Happenings
Thursday, October 14, 2010 & November 11, 2010
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Live! at the Loft Cardinal Club
No cover charge
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Business Alliance After Hours
Join fellow Business Alliance members and other Club members for a little after work relaxation and networking at Live! at the Loft. Good company, drink specials, a delicious array of complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a little live entertainment make for a great evening gathering!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
& November 18, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Capital City Club, Private dining room
Reservations: 832-5526 www.capitalraleigh.com
$7.95 ++ buffet
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Business Alliance Open Table
Join other Business Alliance Partners and Associates for a casual lunch and free ranging conversations in the Main Dining Room at the Capital City Club.
Tuesday October 26, 2010
9:30 Registration
Class 10:00 am – Noon
Capital City Club
$20 includes buffet lunch following
Reservations: 832-5526 www.capitalraleigh.com
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Navigation Series: Hitting the Target: Tricks & Tips for Small Business Marketing and Joint Ventures
We are entering the home stretch for the 2010 Navigation Series with session facilitation for our last two classes provided by David Walker who currently heads up an Adult Degree Completion Program at Peace College for students looking to achieve their BA degree in Business and Leadership.
October’s Navigation Class will include an invigorating panel discussion focusing on small business marketing and joint venturing. David Walker will lead an interactive team discussion among invited local entrepreneurs and class attendees to engage in a “How To” review of best practices in the Triangle’s market place.
Joining this session will be :
- Dr. Peter Cornwell. PhD, a top rated Management Information Systems Professor and consultant who understands Social Networking
- Dr. Shirley McLaughlin, PhD, one of the most highly sought after Marketing Professors in the Triangle
From our own ranks, you’ll have a chance to hear the inside scoop on what’s working (and what’s not) in our local marketing and joint venture world from
- Jeffrey Raxlin, J.D. – Owner of PPC Financial Group, LLC. and a great networker and speaker on Alliances.
- Craig Mathews, MBA – Owner of Big Think and Chief Thinkologist and an excellent source for entrepreneurs who are looking to get things moving ASAP.
- Adam Saad – Owner of Rush Hour Karting and savvy marketer in the Triangle. Adam has learned what it takes to get the message out and how important it is to small business sustainability.
- Scott Cohen, CPA, MAcc, MBA – Multi-Unit Franchise Owner, Principal in Hanson & Cohen CPA PLLC who has experienced what it takes to market businesses – many of them.
David and his team of entrepreneurs are planning to provide participants with a plethora of tricks and tips regarding these very special topics. Please come prepared to interact with the panel and get tools that you can take back with you to your business to implement immediately!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:30 registration Class
10:00 am – Noon
Capital City Club
$20 includes buffet lunch following
Reservations Please: 832-5526 or www.capitalraleigh.com |
November’s Navigation Class
Facilitator Bio: David Walker has enjoyed a variety of business experiences so far in his career, from eleven years working for Navistar Financial Corporation to being one of five people initially recruited to start up a North American captive finance corporation for AB Volvo and helping repair Daimler Chrysler’s captive finance company to being an award winning multiple unit franchise owner with The Entrepreneur’s Source where he helped others achieve their dream of self employment. David has spent a significant portion of his career recruiting and motivating teams of employees toward a common set of goals.
David’s lifelong passion has always been in the field of education. He holds a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Economics from Illinois State University. He earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance from The University of Dayton. Currently, he is an Economics PhD. candidate with North Carolina State University. He has taught multiple business related courses at both the Graduate & Undergraduate level.
David has been the Dean and Campus Director for a start-up, proprietary university in the Raleigh, NC area. He currently heads up an Adult Degree Completion Program at Peace College for students looking to achieve their BA degree in Business and Leadership.
Finally, David also works as an independent consultant where he facilitates for companies and universities in the areas of Leadership, Empowerment and Team Building.
BA Member Announcements & Celebrations
(Please send submissions to bag_editor@yahoo.com)
Jan Delory, President of Sales
Vantage Point was chosen to be an expert panelist at the September
meeting of the American Marketing Association’s Raleigh Chapter. This
panel will discuss the role of sales and marketing and ways they can
work together to achieve the desired outcome.
Jan brings years of expertise from
her corporate background in assisting companies exceed revenue goals
and from her consulting practice founded in 2002 that guides small and
mid-sized businesses through strategies for growth. www.salesvantagepoint.com 919-225-4816
Debra Macon Simonette, President
of Creative Gifting, Inc., passed the certification examination
administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
to receive the Certified Advertising Specialist industry certification.
The Certified Advertising Specialist
(CAS) is one of two promotional products industry’s only professional
designations. Individuals with CAS certification are recognized as industry
leaders—those who have attained a superior standard of professionalism,
knowledge and experience. Achieving CAS status requires years of experience
in the industry, completion of rigorous course curriculum and industry
contributions.
Making the commitment to pursue a CAS
certification is a benchmark of the effort individuals are willing to
make to ensure their future business success and the overall professionalism
of the industry,” said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president and CEO.
"It is an honor to represent the
promotional products industry. The knowledge I have gained will only
help to ensure my commitment to my clients and their needs," said
Simonette. www.creativegifting.com (919) 303-6198
Leslie Flowers, President
of Leslie Flowers Enterprises is sponsoring a day long seminar
November 12 at the Cardinal Club focusing on self image for women. Flowers
says, “Anyone can hire a wardrobe specialist or life coach, but that
can be expensive, and rarely do you get everything you need in one place.
It's so exciting to bring these experts together so women can not only
feel successful, but also look the part, while saving time and money."
The event also will feature an accessory exchange, ongoing support program
and signature custom designed jewelry by Rebecca Kuprowicz of
Jewelry designs by Rebecca.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated
to the Women's Center of Wake County. Leslie Flowers 919 271 4948 leslie@pathsofchange.com
Daniel Trimpey, Preseident of Page Progressive, would like to announce the launch of the redesigned University Presbyterian Church of Chapel Hill website. Check it out!
Celebrations
Debra Simonette, CAS and president
of Creative Gifting, Inc., reports her company has reached another
business milestone with the celebration of ten years in business.
Debra would like to thank all who have supported our efforts to make
gift giving a unique experience from the gift giver to the recipient!"
New Members
- Mark Bloom, Business Success Strategists
www.BusinessSuccessStrategics.com
- Scott Cohen, Hanson CPA, PLLC
www.hansoncpa-pllc.com
- Scott Davis, Restoration Experts
www.restorationexperts.com
- Leslie Flowers, Paths of Change
www.pathsofchange.com
- Bart Frank, International Minute Press
www.rtp.intlminutepress.com
- Dan Gaugert, Gaugert Financial
www.gaugertfinancial.com
- Morris Lewis, Cost Control Alliance
www.costcontrolalliance.com
- Pam Mims, P.L.M. Equipment Services, Inc
www.emsarncva.com
- Dicie Nathani, DC Holistic Vitality Center
www.holisticvitalitycenter.com
- Sumeet Nathani, Holistic Vitality Center
www.holisticvitalitycenter.com
- Jerry Piercy, The Growth Coach
www.TheGrowthCoach.com/jpiercy
- Pamela Wimbush, Cady Macaroni Kid
www.northraleigh.macaronikid.com
Calling for All Community News!
(Please send submissions to bag_editor@yahoo.com)
If you are involved in community projects, we want to hear about them! Many of our members serve meals, help build Habitat homes, and volunteer their time to help others in need. Please share your experiences, or your company-related activity, with your fellow BA members.
Publisher Bio
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Daniel Trimpey is the CEO of Page Progressive, which is a print design, web design and web hosting company in Raleigh, NC. Daniel has a BS in Technology Education, with a minor in Graphic Communications from NC State University. Since graduating, Daniel taught middle school for 5 years in the Wake County School System, being awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 2003, before taking his business full-time in 2005. Other past positions include graphic designer for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and web developer for Cisco's IT Learning Group. Daniel may be reached at 919.374.3014. |
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