K. Charles & Co. of San Antonio, TX has been honored with a recognition by San Antonio in its selection of "75 Things To Do This Summer."

Announcing a special recognition appearing in the May, 2011 issue of San Antonio published by Open Sky Media. K. Charles & Co. was selected for the following honor:"75 Things To Do This Summer"

A spokesperson from K. Charles & Co. commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for us. The fact that San Antonio included K. Charles & Co. in its selection of "75 Things To Do This Summer," signals that our constant efforts towards business excellence are paying off. We are proud to be included in this recognition."

Following the publication of K. Charles & Co.'s selection for San Antonio's 75 Things To Do This Summer list, American Registry seconded the honor and added K. Charles & Co. to the "Registry of Business Excellence™". An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate this honor.

Awesome! K Charles & Co has been selected for the 2011 Best Of San Antonio Award by San Antonio Magazine: Experience counts.  That's what you get at K Charles & Co, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon.  Sound beauty and service philosophies are the foundation of this family-owned salon that offers customized treatments for hair, skin and nails.   

Read more here: http://www.sanantoniomag.com/SAM/Best-of-SA/Best-of-the-City-2011/index.php/name/K-Charles-and-Co/listing/27159/

K Charles & Co, Serving San Antonio Since1984, has been selected for the 2011 Best Of San Antonio Award

US Commerce Association Awards Plaque To Honor the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY -- For the third consecutive year, K Charles & Co has been selected for the 2011 Best of San Antonio Award in the Hair Salons category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

All for One Great Cause - CLEAN WATER - from Dominique Conseil, president of Aveda!!!

Strategies and Aveda Institute San Antonio present a No-Compromise Leadership Workshop Monday, February 2, 2011. If you're a leader who wants to take your company in a new direction and finally close the gap between where you want to be, don't miss Neil Ducoff and his No-Compromise Leadership tour. Click here for more information.

The Workshop is Monday, February 7, 20100 at Aveda Institute San Antonio, from 9am - 4pm. Seating is limited, so register today by calling 1-800-417-4848 or visit nocompromiseleadership.com

For the third consecutive year, K Charles & Co. (Serving San Antonio since 1984) has been selected for the 2010 Best of San Antonio Award in the Hair Salons category by the US Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

K Charles & Co is committed to helping protect and restore the ecological health of the Gulf of Mexico by partnering with and supporting the Gulf Restoration Network. Together, we work towards a clean energy economy.  Read more about our commitment for a United Healthy Gulf and more about Gulf Restoration Network here.

Kathy Thalman, owner and CEO of K. Charles & Co salons and the Aveda Institute San Antonio, was selected as a finalist for the N. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leader of the Year. The awards ceremony/luncheon was held July 8th at the Airport Hilton. Awards were presented in the categories of: New Business, Employee Relations, Business Innovation, Business Achievement, Career Achievement and Small Business Leader of the Year. Kathy was awarded the Small Business Leaders Award for Employee Relations.  

Holly Zapata (Director of the Aveda Institute San Antonio) was nominated for the N. Chamber of Commerce ATHENA ‘Young Professional Award’ and selected as a finalist.  The awards ceremony/luncheon was held June 22nd at the Airport Hilton. Awards were presented in the categories of:  Professional Leadership, Community Service and Personal Leadership. Holly was awarded the Young Professional Award for Personal Leadership.
 
Kathy Thalman has also been selected as a finalist for the N. Chamber ATHENA award to be presented on August 12th at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade during the ‘Enterprising Women’s Conference’. Kathy will be part of a panel discussion during that conference, moderated by Judge Janet Littlejohn. Other panelists are: Holly Hirshberg, Executive Director, The Dinner Garden; Alveta Herbert, Human Resources Manager, JPMorgan Chase; and Dr Ana Guzman, President, Palo Alto College.    

As the preeminent salon in San Antonio, K. Charles & Co. has not only raised standards in the world of beauty, but in environmental leadership and responsibility. As an Aveda Lifestyle salon, K. Charles & Co. focuses on building a brand with a vision to do business consciously and sustainably. Their innovation and emphasis on education has enabled them to grow successfully, and there are now three K. Charles & Co. locations serving the Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, and Bulverde areas.
Read more about K. Charles & Co. and the Aveda Institute San Antonio's passion for style and their commitment to the highest standard in the beauty industry. by Meghann Dibrell of Welcome Home, May 2010 issue

Exciting News! Kathy Thalman of K. Charles & Co. has been selected as a finalist for the Small Business Leaders of the Year Award, sponsored by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Finalists are individuals who demonstrate excellence and creativity in: Employee Relations, Business Innovation, Business Achievement, Career Achievement and Community Service. Award ceremony and luncheon will take place July 8th, at which time winners will be announced.  

Holly Zapata of the Aveda Institute San Antonio has been selected as a finalist for the ATHENA Young Professional Award, sponsored by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Finalists are those individuals who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in his/her business or profession; provide valuable and meaningful service to the community by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others; clearly serve as a role model for young professionals both personally and professionally. Award ceremony and luncheon will take place June 22nd, at which time winner will be announced.

Read all about K. Charles & Co. from the Bulverde News, CHRONOLOGY 2010 - Saluting These Area Businesses and Organizarions Who Have Helped Make Bulverde and the Surrounding Area What it is Today!

Passion for Style, Commitment to the Highest Standards - read about the founders of K. Charles & Co. and the Aveda Institute San Antonio from Welcome Home, by Meghann Dibrell

K. Charles & Co. employees demonstrated generosity and philanthropy  through their "School Supplies for Afghan Children" project.  More than 24 boxes of school supplies were donated by K. Charles & Co. employees and shipped to Kabul, Afghanistan.  These supplies (along with a variety of stuffed toys) were distributed at the opening of a school in November 2009.  One look at the faces of these children confirms their joy at receiving this gift of sharing. Click here to see the pictures.

The Styling Team at K Charles & Co presented a night of fashion, music, art, innovative hair styles + fundraising >> HAIRY METAL
There was be local artwork for sale, music, models and fierce clothing. The proceeds benefited the San Antonio Food Bank.

Click here to check out a behind the scenes slide show and pictures of the final production here!

K Charles & Co. Serving San Antonio since 1984 Receives 2009 Best of San Antonio Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., March 20, 2009 -- For the second consecutive year, K Charles & Co. Serving San Antonio since 1984 has been selected for the 2009 Best of San Antonio Award in the Hair Salons category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 Award recipients qualified as 2009 Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

The K Charles & Co location in Spring Branch, Texas has relocated!

Due to greater demand for top creative stylists and the best in customer service and satisfaction, we needed to expand our facilities. K Charles & Co Salon in Spring Branch, Texas has moved from Knibbe Rd. to Creek Side Plaza at 20630 Hwy 46 W. Suite 100. We had an opening reception and ribbon cutting on February 9th. We are excited and look forward to seeing you at our new location!