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August 2008 Velocity Member & Triad Business
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Cathi Vogel, President
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About this E-mail:
Velocity Trade Exchange, LLC is committed to doing our part to keep the Triad Economy growing strong by supporting our members, as well as the small business community in general.
This monthly series contains a schedule of Velocity Trade Exchange Member Events, special announcements and General Networking events in the Triad during the current month that our readers are likely to have an interest in knowing about.
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VTE Photo Day was a hit!
Thank you to Robert Watson of Robert Christopher Photography for dedicating a day with us for this project and for doing such a fabulous job. With participants’ permission, we will post samples of the finished images online once the final images are complete. Participants, if you haven't made your final selections of the images you want, please be sure to get that information to Robert as soon as possible. For those have already made your selections, the final images are in process and you should have them soon if you haven't received them already. If your schedule didn’t allow you to participate, be sure to contact Robert individually
by E-mail
or phone (336) 340-4064.
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to visit Robert Christopher Photography’s website and see samples of his work.
SV2 Studios’ IMAX in a Basement film project, “Outside In”
is on the docket for the 2008 Giant Screen Cinema Association Conference which will be held in Jersey City in early September. The conference brings together the who’s who of production companies, theaters, filmmakers, equipment people, journalists and more from the giant screen industry from around the world. SV2 Studios owner, Stephen van Vuuren, will be giving a short presentation of the film. Congratulations Stephen! To learn more about the film and how you can contribute to its successful completion, visit
www.outsideinthemovie.com
Public Data Works
will be hosting the Winston Salem Chamber’s Business After Hours event later this month. More details are included in the Triad Community & Networking Events section of this e-mail, or
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Velocity Networking
Event: Velocity Trade Exchange’s next event is on the calendar for Monday, September 22nd, 4:00-6:00pm at Bistro Sofia restaurant on Dolley Madison Rd. In addition to networking, we will also be partnering with Leapfrog Marketing PR Design to provide an interactive workshop on maximizing your marketing dollar, where participants will have the opportunity to learn new and creative marketing strategies while building relationships with VTE Members and other Triad business leaders at the same time. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more information; contact the VTE office
by E-mail
or by phone at (336) 379-5066 with questions
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August 2008 Velocity Member Events for your Business:
Please check out these events and workshops offered by VTE members through the duration of August that may be helpful in growing your businesses effectively. Use trade dollars to build your business!
August 13-14, 2008 – Wednesday & Thursday
- 11:30am – 1:30pm
The Brooks Group – Sales Management Symposium - 3810 N. Elm Street, Greensboro - During this two day seminar you’ll learn 100% actionable strategies designed to help you become better at hiring, training, coaching and leading your sales team to success.
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for details or reservations.
August 15, 2008 – Friday
– 11:30am – 1:30pm
ActionCOACH – Introduction to Business Coaching - Apple Spice Junction, 104 Meadowood St, Greensboro - For small business owners only! This free session will introduce you to the world of business coaching as well as help you understand the fundamentals of succeeding in today’s business world! FREE.
Call Ross Cox for Details and Reservations at (336) 510-7262 or (336) 286-4905
August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
- 5:30pm– 7:30pm
336Events.com - Triad After Work Social - The Press Wine Cafe, 301 Martin Luther King Blvd, 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.
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for details.
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August 2008 VTE Member Events – Dining & Entertainment:
Please check out these dining and entertainment opportunities offered by VTE members through the duration of August. Use trade dollars to enhance your lifestyle!
August 7 - 17, 2008
Open Space Café Theatre – Crowns – 4609 W. Market Street, Greensboro – A gospel style musical by Regina Taylor. The story of a Brooklyn girl, staying with her
grandmother in the South following a tragedy, is a springboard for an exploration of black cultural history and identity.
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August 12, 2008 - Tuesday
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carolina Coffee and Tea — Tea Lovers Meetup Group - The Spot for Tea Parties, 400 State St, Greensboro.
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August 13, 2008 - Wednesday
- 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Bistro Sofia - Summer In Greece: 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with this special three course meal. $25.00 per person, Complimentary glass of wine; tax and gratuity not included.
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August 15, 2008 – Friday
Solaris Restaurant – L’ounge –125 Summit Ave, Downtown Greensboro
- Enjoy a sophisticated evening of sound, dancing and libations.
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August 16, 2008 - Saturday
- 12:00pm
Gate City Lanes - B$g T$me Bowlers Tour Scratch Shootout - 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro - Big prizes are up for grabs in this tournament, can you make the cut?
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August 16, 2008 - Saturday
- 7:00pm
Cupid.com – Lock and Key Event – Solaris Restaurant - 125 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC - Singles Mixer - Suggested Ages 23-35.
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August 24, 2008 - Sunday
- Noon to 3PM
Bistro Sofia - Meet Bistro Sofia’s Wine Vendors – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro
Chat with the people that bring you the tasty juice on Bistro's Wine List
$20 per person, includes approximately 30 wines & light hors d'oeuvres.
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August 29, 2008 – Saturday
Solaris Restaurant – Red Liners / Dead Popes - 125 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC.
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Every Thursday and Friday in August
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Carolina Coffee and Tea – Afternoon Tea The Spot for Tea Parties, 402 State St, Greensboro
Treat your spouse, daughter, mother, boss, or best friend to Afternoon Tea. Reservations may be requested for two or more. Your lovely table will be set just for your party. The food will be delicious and the tea brewed to perfection. You may select from our many fine teas. 24-hour advance registration requested.
Call Carolina Coffee and Tea at 333-9557 or The Spot for Tea Parties at 813-TEAS (8327) for more information and reservations.
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August 2008 Triad Community & Networking Events:
Here are a few Community Events through the duration of August that you may have an interest in. Feel free to notify us of future events!
August 13, 2008-Wednesday
- 5:30pm-8:00pm
SynerG - SynerG on Tap - The Underground Restaurant (Formerly Backstreets) - 1720 Battleground Avenue
Informal networking social event to help connect young professionals within the Greensboro community.
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August 21, 2008 – Thursday
– 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Business After Hours – Dynamic Quest, 4821 Koger Blvd, Greensboro NC 27407– Grow your market share and build new relationships at this popular after-work networking event. Bring your entire staff and plenty of business cards and turn this extraordinary networking opportunity into revenue dollars. Sponsored by Dynamic Quest.
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August 26, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30pm– 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours — Rhodes Stadium at Elon University, Burlington - Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Register Online
August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30am - 1:30pm
High Point Chamber of Commerce - Business Woman of the Year Award Luncheon - High Point Country Club - 800 Country Club Drive High Point, NC - Recognizing Excellence in Professional Woman! Pre-Registration Required, RSVP by Friday, August 21st.
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August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Greensboro Partnership - State of our Community Luncheon - Sheraton Four Seasons / Koury Convention Center – High Point Rd, Greensboro - This informative luncheon will update Chamber members on the vision our community leaders have for the next 12-24 months. For more information, contact Carey Campbell
by E-mail
or by phone at (336) 387-8327.
August 28, 2008 – Thursday
4:00-6:00pm
Winston Salem Chamber – Business After Hours - Public Data Works, 2720 Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem - Join VTE Member, Public Data Works, Inc. and the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce at Public Data Works, Inc. for an evening of networking. Meet potential customers in this non-structured atmosphere.
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Weekly Wednesdays - Every Wednesday through October 29
- 11:45am–1:15pm
Center City Park - Enjoy the fountain and some lunchtime entertainment. Downtown Greensboro.
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The summer’s winding down and the kids will be back in school before we know it. In this period between summer and the holidays, it is the perfect time to restructure, upgrade and reinvent your business from the inside out. Get your employees fired up to get things done.
Check out a few ideas
for how you can use your trade dollars to ease the transition pains of back to school and breathe new life into your business. Get creative and have fun - there are numerous ways you can use trade dollars to grow your cash business. Need help? Contact the VTE office for ideas (336) 379-5066.
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Cold Hard... Trade Dollars! Would you like to earn up to $100, 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.
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for program details.
- Direct Mail Service Providers
- Eye Care Professionals
- Dentists
- Lawncare Providers
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