Forsyth's is a seafood market three generations in the making. What began with Ms. Virginia Hardesty and her late husband, Charlie Hardesty, peddling shrimp from the back of a truck, has taken on a life of its own as a 100-seater restaurant that serves hundreds every day. Both hailing from Beaufort, NC, they grew up with commercial fishermen for dads and eating fresh fish for dinner. Now, that legacy continues with their daughter, Ashley Hardesty, who co-owns and cooks along with her mother.

This North Carolina–based team of entrepreneurs, franchising eight Ben & Jerry's locations, use the foothold they've gained with their neighbors to improve socioeconomic equity in their communities.

Located in the triangle of North Carolina, Triangle specializes in gluten-free cooking, classes and events in the area using sustainable and organic ingredients. Their mission is to make good food, which just so happens to be gluten-free.