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December 2008 Velocity Member
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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.
Last month we asked for ways you’re working together with other local businesses to prosper despite an economically challenging environment. As expected, our readers had some great ideas – we'll include an idea or two per newsletter – here's one of our favorites:
Cross Marketing packets: VTE member, RED Computer Services, delivers welcome packets to new clients, which include the marketing materials of current clients and strategic partners; what a great idea!
if you have additional suggestions for ways we can all work together to prosper!
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VTE News & Upcoming Events:
Bartering and Velocity Trade Exchange have made the news again!
- Business Week Magazine has done a second cover story about the benefits of bartering and trade exchanges in a tight economy,
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to view the article, “Barter Exchanges Catch On as Credit Tightens.”
Local publication, Yes! Weekly covered an additional story, "In Tough Times, Triad Business Turn to Bartering,” featuring Velocity Trade Exchange and several of our members.
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to review the local article.
VTE Member,
Leapfrog Marketing | PR | Design
will be celebrating their formal ‘ribbon cutting’ on Wednesday, December 10th from 4:30 until at their location, 3406-D West Wendover Ave Greensboro. As you know, Amplify Communications of Greensboro joined forces with Leapfrog back in August; they have allowed the paint to dry and are excited to celebrate their official ‘rechristening.’ Enjoy networking and a wine reception after the formal ceremony. Call (336) 292-2058 for additional details.
VTE Member, Refining Design
will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, December 5th from 8:30am to 4:30pm at their location, 4915 Piedmont Parkway Suite 107, Jamestown – Everyone is welcome to this all day celebration. Refreshments will be served all day with an opportunity to win door prizes.
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New Members: Since our last Newsletter, we'd like to welcome our most recent member additions. More are on the way! Please visit our
Featured Members
page to learn more about a few of the Velocity Members' businesses.
Members interested in advertising on the VTE visitors' pages for 100% trade can
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to view package rates and information. Members wishing to have us include newsworthy announcements are welcome to
- we'll do our best to include as many as we are able.
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Is December bringing you stress? Velocity Trade Exchange expands your possibilities… especially when it comes to conserving cash. Are you doing any of these over the holidays?
- Holiday Parties
- Personal or Corporate Gifts
- Employee Bonuses
- Call-to-action incentives
- Traveling
- Special purchases
- 2009 Marketing strategies
- 2009 Strategic Planning
Use your trade dollars for these items and more – contact the VTE office today at (336) 379-5066 for ideas on the best ways to leverage your VTE membership!
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December 2008 Velocity Member Events for your Business:
Please check out these events and workshops offered by VTE members through the duration of December that may be helpful in growing your businesses effectively. Use trade dollars to build your business!
December 12, 2008 - Friday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
ActionCOACH – GrowthCLUB – O'Henry Hotel, Greensboro – The economic downturn is changing the way we all do business. Spend a day away from your business working on your business as you plan your success for the next 90 days under the supervision of professional ActionCOACH Business Coaches. 50% trade accepted. Contact Ross Cox at (336) 286-4905 for more information & reservations.
December 17, 2008 – Wednesday
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
ActionCOACH – How to Create a Compelling Vision, Mission & Culture – Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro – Is Your Vision, Mission & Culture Compelling? Do They Keep Your Business on Track in Tough Economic Times? Ross Cox, a 2008 Global ActionCOACH ActionMAN Award winner, will discuss how to create an effective Vision, Mission and Culture, how to make them “stick” and how to incorporate them into all segments of your business.
Contact Ross Cox at (336) 286-4905 for more information & reservations.
December 17, 2008 – Wednesday
- 5:30pm – 7:30pm
336Events.com – After Work Networking Event – The Box Seat: 5006 High Point Rd, 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.
December 18, 2008 – Thursday
- 3:30pm
The Brooks Group – “Win the Client with the 6 P’s of Prospecting” – The Sales Buzz, Powered by the Brooks Group – This on-air radio show will teach you how to get the most from your sales through positioning, prospecting, pre-call planning, presence, punctuality and process. Login, listen and learn.
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for details.
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December 2008 VTE Member Events – Dining & Entertainment:
Please check out these dining and entertainment opportunities offered by VTE members through the month of December. Use trade dollars to enhance your lifestyle!
December 5, 2008 - Friday
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Hownds – Yappy Hour & Puppy Pictures with Santa – 308 Church Ct, Greensboro – Bring your pooch for the holiday festivities at Downtown Hownds. You can both enjoy a cocktail and a snack, socialize, and have a professional photo taken with Santa. Contact Nicole at (336) 274-2468 for more information & reservations.
December 6, 2008 - Saturday
Solaris - Social Saturday Hip Hop - 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro -
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for details.
December 7, 2008 – Sunday
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia - Wine and Chocolate – 616 Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro - Enjoy this structured wine tasting with an hors d’oeuvres buffet. The event costs $24.00 per person. Call (336) 855-1313 for reservations.
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for details.
December 9, 2008 – Tuesday
- 6:30pm
Cupid.com – Pre-dating – Solaris Restaurant - 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro – All single professionals ages 40 – 59. Bring a toy or a personal hygiene product (in original packaging) suitable for a child 3-8 years old to donate to www.FreeTheKids.org: Haiti Orphanage.
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for details.
December 9, 2008 – Tuesday
- 8:30pm
Cupid.com – Pre-dating – Solaris Restaurant - 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro – All single professionals ages 26-40. Bring a toy or a personal hygiene product (in original packaging) suitable for a child 3-8 years old to donate to www.FreeTheKids.org: Haiti Orphanage.
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for details.
December 11 – 21, 2008
Open Space Theatre – Ebenezer Trailer Park Christmas Spec-Tac-Yule-R!
– 4609 West Market St, Greensboro - Fern Forrest Trailer Court will have to close because of the economy unless the residents can find a way to raise money to buy it. Filled with funny characters, traditional holiday songs, and a 'speck-tac-yule-r' variety show. This is soon to become a Southern Christmas classic perfect for the whole family.
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for details.
December 13, 2008 – Saturday
– 11:30am – 1:30pm
Carolina Coffee and Tea – Holiday Tea – The Spot for Tea Parties: 400 State Street, Greensboro - The mood will be warm and festive, and the food fantastic. Bring that "special person" in your life to our Holiday Tea! Take time from your hectic schedule to enjoy the Holiday Season. Reservations required, $18.50 including tax and gratuity. Contact Carolina Coffee and Tea at (336) 333-9557 or by
for more information & reservations.
December 14, 2008 – Sunday
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia - Holiday Sparklers – Enjoy this structured wine tasting with an hors d’oeuvres buffet. The event costs $24.00 per person. Call (336) 855-1313 for reservations.
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for details.
December 20, 2008 - Saturday
Solaris - 4-Everyoung Productions Christmas Social- Hip Hop - Solaris: 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro
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for details.
December 2008
Balance Day Spa – Specials – Balance Day Spa invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and renew yourself – mind, body and soul – with their warming specialty treatments. Specials include a 60 minute hot stone massage for $80 (regular price $95), signature facial with warming pumpkin mask for $85 (regular price $100), and a hot stone pedicure for $50 (regular price $55)
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for details.
December 2008 - Friday's
– 11:00am – 2:00pm
Grand Prix Greensboro – Lunch Special - 302 Gallimore Dairy Road, Greensboro - 100% Black Angus Burger Meal from Backyard Burger & a Race for $19.95. Meal includes chips & a drink.
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for details.
December 2008 - Tuesday's
Solaris - $4 Martini Tuesdays - Solaris: 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro.
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for details.
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December 2008 Triad Community & Networking Events:
Here are a few Community Events through the month of November that you may have an interest in. Feel free to notify us of future events!
December 5, 2008 – Friday
– 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – First Friday’s Business Before Hours - Broyhill Office Suites: 3540 Clemmons Rd, Suite 111, Clemmons - Bring your business cards and join us for our December Business Before Hours at Broyhill Office Suites at the Old Clemmons School in Clemmons, NC. This non-structured event allows you the opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members.
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December 6 – 7, 2008
– 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Greensboro Coliseum – Super Flea Market – Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion - As a true variety show, the Super Flea Market abounds with New & Used Merchandise, Collectibles, Antiques, Crafts, Vintage-Costume-Antique-and New Jewelry, Primitives, Home Décor, Glassware, Clothing, Furniture, Steins, Upscale AND Just Plain Stuff. Free admission.
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December 8, 2008 – Monday
– 7:30am – 5:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Money Sense: Credit Camp - Credit Camp featuring Michael and Ramona Woods of ASHTAE Products, Inc. This program will assist individual business owners in the chance to raise their credit scores and become a more attractive target for lenders—allowing owners to grow their businesses.
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December 8, 2008 – Monday
– 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Business After Hours – Alamance Chamber – Business After Hours – Alamance Country Club: 2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington - Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
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December 9, 2008 – Tuesday
– 4:30pm – 6:30pm
High Point Chamber – Business After Hours – Radisson in High Point - Tis’ the Season of Giving… Support Open Door Ministries… Bring a couple of cans of food this year to support those less fortunate in our community.
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December 11, 2008 – Thursday
– 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – West Area Council Third Thursday - L.A. Reynolds Garden Showcase - 4400 Styers Ferry Road, Winston Salem - Third Thursday held from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the Clemmons/Lewisville area. Market your business to a diverse group of small and mid-sized businesses; come enjoy good conversation and networking. Bring plenty of business cards.
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December 18, 2008 – Thursday
– 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Business After Hours - Embassy Suites 204 Centreport Dr, Greensboro - 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. Registration required-- FREE for Chamber members. For more information, please contact Janeen Matherly at (336) 387-8328 or by
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Cold Hard... Trade Dollars! Would you like to earn up to $75, 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
- Clothing Retailers
- Auto Detailers
- Dental and Vision Care Providers
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