. The business owner is inspiring others to enjoy the journey in caring for their natural hair. She says, “It’s more important what your hair says to you than it does to other people.”

Since opening The Heir Salon, Kindale says having her own business has impacted her for the better. The owner-operator says she used to be guarded, but is now much more open and steadily growing both personally and professionally. Kindale’s motto “say yes now and figure out how later” has served her well. She prides herself on keeping the best interests of her clients and profession in mind with each opportunity.

In recognition of Juneteenth, Kindale says the holiday is not just a celebration, but a reminder to “highlight all that we’ve been through and carry it with us through the rest of the year and throughout our lives.” She says she will “take a second, breathe, and realize who I am in the community and how I can embrace others.”

The Heir Salon regularly donates 10% of its profits to a local church organization or toward making human hair wigs and units for women who have been diagnosed with diseases contributing to hair loss, such as cancer or alopecia. The salon is currently partnered with Virtue Labs, a bio-tech company dedicated to empowering others to change the health, quality, and appearance of their hair by using their proprietary healing protein products. Kindale is a proud ambassador of the brand and is committed to spreading knowledge about healthy curls everywhere she goes.

To learn more, visit The Heir Salon’s website.

York Properties is pleased to provide property management services at Shiloh Crossing in Morrisville, NC, where The Heir Salon is located.

York is delighted to introduce Yasmin Morton, Esq. as our second Juneteenth Tenant Highlight for this month!

Yasmin is a family law attorney based in Raleigh, NC. Born and raised in Raleigh, Yasmin graduated from Enloe Magnet High School, then attended Western Carolina University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Law. Later, she received a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

Since opening The Morton Law Offices in 2010, Yasmin and her team have served hundreds of families and individuals in over a dozen counties in North Carolina. With the help of virtual software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, they have expanded their reach to serve clients in other states as well.

The Morton Law Offices offers a unique monthly pay structure that gives clients financial flexibility. Their practice areas include divorce, child custody, property distribution, separation agreements, and more.

As a family law attorney, Yasmin understands the importance of work-life balance and a flexible schedule. With family as the top priority both personally and professionally, motherhood is Yasmin’s greatest joy and her “why.” She also appreciates the perspective that it brings to her practice in dealing with families on a daily basis.

In addition to her legal profession, Yasmin serves as Vice President of the board for Passage Home, Inc. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., where she now serves on the International Grievance Committee. The multi-hyphenate mother prides herself most on creating spaces and opportunities for her daughter just as her parents did for her.

On this Juneteenth, Yasmin reflects that she is eager to see the removal of stereotyping in society and in her industry. She looks forward to the day when Black history and contributions to society are appreciated throughout the year!

For more information, check out The Morton Law Offices website.

York Properties is proud to provide property management and leasing services for tenants such as The Morton Law Offices at Midtown Center located at 5510 Six Forks Road.