Weekly News 

7 September 2009

From the keyboard of Lee Schearer,

The Greatest Generation

Each week I send along a message, usually one that reminds us of the great opportunities offered in America for small business entrepreneurs'. My message is upbeat and some may say inspiring, one of hope, challenge and the promise of a bright future. This week however, I send you a more vivid reminder of the sacrifices made by those of "the greatest generation'. A reminder to all of us who now benefit from their actions that freedom is not free. A reminder to be grateful of their actions and their commitment to ensure a better and brighter future for their children and future generations.

The 65th Anniversary of D-Day on the Normandy Beaches was provided to me by Marilyn Smith Avis, Real Estate Broker and member of the Chapel Hill Leads Group, to whom I am most appreciative. Please enjoy the slide show and next time you see one of your elders who are of The Greatest Generation, take the time to thank them for their efforts and sacrifice in ensuring your freedom and the promise of a bright and prosperous future.

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:
Alice Carlton, LCSW, has been helping individuals, couples, and families create the lives and relationships they want for over 33 years. Alice will share some of how she came to this work and a few signposts along the long road to enduring connection.
Speaker's Schedule for September / October 2009
16 September - Martin McCorkle, Great Harvest Bread Company
23 September - John Marlowe
30 September - Jamey Tippens, Jamey Tippens, LLC Home Inspection
7 October - Marcia Corprew, Town Planner
14 October - open
21 October - Barbara-Lynn Freed, Center for Transformational Studies
28 October - Vivienne Carosso, Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry

Keep It Simple - Attend the Leads Group meeting at least 50% of the time for 3 consecutive months. Ask Lou Umscheid to place you on the speakers schedule. Continue to attend at least 50% of the Leads Group meetings until your presentation. Continue to attend the Leads Group meeting to strengthen your new referral network.
Did You Know:
New Chapel Hill Leads Group Attendees - 2 September 2009
Molly Buckley - Writer * Editor * Consultant
Katie Carruth - Charming Innovations
Emma J. Farmer - Cybertary.com
Joel Fleischman - Sales Pro/Management
Faye Nash - Mary Kay
CHLG Business Networking Social Event - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Chapel Hill Leads Group Business Networking Social Event will be held this Thursday, 10 September at the Weathervane Restaurant, 201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, from 6:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Food will be served. Drinks will be available outside as well as in the bar area, water and soda are no-charge. This informal get-together is designed to assist you in developing a stronger network by socializing with your fellow Chapel Hill Leads Group members. Remember, as with all Chapel Hill Leads Group social events, you are welcome to invite potential members, your partners and families. Please plan to attend this event and to enjoy the opportunity to socialize with your fellow Chapel Hill Leads Group members. The Weathervane Restaurant is part of A Southern Season in University Mall. I hope to see you there.
Women's Executive Series - 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Dr. Etta D. Pisano will deliver the keynote address, "Reflections on Balancing Career and Family", at our second Women's Executive event of the year. Dr. Pisano is a UNC Chapel Hill professor of radiology and biomedical engineering; Vice Dean of the UNC Chapel Hill Medicine Administration; and Director of the UNC Biomedical Research Imaging Center. Her research centers on improved technology development for breast cancer diagnosis.

This Fifth Event in the Women's Executive Series will be held at The Franklin Hotel, 311 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. A full breakfast will be provided at the event, which is sponsored by UNC Health Care, State Farm Insurance - Pam Herndon, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, S. H. Basnight & Sons, PTA Thrift Shop, Inc., and Alta Walk. Registration required. $30 for Chamber members, $40 for non-members, and $250 for preferred seating for eight. To register, visit www.carolinachamber.org/events. Questions? Contact Whitney Woodyard | 357.9980 | wwoodyard@carolinachamber.org.
Economic Development and Public Policy Committee - 8:00a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2009
This committee identifies issues and devises strategies that will create and sustain a thriving business community. Monitors and makes 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 its resources to the benefit of members. Committee Chair: Anita Badrock, Smither and Associates; Meetings: every other month. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.) on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, 27514. Contact Adam Klein, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Economic Development and Government Relations at 919.357.9988 for information regarding the Economic Development and Public Policy Committee.
Business Before Hours Breakfast Briefing - 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009
September’s monthly morning networking event will be a Breakfast Briefing event with networking time followed by an educational and question-and-answer session. Jim Joyce with the Small Business Center of Durham Technical Community College will present "Selling in a Tough Economy (NFL-Style)". Business Before Hours is sponsored by Homewood Suites Durham-Chapel Hill. Homewood Suites by Hilton is located at 3600 Mt. Moriah Rd. in Durham. No registration required. Free for Chamber members. Questions? Contact Whitney Woodyard | 357.9980 | wwoodyard@carolinachamber.org. Don’t forget your business cards!
NOTE - Business Before Hours will be held on the second Thursday of September.
Public Service Fair - 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2009
The Public Service Fair informs Carolina students, staff, faculty and the general public about volunteer and public service opportunities with local, community-based non-profit agencies. This year, the fair will take place September 11 in the Pit between UNC Student Stores and Lenoir Hall on UNC’s campus. Set-up will begin at 9:45 a.m., and the Fair will run 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the fair to learn about available public service opportunities in our community. If your agency is interested in participating, contact Whitney Woodyard at 919.357.9980 or wwoodyard@carolinachamber.org. No registration required. Free for Chamber members. Open to the public.. Questions? Contact Whitney Woodyard | 357.9980 | wwoodyard@carolinachamber.org.
Retail Roundtable - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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 Gene Wolf, Great Earth Vitamins at Meadowmont at 919.338.8160 or Meg Branson, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Programs and Communications Manager at 919.357.9977 for information regarding the Retail Roundtable.
Business After Hours - Kenan Stadium - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Chamber's premiere monthly networking event, Business After Hours will be held in the Pope Box inside Kenan Stadium on the UNC Chapel Hill campus. The Business After Hours is hosted and sponsored by UNC Athletics and will be held at Kenan Stadium. The event is co-sponsored by High & Rubish Insurance. The non-profit spotlight is UNC Dance Marathon. Kenan Stadium is located on Stadium Drive. Parking is available in the Rams Head Parking deck on Ridge Road. From the Rams Head parking deck, follow signs to the Concourse Level and exit the deck. Enter the stadium at gate 2 and take the elevators to your left up to the Pope Box. For a map, click here.

Contact Whitney Woodyard of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 919.357.9980 for additional information regarding Business After Hours. Don't forget your business cards!
Networking In Your Neighborhood
Alamance Leads Group
The Alamance Leads Group (www.alamanceleads.com) meets every Monday at Mimi's Cafe, Alamance Crossing off I-40/I-85 at Exit 140, Burlington, 27215. Dick O'Donnell (dickodonnell@clearwire.net) with Cableless Solutions (919-760-5476) is the facilitator. The Alamance Leads Group meet from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Apex Leads Group
The Apex Leads Group (www.apexleadsgroup.com) meets every Tuesday at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Drive, Apex 27502. Eric Sayer (ESayer@LendingForYou.com) with Prime Mortgage Lending, Inc. (919-601-38235) is the facilitator. The Apex Leads Group 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 (www.caryleadsgroup.com) meets Thursdays at the BNC, 649 Walnut Street, Cary 27511. Andy Siouville (919-363-7010) is the facilitator. The Cary Leads Group meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Chapel Hill Leads Group
The Chapel Hill Leads Group (www.chapelhillleads.com) meets every Wednesday at Extraordinary Ventures (www.extraordinaryventures.org), 200 South Elliott Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Lee Schearer (919-490-1922) with American Real Estate and Appraisal Company and Don Bonin (919-542-2446) with Town & Country Trader are the facilitators. The Chapel Hill Leads Group meet from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 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. Don Bonin (chathamcountylg@gmail.com) (919-542-2446) with Town & Country Trader  is the facilitator. The Chatham County Leads Group meet from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Durham Leads Group
The Durham Leads Group meets every Tuesday at Piper's Deli (www.pipersdeli.com), 3219 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707. Randy Bernstein (Randy@etchNstitch.com) (919-732-3473) with Etch N Stitch and Jane Clark (Jane.A.Clark@EdwardJones.com) (919-419-1761) with Edward Jones Investments are the facilitators. The Durham Leads Group meet from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hillsborough Leads Group
The Hillsborough Leads Group (www.hillsboroughleads.net) meets every Thursday morning of each month at The Village Diner, 600 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC. Ned Parsons of American Speedy Printing (919-493-0985) and Caryn Byrd of Home Instead Senior Care (919-933-3300) are  the facilitators. The Hillsborough Leads Group meet from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Holly Springs Leads Group
Holly Springs Leads Group (hollyspringsleadsgroup.com) meets every Wednesday at Java Divine (www.javadivine.com) in the Bass Lake Shopping Center, 128 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC. Wendy Harrington with Sidekick Communications (919-208-7484) and Barb Louis with PartyLite Gifts (919-772-9560) are the facilitators. The Holly Springs Leads Group 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 Stone Wolf Coffee, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh, NC. David Stoner with EnviroFix (919-847-5355) and Charlie Edinger with Second Chance Solutions (919-219-5264) are the facilitators. The North Raleigh Leads Group meet from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Northern Wake Leads Group
The Northern Wake Leads Group (www.northernwakeleads.com) meets every Tuesday morning at the Bottle & Bean, 929 Heritage Lake Road, Suite 600, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. Sue Robinson with 4-Minute Fitness/ Genetic Nutrition (919-570-0913) and Lisa Angell with Mary Kay Cosmetics (919-676-0451) are the facilitators. The Northern Wake Leads Group meet from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Western Wake Leads Group
Western Wake Leads Group (westernwakeleads.com) meets every Thursday morning at the BNC, 649 Walnut Street, Cary NC 27511. Bill Carraway with Pre-Paid Legal (919-605-4895) is the facilitator.  The cost will be $5 and includes breakfast. The Western Wake Leads Group meet from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For further information click here: http://smallbiz.meetup.com/483/calendar/7054450/ or call the BNC at 919-342-5251.