At the KANSO creative, we believe in building more than just brands — we build community. This B2B Resource Hub is a curated collection of businesses we collaborate with, trust, and proudly recommend.
From creative partners and service providers to local professionals who share our values, these connections reflect the relationships that make great work possible. Whether you're a client looking for support beyond design or a fellow business owner exploring strategic partnerships, you're in the right place.
From creative partners and service providers to local professionals who share our values, these connections reflect the relationships that make great work possible. Whether you're a client looking for support beyond design or a fellow business owner exploring strategic partnerships, you're in the right place.
Pinwheel Branding
Bringing Brands to Life with Purpose + Personality
At Pinwheel Branding, we help businesses create meaningful merchandise that people actually want to wear. From thoughtful brand strategy to custom-designed apparel and promotional products, we make sure your message sticks—beautifully and intentionally.
Whether you're launching, growing, or reimagining your brand, we’re here to spin your vision into something unforgettable.
At Pinwheel Branding, we help businesses create meaningful merchandise that people actually want to wear. From thoughtful brand strategy to custom-designed apparel and promotional products, we make sure your message sticks—beautifully and intentionally.
Whether you're launching, growing, or reimagining your brand, we’re here to spin your vision into something unforgettable.
Foothills Employment
We’re Your Local People People
Since 1994, Foothills Employment has connected local businesses with dependable, work-ready talent across Western North Carolina. Family-owned and community-driven, we’re proud to be the only locally owned staffing service in Caldwell County—helping our neighbors find meaningful work and helping employers build reliable teams.
From manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, skilled trades, and more, we’re not just filling positions—we’re strengthening the workforce that keeps our region moving.
Since 1994, Foothills Employment has connected local businesses with dependable, work-ready talent across Western North Carolina. Family-owned and community-driven, we’re proud to be the only locally owned staffing service in Caldwell County—helping our neighbors find meaningful work and helping employers build reliable teams.
From manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, skilled trades, and more, we’re not just filling positions—we’re strengthening the workforce that keeps our region moving.
PlayWorks
Because Play, Works.
PlayWorks is on a mission to bring play back into adult life. Through interactive experiences, workshops, and community events built around movement, laughter, creativity, and curiosity, PlayWorks helps people break out of stress and rediscover the mindset that fuels innovation, connection, and growth.
Rooted in the belief that play is not just for children but a powerful tool for human development, PlayWorks creates environments where adults feel safe to explore, experiment, and reconnect with their natural creativity. Whether through guided activities, collaborative challenges, or immersive events, participants are encouraged to move their bodies, laugh freely, express ideas without judgment, and say yes to new possibilities. The result is stronger relationships, clearer thinking, increased resilience, and a renewed sense of energy that carries into both personal and professional life.
PlayWorks is on a mission to bring play back into adult life. Through interactive experiences, workshops, and community events built around movement, laughter, creativity, and curiosity, PlayWorks helps people break out of stress and rediscover the mindset that fuels innovation, connection, and growth.
Rooted in the belief that play is not just for children but a powerful tool for human development, PlayWorks creates environments where adults feel safe to explore, experiment, and reconnect with their natural creativity. Whether through guided activities, collaborative challenges, or immersive events, participants are encouraged to move their bodies, laugh freely, express ideas without judgment, and say yes to new possibilities. The result is stronger relationships, clearer thinking, increased resilience, and a renewed sense of energy that carries into both personal and professional life.
Tiger Tamers
Shape the Passion Within
Tiger Tamers helps individuals and teams unlock potential, build confidence, and achieve lasting transformation. Founded by U.S. Navy veteran Dennis Narlock, the company brings over 100 years of combined military and industry leadership experience to its coaching and development programs.
Through one-on-one leadership coaching, immersive team workshops, and powerful experiences like firewalking, Tiger Tamers empowers people to move past fear, embrace purpose, and perform at their highest level — personally and professionally.
Tiger Tamers helps individuals and teams unlock potential, build confidence, and achieve lasting transformation. Founded by U.S. Navy veteran Dennis Narlock, the company brings over 100 years of combined military and industry leadership experience to its coaching and development programs.
Through one-on-one leadership coaching, immersive team workshops, and powerful experiences like firewalking, Tiger Tamers empowers people to move past fear, embrace purpose, and perform at their highest level — personally and professionally.
Little River Customs
Crafted with Pride in the Foothills of North Carolina
At Little River Customs, we don’t just make hats—we create personalized, high-quality gear that tells your story. From custom leather patches to embroidered designs, every piece is handcrafted with care, precision, and Southern grit.
Whether you're outfitting a crew or building your brand, we’re here to help you stand out—with hats made to last and made to mean something.
At Little River Customs, we don’t just make hats—we create personalized, high-quality gear that tells your story. From custom leather patches to embroidered designs, every piece is handcrafted with care, precision, and Southern grit.
Whether you're outfitting a crew or building your brand, we’re here to help you stand out—with hats made to last and made to mean something.