April / May 2010 Velocity Member
and Triad Business Events
Cathi Vogel, President
Spring is in the air and you know what that means? That's right; it's time for Spring Cleaning! We've added a lot of exciting new members over the last few months that can help you get organized, get your taxes done, clean up your yard, home, windows, air ducts, carpets, etc. Terragen Nurseries has also stocked up with early spring annuals with a broad range of colorful choices - visit the nursery today! Contact us today for more ideas of how you can put your trade dollars to work for you.

We are especially excited about the upcoming Winston Salem Business Expo where we will be exhibiting on Thursday, April 22nd. We are currently recruiting booth volunteers and door prizes for the event. Click Here for additional information about the Expo. Then, on Wednesday, May 5th, look forward to Speed Networking! Here's more of what's on tap for VTE members and community events for remainder of April and first half of May.



New Members:  Since our last Newsletter, we'd like to welcome our most recent completed member additions. More exciting additions are in progress, so stay tuned!   Please visit our Featured Members page to learn more about a few of the Velocity Members' businesses.
  • Absolute Clean - Trust the King of Carpets for all of your residential / commercial carpet cleaning and water extraction needs.
  • Accent Tile & Flooring - The Triad's tile and flooring specialists for all of your tile and flooring repairs and replacement installations.
  • AS Web Pros - Builds attractive, state-of-the-art, custom built Web and e-commerce sites, providing business proprietors with an effective solution to creating an online presence.
  • Center City Bar & Grille - For good food and great local beers from your favorite NC micro-breweries, head to Center City Bar & Grille in downtown Greensboro.
  • Data Squirrel - Tracks and retrieves crucial information about people, money, and time, while providing you with software exactly sized and suited to your needs and budget.
  • Eagle Resourcing - A new way to network and improve your bottom line - put the power of Eagle Resourcing in your business.
  • Gwyn Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Co. - Serving the Triad for 30-years, Gwyn can be your single provider for all of your electrical, plumbing and HVAC needs.
  • Kennedy Software - Delivers custom applications to small businesses that work within your current data structure and budget.
  • Kneads You, Inc. - Treat yourself to a general sense of well being, reduce the stress in your life, and experience the lasting therapeutic benefits of massage with Kneads You.
  • The Kutting Edge - Jean Torres - Choose a professional and experienced stylist who is dedicated to giving you exactly the image you want and need to maximize your impact.
  • RE/MAX Professionals - The Hamilton Group - When it's time to buy or sell a home, trust the experienced professionalism of RE/MAX.
  • Spinning Blades Lawn Care - Trust the time proven tried and true lawn care and landscaping specialists for all of your landscaping installation and maintenance needs.
  • Triad Wine and Gifts - Enjoy a wide variety of inventoried wines, special orders and gift baskets - trust a trained local chef to help you pair your favorite courses and service your wine needs in the Triad!


Velocity Member Events for your Business:
The following are events held by VTE members for networking and workshops on business-related topics in April.

April 15, 2010 – Thursday - 12:00pm
The Brooks Group – Sales Buzz Radio – The SalesBuzz offers sales professionals around-the-clock access to market-driven discussion, tips, contests and advice drawn from real-life scenarios, forum posts and member inquiries. Special guest for the April show will be John G. Miller, author of “OUTSTANDING! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional."   Click Here for details.

April 21, 2010 – Wednesday - 5:30pm – 7:30pm
336Events.com – After Work Networking Event – REFS – 3404 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro – Casual networking opportunity that is located in new and interesting Greensboro and Winston Salem locations each month. Inexpensive and informal, these late afternoon/early evening events are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships plus a great place to socialize with coworkers and friends. FREE. Click Here for details.

April 23, 2010 – Friday – 8:00am – 9:30am
ActionCOACH – Business Savvy, 2010 Profit Building Series Workshop – 3820 N. Elm St, Suite 101, Greensboro- Discuss what it takes to run a successful business in today’s ever changing economy. We will cover key elements to being a successful entrepreneur including mindset, team, systems, and of course, profit. FREE. This workshop will be held the fourth Friday of each month of 2010. Call Ross Cox at (336) 209-4233 for more details.  

May 5, 2010 – Wednesday - 6:00pm
Velocity Trade Exchange – Speed Networking - Gate City Lanes 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro - Back by popular demand, VTE's next networking event will be an evening event - come enjoy a unique way of networking! Stay for more networking and bowling. Stay tuned for details or call the VTE office at (336) 379-5066.

May 6, 2010 – Thursday - 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Simple Solutions – Suitcase Seminar Building Series Workshop – 3820 N. Elm St, Suite 101, Greensboro - Never look for lost papers again. Pack a suitcase full of disorganized papers and files. Leave with everything organized and neatly filed. Cost $20 (special half priced offer) includes the cost of filing supplies. Call Dorothy at (336) 314-1207 to register Click Here for details.

May 12, 2010 – Wednesday - 5:30pm – 7:30pm
First in Flight Entertainment – "Improv" your Customer Experience – 4681 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown – Do you feel uncomfortable giving a presentation or when participating in group “brainstorming” sessions? “’Improv’ Your Customer Experience” is a class to help you to think on your feet. This is a fun, entertaining, and interactive class that will help you to develop skills that are immediately applicable to your job and life. Call Erinn at (336) 924-7028 for details and to register.

May 13, 2010 – Thursday - 5:00pm – 8:00pm
G4G Interactive 10-year Anniversary Celebration – Deep River Event Center - 606 Millwood School Rd, Greensboro - Help longtime VTE member, G4G Interactive commemorate their 10 years of business success. Greensboro Chamber will be conducting a special ribbon cutting in recognition of their achievement Click Here for details.



VTE Member Events – Dining & Entertainment:
The following are entertainment related events held by VTE members in April. Use trade dollars to enhance your lifestyle!  


April 16, 2010 – Friday - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Tea House – Springtime in Lexington – 23 W. 6th Avenue - Lexington – The days are longer and the evenings are warmer. Make your reservations for the next monthly theme dinner. Wear your spring hat and celebrate the beauty of spring with a delicious dinner as you listen to beautiful live music. Reservations with Credit Card are required. Call (336) 243-8321 or E-mail for details.  

April 19 - May 17, 2010 – Monday – Friday 5:30am - 6:30am
Greensboro Adventure Boot Camp– Guilford Middle School – 401 College Rd, Greensboro – Ladies, it’s time to reach your fitness goals or at least get a great kick start. Choose from 5 days a week or 3 days a week. It is for Women only. Cost: $299 (5 days/Week) or $199 (3 days/week). Click Here for details.

April 25, 2010 – Sunday - 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Lexington Tea House – Bridal Show and Afternoon Tea Sunday – 23 W. 6th Avenue - Lexington – Don't miss this opportunity to see the bridal fashion show provided by Lasting Impressions of Lexington as you enjoy a delicious bridal tea fare and talk with bridal experts. Reservations are required.  Reservations with Credit Card are required. Call (336) 243-8321 or E-mail for details.

April 28 - June 9, 2010 – Wednesday's 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Masteryworks, Inc - Grief Recovery Outreach Program– 620 South Elm Street, Greensboro - Conference Room – One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is Grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. This is a 7 week program, affiliated with and endorsed by The Grief Recovery Instituteฎ.   Click Here for details.

April 29 - May 9, 2010
Open Space Cafe Theatre - On Golden Pond – 4609 W. Market St, Greensboro – A lovable elderly couple faces their twilight years at their summer home on Golden Pond. By Ernest Thompson. Call (336) 292-2285 for reservations.   Click Here for details.

Wednesday Nights - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
REFS Sports Bar - Fine Wine Wednesdays – 3404 Whitehurst Rd, Greensboro – Enjoy 20+ Premium Selections at ฝ off, with live acoustic music.   Click Here for details.

Sunday-Saturday
Gate City Lanes - Family Special – 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro - $29.95 special includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental for 4 people ($7.00 each additional person) Need a snack? Add a Large bucket of popcorn and a pitcher of soda for $5.00. Add a pizza and a pitcher of soda for only $10.00.   Click Here for details.

Sundays and Mondays
Gate City Lanes- Crazy Dollar Days – 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro - $1.00 Games, $1.00 Shoe Rental,$1.00 Small Drinks,$5.00 Cover Charge.   Click Here for details.


Triad Business Workshops & Networking Events: 
Here are a few Community Events in the month of April that you may have an interest in. Feel free to notify us of future events!

April 14, 2010 – Wednesday - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Working Women's Wednesday Luncheon - Alamance County Club - 2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington - Working Women’s Wednesdays is the best in professional development for women in our community. As one of the most successful networking and educational events in NC, this is an amazing opportunity to hear the latest from women of proven power and influence.   View Details

April 14, 2010 – Wednesday - 5:30pm – 8:00pm
SynerG – SynerG on Tap – Mellow Mushroom - 609 South Elm Street, Greensboro - a free, informal social networking event to help connect young professionals within the Greensboro community. These monthly events are informal and everyone goes Dutch – light appetizers are often provided by the restaurant.   View Details

April 14, 2010 – Wednesday - 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – WOW! After Hours – 601 West Fourth Street, Winston Salem – Great networking event in downtown Winston-Salem, you may meet your next best customer! For reservations and additional information   View Details

April 15, 2010 – Thursday - 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Business After Hours - Flow Volkswagen / Audi – 4100 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro – Take this opportunity to benefit from meeting over 125 customers / clients face-to-face and telling them first-hand about your products and services at this popular after-work networking event. Bring your entire staff and plenty of business cards!   View Details

April 20, 2010 – Tuesday - 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – Small Business Boot Camp - 601 West Fourth Street, Winston Salem – Windows 7 - Find out what the buzz is all about. Here’s your chance to get close and personal with the latest productivity enhancements, as well as safety and security improvements that Windows 7 provides. Join us for a firsthand look at the newest product from Windows.   View Details

April 22, 2010 – Thursday - 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – Business Before Hours at Business Expo - Benton Convention Center - 301 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem - Join us for Speed Networking before the opening of the 2010 Business Expo.   View Details

April 22, 2010 – Thursday - 9:00am – 3:00pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – 2010 Business Expo - Benton Convention Center - 301 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem - Join the Winston-Salem Chamber for the Triad’s Biggest Business Show. Walk through the Benton Convention Center Exhibit hall and visit with over 125 vendors - Open to both Chamber Members and Non-Members. Contact Andrea Howell at 728-9228 for more information.   View Details

April 27, 2010 – Tuesday - 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Business After Hours - Tyler-D Studios - 3119 Lear Drive, Burlington - Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks as you meet with members of the Alamance County Business Community.   View Details

May 7, 2010 – Friday - 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – Business Before Hours - Lucia Chiropractic Clinic - 3275 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem - Enjoy an hour of great early morning networking. You might just meet your next big client. Bring plenty of business cards.   View Details

May 11, 2010 – Tuesday - 11:30am – 1:30pm
GMA's Noontime Network - Greensboro Regional Realtors Association - 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro - You Asked For It You Got It! Much like GMA's classic After Work Network, this event will feature our Networking Sticker Game, Food & Beverages. Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to network through your lunch hour!   View Details

May 12, 2010 – Wednesday - 5:30pm – 8:00pm
SynerG On Tap - Ganache Bakery and Restaurant - 403 North Elm Street, Greensboro - a free, informal social networking event to help connect young professionals within the Greensboro community. These monthly events are informal and everyone goes Dutch – light appetizers are often provided by the restaurant.   View Details

May 12, 2010 – Wednesday - 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Greensboro Chamber Member Jumpstart Program - Greensboro Chamber - Wachovia Room - 342 N. Elm Street, Greensboro - Robin Hill, senior account executive at the Chamber, will educate you on making FULL USE of your Chamber Membership.   View Details

May 14, 2010 - Friday - 7:30am – 9:00am
Alamance Chamber – Business Before Hours - Panera Bread - 422 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington - Start your morning off right with a full breakfast, 60-second commercial, open networking and more! RSVP by May 13. View Details

Cold Hard... Trade Dollars!  Would you like to earn up to $50, good towards the products / services of numerous local vendors for 3-minutes of your time?  Do you know a local business owner who is looking for creative ways to grow their business?  VTE offers referral bonuses, payable in trade dollars for successful referrals.  See below for a list of the top four industries currently in demand by our members.  Click Here for program details.
  • Restaurants
  • Retailers
  • Pest control
  • Signage
  • Dental and Vision Care Providers
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