Weekly News 

7 July 2008

From the keyboard of Lee Schearer,

"New Beginnings"

"There will be a time when you believe everything is finished".
     ~Louis L 'Amour

Each day we have a wonderful opportunity to start our new beginning in life. Such is each Wednesday at the Chapel Hill Leads Group, where we can meet new people and have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to them and learn of their business. This is the beginning of what can be a new relationship that offer countless opportunities for both business and personal relationships.

I invite you to attend our meeting this Wednesday morning and witness the positive attitude that has made the Chapel Hill Leads Group the prenier Leads group in the Triangle Region. I hope to see you this Wednwsday with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and a positive attitude that will lead to your success.

Respectfully,

Lee Schearer

 Calendar:
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:
Tommy Sikes is the owner and portfolio manager for TS Financial, a fee-only money management firm. Tommy will tell how he is able to produce good investment returns in up and down markets and why most investors are NOT prepared for the next 20 years.
Speaker's Schedule for June / July 2008
July 16 - Marcella Stewart, Mary Kay, Inc.
July 23 - Nancy Eichin, USANA Health Services
July 30 - Martin McCorkle, Great Harvest Bread Company
August 6 - Fred Sexton, PrepSuccess, LLC
Did You Know:
Membership Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 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 at 967-0319 or Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the Membership Services Committee.

Non-Profit Roundtable - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 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 Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the Non-Profit Roundtable.

First Friday Business Before Hours - 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2008
The Chamber's monthly morning networking event, First Friday Business Before Hours, will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, July 11 at The Carolina Club - UNC Campus. First Friday is sponsored by The Carolina Club and is located at Stadium Drive at Ridge Road in Chapel Hill.  Contact Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding First Friday Business Before Hours. Don't forget to bring your business cards!
Business In Education Committee - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 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 Anne McKune of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 919.967.7075 ext. 22 for information regarding the Business in Education Committee.
Second Friday ArtWalk - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 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.
Retail Roundtable - 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The purpose of the Retail Roundtable is to bring Chamber members together for an exchange of 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 Retail Roundtable meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, 27514. The Retail Roundtable is open to Chamber members.  Contact Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the Retail Roundtable.
New Member Orientation - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30pm, Thursday, July 17, 2008
New Chamber members and new managers and employees of Chamber member organizations are invited. Meet with Aaron Nelson, Chamber president and CEO; learn about the benefits of your membership; meet Chamber staff members; Ambassadors and fellow new members; and network on behalf of your organization. The New Member Orientation will be held in the Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS Conference Room at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Contact Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the New Member Orientation. Don't forget your business cards!
Business After Hours - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30pm, Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Chamber’s premier monthly networking event, Business After Hours, will be held at Residence Inn from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17. Residence Inn is located at 101 Erwin Road in Chapel Hill. "The Arc of Orange County is the Non-Profit Spotlight for July. Business After Hours is sponsored by the Residence Inn. Contact Meg Branson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 967 - 7075 ext. 24 for information regarding Business After Hours. Don't forget your business cards!
Networking In Your Neighborhood
Apex Leads Group (New Location)
The Apex Leads Group (www.apexleadsgroup.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.
Breakfast Club
Just a reminder that the breakfast club is still meeting at 7:00am at the Weathervane Restaurant. Anyone is invited to share good conversation and a quick breakfast before our regular Leads Group meeting at our new location. This is one way that we can continue to support the management & staff that supported the Leads Group for such a long time.
Cary Leads Group
The Cary Leads Group meets Thursdays at the BNC in Cary beginning at 10:00AM. The BNC is located at 649 Walnut Street, Cary NC. John Majernik of MannaTech (919-612-4170) is the facilitator. They meet from 10:00 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 (New Location)
The Hillsborough Leads Group meets the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month at The Village Diner, 600 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC. Ned Parson of American Speedy Printing (919-493-0985) and Caryn Byrd of Home Instead Senior Care (919-933-3300) are  the facilitators. They meet from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 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.
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 Street, Cary NC. 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 919-342-5251.