​Nan Sutton, Lulu Burgess

Nominated by Main Street Beaufort, USA

In 2000, Nan Sutton opened a unique gift shop - Lulu Burgess - in downtown Beaufort. Nan has an eye for the unique, the whimsical, and the latest trends and items to tickle the funny bone. The store has become a "must" for locals and visitors alike. Lulu Burgess boasts it has something for everyone. Shoppers can find goodies from greeting cards to locally designed jewelry and clothes to name brand accessories.

Nan has embraced the digital world to promote her business. She maintains an active Facebook page, regularly updates the store's website, which features a shopping cart, and films a YouTube video each Friday called "Filmfastic Friday" showcasing inventory from the store. She also has an iPhone app.

Not only is Nan a successful small business owner, but she is also active in the Beaufort community. She served on the Main Street Beaufort board of directors, including two terms as chair. She continues to support the organization with recruiting new members, speaking at city council meetings, promoting events, donating for fundraisers and sponsoring the Small Business Partner Award at the Main Street Beaufort Annual Meeting.

Nan is more than a downtown ambassador and cheerleader; she is a successful business owner and master merchant.

Contact: LaNelle Fabian at director@downtownbeaufort.com or 843.525.6644