Eccentric Lion
is hereby recognized as a
TOP GUN Professional Business!
Steven Vallini and Greg Gaines JR., you are considered a champion business owner for building and managing Eccentric Lion, a Tattoo and piercing shop company in Burke County.
Small businesses are the backbone of the United States economy.
The owners of these small businesses are entrepreneurs who often take many financial and business risks, provide employment opportunities, and add their creativity and ingenuity to the overall commerce of a local community, town, city, and county. Many business owners work long hours, endure challenging times, and make personal sacrifices.
Our research team at Expansion Support Services, owners of the County Advisory Board, identified Eccentric Lion as a business that is appreciated by its customers and provides valuable services to the community.
The company’s continued success speaks to the dedication and ability of Steven Vallini and Greg Gaines Jr. to overcome the many business obstacles and barriers that are part and parcel of business ownership.
Steven Vallini and Greg Gaines Jr. have been involved in the tattoo industry for more than 35 years collectively and have served the local community since 2001. Originally an artists with a passion for creating artwork, Vallini began tattooing when a friend offered to pay them to create a tattoo. At the time, selling artwork online was not common, and that opportunity helped launch what would become long and successful careers.
Throughout his career, Vallini earned multiple awards for his work, particularly for hyper-realism portrait tattoos, including recognition as recently as May. Their artistic skill and dedication to the craft have helped establish Eccentric Lion as a respected studio within the region.
Beyond their work as artists and business owners, Vallini and Greg are also committed to supporting the local community. They contribute to initiatives such as Teacher of the Year recognition and organize charitable efforts for local elementary schools. These efforts include toy drives, backpack and school-supply donations, and a special raffle for a free $1,000 tattoo. For every $5 worth of toys or school supplies donated, participants receive a raffle ticket—encouraging community members to give while supporting local students and families.
We take this moment to acknowledge and thank Steven Vallini and Greg Gaines Jr. for the past, present, and future contributions that Eccentric Lion and its staff have made—and will continue to make—in Burke County.
Steven Vallini and Greg Gaines Jr., you are highly commended and appreciated for being business owners and for playing an important role in the business community of Burke County, North Carolina.
Eccentric Lion is accepting customers for its tattoo and piercing shop services. Call 828-430-6194 TODAY!
Please shop local and support this Top Gun Burke County local business.
Very Well Done Vallini and Greg Gaines JR !
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