September / October 2009 Velocity Member
and Triad Business Events
Cathi Vogel, President

We're still loving the new digs - check us out in the September Women on the Move section of Guilford Woman!   Please note our new address below and mark your calendar for our ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on September 24, 2009 - Click Here for details.

VTE New Address:
301 South Elm St, Suite 404
Greensboro, NC 27401




VTE Members in the News:   Congratulations to the following VTE Members for their recent press coverage!
  • Congratulations to Leapfrog Marketing PR & Design for making The Business Journal's annual list of to Marketing and Advertising Agencies, as seen in the September 11th Triad edition. Leapfrog tied for position # 17.

  • Congratulations to Amy Gilbert and Amy Meinecke for their cover story in Guilford Woman's September edition. The two Amy's recently joined forces, combining their successful ventures, Refining Design and The Elegant Window into Window Works Studio. Window Works Studio is a full service interior design and custom window treatment studio. They celebrated their kick off with an open house on Friday, September 11th.
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.
Members interested in advertising on the VTE visitors' pages for 100% trade:   Click Here 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.

Featured Trade Ideas

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, have you reached your goals yet? Velocity has lots of options for you to work with an expert on adjusting your strategic plans and executing in various capacities to get your business to the next level. Click Here for more.



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

September 16, 2009 – Wednesday - 5:30pm – 7:30pm
336Events.com – After Work Networking Event – The Mix Martini Bar 604 Milner Dr., 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.

September 17, 2009 – Thursday - 3:30pm
The Brooks Group – The Sales Buzz Radio “The Importance of Lead Nurturing” – The Sales Buzz, Powered by the Brooks Group – 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. Community members are also encouraged to join in the show by email or by calling the Brooks group during the LIVE SalesBuzz radio presentations. Special guest for the September show will be Jeff Ogden. FREE, Registration Required   Click Here for details.

September 18, 2009 - Friday - 8:00am – 5:00pm
ActionCOACH – GrowthCLUB 90 Day Planning – O'Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, 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! .  Click Here for details.

September 24, 2009 - Thursday - 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Velocity Trade Exchange Ribbon Cutting and Open House – The Guilford Building, 301 South Elm Street, Suite 404, Greensboro – Come celebrate our expansion into our new office with networking, refreshments and lots of door prizes.  Click Here for details.

October 6, 2009 – Tuesday - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Simple Solutions – Suitcase Seminar Paper Management System – ActionCOACH training center - 3820 N. Elm St., Ste. 101, Greensboro - Never look for lost papers again. Gather up all of the files, magazines and assorted papers lying around your home, office and car. Dump them into a suitcase and bring them to The Suitcase Seminar. Participants will leave with everything neatly organized and filed by the end of the day.   Click Here for details and registration.

October 13, 2009 – Tuesday - 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Tri-Synergy Chiropractic – Grand Welcome / Ribbon Cutting – 2201 Eastchester Dr, Suite 101, High Point (near Eastchester and Wendover, in the Spring Tree Office Park) - Join Tri-Synergy Chiropractic for refreshments and networking at their ribbon cutting ceremony as they celebrate the addition of their new in-office massage therapist, Hollie Barnhill, and Michelle Howell, office manager. Food and Beverages will be served.   Contact Dr. Christopher Anthony for details at (336) 882-7024 or by E-mail.

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


September 18, 2009 – Friday - 7:00pm
Cupid.com – Pre-dating – Ashford Suites Hotel – 3901 Sedgebrook Street, Greensboro – All single professionals ages 30-44.   Click Here for details.

September 24 - October 3, 2009
Open Space Cafe Theatre – Ruthless! – 4609 West Market St, Greensboro - The young Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking and she will do anything to win the part in the school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! A cynical and slightly evil romp, loaded with parodies of The Bad Seed, Gypsy, All About Eve and a host of other shows.   Click Here for details.

October 2, 2009 – Friday - 7:30pm
Cupid.com – Lock and Key Event – Solaris, 125 Summit Ave., Greensboro – All single professionals ages 30-55.   Click Here for details.

October 4, 2009 – Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia – Sunday Sippin' Series – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro – Wine Vendor Event - $24 per person, gratuity & sales tax included.   Click Here for details.

October 11, 2009 – Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia – Sunday Sippin' Series – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro – Wine Vendor Event - $24 per person, gratuity & sales tax included.   Click Here for details.

October 13, 2009 – Tuesday - 7:00pm
Cupid.com – Speed Dating – Solaris, 125 State Street, Greensboro – All single professionals ages 24-36.   Click Here for details.

September 2009 - Tuesdays
Solaris - $4 Martini Tuesdays - Solaris Tapas Restaurant and Bar, 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro.   Click Here for details.

September 2009 - Thursdays
Solaris - Thursday Wine Feature - 1/2 off all glasses & bottles from the wine list - Solaris Tapas Restaurant and Bar, 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro.   Click Here for details.

September 2009 - Thursdays
Solaris - Tapas Special - 1/2 price on all "tapas" and entree selections from 5-7PM in the Lounge - Solaris Tapas Restaurant and Bar, 125 Summit Ave, Greensboro.   Click Here for details.


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

September 16, 2009 – Wednesday – 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – Small Business Roundtable Discussion “Success Stories in a Difficult Economy” – WS Chamber Boardroom, 601 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem – When you think of success & motivation, many things may come to mind: more money, a bigger office, a promotion, or a better quality of life. Chamber members will present this roundtable discussion and will talk about strategies they are using to survive in this difficult economy.   View Details

September 17, 2009 – Thursday – 11:30am – 1:00pm
The Piedmont Club - Small Business Roundtable – The Piedmont Club, 200 West Second Street, 19th Floor, Winston-Salem – The Roundtable offers education and networking opportunities for small business owners and professionals who work with and advise small businesses.   View Details

September 18, 2009 – Friday - 8:00am – 9:30am
The Business Journal – "Free" Grow Your Business Seminar – Jason’s Deli, Shops at Friendly, Greensboro - Each week The Business Journal gives you the news and information you need to grow your business and career. Instead of spending hours and hours chasing sales, come spend 45 minutes and you will see endless possibilities.   View Details

September 22, 2009 – Tuesday – 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship – How I Did It Series – Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 2007 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro – The guest for this month is Dennis Quaintance CEO & CDO (Chief Design Officer) of Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels. Dennis began his hotel career in 1973 and teamed up with Mike Weaver in 1988 with the opening of Lucky 32 in Greensboro. Since that time the successful O. Henry and Proximity Hotels and their adjoining restaurants have added to the Greensboro business landscape. Join the Nussbaum Center at this month’s How I Did It seminar for discussion and conversation as part of this popular series. Heavy Hors d'œuvre will be served.   View Details

September 23, 2009 – Wednesday – 9:00am – 4:00pm
GTCC SBC & Center for Business and Industry – Professional Networking – The Nussbaum Center, 2007 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, Room 116 – Are you thinking of getting your business in the social media/networking scene? Are you a professional seeking employment or an employer needing to recruit employees? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.   View Details.

September 24, 2009 – Thursday – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Winston Salem Chamber – Business After Hours – Shoppes at Little Creek, Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-Salem - Join the Winston-Salem Chamber for their September Business After Hours. View Details

September 24, 2009 – Thursday – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Business Journal – Fast 50 Awards Dinner – Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem - The Business Journal's FAST 50 Awards Program is the premiere business-growth competition in the Triad. This year's FAST 50 Awards Ceremony and special publication will continue to honor the successes of private businesses and their owners. The growth and the contribution of these 50 dynamic and elite winning companies will continue to have a strong impact on the Triad's economic success in the coming years.   View Details

September 29, 2009 – Tuesday – 4:30pm – 6:30pm
High Point Chamber Business After Hours – Pennybyrn at Maryfield, 109 Penny Road, High Point – Join the High Point business community for this “Wine & Cheese” event hosted by Pennybyrn at Maryfield. Bring plenty of business cards and take advantage of this opportunity to talk with professionals from throughout the business community.   View Details

September 29, 2009 – Tuesday – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Winston-Salem Chamber Business After Hours – Embassy Suites, 460 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem – Join the High Point business community for this “Wine & Cheese” event hosted by Pennybyrn at Maryfield. As an event with a regional draw, this Business after Hours event will give you the opportunity to network with other business professionals from Winston-Salem as well as surrounding areas.   View Details

September 29, 2009 – Tuesday – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Business After Hours – Randolph Bank, 3239 S. Church Street, Burlington – Join the Alamance Chamber for their September Business After Hours. Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drinks.  View Details

October 2, 2009 – Friday – 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – First Friday’s Business Before Hours – Location TBD, Winston-Salem – Join the Winston Salem Chamber for an hour of non-structured networking. Bring plenty of business cards to pass out while enjoying a good cup of coffee.   View Details

October 7, 2009 – Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Women’s Executive Connection 2009 – Proximity Hotel, 704 Green Valley Road - This day long conference will focus on the power of strategic leadership. Accomplished women share valuable insights and powerful information throughout the day combined with networking opportunities with women from across the country.   View Details

October 9, 2009 – Friday – 7:30am – 9:00am
Alamance Chamber – Business Before Hours – The Cutting Board, 2699 Ramada Road, Burlington – Join the Alamance Chamber for their October Business Before Hours. Start your morning off right with a full breakfast, 60-second commercial, open networking and more!   View Details

October 13, 2009 – Tuesday – 7:30am – 9:00am
Business Leader Media – Business Leaders Breakfast – Location TBD – The speaker for the October event is Mr. Rick Wimmer, Managing Partner-Triad for Ernst and Young LLP.   View Details

Weekly Wednesdays – Every Wednesday through October 21 – 12:00pm –1:30pm
Center City Park – Enjoy the fountain and some lunchtime entertainment. Downtown Greensboro.   View Details


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