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November / December 2009 Velocity Member
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Cathi Vogel, President
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It's hard to believe we're already coming towards the end of 2009, an interesting year indeed. We hope that you will each take the time to reflect on the lessons learned through the good, the bad and ugly and use those lessons to propel you even further in 2010. I have a feeling it will be a much better year!
One of the things that VTE has put into place recently as an added benefit to our members, prospective members, and strategic partners is to host a monthly networking lunch. The format will vary to a degree, but is intended to create a network of strong relationships between members who support and learn from each other, in addition to generating leads and referrals.
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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.
Shoe and accessory shines, water protection and repair:
Shine Unlimited.
Make your event the talk of the town or make an impression on someone you care about with premiere customized entertainment!:
First In Flight Entertainment.
Members interested in advertising on the VTE visitors' pages for 100% trade:
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to view package rates and information. Members wishing to have us include newsworthy announcements are welcome to
E-mail Us - we'll do our best to include as many as we are able.
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Show you care and stretch your end of the year dollars! Velocity has many great gift items available to make your shopping dollar stretch farther. Did you know that you can even use your trade dollars to pay end of year employee bonuses?! Want to make an impact on the community without spending cash? Many local charities would welcome donations in trade dollars. Contact us at (336) 509-4779 to find out how!
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Velocity Member Events for your Business:
The following are events held by VTE members for networking and workshops on business-related topics in November and early December.
November 19, 2009 – Thursday
- 3:30pm
The Brooks Group – How to Play Bigger Than You Are – SalesBuzz Radio.
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for details.
December 1, 2009 – Tuesday
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Simple Solutions – Suitcase Seminar Paper Management System - 3820 N. Elm St., Ste. 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. Register online.
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for details and registration.
December 2- 3, 2009 – Wednesday & Thursday
The Brooks Group – IMPACT Selling Seminar The Brooks Group Conference Center
3810 N. Elm Street, Greensboro – Most sales training assumes you’re already in front of a qualified prospect, and then teaches various ways to push the prospect to “close.” As a result, most salespeople struggle with constant days of endless cold calls that go nowhere…days filled with prospects who won’t commit…and customers who seem determined to drive down your prices. Cost: $997 - Includes a 1 year subscription to IMPACT E-learning (a $247 value).
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for details.
December 3, 2009 – Wednesday
- 5:30pm – 7:30pm
336Events.com – After Work Networking Event – SilkRoad Salon & Spa, 460 North Cherry St., Suite 100, Winston Salem – 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 8, 2009 – Tuesday
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Simple Solutions – Suitcase Seminar Paper Management System
- 3820 N. Elm St., Ste. 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. Register online. Click Here
for details and registration.
December 11, 2009 – Friday
– 8:30am – 4:30pm
ActionCOACH – GrowthCLUB – O.Henry Hotel – 624 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro - With this high energy, information packed day, you will leave with ideas and systems to implement immediately and have a strategic plan for 30, 60 and 90 Days out! Cost $299 per person for first time attendees
$149 per person for returning attendees, free for clients. Call Ross Cox at (336) 209-4233 for more details.
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VTE Member Events – Dining & Entertainment:
The following are entertainment related events held by VTE members in November and early December.
Use trade dollars to enhance your lifestyle!
December 5, 2009 – Saturday
11:00am - 3:00pm
The Lexington Tea House - A Brass Christmas – 23 West 6th Avenue, Lexington – Special savings on all holiday merchandise -
A Proper Christmas Tea Menu will be available in addition to the regular menu.
Contact The Lexington Tea House at (336) 243-8321 for details / reservations.
December 6, 2009 – Sunday
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia – Sunday Sippin' Series - Holiday Sparklers – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro – $24 per person gratuity and sales tax included.
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for details.
December 9, 2009 – Wednesday
- 7:00pm
Cupid.com – Pre-dating – Ashford Suites – 3901 Sedgebrook St, Greensboro – All single professionals, ages 35 – 47.
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for details.
December 10 - 20, 2009
Open Space Theatre - Ebenezer's Trailer Park Christmas – 4609 W. Market St, Greensboro – Ebenezer and the trailer park gang will be back at it for a 2nd year trying to save Fern Forrest Trailer Court. It 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.
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for details.
December 12, 2009 – Saturday
11:00am - 3:00pm
The Lexington Tea House - A Gingerbread Tea – 23 West 6th Avenue, Lexington – Every child enjoys decorating cookies at the holiday season. Make a memory as you help your child decorate a gingerbread boy or girl to take home. In addition, each child will take home "holiday gingerbread" favors, including a photo ornament. Then share the experience of "taking tea" with our special gingerbread tea fares for children and adults. Bring your camera to capture this magical holiday event.
Contact The Lexington Tea House at (336) 243-8321 for details / reservations.
December 15, 2009 – Tuesday
6:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lexington Tea House - A Victorian Christmas Dinner – 23 West 6th Avenue, Lexington – Enjoy a delicious gourmet candle-light dinner as you listen to our own Victorian Carolers. Reservations with credit card required.
Contact The Lexington Tea House at (336) 243-8321 for details / reservations.
December 19, 2009 – Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am
The Lexington Tea House - A Holiday Brunch – 23 West 6th Avenue, Lexington – Enjoy a delicious holiday brunch before you finish your shopping. A Proper Christmas Tea Menu will be available from 11:00am - 2:00pm, in addition to the regular menu.
Contact The Lexington Tea House at (336) 243-8321 for details / reservations.
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Triad Business Workshops & Networking Events:
Here are a few Community Events through the month of November and first part of December that you may have an interest in. Feel free to notify us of future events!
November 19, 2009 – Thursday
- 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Business After Hours – Bryan Park Enrichment Center - 6275 Bryan Park Rd, Browns Summit - 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 and turn this extraordinary networking opportunity into revenue dollars. For more information, contact Meridith Berger at 336-387-8327 or
E-mail .
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November 19, 2009 – Thursday - 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – Business After Hours – First Community Bank - 312 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem – Join us for our ever popular Business After Hours and make those all important business contacts. Bring plenty of business cards.
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November 24, 2009 – Tuesday
- 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber - Business After Hours – Loomcraft - 2516 Industry Dr. in Burlington - Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
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December 3, 2009 – Thursday
– 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro & Alamance Chamber - Business After Hours - Replacements Limited - 1089 Knox Rd. in McCleansville - Join us on Thursday, December 3, for the first Business After Hours event combining the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Cost Free.
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December 4, 2009 – Friday
- 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – Business Before Hours - Hilton Gardens Inn - 1325 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem - The Chamber’s traditional early a.m. networking event for an hour of unstructured, no-pressure coffee and conversation. Sponsored by Hilton Gardens Inn. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards!
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December 7, 2009 – Monday
– 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Eagle Resourcing Profiles of Women in Business Fundraiser – Kress Terrace, 212 S Elm St, Greensboro – Celebrate Profiles of Women in Business and the progress they’ve achieved. Nominate women who you see as successful, doing good deeds, or just special to YOU! Ticket Donations are $25.00 and goes directly to women’s shelters and for battered women.
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December 8, 2009 - Tuesday
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Point Chamber – Business After Hours “Christmas on Campus” - Wilson School of Commerce (parking available behind Wilson) - Eat…drink…and be merry! Free to Chamber members, bring plenty of business cards and your staff. Carolers will entertain with songs of the season. *Help those less fortunate…Please Support Open Door Ministries…canned food and staples welcomed…monetary donations also accepted. Great Prizes Win a watch! Mr. & Mrs. Santa will be on hand for the festivities.
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December 10, 2009 - Thursday
– 7:30am – 10:30am
Greensboro Merchants Association – Spotlighting Customer Relationships… One Choice at a Time – Embassy Suites – 204 Centerport Drive, Greensboro - Think about the incredible number of roles you may play in any given business day. You're part host or hostess, making customers feel at home. You're part detective, hunting down information about your services or asking questions about a customer's needs. You're part teacher, defining your product's benefits and demonstrating how they will work for your customer. You're part psychologist, dealing with emotional or frustrated customers and counseling others to show the same concern. Apply the memorable techniques from this program to rejuvenate your customer service focus. Learn how to transform your customer service "Duh Moments" into "Ta-Da Moments" and turn your complaints into compliments by making customer-centered choices.
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December 11, 2009 – Friday
- 7:30am – 9:00am
Alamance Chamber – Business Before Hours – The Cutting Board - Join us for Business Before Hours. Start your morning off right with a full breakfast, 60-second commercial, open networking and more! Please RSVP by November 12, Cost is $10 for Alamance Chamber Members.
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December 16, 2009 – Wednesday
– 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Market Research at your Fingertips - Belk Library Computer Lab located on the campus of Elon University - Interested in finding out about free market research? Attend this Business Development Seminar and hear from local business librarians about the resources offered to help you determine the size of your market, keep up with local trends, locate potential customers and much more!
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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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