Achievers & Accolades

SPGBK Watches founder returns to hometown; Receives City of Fayetteville Proclamation from Mayor Mitch Colvin

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (left) stands beside  Co-founder and CEO of SPGBK Watches Kwame Molden (right). Photo provided by: SPGBK Watches. 

On Jan. 8, Kwame Molden, MBA, the co-founder and CEO of SPGBK Watches, received a distinguished honor from the City of Fayetteville through a proclamation that celebrated his exceptional contributions to the city.

SPGBK Watches, a black-owned designer watch company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as a testament to Molden's commitment to drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the Black community and culture. The company's unique designs not only showcase the essence of Fayetteville, with a spotlight on local schools and monuments, but also pay homage to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the vibrant HBCU culture.

The City of Fayetteville's proclamation acknowledges Molden's role in not only shaping the success of SPGBK Watches but also in elevating the community through his dedication to cultural representation, economic empowerment and educational advocacy

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