HARPER CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Charlotte, NC, USA — Katherine Harper was recently selected as Charlotte’s “Woman of Spirit” because of her commitment to community service and philanthropy. The American Red Cross partnered with Morton’s The Steakhouse, a restaurant, to recognize America’s “Women of Spirit” at wine dinners held coast to coast. Charlotte is one of the 38 cities participating in recognizing an exemplary woman from its region. Harper founded Harper Corporation of America with her husband, Ron. The company and its founders have supported educational institutions locally as well as internationally.