Fashion Entrepreneur, Mary Norton, Speaking January 10 at Small Business Lunch at Halls

January 2, 2013
Thursday, January 10
 
CHARLESTON, SC – The Hall family and the King Street Marketing Group announced today that Charleston’s fashion expert, Mary Norton, will be their distinguished speaker, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Small Business Lunch at Halls. Mary Norton is still Charleston’s brightest star in internationalfashion design and is world-renowned for her whimsical andsophisticated Moo Roo handbags.

 

Beginning in 1998, Ms. Norton grew Moo Roo from her kitchen table into an international brand with an A-list celebrity following including JuliaLouis-Dreyfus, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berryand Oprah Winfrey.

In 2004, Fashion Group International, Inc. and The Accessories Council named Mary Norton a rising star. And, in 2005, Inc. Magazine named Moo Roo among the fastest growing urban businesses in the United States.

 

She designed an entire collection of Mary Norton Shoes and opened a boutique on King Street. In 2007, Mary was honored with the prestigious Footwear News Launch of the Year Award for a ground-breaking year of growth and stellar design.

 

Ms. Norton has had successes (Mary’s now a star on the Home ShoppingNetwork) and she’s had failures (a corporate bankruptcy in 2009). This effervescent entrepreneur will enthrall you with her never-quitattitude and business acumen, said Susan Lucas of the King StreetMarketing Group. 

 

Each month, Small Business Lunch at Halls features a distinguished speaker from the business, civic or political arenas upstairs at HallsChophouse, with an imaginative three-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Matthew Niessner.

 

Tickets are $28 per person for the luncheon and parking. Doors open at 11:30 AM and lunch is served at noon. Limited seating of 60 participants provides an intimate experience with each speaker. Visit www.smallbusinesslunchathalls.com for ticket information and sales, or call the 24/7 ticket hotline at 1-800-838-3006.

  

Halls Chophouse is located at 434 King Street in downtown Charleston. Parking, validated at the event, is available at the Visitors Center Garage on Ann Street between King and Meeting Streets.