Ribbon Cut

Blade’s celebrates 15 years with a ribbon cut and other special events

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[April 06, 2019]  On Friday afternoon a large number of staff, family, friends and customers, joined by members of Lincoln city government, were on hand to congratulate and celebrate with Vanessa Komnick in her 15th anniversary ownership of Blade’s Hair and Nail Salon.

Komnick purchased Blades and moved it from Fifth Street in Lincoln to a large modern salon at 241 Madigan Drive. Since that time, Komnick has worked to expand the business offering a large variety of hair and skin care products, health supplements, and even clothing, shoes, boots, and accessories. At the same time, she has worked to maintain top quality hair care with a large number of stylists who are always busy. From cuts, curls and colors to manicures and pedicures to relaxation and full body detox, the business offers everything needed to made a person feel like new in no time at all.

At the ribbon cut on Friday it was noted that it takes a great deal of work to keep a business going and growing for a number of years. While new businesses are of great importance to our community, it is also extremely important that the community recognize and celebrate longevity in a business.

On hand supporting Vanessa were her husband Josh and four-year-old daughter Reece, along with other family members. Several members of her staff were on hand including Aubrey Letterle, Lindsay Tibbs, Ashley Jackson, Callie Harbor, Bree Goodman and Sydney Dial. Staff who were unable to attend were mentioned as well and that included Emily Neuhaus, Jade Hasselbrook and Makayla Green. Others on hand included several friends and family, some who stood behind the ribbon with Vanessa and a large number who stood in front of the ribbon with cameras to catch the momentous occasion.

From the city of Lincoln, newly elected soon to be sworn in alderwoman Kathy Horn was on hand, along with City Clerk Peggy Bateman, City Administrator Beth Kavelman and Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman. Former Chamber Ambassador Marcia Cook and LDN ribbon cut crew members Karen Hargis, Roy Logan and Nila Smith rounded out the group.

As the cut proceeded Komnick offered up a few words. She began by thanking her husband “for all the craziness,” over the past 15 years. She also said she wanted to acknowledge her wonderful staff who have been very supportive over the years and said that she could not succeed without their help and support.

Mayor Goodman also congratulated Komnick and noted that to keep a business going and growing for 15 years was admirable and he congratulated her on her success.

After the speakers finished, Komnick manned the scissors and at the count down snipped the ribbon.

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In addition to the ribbon cut there were several activities going on at the shop throughout the afternoon.

One of the most notable was an act of love that would be performed by four-year old Reece Komnick. Reece had very long blonde hair and she decided that on this day she was going to have her hair cut and she would be donating it to Locks of Love.

In addition, there was a chance to spin the discount wheel for special pricing on goods and services and the opportunity to enter a raffle for a fantastic prize as part of a special fundraiser.

Guests were invited to stay for refreshments that included cookies and a beautiful five-layer cake.

Everyone was also encouraged to come back later in the afternoon/evening for the “Polish for a Purpose” fundraiser for St. Judes. Komnick and a group of friends from the area will be participating in the St. Jude Run this summer. This year though, instead of running from Lincoln to Peoria, they will run from Memphis, Tennessee to Peoria. The run will take about three to four days. Each member of the running group is working to raise $3,000 for St. Jude’s.

After the cut, as guests lingered enjoying the snacks and shopping the boutique, each person was given a gift bag with hair and skin care products inside, as a thank you for coming out and joining in the celebration.

Congratulations to Vanessa and her staff, and best wishes for the next 15 years!


[Nila Smith]

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