Weekly News
31 March 2008
From the keyboard of Lee Schearer,
A New Beginning
Each of us have experienced new beginnings, such as a career change, relocating to a new area, beginning a new business. There is also a sadness for the leaving of things familiar, an appreciation for those who have helped us along the way, along with new opportunities for the future of our club.
I know that everyone shares my gratitude to the staff and management of the Weathervane Restaurant and A Southern Season for the opportunity afforded us to meet at their fine establishment during the past two and a half years. We have enjoyed their hospitality and will continue to support their business efforts in the future.
Our new beginning will start this Wednesday morning at Extraordinary Ventures, located at 200 Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. I look forward to this new meeting location as it will allow expanded space, so everyone will have a table seat, and an added bonus to those of our members who wish to make audio/visual presentations. Visit www.extraordinaryventures.org for details about the new location. This change of location also affords us the opportunity to support the mission of Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.
I look forward to seeing you this Wednesday morning, at our new location, bright and early, with a smile on your face, a song on your mind and gratitude for the opportunities afforded us as members of the Chapel Hill Leads Group.
Respectfully,
Lee Schearer
Calendar:
Chapel Hill Leads Group Moves:
The Chapel Hill Leads Group moves into its new location on 2 April 2008. Beginning this Wednesday, the Chapel
Hill Leads Group will meet at Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.,
200 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, 27514
(919-967-1100). Please update your calendars, automotive GPS Favorites, and all other personal reminders regarding
this major change. We look forward to seeing everyone at the new location, ready to make a difference.
Weekly Meeting:
Our regularly scheduled weekly meeting will be held Wednesday morning at Extraordinary
Ventures, Inc., 200 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Meeting Dues are $5.00 per week. Place your business
card and $1.00 in the Optional Drawing. One card will be selected and that person will receive the week's kitty.
For Express Check-In, please arrive with a $5.00, a $1.00, and a business card and we will check you in. We greatly
appreciate your bringing correct change. We cannot change large denomination bills ($10, $20, $50, etc.) and cannot accept
checks.
This Week's Speaker:
Understanding the Current Economic Environment, How it can benefit you in Today's Market. Bill Lindenmuth of Triangle Financial Services knows about rates and money.
Speaker's Schedule for January 2008
April 9 - TRC Group presentation by Julie Howe
April 16 - Diana Minta, A Better Image Printing
April 23 - Lincoln Steffens - Cartridge World
April 30 - Frank Rexford, Integrated Mortgage Strategies, Ltd.
April 16 - Diana Minta, A Better Image Printing
April 23 - Lincoln Steffens - Cartridge World
April 30 - Frank Rexford, Integrated Mortgage Strategies, Ltd.
Did You Know:
Chapel Hill Leads Group Moves - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Chapel Hill Leads Group moves into its new location on 2 April 2008. Beginning this Wednesday, the Chapel
Hill Leads Group will meet at Extraordinary Ventures, Inc., 200 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, 27514
(919-967-1100). Please update your calendars, automotive GPS Favorites, and all other personal reminders regarding
this major change. We look forward to seeing everyone at the new location, ready to make a difference.
Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.
200 South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill 27514
from
8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Small Business Roundtable - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The purpose of the Small Business Roundtable is to bring Chamber members together around the table to exchange
ideas about a shared interests in a non-competitive environment. Members share stories of challenges, successes
and day-to-day best practices to assist in the success of every member. The Small Business Roundtable is held on
the first Wednesday of the month at the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
104 South Estes Drive
Chapel Hill 27514
from
11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch, dine with your colleagues, and learn about Small Business Management and Growth.
Government Relations Committee - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008
The mission of the Government Relations Committee is to monitor and make recommendations to local government on
issues affecting Chamber members and their interests. The Chamber is also active with regional, state, and national
organizations and efforts, and helps leverage their resources to the benefit of our members. The Chamber's Government
Relations Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Chamber offices. All Chamber members are welcome
to attend. Contact Kevin Schwartz or
Adam Klein at 919.967.7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the
Government Relations Committee.
Spanky's First Friday Business Before Hours - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2008
The Chamber's
monthly morning networking event, First Friday Business Before Hours, will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, April
4 at Spanky's. First Friday is sponsored by
Spanky's and A Better
Image Printing. Spanky's is located at 101 E. Franklin St. in
Chapel Hill. Don't forget to bring your business cards. First Friday Business Before Hours draws 50–80 members, is
a monthly, morning networking opportunity sponsored/hosted by different Chamber members. and held on the first Friday
of each month. For additional information contact Tracy Hager at 919.967.7075 ext. 22.
Membership Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The Membership Services Committee strategically plans the growth of the Chamber through building member loyalty retention and is responsible for the oversight and enhancement of the Chamber's membership programs and services.
The Membership Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce facility. The Membership Committee is open to Chamber members. Contact Diana Minta of A Better Image Printing or Tracy Hager for information regarding the Membership Services Committee.
Non-Profit Roundtable - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Non-Profit Roundtable is a forum for Executive Directors, managers and staff of Chamber members, non-profit organizations to exchange ideas, discuss common issues and challenges and share experiences.
The Non-Profit Roundtable meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce facility. The Non-Profit Roundtable is open to Chamber members. Contact Tracy Hager for information regarding the Non-Profit Roundtable.
Business In Education Committee - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2008
The Business in Education Committee look to bring local business leaders into the classroom. The Business in
Education Committee is open to Chamber members. Contact
Kimberly Pfirrmann for information regarding the Business in Education
Committee.
Second Friday ArtWalk - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008
The next 2nd Friday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, from 6:00 - 9:00
pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art
related entertainment. Admission is free. Various art galleries
of Chapel Hill and Carrboro participate in the Second Friday
ArtWalk, offering different attractions at each location.
http://www.2ndfridayartwalk.com
. You can print the
2nd Friday Artwalk map and brochure
for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to
the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are
available at any participating gallery.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Coming in April 2008
The Chapel Hill Leads Group will sponsor a Spring Food Drive, benefiting the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North
Carolina sometime in April. Prepare today by accumulating your donations of Food and Non-Food items. Try to set
aside one hour to staff the collection table. If you cannot donate
the time, a food / non-food item will gladly be accepted. Spread
the word to your clients during this week. Let them know about
the food drive. Perhaps you might collect items at your business
and bring them to University Mall.
A big Thank You goes out to David Stoner of EnviroFix (www.killodors.com or (919) 847-5355) for initiating and overseeing this event. This is a great opportunity for the Leads Group in help those less fortunate. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce " Business Matters" will carry this announcement to all of the Chamber's members. The following is a suggested list of Food and Non-Food items being accepted by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that provides food for people in need in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. The Food Bank serves a network of more 880 partners agencies offering soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults. In fiscal 2005-2006, the Food Bank distributed more than 31.4 million pounds of food and non-food essentials to these agencies. Sadly, hunger remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. In these counties, more than 440,000 struggle each day to provide enough food for their families. www.foodbankcenc.org.
A big Thank You goes out to David Stoner of EnviroFix (www.killodors.com or (919) 847-5355) for initiating and overseeing this event. This is a great opportunity for the Leads Group in help those less fortunate. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce " Business Matters" will carry this announcement to all of the Chamber's members. The following is a suggested list of Food and Non-Food items being accepted by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
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Suggested Food Items (Please, No Glass Containers)
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Suggested Non-Food Items (Please, No Glass Containers)
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The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that provides food for people in need in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. The Food Bank serves a network of more 880 partners agencies offering soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults. In fiscal 2005-2006, the Food Bank distributed more than 31.4 million pounds of food and non-food essentials to these agencies. Sadly, hunger remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. In these counties, more than 440,000 struggle each day to provide enough food for their families. www.foodbankcenc.org.
Networking In Your Neighborhood
Apex Leads Group (New Location)
The Apex Leads Group (www.networkinginapex.com) meets every Tuesday at
Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Drive, Apex 27502. Christine Rhyne Johnson
of Mary Kay (919-386-0567) is the facilitator. They meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cary Leads Group (New Location)
The Cary Leads Group meets every Thursday at the Hibernian Restaurant & Pub (
http://www.hibernianpub.com/), 1144
Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511. Located between SW Maynard Road and SW Cary
Parkway. John Majernik of MannaTech (919-612-4170) is the facilitator. They meet
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Chatham County Leads Group.
The Chatham County Leads Group meets every Tuesday at Our Neighborhood School Pizzeria (
www.ourneighborhoodschool.com/pizzeria.html),
87 Thompson Street, Pittsboro NC 27312. Volunteers from the Chatham County area will facilitate the meeting. They
meet from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Clayton Leads Group
The Clayton Leads Group meets every Wednesday at The Coffee Mill, 105 South Lombard Street, Clayton, NC. Bobby
Whitley (bwhitley@jhnetwork,com) (919-719-3804) is the facilitator.
They meet from 10:30 a.m.
Hillsborough Leads Group
The Hillsborough Leads Group meets the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month. Ned Parson of American
Speedy Printing (493-0985) is the facilitator. They meet at the Occoneechee Steak House from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Holly Springs Leads Group
Holly Springs Leads Group meets every Wednesday at Java Divine (www.javadivine.com) in the Bass Lake Shopping Center,
128 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC. Barb Petty of Melaleuca (919-662-5418) and Debbie Walter (919-303-1829) are the facilitators. They meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
North Raleigh Leads Group
The North Raleigh Leads Group (www.northraleighleads.com) meets every Monday morning at the Percolator
Coffee, 5039 Falls of the Neuse Road, Raleigh 27609. David Stoner of EnviroFix (919-847-5355) and Charlie Edinger of Second Chance Solutions (919-219-5264) are the facilitators. They meet from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Pittsboro Business Women's Group [PBWG]
The Pittsboro Business Women's Group meets the first and third Tuesday morning of each month at the Chatham
Mortgage, 76 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Janet Wyatt (542-4222 or pittsborobwg@hotmail.com) is the facilitator. They
meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Western Wake Leads Group
Western Wake Leads Group meets Thursdays at the BNC in Cary beginning at 8:00AM. The BNC is located at 649
Walnut St. The cost will be $2 and will cover coffee and tea. For further information click here:
http://smallbiz.meetup.com/483/calendar/7054450/ or call the BNC at 342-5251.