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CONTACT:Downtown Charlotte \, North Carolina\nMarcus Harry\n336-757-0977
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>THE CIAA IS LIKE\, BLACK COLLEGE REUNION ('00) MEETS
  NBA ALL-STAR  WEEKEND AND ITS AS BIG IF NOT BIGGER THAN ALL-STAR WEEKEND!
 </strong><br /> <br /> The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (C
 IAA) established in  1912 is an athletic conference consisting of ten hist
 orically  African-American institutions of higher education: Bowie\, Eliza
 beth City  Fayetteville State Universities\, Johnson C. Smith University\,
   Livingstone College\, St. Augustine's College\, St. Paul's College\, Sha
 w  University\, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University\, 
 all  working together to set an overall standard of excellence.<br /> <br 
 /> ...so enough about the history! Here is the deal..<br /> <br /> The eve
 nt moves around to different cities just like all-star weekend  except now
  for the last 2yrs and the next 4 it's happening in<br /> <br /> Downtown 
 Charlotte \, North Carolina<br /> <br /> The parties are major and all the
  major players and celebrities you see  at all-star weekend you find here 
 and for 1/2 the price!<br /> <br /> Its the ultimate\, celebrity\, fun fil
 l\, relaxing vacation that over  150\,000 people attend every year.<br /> 
 <br /> NOW ITS YOUR TURN! and WE TAKE YOU THERE!<br /> We now offer this e
 xperience to you for the first time<br /> <br /> CALL US TODAY TO PUT YOUR
  PLANS IN PLACE - IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT THIS  YEAR YOU (FOR SURE) NEED TO P
 LAN FOR NEXT YEAR!</p>\n<p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://c
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20110302T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111208T123700Z
SUMMARY:CIAA -The Can't Miss Event Of The Year
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Charlotte Convention Center\n501 S College St\, \nCharlotte\, NC 28
 202-1827
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join us for the CIAA 100th anniversary celebration\, as the 
 CIAA welcomes back the Toyota Fan Experience. Located at the Charlotte Con
 vention Center\, the Toyota CIAA Fan Experience will provide fun and excit
 ement for people of all ages. There’s something for everyone: fashion sh
 ows\, giveaways\, concerts\, a chance to meet some of your favorite celebr
 ities up close and personal\, and a chance to interact with some of the CI
 AA’s biggest sponsors. This FREE event will take place Thursday through 
 Saturday during CIAA Tournament week March 2nd – March 4th.</p>\n<p>The 
 CIAA Toyota Fan Experience is an interactive pavilion for family fun  and 
 entertainment. Visitors will see live entertainment\, receive health  and 
 nutrition advice\, samples from local and national companies\,  participat
 e in games and contests\, and of course buy goods and services  from local
  business owners. <br />Halls “A” and “B” of the Charlotte Convent
 ion Center<br /><br />Schedule:<br />Friday 5:30 AM to 10 AM\; 5:00 P.M.-1
 0:00 PM<br />Saturday 12:00 PM-8:00 PM<br />Sunday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM</p>\n<
 p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/201010
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120302T003000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120218T204100Z
SUMMARY:2012 Toyota Fan Experience
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CONTACT:Marriott Center City\n100 West Trade Street\nCharlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='vevent'><span class='description'>\n<p class='M
 soNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; fo
 nt-family: helvetica\;'>The current economic recession has left many peopl
 e facing  the greatest economic challenge of their lifetime.  2012 is the
  year of  economic recovery.  Are you ready to have your best year ever?�
 � Let us  show you how!   RSVP at <a href='http://www.millionairesroundt
 ableciaa.eventbrite.com/'>www.millionairesroundtableciaa.eventbrite.com</a
 >.</span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span st
 yle='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><br />On March 2<sup>nd<
 /sup> at from 11am-2pm during CIAA\, ChocolateLyfe launches the Millionair
 es  Roundtable Series to help you prepare and be positioned to thrive in t
 he  new global economic model.  Our feature guests include NY Times Best 
  Seller and NAACP Image Award winner\, Omar Tyree.  Recently retired  NFL
  legend and two time super bowl winner Rod Smith from the Denver  Bronco
 s\,  Author\, film executive\, and former wealth manager Arthur Wylie  
 will also join the panel alongside one of the co-stars of the movie  “Pr
 ecious”\, Chyna Layne. The event will be moderated by ChocolateLyfe  CEO
  and former WSSU Rams football player\, Shaun Andrews.  This event  will 
 happen at the Marriott Center City located on 100 West Trade Street  in Up
 town Charlotte. </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0
 pt\;'> </p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span sty
 le='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'>Join us as our host  comm
 ittee and panelists of business executives\, entrepreneurs\, athletes\,  a
 nd celebrities network at one of CIAA’s most anticipated events.   Ther
 e will also be a viewing of exclusive artwork and jewelry by  internationa
 l gallery owner and Charlotte native\, Fonta.  Stick around  after the ev
 ent and get the world debut sneak preview of one of the most  anticipated 
 social networks to launch in 2012\,  Chocolatelyfe.com\, the  future dest
 ination for planning VIP experiences and trips across the  globe. </span><
 /p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'> </p>\n<p class='
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 ont-family: helvetica\;'><span>The  first 200 people to RSVP will be free.
   After the first 200\,  registrant’s tickets will be $35 in advance an
 d $50 at the door.  VIP  tickets are $75 or Secure 3 VIP exclusive seats\
 , drink tickets\, a signed  book\, and an exclusive networking area for $
 250.  RSVP at <a href='http://www.millionairesroundtableciaa.eventbrite.c
 om/'>www.millionairesroundtableciaa.eventbrite.com</a> The  first 100 peop
 le will get exclusive attendee gift bags that include  products from some 
 of the most luxurious brands in the country. Live  music and a cash bar in
 cluding light </span><span style='background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% whi
 te\; color: #333333\;'>hors d'oeuvres</span> will also be served. </span><
 /p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'> </p>\n<p class='
 MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; f
 ont-family: helvetica\;'>Don’t miss your  opportunity to experience “t
 he luxury of life” and learn how the rules  have changed and what it tak
 es to be successful.   <span class='ecxa10'>Sign  up by going to <a href
 ='http://www.millionairesroundtableciaa.eventbrite.com/'>www.millionairesr
 oundtableciaa.eventbrite.com</a> or contact our event planning department 
 for questions and sponsorship  opportunities at <a href='mailto:info@choc
 olatelyfe.com'><span style='text-decoration: underline\;'><span style='col
 or: #0000ff\;'>info@chocolatelyfe.com</span></span></a>. </span></span></p
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 oNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span class='ecxa10' style='font-si
 ze: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><strong><span>About  ChocolateLyfe</
 span></strong></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt
 \;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'>ChocolateLyf
 e is one  of the hottest anticipated social networks to launch in April 20
 12.  The  site focuses on travelers with a global mindset interested in e
 xploring  new experiences\, meeting new people\, and achieving “the luxu
 ry of  life!” </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0
 pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><br /></sp
 an></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\; text-align: jus
 tify\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><strong>
 <span>About Omar Tyree</span></strong></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' st
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 elvetica\;'>Omar Tyree is a New  York Times Best Seller\, NAACP Image Awar
 d winner\, author of 18 books\,  with 2 million books sold.  Tyree was on
 e of the first African American  writers to ever receive a multimillion do
 llar publishing contract.</span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 
 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><
 br /></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span
  style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><strong><span>About  
 Rod Smith</span></strong></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 
 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><
 span>Statistically  one of the 20 greatest wide receivers in NFL history S
 mith retired with  over 10\,000 receiving yards\, two super bowl champions
 hips\, multiple pro  bowl appearances\, and was inducted into the college 
 football hall of  fame.  Since retiring from the NFL after a 14 year care
 er with the  Denver Broncos Smith has successfully increased his networth 
 through  strategic investment opportunities and as an  entrepreneur. </sp
 an></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span s
 tyle='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><span><br /></span></sp
 an></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span style='f
 ont-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><strong><span>About  Arthur Wy
 lie</span></strong></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0i
 n 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'>Arthur 
 Wylie has been  featured in Market Watch/<em>Wall Street Journal</em>\, FO
 X News\, ABC  News\, <em>Forbes</em> Online\, <em>Black Enterprise</em>\, 
 and many others  as a daring entrepreneur that started a business out of h
 is college  dorm room at University of North Carolina Charlotte and became
  a  millionaire by 26.  He went on to build his wealth management firm to
   close to 500 million in assets under management before transitioning  in
 to Hollywood and working with some of the biggest names in the  industry.�
 � <span lang='EN'>Wylie’s first book <em>Only The  Crazy and Fearless Wi
 n Big </em>(Ben Bella\, 2012)\, is a business insight  book that gives rea
 ders real tips for real success by offering a secret  that few books discu
 ss\, but that’s known by the wealthiest business  people and greatest le
 aders in the world</span>: to win big you have to  be fearless and\, somet
 imes\, even a little crazy.  W<span lang='EN'>ylie shares stories and pra
 ctical tools that readers can  implement today to join the crazy and fearl
 ess movement! </span> </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in
  0in 0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><br 
 /></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt\;'><span st
 yle='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'><strong><span>Chyna  Lay
 ne</span></strong></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0in 0in
  0pt\;'><span style='font-size: small\; font-family: helvetica\;'>Chyna La
 yne recently  graced the cover of a national magazine and was described as
  one of  “Young Hollywood’s hot up-and-coming actresses.  The super t
 alented  Layne created critical acclaim for her role as Rhonda in the  Osc
 ar-Nominated film\, PRECIOUS.  Layne has starred with the likes of  Queen
  Latifah\, Mos Def\, and Beyonce Knowles.  She is known by industry  insi
 ders as “glam chick” for her unique ability to disappear inside the  c
 haracters she portrays.</span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 0i
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120302T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120302T060000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120218T185800Z
SUMMARY:Millionaires Roundtable: Exploring The Secrets to Success\, Featuri
 ng NY Times Best Seller Omar Tyree\, NFL great Rod Smith\, and Business Mo
 gul Arthur Wylie
URL:http://www.millionairesroundtableciaa.eventbrite.com/
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Charlotte Convention Center\n501 S. College St.\nCharlotte\, NC 282
 02\n(704) 339-6000
DESCRIPTION:<p>2012 CIAA Toyota Fan Experience</p>\n<p>The CIAA Toyota Fan 
 Experience is three days of fun\, entertainment\, celebrity appearances\, 
 and giveaways at Charlotte Convention Center (501 S. College St.)\, and it
 ’s free and open to the public. Below is an hour-by-hour list of the sch
 eduled events.*<br /><br />Friday\, March 2\, 5-10 p.m.<br />5:20 p.m.: U.
 S. Army 82nd Airborne All American Chorus<br />6 p.m.: Dru Hill at McDonal
 d’s Booth<br />6 p.m.: Marvin Sapp Meet and Greet at Verizon Booth<br />
 6:30 p.m.: Belk Fashion Show<br />7:15 p.m.: Avant performing on Coors Lig
 ht Main Stage<br />8 p.m.: Omarion performing on Coors Light Main Stage<br
  />9 p.m.: Estelle performing on Coors Light Main Stage<br /><br />Saturda
 y\, March 3\, 12-8 p.m.<br />1 p.m.: The Neelys Cooking Show on the Taste 
 of Food Lion Cooking Stage<br />2 p.m.: Laz Alonso Meet and Greet at Veriz
 on Booth<br />2 p.m.: Toyota Green Lecture Series featuring Lance Gross<br
  />2:25 p.m.: U.S. Army 82nd Airborne All American Chorus<br />2:30 p.m.: 
 Appearance by Rickey Smiley at McDonald’s Booth<br />3 p.m.: Belk Fashio
 n Show<br />4 p.m.: The Neelys Cooking Show on the Taste of Food Lion Cook
 ing Stage<br />4 p.m.: Doug E. Fresh\, Kool Moe Dee\, and Big Daddy Kane a
 t McDonald’s Booth<br />5 p.m.: Up-and-coming recording artist Pradigy G
 T on Coors Light Main Stage<br />6 p.m.: Up-and-coming recording artist El
 iz Camacho on Coors Light Main Stage<br />6:30 p.m. Vivian Green performin
 g on Coors Light Main Stage<br /><br />Sunday\, March 4\, 12-5 p.m.<br />1
 2:30 p.m.: Men’s and Women’s CIAA Tournament champions honored<br />1 
 p.m.: Yolanda Adams performing on Coors Light Main Stage<br />2 p.m. How S
 weet the Sound Choir performing on Coors Light Main Stage<br />3:30 p.m. D
 J Complete playing on Coors Light Main Stage<br />4:15 p.m. Boyz II Men pe
 rforming on Coors Light Main Stage<br /><br />Hosted each day by Sytonnia 
 Moore with house music by DJ Skillz.<br />Open All Day\, Each Day<br /><br
  />Toyota Green Initiative<br />Verizon Interactive Area<br />Belk Fashion
  Shows and Mini-Makeovers<br />The Taste of Food lion<br />Lowe’s Build 
 and Grow Clinics<br />Nationwide Insurance Studio and Gaming Zone<br />U.S
 . Army Strength & Action Zone<br />Coke Zero Booth<br />McDonald’s Fan E
 xperience<br />Coors Light Frozen in Time Booth<br />Colgate Dental Screen
 ings<br />U.S. Marine Corps Chin-Up Challenge<br />Russell Center Court<br
  />Local Vendor Booths<br /><br />The CIAA Fan Experience is 200\,000 squa
 re feet of family fun. With celebrity appearance and interactive games\, t
 he Fan Experience wont disappoint.<br /> <br />Brands such as Toyota and T
 oyota Green Initiative\, McDonalds\, Lowes\, Food Lion \, and AARP have bo
 oths throughout the whole convention center for people to interact with. W
 e also bring out recording artists such as Omarion\, Estelle\, Boyz II Men
 \, Yalonda Adams\, and Avant for concerts through out the weekend. The bes
 t part about the CIAA Fan Experience is that its FREE to the public.</p>
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130302T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130220T214000Z
SUMMARY:2012 CIAA Toyota Fan Experience
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CONTACT:Intercoastal Waterway\nWrightsville Beach\, NC 28480\n877-945-6386
DESCRIPTION:<div class='visit'>This internationally recognized iron distanc
 e and half  iron distance triathlon hosts competitors from around the coun
 try and  the world\, who travel to Wilmington to enjoy everything this uni
 que  waterfront destination has to offer and to experience a competition  
 Triathlete Magazine named as one of the top 5 iron distance triathlons  in
  the world. For more info visit www.beach2battleship.com.<br /><br /><p><s
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111029T050000
LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T124100Z
SUMMARY:PPD Beach2Battleship Triathlon
URL:http://www.capefearcoast.com/
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:The Prime Smokehouse\n2800 Rock Quarry Road\nRaleigh\, NC 27610
DESCRIPTION:<p>This is a BLACK & PLATINUM Event<br /><br />The Raleigh Afri
 can American Official Launch Party is to introduce the chamber to the Rale
 igh\, Durham\, and Chapel Hill area!<br /><br />We will be acknowledging a
 nd introducing business owners\, entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and e
 ducators of the RTP. This will be a night of elegance with live jazz\, gre
 at food\, networking\, and full of connections.<br /><br />Lets do busines
 s and look good at it !!!!<br />www.raacc.org</p>\n<p><p><script type='tex
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120329T173000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120329T133000
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SUMMARY:Raleigh African American Chamber Launch Social
URL:http://www.raacc.org/
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:The Embassy Suites Airport\, \n204 Centreport Dr\, \nGreensboro NC 
 27409\nContact: Monique Moffit \, \n336-501-8554
DESCRIPTION:<p>MAKE YOUR MOVE – REGISTER TODAY TO BE A PART OF THE LARGES
 T CHESS EVENT IN NORTH CAROLINA<br />2012 North Carolina Open to be held i
 n tandem with US Masters Chess Tournament\, which will bring some of the w
 orld’s best to the Tar Heel state</p>\n<p>Calling all chess players\, of
  all levels of skill! A rare opportunity to compete at an event where mast
 er-level chess players will be competing simultaneously is coming to the P
 iedmont Triad. From Aug. 29- Sept. 3\, High Point University will be spons
 oring three separate chess events. <br /><br />One of these\, the 2012 Nor
 th Carolina Open\, currently is registering players of all levels to compe
 te against other chess enthusiasts for cash prizes totaling $13\,000.  Th
 e Open will take place Aug. 31-Sept. 2 and will be held at the Embassy Sui
 tes\, 204 Centrepoint Drive in Greensboro. To learn more about the tournam
 ent and to register\, visit http://www.ncchess.org/open/2012/ncopen2012.ht
 ml<br /><br />For those who wish to observe rather than participate\, two 
 opportunities are available during this unprecedented chess weekend. <br /
 ><br />The U.S. Masters Chess Tournament\, also being staged at the Embass
 y Suites\, is the first of its kind for the Triad.  This tournament will 
 host some of the best competitors in the world as they compete for the tit
 le of International Chess Master or International Grand Master.  The firs
 t game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening\, August 30\, and the comp
 etition will continue with two games each day through Monday\, September 3
 . <br />The tournament hours will begin at approximately 10:30 am and last
  as late as midnight\, depending upon the pace of play. <br /><br />Additi
 onally\, High Point University will kick off the long weekend by holding a
  “chess simultaneous” event featuring World Chess Grandmaster Giorgi M
 agvelashvili of the Republic of Georgia. This event will take place at 7 p
 .m. Wednesday\, Aug. 29\, on the university’s campus in the Plato Wilson
  School of Commerce. Chessboards will be set up so that Magvelashvili can 
 compete against 20 different players at the same time. The chess simultane
 ous is fast-moving and one of the best events to observe for aspiring youn
 g chess players. <br /><br />All three events are open to the public free 
 of charge.  For more information\, contact Dr. Walter High at 919-619-354
 1 or Gary Newsom at 704-618-1259 or visit  http://www.ncchess.org/open/20
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120829T190000
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Cape Fear Community College\n411 North Front Street\nWilmington\, N
 C 28401
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Impact of Health Care Reform on Driver Retention - Janua
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 Senn Dunn Insurance<br /> Jarrett Shearin - EVP\, Senn Dunn Insurance<br /
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  attend.  The fee includes dinner and the seminar. <br /><br /><script ty
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center\n4700 Emperor Blvd\,\nI
 -40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)\nDurham\, NC  27703
DESCRIPTION:<p>Marketplace: Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses�
 � <br /><br />As a Marketplace attendee\, you will have the opportunity to
  network and learn how to sell your goods or services to federal\, state\,
  and local governments. This biennial 'reverse' trade show allows small bu
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 tractors.<br /><br />To learn more about Marketplace\, visit www.sbtdc.org
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 tails and register online.<br /><br />www.sbtdc.org/events/marketplace<br 
 /><br />Find New Customers at Marketplace 2013!<br /><br />Join more than 
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  business sellers together with buyers from federal and state government a
 nd large prime contractors.<br /><br />Meet potential buyers - Marketplace
  2013 provides an opportunity for small business owners to meet contractin
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  prime contractors. – all in ONE day! <br /><br />Learn the tricks of th
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  agenda...<br />What attendees thought of past Marketplace events...<br />
 <br /> “Well-organized event\, informative\, lots of networking contacts
 .”<br /> “Marketplace met all my expectations and then some.”<br /> 
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130329T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130329T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T185900Z
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Hilton Wilmington Riverside \nWilmington\, NC 28402
DESCRIPTION:<p>Next Friday\, March 29th!<br />Eddie Biedenbach<br />Head Co
 ach UNC Asheville Men's Basketball<br /><br />March Madness: A Coach's Per
 spective<br />Friday\, March 29\, Noon - 1:30 p.m. <br />Hilton Wilmington
  Riverside <br />Lunch: $15 for members\, $20 for non-members<br />REGISTE
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130329T133000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130329T120000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130325T172400Z
SUMMARY:Sports Club Lunch With Eddie Biedenbach
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center\n4700 Emperor Blvd\nDur
 ham\, NC 27703
DESCRIPTION:<p>Marketplace: Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses<
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 twork and learn how to sell your goods or services to federal\, state\, an
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 ctors.<br /><br />To learn more about Marketplace\, visit www.sbtdc.org/ev
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130529T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T031900Z
SUMMARY:Marketplace: Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:NCCU School of Education\n700 Cecil Street\nDurham\, NC 27707
DESCRIPTION:<div class='venue'><span class='adr'> </span></div>\n<div id='s
 ummary' class='text' style='display: none\;'>\n<p>Soaring Beyond Plateaus 
 Professional Development Conference <br />Co-Sponsored by <br />NCCU <br /
 >SNCAE & Teaching Fellows <br /> <br />Saturday\, November 5 <br />9 am—
 3 pm <br /> <br />NCCU School of Education <br />700 Cecil Street | Durham
 \, NC 27707 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Registration <br />$20 <br /
 >Includes: <br />Continental Breakfast  <br /> Lunch    <br /> <br /> <
 br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Conference Featured Presenter <br /> <br 
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 ft  book to give guidance and encouragement to teachers. Yolanda believes 
  that the secret to successfully depositing information into the minds of 
  young people is so simplistic we often miss the opportunity. Words of  wi
 sdom\, hope and encouragement are woven throughout this publication. It  i
 s sent out to be placed in the hands of every teacher so that the  words m
 ay be reflected in the head and the heart of instructors  everywhere. <br 
 /> <br />Current Professioanl Development Workshop Offerings <br />(Worksh
 op Registration Will Be Emailed) <br />Praxis I Preparation <br />Educatio
 n & Mental Illness <br />What the Books Didn’t Teach You: All of your st
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  Instruction (K-12 th ) <br />21 st Century Skills (Elementary)\; Assessme
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 shops</p>\n</span>\n<div class='extra'>Co-Sponsored by NCCU SNCAE & Teachi
 ng Fellows <br /> <br /> Registration $20 <br />Includes:</div>\n<span cla
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20111105T100000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111105T040000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111103T112000Z
SUMMARY:Soaring Beyond Plateaus Professional Development Conference
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel\n101 W Fayette Street\nBaltimo
 re\, MD  21201
DESCRIPTION:<p>LAUNCH 2013 WITH AN ELITE GROUP OF MILLIONAIRE CLUB MEMBERS.
 <br /><br />Learn the necessary techniques to build a strong business\,<br
  />Learn how to move your business to the next level\,<br />Achieve financ
 ial strength in 2013\, and so much more!<br /><br />Take advantage of the 
 LegalShield commercials in Maryland. Invite your prospects to a Business B
 riefing.<br /><br />10:00am-11:00am  Briefing<br />11:30am - 6:00pm  Tra
 ining<br /><br />Registration opens at 8:00am<br /><br />Doors open at 9:1
 5am<br />$40/person in advance<br /><br />Sheraton Baltimore City Center H
 otel<br />101 W Fayette Street\, Baltimore\, MD  21201<br />Discount Hote
 l Rates available at the Sheraton<br />Rates: $99/night<br />Call 1-800-32
 5-3535<br />Ask for Millionaire Success Training Block<br />Reservations m
 ust be made by 12/21/12 for discount.<br /><br /><script type='text/javasc
 ript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120105T150000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120105T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T210700Z
SUMMARY:2013 Millionaire Success Training
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Byron's South End\n101 W Worthington Ave #110\,\nCharlotte\, 28203
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join the Charlotte Chapter of the National Association of Wo
 men Business Owners Tuesday\, March 5 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for Voice 
 of the Entrepreneur with Lou Solomon from Interact.<br /><br />Today resea
 rchers can predict an individual’s success with amazing accuracy based o
 n their “honest signals” in communication. This is especially true for
  entrepreneurs\, since it isn’t the company talking to customers. There 
 is a human being driving that message. Find out about how your own communi
 cation signals\, presence\, charisma and network of friends impact your su
 ccess.<br /><br />Lou Solomon is an author\, speaker and coach who has ena
 bled top executives in Fortune 500 companies to communicate in an authenti
 c way with one another\, with their employees\, and with their customers f
 or 15 years.<br /><br />NAWBO Members: $30 early-bird / $40 regular<br />G
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130305T193000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130305T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T222500Z
SUMMARY:Voice of the Entrepreneur
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Embassy Suites Hotel\n201 Harrison Oaks Blvd.\nCary\, NC 27623\n677
 -1840 \n\nShannon Hinson\nVP of Development\, Eastern NC Chapter of the Na
 tional MS Society\n919-792-1002\nNannette Stangle-Castor\nChair\, Triangle
  WAMS Steering Committee\n919-873-1547
DESCRIPTION:<p style='text-align: justify\;'><strong class='Apple-style-spa
 n' style='font-weight: bold\;'>For the past six years\, the Women Against 
  Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS) Leadership Luncheon has attracted the  Triangle
 ’s top community leaders for an afternoon of networking\,  education\, a
 wareness\, and fundraising. </strong></p>\n<p style='text-align: justify\;
 '>Funds raised at the luncheon are used to  inspire and foster the next ge
 neration of leaders. As Women leaders\, we  have a responsibility to promo
 te and encourage leadership in the next  generation. This event provides l
 eadership insight from highly regarded\,  nationally recognized women lead
 ers that the attendees can then learn  from and use in their fostering and
  mentoring of the next generation of  leaders.</p>\n<p style='text-align: 
 justify\;'>This ties into MS specifically\, by WAMS  fostering and funding
  leadership promotion for college-bound students  that have been impacted 
 by MS. Funds from the luncheon will be  supporting the Eastern NC Chapter�
 ��s National MS Scholarship Fund. Women  leaders have no greater responsib
 ility than to foster and encourage  leadership in our next generation. Thi
 s is especially true when those  future leaders come from families that ha
 ve significant challenges\, such  as those with a parent with Multiple Scl
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20111115T083000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111115T070000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111103T013800Z
SUMMARY:Women Against MS Luncheon
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UID:399c8c5b5c7558d7667c38849049e952http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:JD Wealth Financial Academy \n4505 Emperor Blvd.\nDurham\, NC 27703
DESCRIPTION:<div id='description' class='text' style='display: block\;'><sp
 an class='description'>\n<p>Fiscal ReMoMsibility is a course for women who
  want to become fiscally  responsible. The course is designed to create an
  in-depth\, hands-on learning  experience to provide participants with a s
 olid financial foundation.</p>\n<p>Learn  how to: <br />-Manage Money <br 
 />-Plan For Unforeseen Expenses <br />-Talk to your  Children about Money 
 <br />-Coupon <br />And much More <br />Register Now!!!! Only 20  SEATS AV
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 img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120715T150000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120715T140000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120709T210200Z
SUMMARY:Fiscal ReMOMsibility: Financial Literacy Course for Mothers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:0d1f45466947cea9a05ef919d270c891http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Grand Pavilion Ballroom- \nEmbassy Suites\n460 N. Cherry St.\nWinst
 on-Salem\, NC 27101\nMichele Wolfert\n3363541500
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership Fall Meeting\, presen
 ted by Wake  Forest Biotech Place\, will be held on Wednesday\, November 1
 4 at the  Grand Pavilion Ballroom of the Embassy Suites. The meeting start
 s at  11:30 am\, and your ticket includes lunch.  We will have a special 
  keynote speaker\, Johnny Campbell\, the President & CEO of Sundance  Squa
 re in downtown Fort Worth\, Texas.  Also\, Dr. Eric Tomlinson\,  Presiden
 t of the Piedmont Triad Research Park will be speaking about the  latest p
 rojects at the Piedmont Triad Research Park.</p>\n<p><script type='text/ja
 vascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scrip
 t><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121115T143000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121115T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120925T185500Z
SUMMARY:2012 Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership Fall Meeting
URL:http://www.dwsp.org/
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UID:2d59c46d68198d1484e59edaf178beeehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:UNCW Warwick Center Ballroom\n601 S. College Rd.\nWilmington\, NC 2
 8407
DESCRIPTION:<p>UNCW Dress For Success Fashion Show<br /><br />UNCW Communic
 ation Studies Society presents the 11th Annual Dress for Success Fashion S
 how. Theme: “The Voice: What Makes You Stand Out?” will provide import
 ant ways for job candidates to distinguish themselves from their competiti
 on as they evolve from students to professionals. UNCW student models will
  showcase a variety of business professional and business casual attire.<b
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 010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafrien
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130315T131500
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130315T121500
LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T205700Z
SUMMARY:UNCW Dress For Success Fashion Show
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
 15\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
 for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />You should attend if:<br /><br />
  You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh
 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
 >\n<li> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement</li>\n<li> 
 Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets</li>\n<li> Deve
 lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics</li>\n<li> Determine fund
 ing needs and identify sources of capital</li>\n<li> Formulate and impleme
 nt strategies for managing growth</li>\n<li> Write and communicate a detai
 led business plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours 
 per week (for 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text an
 d workbook<br /> Enhanced management and business<br /> Planning skills<br
  /> Individual counseling and coaching<br /><br /><script type='text/javas
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130515T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130515T080000
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SUMMARY:NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Umstead Hotel and Spa\n100 Woodland Pond Dr.\nCary\, NC 27513\n(919
 ) 447-4000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Spend an afternoon enjoying 'Tea with  Santa\,' a chance for
  parents and children to visit with Santa and enjoy  other holiday treats.
  Explore the ballroom\, featuring one-of-a-kind  handcrafted Gingerbread H
 ouses created by the area's top pastry Chefs.  Santa will take individual 
 pictures with each child and share  traditional Christmas tales.</p>\n<div
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  enjoying 'Tea with Santa\,' a chance for parents  and children to visit w
 ith Santa and enjoy other holiday treats. Explore  the ballroom\, featurin
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 pastry Chefs. Santa will take individual  pictures with each child and sha
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20111201T130000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111201T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111120T010600Z
SUMMARY:Triangle Family Services Children's 'Tea with Santa'
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UID:5d8ab45832889407316a6159014ffc0chttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley\n4500 Marriott Dr.\nRaleigh\, NC 2
 7612\n(919) 781-7000
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>Meet the Triangle's Top Wedding Ex
 perts at the  Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. The Marriott Crabtree Val
 ley in  Raleigh NC  will host the Triangle's most intimate and elegant wed
 ding  event! Pre-register at www.bridalshownc.com to receive $2 off the $7
   admission and save time at the door. One lucky bride to be will win a  r
 omantic honeymoon. First 100 brides to arrive will receive a Free CD  Brid
 al Name Change Kit ($30 value).</span></p>\n<div class='extra'><span class
 ='title'>Price:</span> $5 online\, $7 at door</div>\n<div class='extra'><s
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120401T063000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120401T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111120T014500Z
SUMMARY:Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley\n4500 Marriott Dr.\, \nRaleigh\,NC
 \, 27612\n(919) 781-7000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Meet the Triangle's Top Wedding Experts at the Perfect Weddi
 ng Guide Bridal Show. The Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh NC will host
  the Triangle's most intimate and elegant wedding event! Pre-register at w
 ww.bridalshownc.com to receive $2 off the $7 admission and save time at th
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120401T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120311T213000Z
SUMMARY:Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
URL:http://www.bridalshownc.com/
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UID:9a0ea1dd97d1cc034e58f2c5144ca01fhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com-1
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:530 Causeway Dr\nWrightsville Beach\, NC 28480
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>\n<p>Strictly Business is  THE opp
 ortunity for sales executives\, business owners\, and managers to  meet an
 d mingle with potential clients and contacts at your favorite  local bars 
 and restaurants. This is a weekly event held every Wednesday  Evening from
  5:00pm - 7:00pm. Featuring MGD 64 beer specials\, free  appetizers\, and 
 prize raffles. All hosted by Big Talker FM  Personalities!</p>\n<p>Strictl
 y Business rotates locations each week. Don't miss the hottest event in Wi
 lmington!</p>\n</span>Fat Tire specials all night!! PRIZES and GIVEWAYS.<b
 r /><br /> Prizes Include:<br /> Lo Tide Run After Party Tickets<br /> Gro
 ove Jet Salon gift certificate<br /> Tickets to Nutt St. Comedy<br /> 1000
  Business Cards from Fluid Designs<br /> 3 free tax preparations from Libe
 rty Tax Service w/ large coffee mug!</p>\n<p>Please reserve your ticket fo
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 ur business!</p>\n<p>'<script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120801T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120801T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120723T205100Z
SUMMARY:Strictly Business Wilmington
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Loews Hotel Atlanta\n1065 Peachtree Rd. NE\nAtlanta\, GA 30309
DESCRIPTION:<p>Holiday Shopping Market & Bazaar presented by Entrepreneurs 
 Helping Entrepreneurs Admission is free! We’re Rockin’ the Holiday Sho
 pping! Goodies and gifts\, treats and sweets\, blings and other things! A 
 variety of vendors will be present for you to start shopping for unique an
 d handcrafted igift ideas. This will be Holiday shopping experience in a b
 eautifully decorated setting. The Holiday Market will offer a broad select
 ion of affordable\, fine handcrafted gift items\, crafts\, chocolates\, ho
 me decorations\, jewelry\, makeup\, purses\, skin products\, toys and othe
 r unique gifts idea. Food and Drinks\, Entertainment and Santas Workshop S
 hopping hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 1\, 2012 . Admission is free! 
 GOODIE BAGS TO FIRST 1OO TICKET HOLDERS (Contains discount coupons\, sampl
 es and promotionals) Vendor Information Interested in being a Holiday Baza
 ar Vendor? Vendor booths are available to sell arts\, crafts\, handcrafted
  and unique gift ideas. In order to maintain a variety of vendors\, manage
 ment reserves the right to accept or deny applications based on show needs
 . Please know that various categories of merchandise will be limited to en
 sure a quality and well-balanced show. Booth applications will be accepted
  and reviewed on a first come\, first serve basis. Vendors will be informe
 d of acceptance/denial into the Holiday Bazaar. Do not assume that submiss
 ion guarantees you a space in the Holiday Bazaar. You will recieve confirm
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121201T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121129T074900Z
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs Presents Holiday Shopping Marke
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UID:5c55e7eb547629eb6bc137daad034eaehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Babcock Auditorium\, WFU School of Medicine\n1834 Wake Forest Road
 \nWinston-Salem\, NC 27106
DESCRIPTION:<p>Sponsored by the WFU Humanities Institute\, this interdiscip
 linary symposium provides participants and attendees the opportunity to sh
 are academic and experiential knowledge and to engage in dialogue about br
 east cancer\, especially in relation to breast cancer narratives and narra
 tive medicine. In addition to keynote addresses by Rita Charon (Columbia U
 niversity)\, Kathryn Montgomery (Northwestern University) and Amy Boesky (
 Boston College)\, the symposium will feature faculty from Wake Forest’s 
 College of Arts and Science\, the Medical Center\, and the Center for BioE
 thics\, Health and Society\, as well as faculty from several other institu
 tions\, on three panels: Breast Cancer Patients and Physicians\, Theorizin
 g Breast Cancer Narratives\, and Breast Cancer & Performance Narratives.<b
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130303T073000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130301T053000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130103T000600Z
SUMMARY:HerStories: Breast Cancer Narratives and Counter-Narratives
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CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
 15\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
 for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />You should attend if:<br /><br />
  You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh
 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
 >\n<li> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement</li>\n<li> 
 Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets</li>\n<li> Deve
 lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics</li>\n<li> Determine fund
 ing needs and identify sources of capital</li>\n<li> Formulate and impleme
 nt strategies for managing growth</li>\n<li> Write and communicate a detai
 led business plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours 
 per week (for 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text an
 d workbook<br /> Enhanced management and business<br /> Planning skills<br
  /> Individual counseling and coaching<br /><br /><script type='text/javas
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130501T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130501T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T172000Z
SUMMARY:NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs
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UID:2fd6408a6521e671a8bb9fcb8986a1dbhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Megan Wood\n1415 Sachem Place\nSuite 1\nCharlottesville\, VA 22901
 \nPhone: 434-979-9002\nFax: 434-979-9003
DESCRIPTION:<p>30th Anniversary  Act/Honor/Hope Gala<br />December 3 rd\, 
 2011<br />6:00pm<br /><br />The Renaissance Center<br />107 W. Broad Stree
 t Richmond\, VA 23219<br /><br />This year's Gala will be a celebration of
  30 years of statewide work to end sexual and domestic violence in Virgini
 a.  Please join us as we honor the outstanding contributions of advocates
 \, allies\, and volunteers across the state.<br /><br />Tickets on SALE NO
 W! Tickets: $100/person<br /><br />Tables for the event will be $720. If y
 ou belong to a Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocacy Member Agency\, the p
 rice for a table will be $600 until September 23 rd\, 2011. <br /><br />We
  do hope you will be able to join us to mark this milestone in our history
 . To purchase tickets or sponsorships\, please contact Megan Wood (mwood@v
 sdvalliance.org). Ticketing will be available online soon!<br /><br />We h
 ave also reserved a block of rooms at the Downtown DoubleTree for December
  3 rd\, under the name Action Alliance.<br /><br />Downtown DoubleTree<br 
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20111203T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111203T130000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111027T015900Z
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Act/Honor/Hope Gala Virginia Sexual and Domestic V
 iolence Action Alliance
END:VEVENT
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UID:6dc60669b788b099be9f1a9e39e4532dhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial Convention & Conference Center\,\nDanielle Parson
 s\n4700 Emperor Blvd\nDurham\,NC\, 27722
DESCRIPTION:<p class='details_txt'>\n<div class='details_up'></div>\n</p>\n
 <div class='details_txt'><span id='evDetailsDescFull' class='ddesctxtshow'
 >4-H  Volunteers: Going Beyond Expectations 2012 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders'
   Conference February 3-5\, 2012 The 2012 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders'  Confe
 rence will be February 3-5\, 2011\, at the Shearton Imperial Hotel  and Co
 nference Center in Research Triangle Park. This is your  opportunity to pa
 rticipate in workshops and seminars designed especially  for 4-H volunteer
 s and agents to create positive learning experiences  for young people acr
 oss the state. Annually\, more than 350 conference  participants gain skil
 ls and knowledge to help make the best better!  Pre-conference sessions wi
 ll be offered on Friday\, February 3. These  two-hour sessions provide opp
 ortunities for more intense topic  investigation for focused learning. Reg
 ular conference registration  opens Friday afternoon with the evening feat
 uring a carnival\, an  entertainment showcase and a service project. Satur
 day features more  than 40 workshop choices in 60-minute settings. Everyth
 ing from  preparing healthy snacks to managing behavior\, from electric pr
 oject  work to leadership - there's sure to be something for everyone! We 
 wrap  up the conference on Sunday morning with brunch and a great speaker.
   It's always a great training event! Registration must be completed  onli
 ne utilizing the following link: http://4h2012vlc.eventbrite.com  Each Par
 ticipant must be individually entered. Payment by credit card is  an optio
 n this year\, or you may submit payment by check or money order  to the st
 ate 4-H office at the following address: Volunteer Leaders'  Conference. S
 tate 4-H Office\, NCSU Box 7606\, Raleigh\, NC 27695-7606.  Checks should 
 be made payable to: NC 4-H Club Account. Note Hotel  Reservations must be 
 made directly with the Sheraton Imperial by either  calling 919.941.5050\,
  use attached hotel registration form or click on  the link:  http://www.s
 tarwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1112146023&key=E9D9</span></div>\n
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120207T081500
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120203T071500
LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T165000Z
SUMMARY:2012 Volunteer Leaders' Conference
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UID:ff792a08cd89f3bb6c29c88362740e18http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial Hotel\n4700 Emperor Blvd.\nDurham\, North Carolin
 a 27703\n919-941-5050 \nPhone: 9198036070
DESCRIPTION:<p>Terry Spicer Presents 'Treasure Her™': A Celebration of Ou
 r Legacy's Elegance!Durham\, North Carolina Friday\, May 03\, 2013<br /><b
 r />WOMEN & GIRLS 'EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE' IS AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBE
 R 1\, 2012! REGISTER GIRLS On the 'Treasure Her More™!<br /><br />Women:
  'REQUIRED: 'Elegant Chic™' Ivory Attire & Pearls for Friday Night Recep
 tion!'<br />Girls: REQUIRED Attire: 'Girly Chic™' for their Friday Night
  Party'<br />Women & Girls: REQUIRED Attire: Saturday Tea\, Elegant Hats\,
  Gloves\, Dresses & Pearls' <br /><br />For the last Seven Years\, Terry W
 . Spicer\, CEO of Epiphany Public Relations\, LLC of North Carolina has me
 ticulously worked on this God-given Vision with great deliberation and car
 eful stewardship\; proudly and remarkably\, her Vision will leap off of th
 e pages in her debut literary project\, “Lessons From Her Skirttail�
 �„¢â€ which is slated to be released in the fall of 2012. Her Visi
 on is clear.      <br /><br />Picture more than one thousand women an
 d girls in one room\, one magnificent setting of elegance\, celebrating th
 e truest spirit of Her Lessonsâ„¢ that are Our Legacy\, abundant with 
 love\, rich in history\, adorned in the most beautiful crown covering piec
 es of art with stories to tell. On May 3-5\, 2013\, this Seven Year Vision
  will rise as a powerful movement of our womanhood\; COMPLETION. <br /><br
  />We will spotlight the phenomenal legacy and we will expose the promise 
 that was predestined by virtue of our predecessors.      <br /><br />
 The inexperienced will break bread and receive from the wise. It's not a m
 atter of separating ourselves from the rest of the women in the world. It'
 s about recognizing\, distinguishing and accepting where we came from\, co
 llectively embracing the fullness of who we are in our footsteps of womanh
 ood in order that we boldly and progressively believe in where we can go. 
 We've been pulled apart losing our own voice and identity\; its our respon
 sibility\, only\, to mold us back together\, to tell the story how it is m
 eant to be told. It's time to appreciate\, preserve and embrace the virtue
 s of who we are like never before. Join Terry in this Inaugural Signature 
 Celebration. It's what we were born to do!  <br /><br />The Inaugural Tre
 asure Her Celebration of 1000+ women and young girls ages 7-17\, will Hono
 r OUR mothers\, grandmothers\, godmothers\, daughters\, sisters and friend
 s in an epic celebration of elegance and womanhood the weekend before Moth
 er’s Day!Lodging Information<br />Sheraton Imperial Hotel<br />View
  or Change Your Existing Registration <br />Start Your Registration<br />T
 reasure Her™ Women 3-Day Registrant: $177.00 <br />You can also register
  a group. Learn More <br />You will have the opportunity to add additional
  group members later in the registration process. If there are fees associ
 ated with this event\, the total fees for all registrants in the group wil
 l be charged to the first person in the group. If members of the group are
  paying individually (for example\, with different credit cards)\, you mus
 t create separate registrations for each. <br /><br />DRENCHED IN elegance
 \, ADORNED IN pearls AND CREATED IN love\,<br />THIS EPIC MOVEMENT OF SIST
 ERHOOD AND WOMANHOOD WILL BE ONE TO  remember! IT IS HERE\, WHERE WE WILL
  BEGIN TO SEE THE GAP BETWEEN OUR legacy AND OUR destiny BEGIN TO DIMINISH
 .</p>\n<p>\n<script src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.j
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  Greenwich Road\nVirginia Beach\, VA\, USA.
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  responsible for making their own reservations.  Call the hotel directly 
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DESCRIPTION:<div id='summary' class='text' style='display: none\;'>\n<p>WEL
 COME! <br />Visit indieconf.com for complete details on speakers and sessi
 ons. <br /> <br />Lunch/Refreshments R <br />Morning snacks\, lunch\, afte
 rnoon snacks and an evening reception are all provided during the conferen
 ce.  Let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary requirements. 
 <br /> <br />JOIN The GROUP <br />Join our linkedin group to keep up to da
 te with indieconf\, arrange carpools to the conference\, network with othe
 rs\, or just make some new friends :) <br /> <br />Friday Night Dinner Wit
 h SPEAKERS <br />Our 'dinner with the speakers' proved popular last year\,
  so we're doing it again.</p>\n</div>\n<p><span class='description'>WELCOM
 E! <br />Visit indieconf.com for complete details on speakers and sessions
 . <br /> <br />Lunch/Refreshments R <br />Morning snacks\, lunch\, afterno
 on snacks and an evening reception are all provided during the conference.
   Let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary requirements. <br
  /> <br />JOIN The GROUP <br />Join our linkedin group to keep up to date 
 with indieconf\, arrange carpools to the conference\, network with others\
 , or just make some new friends :) <br /> <br />Friday Night Dinner With S
 PEAKERS <br />Our 'dinner with the speakers' proved popular last year\, so
  we're doing it again.  With this ticket\, you'll have a private dinner w
 ith our speakers to pick their brains\, network\, and have a good time.  
 This is a relaxed\, casual atmosphere limited to 30 people.   <br /> <br 
 />Refund POLICY <br />Full refunds will be issued up to 7 days before the 
 event.  Please contact michael@indieconf.com to arrange for a refund or t
 icket transfer should something come up. <br /> <br />SESSION LIST <br /> 
 <br />What? You don’t use WordPress to tell stories? You lose. <br />Dou
 g Foster WordPress is just for blogging. Right? Wrong. In business\, facts
  – not stories – sell your product\, service\, or point-of-view. Right
 ? Double-wrong. Our minds are wired to process stories\, not facts. Word
 Press is a Powerhouse storytelling engine. Don’t use it? You lose – cu
 stomers and business. First\, we’ll explore why short stories – not �
 ��death-by-Powerpoint” bullets – engage your buyer\, capture their att
 ention\, and convince them to buy your product\, service\, or point-of-vie
 w. Second\, we’ll drill into how I used WordPress to  build a storytell
 ing engine – and you can too. Want more sales? Forget the website\, buil
 d a storySite™. <br /> <br />The things I wished someone had told me bef
 ore I started! <br />Andrew Oliver When going independent there are some t
 hings you should know. Unfortunately\, no one told them to me. While Open 
 Software Integrators scaled from a one man show to over 15 people in under
  3 years\, I made a lot of mistakes. I’ll describe the things I didn’t
  know up front and wished I had known. I’ll also discuss what went wrong
  and what is going right. <br /> <br />Low and No Cost Marketing and Publi
 c Relations Tools: Tactics & Techniques <br />Neil Tortorella Attendees wi
 ll learn how to get on their prospect’s radar screen and leverage the po
 wer of the Web to build an online presence\, drive more traffic to their s
 ite and land more clients. They will also learn how to: <br />Position the
 mselves as an expert in their industry <br />Generate press coverage <br /
 >Write press and news releases that get noticed <br />Build a media list <
 br />Produce a press kit <br />Leverage the power of email marketing\, blo
 gs and social media <br />And more <br /> <br />Building Your Name via the
  Social Web <br />Patrick O’Keefe The social web\, including Twitter\, F
 acebook\, Google+\, niche communities and other platforms\, represents a g
 reat opportunity for you to showcase your knowledge to a wider audience\, 
 whether local or international. People will become familiar with what you 
 know and\, when they need what you can offer\, they’ll be more likely to
  think of you. And unlike other forms of getting noticed\, the investment 
 isn’t about how much money you have – it’s about how much time you h
 ave. How can you demonstrate your expertise in a genuine way\, and become
  a recognized expert\, without falling into the category of self-described
  gurus and experts that people have grown to distrust? We’ll talk about 
 how I’ve built my name and how you can get your knowledge out there\, he
 lp people and build a reputation on the platforms where the people you wan
 t to reach are engaging. <br /> <br />CSS3: Using media queries to improve
  the website experience <br />Zoe Mickley Gillenwater It’s no longer pra
 ctical or even possible to build different sites for all of the different 
 devices that your users may be visiting your sites with. From widescreen T
 Vs to mobile phones\, desktop computers to tablets\, the number of ways th
 at people view web pages is more diverse than ever before. <br />How can y
 ou create a site that looks good in all these different environments—and
  keep your sanity? A new feature of CSS3 called media queries allows you t
 o easily make a single site that automatically adapts its design to the us
 ers’ settings so that it looks good and works well in whatever screen sp
 ace is available. <br />Using practical but progressive examples\, Zoe wil
 l show you how to use media queries combined with liquid/fluid layout tech
 niques to make your web pages more dynamic\, responsive\, and usable. You�
 ��ll learn how to use media queries to tailor your sites to mobile devices
  like iPhone\, Android\, and iPad\, as well as the various screen sizes of
  desktop computers\, while still attending to outdated browsers like Ie 6\
 , 7\, and 8. <br /> <br />What every business owner needs to know about fi
 nances <br />Damon Yudichak Presentation will provide an overview on what 
 every business owner needs to know about the financial aspect of their bus
 iness. How do do I deal with taxes? Why should I be concerned with financ
 ial statements? How do I know what to pay myself? When is my business ev
 er going to make me money? <br /> <br />User Experience & Making Education
  Suck Less <br />Bermon Painter Discover the meaning and importance of use
 r-centered design and how to make decisions based on the needs of people t
 hat use a website or web application. After a nice frolic through the prin
 ciples of user experience design we’ll review the history of the educati
 on system\, how it’s been twisted and changed and how you\, yes you can 
 self-educate and help the education in your communities suck a little less
 . <br /> <br />How Not to be a Freelancer <br />Richard Powell If you read
  enough books or blog posts about working for yourself and becoming a free
 lancer\, you’ll begin to see some of the same advice repeated over and o
 ver again. Putting all of that into practice while trying to juggle client
 s\, finances\, marketing and actually doing the work itself isn’t always
  easy (or even possible!). This talk is about how I managed to systematica
 lly screw up all of that advice\, sometimes doing just the opposite\, and 
 yet have been able to build a successful freelance career that in many way
 s is better because of my “mistakes”. I’ll give you some of the “w
 orst” advice you can receive if you’re starting a freelance career\, i
 ncluding how to give your company an unpronounceable name\, how to ignore 
 email\, and why you shouldn’t print up business cards. Learn why it’s 
 ok to screw up along the way and how those mistakes might just lead you to
  a better career in the end. <br /> <br />Publishing as Marketing <br />Jo
 seph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan Nothing builds your credibility like ha
 ving written a book about some area of your expertise. The advent of digit
 al publishing means that every freelancer has the tools to become a book a
 uthor overnight. But is that the way to go? Or would your business be bett
 er served in the long run trying to land a traditional book deal? The pres
 enters—who have a combined 40 years of publishing experience with agents
 \, editors\, and Big 6 publishers—deconstruct both forms of publishing a
 nd share what you need to know about turning your knowledge and your words
  into a decent marketing tool for your growing business. At the very least
 \, come find out why Stephen King really isn’t as rich as you think. <br
  /> <br />Starting Your Career As A Freelance Web Designer <br />Neil Tort
 orella Running a successful freelance Web business means being more than a
  great designer or programmer and having a lot of talent. It also means kn
 owing the ins and outs of numerous business issues and tasks. Based on Tor
 torella’s book (Allworth\, 2011)\, attendees will learn how to: <br />De
 termine if they’re cut out for the freelance lifestyle <br />Draft a sol
 id business plan <br />Deal with necessary business tasks\, such as taxes\
 , insurances\, finding the right accountant and attorney <br />Calculate 
 their real base hourly rate <br />Market and promote their freelance busin
 ess <br />Create winning proposals <br />Build quality business relationsh
 ips <br />Manage projects <br />And more <br /> <br />Don’t work without
  a net… <br />David Rogers <br />I see it all the time. People getting p
 ermanently injured on the job. Companies running reckless through the live
 s and well-being of their employees. Both frustratingly ignorant of their 
 ignorance. After months\, sometimes years\, they call me in to look around
 \, examine the mess\, and try to put it right. Mostly\, they’re just wor
 king without a net. Let’s face it\, software development isn’t exactly
  a deadly art. The kind of personal injury you might incur from running a 
 reckless software project has more to do with reputation and financial exp
 ense than your ability to walk afterwards (depending on your clients). Sti
 ll\, those consequences can be damning to a project or a person\, and as f
 reelancers\, we can’t really afford to lose money\, time\, or street cre
 d. Every industry has its safety measures. Let me show you what I’ve sho
 wn countless other clients: the hard-hats\, safety glasses\, and steel-toe
  boots of the software industry. Donning these simple protective practices
  and using the right tools\, you’ll be more confident about your ability
  to work unfettered. Stress levels will decrease\, productivity will incre
 ase\, and you won’t be calling some pricey heavy-hitter to help you sort
  out the mess. <br /> <br />How to Be a Freelance Money Geek <br />Joseph
  D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan In the freelance world\, talk of money inev
 itably centers around basics such as efficient invoicing\, nailing down co
 ntracts that work\, tax deductions\, setting up LLCs\, and so on. D’Agne
 se and Kiernan are more interested in the concept of wealth-building: How 
 can you consistently build your net worth and ride out the feast-or-famine
  cycle on a freelance income? How do you manage your filthy freelance lucr
 e once it comes in the door? In this session\, the presenters offer a simp
 le to-do list that gives session participants the info they need to “gee
 k out” on their finances and put a system in place that will help build 
 their nest egg as quickly as possible upon leaving indieconf. Some tips ar
 e inspirational. The rest are solid methods for money management that have
  stood the test of time and are culled from The Money Book for Freelancers
  (Random House). <br /> <br />Building a business - growing beyond indie w
 ork <br />Tim Barsness Lessons learned about adding a staff to work with y
 ou. Discussion about adding a first employee\, learning to delegate work a
 nd building from one Fte to more.  Session covers growth\, people\, finan
 ce\, marketing and strategy insights into building a business.  Informati
 on on if hiring people is right for you\, how to minimize risk as you buil
 d a business and what a development business might look like a few years i
 nto the journey. <br /> <br />Next Generation SEO <br />Michael Marshall 
 <br />This session will cover a new approach to Seo that can help get bett
 er results faster. The approach is founded on a more accurate understandin
 g of how search engines actually work rather than some of the principles (
 some mistaken and others now or soon to be outdated) that are the foundati
 on of some current methodologies and practices in SEO. <br /> <br />Best 
 Practices for the Solo Developer <br />Michael Eaton You are the only deve
 loper in your company. Maybe you’re an independent consultant. Maybe you
  work from home\, maybe not. Any way it goes\, being the lone developer ca
 n be tough. Whether you work in a cube or the comfort of your home office 
 or the local coffee shop\, there are many challenges facing the solo devel
 oper. Project management\, estimation\, testing and even writing code all 
 change when you work alone. In this session\, I will discuss many of the l
 essons learned and practices I’ve developed working almost exclusively a
 s a single developer for the past ten years. <br /> <br />Basic Seo for We
 bsite Designers and Developers <br />Pepper Oldziey <br />I am struck by h
 ow many clients purchase new websites that cannot be seen by search engine
 s. It is sad when someone pays a good bit of money and then has to build t
 he site over again so the search engine can see it. The big problems are a
 lways the coding. There are simple things you can do to code a website so 
 the search engines will get to the text and headlines and other tags easil
 y. Consider this a refresher or just new information if you are not alread
 y aware of it.The content for this session will be based on real problems 
 experienced by my clients\, showing the problems and their solutions that 
 moved them from being invisible to first page results.Website ranking fact
 ors discussed will include: • On-Site Seo tags\, titles\, heads\, and su
 ccessful code • Off-site Seo\, gaining inbound links from authoritative 
 sources\, lens pages\, and sales pages • Strategic placement planning fo
 r search engine local pages\, matching highly searched terms by your clien
 t’s target audience. <br /> <br />Legal Considerations for Web Professi
 onals <br />Mital Patel <br />You’re an excellent designer or developer\
 , and you have figured out how to get clients and work. You’re all set\,
  right? Legal agreements present unique opportunities and pitfalls for ind
 ependent designers and developers. It is essential to know whether to inco
 rporate (and which entity to choose)\, how to most effectively protect int
 ellectual property via copyrights\, trademarks\, patents\, and nondisclosu
 re agreements\, what the difference is between and employee and a 1099 ind
 ependent contractor\, and why all of that matters for a web professional. 
 You’ll learn the foundational pieces you need to have in place so you ca
 n focus on what you do best – designing\, developing\, and building a bu
 siness. <br /><br />Content Strategy: A Framework for Marketing Success <
 br />Laura Creekmore <br />Content strategy is a framework to help you mak
 e better decisions about managing content as a business asset.Great writin
 g is an art\, but business realities demand that we standardize and struct
 ure our content for maximum effectiveness. Content strategy gives you the 
 tools to spend your marketing time and money well\, whether you’re worki
 ng on your website\, a software product or designing a social media campai
 gn.This session will explain how content strategy can improve your marketi
 ng results\, and it will walk you step by step through the content strateg
 y framework\, giving you ideas to improve your work today. <br /> <br />P
 ublic Speaking 101 <br />Jared Richardson Public speaking scares most peop
 le more than dying\, but it’s also a necessary skill for independents tr
 ying to build their reputation. Speaking at user groups\, conferences\, an
 d in front of clients is something we have to do. With a few key tricks\, 
 you’ll find it’s not that difficult or scary.We’ll discuss several t
 echniques to make you a more effective public speaker\, and then we’ll t
 ake the time to practice them (for a few brave volunteers!). You’ll lear
 n how to avoid classic traps like Rambo spraying and doing the Secret Serv
 ice. Then you’ll learn how to effectively engage your audience and prese
 nt at their pace. You’ll leave with a solid toolbox of tricks and techni
 ques that’ll make you look like a seasoned professional the next time yo
 u step in front of an audience of any size.</span></p>\n<p><span class='de
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20111218T080000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20111218T020000
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:15th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend & Expo\n2300 S. Croatan Hwy
 \, Suite 203 \nKill Devil Hills\, NC 27948
DESCRIPTION:<p>Pick up your registration packet (including your tickets) at
  the Wedding Welcome Center\, milepost 10 on Friday\, January 18th between
  9 am - 8 pm. On Saturday and Sunday\, pre-registered brides will be able 
 to pick up their tickets and packets through the Express Line at the Middl
 e School Registration Desk.<br /><br />Online ticket pre-orders will close
  on Wednesday\, January 9\, 2013. Tickets will be available for purchase a
 t the Wedding Welcome Center on Friday\, January 18th between 9 am - 8 pm\
 , or during the expo at either the Kill Devil Hills Middle School or High 
 School. All tickets purchased January 18 - January 20 will be $25 each.<br
  /><br />Join us on the Outer Banks to explore all we have to offer for yo
 ur destination wedding. Explore venues\, wedding vendors\, restaurants and
  sample the food\, hospitality and entertainment available throughout the 
 Outer Banks during our Wedding Tour.<br /><br />Expo<br /><br />Take a Fir
 st Look at participating vendors on Saturday afternoon and return<br />Sun
 day to experience the full expo. The two-day Expo will be held at Kill Dev
 il<br />Hills Middle and High School located on Veterans Drive\, Kill Devi
 l Hills. <br /><br />There is a setting here for every bride that decides 
 she wants something a little untraditional and yet as personal\, quaint an
 d charming as the Outer Banks themselves. With miles of oceanfront\, many 
 accommodations to choose from\, historic settings and friendly people\, yo
 u will surely find all that you need and desire. Please explore this websi
 te\, order a free 2012 Outer Banks Bride™ MAGAZINE\, and CONTACT OUR MEM
 BERS directly with any inquiries or questions you may have. You will find 
 them helpful and eager to engage in your Outer Banks wedding wishes.<br />
 <br />We are excited to be able to offer a physical location where you can
  visit and pick up information on our vendors. Visit our Wedding Welcome C
 enter at Milepost 10!<br /><br />Be sure to look through our featured REAL
  OUTER BANKS WEDDINGS\, where you can see weddings in many of the areas mo
 st popular settings. From a simple Corolla beach wedding and beach home re
 ception\, to a grand affair under tent at The Whalehead Club\, to a Duck V
 illage ceremony with a garden reception at The Saltaire House. Move south 
 to a Nags Head Beach ceremony and reception at The First Colony Inn\, or w
 edding celebration at the Love Boat\, a Titantic themed event home with it
 s own catwalk bow (great for pictures!) Check back often because we add ne
 w members and helpful information monthly.<br /><br />Finally\, plan to jo
 in us in January for the annual Wedding Weekend & Expo for your opportunit
 y to meet all of the vendors in one place and for your chance to enter for
  the Dream Wedding Giveaway. See our 2011 winner's beautiful wedding and d
 iscover all that our 2012 winner had to look forward to both on our websit
 e and on the OBX Wedding Blog.<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' s
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120118T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121119T014600Z
SUMMARY:15th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Carolina Railhawks\; WakeMed Soccer Park\n101 Soccer Park Dr.\nCary
 \, NC 27511
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong><em></em></strong><strong><em> BizMix -- it's all ab
 out networking\, connections\, and getting to know Triangle Business Journ
 al<br /><br />Join us as we build quality\, long lasting business relation
 ships.<br />An opportunity to make strong connections with business leader
 s.<br />A structured environment to encourage business conversations.<br /
 >A chance to get to know our Publisher and TBJ staff.<br />Cost $15 for su
 bscribers\; $25 non-subscribers. Includes light drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
 <br />For more info\, contact Patty Lowell at 919-327-1011 or plowell@bizj
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120618T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120618T120000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120526T213500Z
SUMMARY:Bizmix
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:McKimmon Conference Center\n1101 Gorman St.\nRaleigh\, NC 27606
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>\n<p>Our eighth annual Triangle In
 foSeCon will be held               at the <a href='http://raleigh.issa.org
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 enter</a> in  	      Raleigh\, North Carolina on the campus of NC State Un
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 a href='http://raleigh.issa.org/conference.html#chris' title='Display conf
 erence keynote speaker information.'><strong>Chris Nickerson</strong></a>\
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 ef='http://raleigh.issa.org/conference.html#stan' title='Display conferenc
 e keynote speaker information.'><strong><strong>Stan Waddell</strong></str
 ong></a>\,  		Executive Director and Information Security Officer at UNC I
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 h ISSA Chapter fall conference is a great opportunity to learn more about 
              information security\, talk with companies who provide securi
 ty products and services\,              and network with fellow informatio
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  for attendees who provide their CISSP certification information.         
     <br /> <br /> The conference goal is to educate attendees             
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 tory  	    compliance and security\, information security professionals\, 
 software developers\, and anyone 	    who wants to know more about informa
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  great opportunity to learn more about information  security\, talk with c
 ompanies who provide security products and services  and network with fell
 ow information security professionals. CPE Credits  will automatically be 
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121018T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121018T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120626T195000Z
SUMMARY:Eighth Annual Triangle InfoSeCon 2012
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UID:52eac5a35f7ad8ea24e3aa017b286d24http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Duke University\nBryan Center\nDurham\, NC 27708
DESCRIPTION:<p>If you have considered a career in public service or the non
 -profit sector\, then come to the Duke University Nonprofit and Government
  Career Fair. This event\, sponsored by Duke Career Center\, Duke Engage\,
  Duke Center for International Development\, and Sanford School of Public 
 Policy\, provides a great opportunity to learn about internships\, fellows
 hips\, and full-time opportunities in non-profit and government organizati
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121018T130000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121018T120000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T201300Z
SUMMARY:Non-Profit and Government Career Fair at Duke University
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UID:9908c1bfb3d55db21be53a47c3c50e0bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com-1
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Brio Tuscan Grille\n4325 Glenwood Ave\nCrabtree Mall\nRaleigh\, NC 
 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p>Women’s Power Networking  Alliances for Business. Allianc
 es for Life.<br /><br />Executive Roundtable “Take Your Networking to An
 other Level”<br /><br />Come with your winning formula\, share your tool
 s\, challenges and successes.  We will compare notes and come away with n
 ew ideas\, a new game plan and more enthusiasm and passion. <br /><br />Ev
 eryone in the area is invited to join us for our exciting Executives Round
 table hosted by Women’s Power Networking\, the Triangle’s Premiere Net
 working Organization. <br /><br />Cost $10 in advance $15 at the door<br /
 ><br />FACILITATOR: Marilyn Shannon<br />Marilyn Shannon is the founder of
  Dialogue\, Inc.\, her private coaching practice and the co-founder of WPN
  and the organizer for the Cary Chapter of Coffee and Contacts. Marilyn is
  a licensed  Heartmath® professional\, a group facilitator and has prese
 nted workshops nationally on the topics of leadership\, listening and comm
 unication skills. Marilyn had her own local talk show on NBC channel 17. M
 arilyn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts and 
 Public Communications from Syracuse University. She went on to become a sa
 les and marketing professional\, in print\, TV\, and internet.  Marilyn o
 wned and operated a successful retail furniture business for 13 years and 
 served for many years as a superior court mediator where she honed her exp
 ertise in conflict resolution.<br /><br />Members\, Guests\, Spouses\, Fri
 ends and the General Public are invited.  <br />ABOUT WPN's EXECUTIVES RO
 UNDTABLE<br /><br />This is the ultimate opportunity for all employed\, se
 lf-employed\, business owners and entrepreneurs.  If you work with\, mana
 ge others or have a business learn from and share insights with other busi
 ness leaders and power players about how to grow personally\, professional
 ly and profitably. We encourage you to let the folks you know about this e
 vent.<br /><br />WHAT: At each meeting we come together as business and co
 mmunity leaders to share our personal experiences\, views\, and insights t
 hat will strengthen partnerships and maximize each other’s effectiveness
 . With the emphasis on interpersonal relationships in a management setting
  our topics will include\, conflict resolution\, polishing our personal ma
 nagement style\, decision making and much more.<br /><br />WHERE: Our roun
 dtables are the 3rd Friday of the month from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Brio Tuscan
  Grille in Crabtree Valley Mall.<br /><br />COST: Your $11.54 advance regi
 stration fee  ($15 at the door) includes fabulous desserts and a non-alco
 holic beverage! <br />WHY: This is the ultimate opportunity for all execut
 ives who work with and manage others. How we are perceived as well as our 
 interpersonal skills can be the greatest factor in determining our ultimat
 e success in our professional lives.  Our sphere of influence and profess
 ional contacts can weigh in heavily as well.  More contacts equate to mor
 e opportunity. <br /><br />Don’t miss out on this exciting event to coll
 aborate\,  learn and to have fun.</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' 
 src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class
 ='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return fal
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130118T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130118T150000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T184700Z
SUMMARY:Take Your Networking to Another Level” Executive Roundtable with 
 facilitator: Marilyn Shannon
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Steve McGough\, Independent Associate\n910-216-2293\nsteve@human-in
 novations.com\npauls11.legalshield.com
DESCRIPTION:Host Hotel: CROWNE PLAZA RAVINIA HOTEL\n4355 Ashford-Dunwoody R
 oad\nATLANTA\, Georgia 30346\nFor Directions 770-395-7700\n\nJoin the Amaz
 ing and Profitable LegalShield family!  This event features a Friday eveni
 ng Business Briefing 7-10pm.  This event is Free and open to the public.  
 Please RSVP with Steve @ 910-216-2293.  Bring your friends and if they sig
 n up for a membership than you can receive up to $25 per friend who signs 
 up for this valuable Legal protection service.  More information may be fo
 und at Meliafamily.com and pauls11.legalshield.com. \n\nWe are looking for
 ward to seeing you there!
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120110T040000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120110T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T171300Z
SUMMARY:2012 LegalShield Southeast Super Regional
URL:http://pauls11.legalshield.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:255fccaab5db9d96d810059fa83788bbhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:SMALL BUSINESS EXPO\nPenn Plaza Pavilion\n401 Seventh Avenue at 33r
 d St.\n(across from Penn Station)
DESCRIPTION:<address><span style='font-size: small\;'><span style='font-fam
 ily: Verdana\,Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;'>Registration Is Free!!!!!! <
 br />There is a $10 On-Site Registration Fee if you do not pre-register be
 fore May 8\, 2012.<br /><br />Thursday May 10\, 2012     10 AM - 5 PM<
 br />Registration opens at 9:45 AM<br />Registration closes at 4:45 PM<br 
 />FREE Keynote Presentation from 4:30-6PM</span></span></address>\n<p> </
 p>\n<address>1515 Broadway\, 11th Floor</address> <address> New York\, New
  York 10036</address><address>Phone: 212.404.2345 <br /> Fax: 212.253.4123
  </address><address><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.soci
 altwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http
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 href='mailto:Info@TheShowBizExpo.com'></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120510T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120311T215500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome to  SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2012- NEW YORK CITY
URL:http://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/a_wherewhen.html/
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown \n3415 Wake Forest Rd\,  \nRaleigh\, N
 orth Carolina 27609-7316
DESCRIPTION:<p>Mon Sep 10 2012 at 10:00 am Add to Google Calendar<br /><br 
 />Sponsored links<br />Education event with Dudley's National Education Te
 am featuring Cut\, Color & Style!<br /><br />Limited Seating.<br />$39.95 
 In Advance | $49.95 @ The Door<br />Students $19.95<br /><br />For tickets
  or more info\, call Distributor<br />Rodney Byrd 919.434.0990.</p>\n<p><s
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 /script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwis
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120910T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120906T190700Z
SUMMARY:THE EFFECT SEMINAR for Professional Cosmetologists
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Wilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington\, NC 2840
 1
DESCRIPTION:<p>The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to ho
 st the 2012 North Carolina Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure 
 Summit in Wilmington\, North Carolina at the Wilmington Convention Center 
 on October 10-12\, 2012. <br /><br />The “FEDCON Summit” will bring to
 gether over 800 representatives of the Corps of<br />Engineers\, Naval Fac
 ilities Engineering Command\, United States Coast Guard\, Department of Ve
 terans Affairs\, GSA Public Buildings Service\, other federal agencies and
  installations\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and constru
 ction suppliers in North Carolina. <br /><br />SUMMIT PROGRAM.  The Summi
 t program will focus on new federal construction\, sustainment\, restorati
 on and modernization (SRM) and energy-related construction opportunities a
 nd federal contracting processes in North Carolina.  The program will inc
 lude presentations\, panel discussions\, breakout sessions\, a vendor expo
  and speed networking with:<br /><br /> Naval Facilities Engineering Comma
 nd <br /> US Army Corps of Engineers <br /> Army\, Marine Corps\, Air Forc
 e\, Coast Guard and National Guard Installations <br /> Department of Vete
 rans Affairs and Other Federal Agencies <br /> Major Construction Prime Co
 ntractors <br /> North Carolina Companies <br />ATTENDANCE.  Attendance i
 s encouraged for:<br /><br /> General and specialty contractors in North C
 arolina <br /> Design firms in North Carolina <br /> Construction Supply F
 irms in North Carolina <br /> Current federal primes seeking North Carolin
 a partners and suppliers <br />REGISTRATION.  Registration for the FEDCON
  Summit\, to include both exhibitors and attendees\, will open during Summ
 er 2012.  Check the 2012 NC FEDCON & Infrastructure website for more deta
 ils and regular updates. Participation in the Summit is limited\; registra
 tion will close when the event reaches full capacity. Please register as s
 oon as possible to ensure your company's attendance at the Summit.  Once 
 registration has closed\, a wait list will be available. <br /> <br />SPON
 SORSHIP.  Over 800 contractors and government representatives attended th
 e 2011 FEDCON Summit.  If you are interested in sponsoring the 2012 North
  Carolina Federal Construction & Infrastructure Summit\, contact locusc@nc
 mbc.us.</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist
 .com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tell
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121010T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120619T002700Z
SUMMARY:2012 North Carolina Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure 
 Summit
URL:http://www.ncmbc.us/2012FEDCONSummit.php/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:85aba2407c18539acebc0b60c6de8a11http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Prime Smokehouse\n2800 Rock Quary Road \nRaleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>Professionals Working Together to Grow Your Business!!! Netw
 orking Event! <br /><br />Wednesday\, October 10\, 2012<br /><br />6:00pm-
 8:00pm<br />Members $5.00<br />Non-Members $7.00<br /> <br />BACK IN SESSI
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 turn false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwis
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121010T200000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121010T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121006T020400Z
SUMMARY:Professionals Working Together to Grow Your Business!!! Networking 
 Event!
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:060e69085c5d4fe3373a90aa68bfa005http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:Kerr Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds\nRaleig
 h\, NC 27607
DESCRIPTION:<p class='single articles clearfix'>\n<div class='container eve
 nts'>\n<div class='body'>\n<div class='eventWrap clearfix'>\n<div class='a
 rticleContent'>\n<p>Help 'give cancer the boot' at the  annual Raleigh Rou
 ndup gala benefiting the American Cancer Society! The  western-themed fund
 raising event features live music\, entertainment\,  chef-prepared dishes\
 , and drinks. You'll never have more fun raising  money for such an import
 ant cause! Purchase tickets online to one of the  most long-standing\, suc
 cessful fundraisers of the Triangle. Special  features include music from 
 the band 'Right On\,' dishes from nearly 25  'Chefs for a Cure\,' live and
  silent auctions\, casino-style gaming\, a  raffle by Diamonds Direct Crab
 tree\, and much more.</p>\n<ul class='eventsPaidCosts'>\n<li>$150</li>\n</
 ul>\n<p class='paidInfo'><span>Kristi Koller</span><br /> 919.334.7200<br 
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 /p>\n</div>\n<div class='eventsLogo_paidColumn'><dl><dt> Sponsor:         
     Han-Dee Hugos\, Duke Raleigh Hospital\, Duke Realty Corporation\, Genw
 orth Mortgage Insurance\, and others</dt><dd> </dd></dl></div>\n<div class
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121110T000000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121109T190000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T231800Z
SUMMARY:Raleigh Roundup benefiting the American Cancer Society
URL:http://www.raleighroundup.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:aaf3d653dff8b395ebd642d9c911294chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
 15\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
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 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:N.C. Museum of History \n5 E. Edenton St.\nRaleigh\, NC 27601
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join us at the NC Museum of History and make a paper peace d
 ove in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.\, whose birthday falls in January.
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120114T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120114T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T041700Z
SUMMARY:Make It\, Take It: Happy Birthday\, Martin!
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
DESCRIPTION:<p>Charlotte Small Business Week /Business Resources Conference
           <br /><br />Chef Jeff Henderson\, an award-winning chef
 \, motivational speaker\, New York Times best-selling author\, and Food Ne
 twork television personality\, is the keynote speaker for Charlotte’s sm
 all business week event. Growing up on the tough street of Central LA and 
 San Diego\, Henderson was running a $35\,000 a week drug operation by the 
 time he was 19. At 24 he was arrested and sent to prison\, where he spent 
 the next ten years behind bars. It was while incarcerated that he discover
 ed a passion for cooking and committed himself to turning his life around.
  8:00 – 2 p.m. CPCC Harris Campus. $39. www.charlottebusinessresources.c
 om   <br /><br />Charlotte Small Business Week<br />Connect with members
  of the small business community and and learn about best practices and in
 novative technology to grow your business. Plan to join this inspiring eve
 nt that honors small business’ contribution to the Charlotte community!<
 br /><br />2013 Small Business Week details coming soon!<br /><br /><scrip
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130514T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T172900Z
SUMMARY:Charlotte Small Business Week /Business Resources Conference
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041222Z
CONTACT:The Sheraton Chapel Hill\n1 Europa Drive\nChapel Hill\, NC 27517\nA
 bby Brown\n919-967-7076
DESCRIPTION:<div class='headEvents'>\n<p>Don't Miss PRIMETIME Business Expo
 - June 14\, 2013 The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce announces it
 s annual  business expo featuring more than 60 table displays from Chamber
  member  and non-member businesses. Come enjoy networking\, great food and
   beverages. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Come  su
 pport the local business community and feel free to bring your friends  an
 d family. Contact Abby Brown to purchase a business display table.  laliab
 rown@carolinachamber.org or 919-967-7076.</p>\n</div>\n<div class='article
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130614T143000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130614T123000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T182000Z
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Center for Community Justice and Service Learning\n1047 Murchison R
 d.\nFayetteville\, NC 28301
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>Please join us January 16\, 2012 f
 or our annual  MLK Day of Service event! <br /> <br />Dr. Martin Luther Ki
 ng\, Jr. devoted his life to advancing equality\,  social justice\, and op
 portunity for  all. He challenged us to build a more perfect union and ta
 ught us  that everyone has a role to play in  making America what it ough
 t to be. With his leadership\, our nation  made great strides against raci
 al  discrimination and toward increased civil rights. <br /> <br />More t
 han 40 years after his death\, Dr. King’s examples can continue  to guid
 e us in addressing our nation’s most critical issues today. Each of us c
 an contribute to  strengthening our own communities by  serving in Dr. Ki
 ng’s honor on the King Holiday and throughout the  year. And\, by making
  service part of our daily lives\, we can help realize Dr. King’s dream.
  Together\,  we can ensure that more young people graduate from high schoo
 l\; that Americans of all ages have  healthier futures\; consume less ener
 gy\; support our military families and veterans\; and that we  increase em
 ployment\, financial stability\, and affordable housing for vulnerable ind
 ividuals and  families. <br /> <br />After a long struggle\, legislation w
 as signed in 1983 creating a  federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev.
  Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  The federal holiday was first observed in 1
 986. In 1994\, Congress  designated the holiday as a national day of servi
 ce and charged the  Corporation for National and Community Service(CNCS) w
 ith leading this  effort. Taking place each third Monday in January\, the 
 MLK Day of  Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day
  of  service – a “day on\, not a day off.” The MLK Day of Service em
 powers  individuals\, strengthens communities\, bridges barriers\, address
 es social  problems\, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “B
 eloved  Community.” <br /> <br />“Life’s most persistent and urgent 
 question is: What are you doing  for others?” <br />Dr. Martin Luther Ki
 ng\, Jr. <br /></span></p>\n<p><span class='description'><p><script type='
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120116T040000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120116T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111113T233700Z
SUMMARY:MLK Challenge Day
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Angela Stokes Publicist & CEO\nOpulent Suites Media & Public Relati
 ons\nBay 7 in the American Tobacco District\,\nDurham NC\n215-315-3055\nKa
 trina Harrell\n919-438-BITE
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'><span style='font-size: small\;'><
 span style='font-family: arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif\;'>This year’s kic
 k-off event on Sunday\, February 16\, 2012 will be held at Bay 7 in the Am
 erican Tobacco District\, Durham NC\, as a networking and celebration even
 t not only celebrating the accomplishments of the honorees but also provid
 ing unsurpassed networking opportunity among Top entrepreneurs throughout 
 the state. Networking begins at 6:00pm with the honoree event & program be
 ginning promptly at 6:30pm.  November 13\, 2011 viewing party  of the CN
 N show to be announced.<br /><br />An array of sponsorship and vendor oppo
 rtunities is also available.  Any questions regarding sponsorship should 
 be directed to the contact information below. The event founder seeks a go
 al to raise $10\,000 to help fund an Entrepreneurship program at a Histori
 cally Black College or University within the state of North Carolina.<br /
 ></span></span></span></p>\n<p><span class='description'><span style='font
 -size: small\;'><span style='font-family: arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif\;'>
 This years North Carolina Natives/Resident BITE Week HONOREES:<br />LaShan
 da Henry\, Wayne Sutton\, Angela Benton\, Stephanie Harris & Roderick Friz
 zelle\, Tiffani Bell</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span class='description
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 ica\,sans-serif\;'>Additional Event information is available by visiting B
 LACKSINTECHNOLOGYENTREPRENEURSHIPWEEK.YOLASITE.COM or by contacting Katrin
 a Harrell at 919-438-BITE (2483) or via email:  katrina.harrell@100ue.org
 .<br />Media & Sponsorship contact:<br /><br />Angela Stokes Publicist & C
 EO<br />Opulent Suites Media & Public Relations<br />215-315-3055<br />www
 .opulentsuitespr.com<br />opulentsuites@gmail.com<br /><br />About 100 Urb
 an Entrepreneurs - 100 Urban Entrepreneurs is a nonprofit foundation dedic
 ated to helping provide a long-term economic boost to urban communities th
 roughout the United States by supporting entrepreneurship at its earliest 
 stages. 100 Urban Entrepreneurs seeks to identify\, fund and mentor 100 of
  the most promising young businesspeople from economically disadvantaged c
 ommunities who might otherwise lack access to startup capital and a profes
 sional network. Our goal is to provide the tools to help talented young dr
 eamers create viable\, profitable companies and create jobs within urban A
 merica. For more information\, visit 100UrbanEntrepreneurs.org.<br /><br /
 >About Katrina M Harrell -  North Carolina resident\, Katrina is the foun
 ding CEO of Your SimpleBookkeeper\, Inc. which was the recipient of 100 Ur
 ban Entrepreneur funding grant in 2010. As founder of BITE week and leader
  of 100 Urban Entrepreneurs of NC\, Katrina Harrell is an advocate for ent
 repreneurship as a wealth builder for people of color and women. Ms. Harre
 ll is also the President of the KM Harrell Group\, LLC a strategic busines
 s development & consulting firm offering business strategy solutions to cr
 eate profitable business models.  She has been featured in blackenterpris
 e.com\, Top 200 Leading Moms in business by Start-upNation.com and a host 
 of other  media outlets. For more information\, visit www.katrinamharrell
 .com.</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span class='description'><span style='
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120216T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120216T130000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T172400Z
SUMMARY:1st Annual Blacks In Technology Entrepreneurship Networking & Honor
 ee Soiree & Fundraiser
URL:http://www.opulentsuitespr.com/
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UID:e4a2f789b8988173bac41388d62d2e11http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Greensboro Chamber of Commerce\n342 N. Elm Street\nGreensboro NC 27
 401
DESCRIPTION:<p>Facebook\, LinkedIN\, Google+\, Circles\, Likes\, Connection
 s...it's enough to make your head spin. But what's the latest trends\, wha
 t's working and what's not. What should you be doing and how are other com
 panies realizing success? What metrics should you measure? And what does s
 uccess look like?<br /><br />Join us at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
  Tech Thursday program for an update on the latest trends and success stor
 ies in Social Marketing.<br /><br />Presented by Neil Myers\, Director of 
 Marketing\, BEM. www.BEMGroupInc.com  <br /><br />Free admission. Registr
 ation required.<br /><br />Sponsored by BEM\, Microsoft\, GTCC Small Busin
 ess Center\, and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.<br /><br /><p><script
  type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/scri
 pt.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120216T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120216T153000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120129T201500Z
SUMMARY:The Latest Trends & Success Stories in Social Marketing
URL:http://techthursfeb2012.eventbrite.com/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a3885a92d4226249c8529a593fc0289ehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Quality Inn \n2444 Maple Ave \nBurlington\, NC 27215
DESCRIPTION:<p>Theme: Has Your Relationship Gone Hollywood?<br /><br />Do y
 ou keep up with the Kardashians?<br /><br />Perhaps you relate to the Real
  Housewives?<br /><br />Do you spend more time thinking about their lives 
 than your own?<br /><br />So where's the LOVE on these shows? In my opinio
 n we find people fighting\, hating\, yelling and disagreeing often times b
 ecause the LOVE is lost. And why is the LOVE lost? Because someone is tryi
 ng to play another person's role to be more valued. But we should be caref
 ul NOT to take our cues from Hollywood when we encounter problems with fri
 ends\, siblings\, spouses\, co-workers or parents. Everyone should be valu
 ed because everyone has a respective 'role' to play.<br /><br />And though
  this is NOT Hollywood...<br /><br />...I dare you to jump into the role o
 f 'Director' and yell\, CUT!!!<br /><br />'I will respond differently!'<br
  /><br />What makes relationships look more and more like Hollywood\, is a
 ll that stuff (noise) going on behind the scene. But the only way to shut 
 the noise out is to learn how to respond to our relational issues in a pos
 itive loving manner. It’s time to get serious about our relationships fo
 lks.<br /><br />My personal opinion is that the BIGGEST fuel to our drama 
 filled world is a word we love to use called HATE.<br /><br />'But HATE ha
 s one deadly weapon\, LOVE.'<br /><br />I’d like to invite you to come a
 nd learn how LOVE helps you win the battle of hatered\, regret\, un-forgiv
 eness\, loneliness\, anger and many other negative emotions that we experi
 ence within relationships.<br /><br />FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL Loveindee
 d@lisajeanette.com <br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://
 cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' hr
 ef='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style=
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130216T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130216T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T172200Z
SUMMARY:LOVE INDEED The Relationship Summit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2d1b9deeb5e97e8ea794d2ee3dcfbde4http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:The Charleston Marriott\,\n170 Lockwood Boulevard\,\nCharleston\, S
 C\, 29403\nPhone: (843) 452-3950\nFax: (843) 793-1370
DESCRIPTION:<p>This is your special invitation to the most unique bridal sh
 ow of the year! On January 2\, 2012\, A Wonderful Wedding® hosts The Char
 leston Bridal Show at The Charleston Marriott\, in the destination wedding
  capital of Downtown Charleston. Please join us and 60+ vendors in an inte
 ractive environment from Noon to 5PM.<br /><br />Admission is $10 at the d
 oor. Bridal Fashion * Music & Entertainment<br />* Hors D'oeuvres & Cake S
 amples * The Latest Wedding Decor & Props<br /><br />When Sun Jan 22 12pm 
 – 5pm <br /><br />Where<br />The Charleston Marriott\, <br />170 Lockwoo
 d Boulevard\, <br />Charleston\, SC\, 29403</p>\n<p><p><script type='text/
 javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scr
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120122T120000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120122T070000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111027T030000Z
SUMMARY:The Charleston Bridal Show
URL:http://www.awonderfulwedding.com/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:becc2337199514eb3e33465b52ae017ehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:North Carolina National Guard\n1636 Goldstar Drive\nRaleigh\, North
  Carolina 27607
DESCRIPTION:<p>The 2nd Annual Gratitude Walk in Observance of Suicide Preve
 ntion Month will be held on Saturday\, September 22nd from 8am to 2pm. The
  walk will be 3 miles long and will being at the end of the National Guard
  Military center. For more information contact SSG Robert Tabares at (919)
  410-3577 or (919) 664-6376. Email: robert.tabares@us.army.mil</p>\n<p>'<s
 cript type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120922T130000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120922T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120726T193500Z
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Gratitude Walk hosted by NCNG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9898c077045749609707ae33691d71d8http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Brunswick Community College Leland Center for Economic and Workforc
 e Development \n2050 Enterprise Drive\,\nLeland\, NC 28451 \n(Leland Indus
 trial Park off HWY 74/76)
DESCRIPTION:<p>3rd Sustainability Symposium and Expo for Southeastern North
  Carolina<br /><br />Theme: “Sustainability and the Future of Energy and
  Water”<br /><br />The symposium is a collaborative effort between BCC a
 nd the North Carolina Military Business Center. This event aims to explore
  the many interrelated aspects of incorporating: sustainability practices\
 , training\, and opportunities for city & town planners\, business & indus
 try\, federal & state agencies\, and individuals. The symposium will provi
 de the opportunity to: network\, promote resources\, and learn about susta
 inability practices and certifications.<br /><br />When: Friday\, March 22
 \, 2013 from 8:00 - 3:00 pm.<br />Where: Brunswick Community College Lelan
 d Center for Economic and Workforce Development 2050 Enterprise<br />Drive
 \, Leland\, NC 28451 (Leland Industrial Park off HWY 74/76)<br />Purpose: 
 This event explores the impact energy and water is having on  businesses 
 and communities when making<br />decisions for economic development\, entr
 epreneurial opportunities\, innovation\, and long range planning<br /><br 
 />SESSIONS TO INCLUDE:<br /> Smart Grid and the Energy Cost of Moving Wate
 r<br /> The Energy and Water Connection for Sustainable Agriculture<br /> 
 Why & How to Make Your Small Business More Sustainable<br /> Biofuel from 
 Switch Grass and Algae<br /> Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy<br /
 > Energy and Waste Assessments for the Tourism Industry<br /> Tracking Was
 te to Energy Opportunities in NC<br /> Sustainable Facility Operations wit
 h Zero Capital Investment<br /> The Future of Energy the Next 40 Years<br 
 /> Planning for Electrical Cars<br /> Water Challenges and Strategies<br /
 > Doing Business with the Federal Government<br /><br />FEATURED SPEAKERS:
 <br />Len Hoey<br />Dr. David McNeils<br />Jim Siplon<br /><br />SPONSORSH
 IPS:<br />Sustainability Scholar Sponsor $1\,000<br />4 chamber scholarshi
 ps\, 2 participant passes\, &<br />company logo on all advertising materia
 l.<br /><br />Corporate Sponsor $500<br />This includes a display table\, 
 4 participant<br />passes & company logo on all advertising<br />material.
 <br /><br />Vendor/Exhibitor Sponsor booth $100<br />This includes a displ
 ay table and 2<br />participant passes.<br /><br />For sponsorship informa
 tion\, call (910) 755-8561<br />Individual admission $35 (includes lunch)<
 br />Student admission $20 (includes lunch)<br />For admission information
 \, call (910) 755-8084<br /><br />To register and pay for admission\, clic
 k here.<br /><br />For more information\, view the documents below:<br /><
 br />Sustainability Symposium<br />Sustainability Symposium Vendor Applica
 tion<br />Sustainability Symposium Sponsor Application<br /><br /><script 
 type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/scrip
 t.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130322T150000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130322T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T030400Z
SUMMARY:3rd Sustainability Symposium and Expo for Southeastern North Caroli
 na
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:05929b25cf4780914f2572a9734203a2http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Charlotte U.S. Export Assistance Center*\n521 E. Morehead St. Ste 4
 35\nCharlotte\, NC 28202
DESCRIPTION:<p>Go Forth & Export 2013<br /><br />Start:    June 26\, 201
 3 8:30 am     June 26\, 2013 10:00 am    <br />Cost:    FREE<br 
 /><br />Charlotte Export Assistance Center<br />521 E Morehead St Ste 435\
 , <br />Charlotte\, 28202 <br />704-333-4886<br /><br />Discover new marke
 ts for your product or service. Learn from local successful exporters alon
 g with federal\, state and private sector export service providers.</p>\n<
 p>Grow revenue through Exporting!<br /><br />Starting the fourth Wednesday
  of the month in 2013\, you can discover new markets for your product or s
 ervice. Learn from local successful exporters along with federal\, state a
 nd private sector export service providers.<br /><br />Topics include:<br 
 /><br /> Best practices for exporting<br /> How to assess export readiness
 <br /> Identify best export markets<br /> Locate qualified foreign buyers<
 br /> Compliance with U.S. export regulations<br /> Maximizing Free Trade 
 Agreements<br /> Access export working capital<br /> How to negotiate and 
 get paid for export sales<br /> Participation in federal and state export 
 assistance programs<br /><br />WHEN: 8:30 – 10:00 am<br />April 24<br />
 May 22<br />June 26<br />August 28<br />October 23<br /><br />TIME:<br />8
 :30 to 10:00 a.m.<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />Charlotte U.S. Export Assistan
 ce Center*<br />521 E. Morehead St. Ste 435<br />Charlotte\, NC 28202<br /
 >*Location subject to change<br /><br />INFO & RSVP: greg.sizemore@trade.g
 ov<br />704-333-4886 x229<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='h
 ttp://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-t
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130522T103000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130522T083000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T180700Z
SUMMARY:Go Forth & Export 2013
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:132b2bc12677c4aa821b64de436db132http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons\n3121 High Point Rd.\nGreensboro N
 C 27407
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Greensboro Partnership Annual Dinner will be held on Thu
 rsday\, January 24\, 2013 <br /><br />Imperial Ballroom of the Sheraton Fo
 ur Seasons Hotel/Koury Convention Center. <br /><br />The event will highl
 ight this year’s accomplishments\, outline strategic goals and honor thr
 ee individuals with the following prestigious community service awards: At
 hena\, O.Henry\, and Thomas Z. Osborne Distinguished Citizen Awards.<br />
 <br />Special Thanks to this year's GOLD SPONSORS: <br />Duke Energy & LF 
 USA<br /><br />Limited sponsorships are available. To register\, please co
 ntact Lindsay Hewitt at (336) 387-8307 or lhewitt@greensboro.org.<br /><br
  /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/20101008
 45803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120124T213000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120124T174500
LAST-MODIFIED:20121204T211900Z
SUMMARY:Annual Dinner of the Greensboro Partnership - 2013
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5b199cd347a463b97900a5737dfa9c78http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Food Lion Speed Street / \nJHE Production Group\, Inc.\n6427 Saddle
  Creek Ct.\nHarrisburg\, NC 28075
DESCRIPTION:Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlot
 te into a showcase of motor sports with non-stop entertainment on three st
 ages\, appearances by top Nextel Cup Drivers\, dynamic exhibits for all ag
 es and an amazing assembly of NASCAR show cars and simulators. \n\n<p><scr
 ipt type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/s
 cript.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120424T050000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111221T184300Z
SUMMARY:Food Lion Speed Street Festival
URL:http://www.600festival.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cc995d49667d734a3bfa4cb1728b6e91http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Events! on Front\n130 N Front St\, \nWilmington\, NC 28401
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Downtown Marketing Task Force cordially invites downtown
  businesses to come and meet our media representatives. After a brief intr
 oduction\, business owners will have the opportunity to mingle and learn f
 irst-hand about Co-Op offers and media rates available to them through the
  Bring It! Downtown campaign. Wine\, beer and bites will be provided. Clic
 k here for additional information\, including a list of media attendees.</
 p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010
 100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.s
 ocialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;ma
 rgin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\
 ;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' 
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120924T200000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120924T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120916T213400Z
SUMMARY:Bring It! Downtown Business Media Expo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4af5bd5c6b9d59fe2f3375ecfbe86888http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\n2 E. South St.\, Ra
 leigh\, NC 27601\n919-835-1546
DESCRIPTION:<p>AT&T North Carolina has announced that it will unveil the 20
 13 edition of “The Heritage Calendar: Celebrating the NC African-America
 n Experience” at an inaugural gala on Wednesday\, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at t
 he Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, located at 2 E. South 
 St. The Heritage Calendar is a celebration of 12 men and women of all race
 s who have contributed significantly to the lives and experiences of Afric
 an-Americans in North Carolina. The event\, which is free and open to the 
 public\, will be attended by the honorees and their families. The gala\, a
 n exclusive red carpet event\, will celebrate the invaluable role each hon
 oree has made in weaving the rich tapestry that is North Carolina’s dive
 rse history\, and will promote the individual stories and lives of all hon
 orees to inspire the state’s future generation of leaders. The evening w
 ill include a VIP welcome reception for the honorees and their families\, 
 two live performances from local schools and universities\, a special cale
 ndar signing\, and meet and greet with the honorees for all attendees dire
 ctly following the event. Gerald Owen\, anchor and reporter from WRAL\, wi
 ll serve as the event’s emcee. All attendees will receive a free copy of
  the calendar. Included in the calendar are the stories of monthly honoree
 s as well as historically important dates for both the state and the natio
 n. AT&T worked closely with the School of Journalism and Mass Communicatio
 n at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to interview\, write 
 and produce biographies for all honorees. They also partnered with the Dep
 artment of Public Instruction (DPI) to develop lesson plans and other inte
 ractive materials based on the historical contributions of each honoree to
  be implemented in elementary\, middle and high school 2013 curricula stat
 ewide. All materials will be used to spur student interest and understandi
 ng of the impact and history of North Carolina’s African-American commun
 ity.</p>\n<p>Admission: Free - RSVP required</p>\n<p><script type='text/ja
 vascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scrip
 t><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='
 return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTw
 ist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://ima
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121024T200000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121024T190000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121018T154700Z
SUMMARY:Celebrating the NC African-American Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:110f942b66a988004fc2effb87f131f9http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Louise Beck Properties Conference Room\nChapel Hill-Carrboro Chambe
 r of Commerce\n104 S. Estes Dr.\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>Date: January 24\, 2013 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Register Onl
 ine <br /><br />Join the Chamber and Greater Chapel Hill  Association of 
 REALTORS for 'How to Sell Your Home in Today's Market\,' a seminar present
 ed by Desiree Goldman and Pat Dillon of Re/Max Winning Edge<br /><br />The
  housing slump is over\, so 2013 may be a great time to sell your home. Bu
 t how has the market changed and how should your prepare your home to take
  advantage of it?<br /><br />Join experts in real estate\, staging\, home 
 inspections\, and home warranties to learn the best ways to position your 
 home for sale at the highest value.<br /><br />You’ll get the most up-to
 -date market analysis for the upcoming year\, what the trends show\, and w
 hat’s hot and what’s not. You’ll also learn how the internet has cha
 nged the buying process and how today’s consumers shop for a new home. G
 et all your questions answered from some of the best in the business.<br /
 ><br />Two sessions to choose from:<br />5:30-7 p.m.\, Thursday\, Jan. 24<
 br />2-3:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Jan. 26<br /><br />Location:<br />The Louise
  Beck Properties Conference Room at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Co
 mmerce<br /><br />Presented By:<br />Desiree Goldman and Pat Dillon of Re/
 Max Winning Edge<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn
 .socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href=
 'http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='bo
 rder:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style=
 'border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/20101
 00845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)' onmouseover
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 .location\, title: document.title })\;'/></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130124T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130124T173000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121210T211800Z
SUMMARY:Chamber/GCHAR Seminar: How to Sell Your Home in Today's Market
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:aaf3d653dff8b395ebd642d9c911294chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com-2
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
 15\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
 for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />You should attend if:<br /><br />
  You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh
 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
 >\n<li> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement</li>\n<li> 
 Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets</li>\n<li> Deve
 lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics</li>\n<li> Determine fund
 ing needs and identify sources of capital</li>\n<li> Formulate and impleme
 nt strategies for managing growth</li>\n<li> Write and communicate a detai
 led business plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours 
 per week (for 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text an
 d workbook<br /> Enhanced management and business<br /> Planning skills<br
  /> Individual counseling and coaching<br /><br /><script type='text/javas
 cript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><
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 urn false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist
  Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images
 .socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHover
 Map(this)' onmouseover='STTAFFUNC.showHoverMap(this\, '2010100845803'\, wi
 ndow.location\, document.title)' onclick='STTAFFUNC.cw(this\, {id:'2010100
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130424T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130424T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T172000Z
SUMMARY:NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4d47830f9ee03c32d551ed9684e7c453http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Historic Downtown Alpharetta\nAlpharetta\, GA  30004
DESCRIPTION:<p>Presenting the work of artists from throughout the U.S.\, Ar
 ts Streetfest is a yearly celebration of the arts in the Alpharetta Histor
 ic District. We will close downtown streets and fill them with original hi
 gh-quality art from artists throughout the U.S. Aspiring young artists can
  explore Going Green with FREE art projects\; have fun with mixing pigment
 s\, paint ceramics\, and much more. This colorful festival features live j
 azz and acoustical music\, cultural arts performances\, and festival cuisi
 ne. Admission is free for the event. Parking available at Alpharetta City 
 Hall and Milton Center. For more information contact 678-297-6000 x-1008 o
 r visit our website www.alpharetta.ga.us under the special events tab.<br 
 /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/201
 0100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.
 socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;m
 argin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0
 \;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png'
  onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)' onmouseover='STTAFFUNC.showHove
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 STTAFFUNC.cw(this\, {id:'2010100845803'\, link: window.location\, title: d
 ocument.title })\;'/></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130424T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121129T075700Z
SUMMARY:Annual Alpharetta Arts Streefest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1a6242e6074823f6db600df0758e2f75http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Nccu School Of Education\n700 Cecil St.\nDurham\, NC 27707
DESCRIPTION:<p>Spring 2012 <br />Professional Development Conference <br />
 Co-Sponsored by NCCU  SNCAE & Teaching Fellows <br /> <br />Saturday\, Ja
 nuary 28 <br />9 am—4 pm <br />NCCU School of Education <br />700 Cecil 
 Street | Durham\, NC 27707 <br /> <br />Registration & Breakfast Begins at
  8:30 a.m. <br />Registration Fee <br />$20 per person* <br />*Free for 20
 11-2012 Nccu SN Cae Members <br />(JOIN Online Today at www.ncae.org - cli
 ck Join Ncae at the top OR <br />Stop by Soe Rm 2076 for An Application) <
 br /> <br />Free for Nccu Spring 2012 Student Teachers <br />(Am Nccu Soe 
 Session & PM Conference Two 1.5 hour Workshops  Only) <br />Registration I
 ncludes: <br />Continental Breakfast  <br />Hot Lunch  <br /> <br />A 2
  Hour Workshop with Featured Presenters <br />Criss Cross Mangosauce Duo 
 w/ Ana Lucia Divins <br />Criss Coss Mangosauce MP3Download Card <br />($5
  value) <br /> <br />Two additional 1.5 hr Professional Development Works
 hops <br />.7 Ceu Credit Certificate <br /> <br />Conference Featured Pres
 enter: <br />Criss Cross Mangosauce Duo <br />www.ccmangosauce.com <br /> 
 <br />This workshop will provide an overview of the nuances of Latinos  l
 iving in the Us (who is the bilingual child). In a fun and engaging  way\,
  educators are introduced to techniques to incorporate bilingual  music\, 
 storytelling\, drama and books into their curriculum. These  techniques wi
 ll allow them to integrate language and culture in  multicultural settings
 . <br /> <br />Co-Sponsored by: <br />NCCU SNCAE Chapter &Teaching Fellows
 </p>\n<p>Fall Professional Development Workshop Offerings <br />(Spring 20
 12 Workshops Will Be Updated January 13\, 2012) <br />Praxis I & II Prepar
 ation <br />Education & Mental Illness <br />What the Books Didn’t Teach
  You: All of your students have special  needs <br />Differentiated Instru
 ction (K-12 th ) <br /> Assessment for Learning (K-12 th )  <br />The Fir
 st Ten Days of School: The importance of policies and  procedures <br />B 
 uilding a relationship with students and parents <br />Web 2.0 Using Cool 
 Tech Tools to Enhance Classroom Instruction <br /> <br />ONLINE Registrati
 on Ends January 26</p>\n<p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://c
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120128T043000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120128T033000
LAST-MODIFIED:20111206T230200Z
SUMMARY:Spring Professional Development Conference: A Conference for Pre-se
 rvice and Practicing Educators
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e1917cef5fe332589304b567e9b4df3chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Jane S. McKimmon Conference & Training Center\nOffice for Historica
 lly Underutilized Businesses\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>10th Annual Contractors’ Networking Reception & Expo <br /
 ><br />Cost: $250 per Exhibitor\; Attendees\, Free<br /><br />10th Annual 
 Contractors' Networking Reception & Expo in conjunction with SCO's State C
 onstruction Conference<br />March 28\, 2013\, 5pm - 7pm<br /><br />Celebra
 ting 10 Years Networking and Partnerships<br /><br />'Networking...The Bui
 lding  Block for Business Success'<br /><br />Prime Contractors & Constru
 ction Management Firms:<br />o Showcase Upcoming Projects and Bids <br />o
  Meet New HUB/MWBE Subcontractors and Suppliers to Increase Your Competiti
 veness <br />o Cultivate Relationships for Teaming and Partnering Ventures
 <br /><br />HUB/MWBE Firms:<br />o Develop New Business Relationships<br /
 >o Identify Strategic Partners to Build and Leverage Your Capacity<br />o 
 Identify Upcoming Contract Opportunities and Projects<br /><br />Cost is f
 ree\; please register on-line at www.doa.nc.gov/hub/register by March 15th
 <br /><br />Table Exhibitors/Sponsor Registration Cost: $250 due by March 
 15th<br />Make check Payable to N.C. Department of Administration<br />Mai
 l to: HUB Offi ce at 1336 Mail Service\, Raleigh\, N.C. 27699-1336<br /><b
 r />Co-sponsored by the N.C. M/WBE Coordinators' Network <br /><br />For m
 ore information\, contact Patricia Jones\, <br />HUB Office at 919-807-233
 4 <br />919-807-2335 fax or Pat.Jones@doa.nc.gov</p>\n<p><script type='tex
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130328T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130328T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T183400Z
SUMMARY:10th Annual Contractors’ Networking Reception & Expo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:0fea45abb86a6f0658eb75eec1457605http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:New Castle South Building\n1015 Swabia Court Durham NC 27703
DESCRIPTION:<p>TBJ Real Estate Awards<br /><br />If you have anything to do
  with selling\, buying\, remodeling or financing real estate in the Triang
 le\, you’ll want to get this on your calendar now!<br /><br />Join us fo
 r an evening under the stars on the grounds of the Triangle’s largest co
 mmercial real estate property!  This year promises to be one for the TBJ 
 history books…with four new residential real estate awards categories ad
 ded to the competition as well as a record number of nominations overall.<
 br /><br />A distinguished panel of judges will determine this year’s wi
 nners\, who will be announced during a gourmet dinner.  If you have anyth
 ing to do with selling\, buying\, remodeling or financing real estate in t
 he Triangle\, you’ll want to get this on your calendar now!<br /><br />T
 o contact Triangle Business Journal\, please call 919-327-1011 8am-5pm Mon
 day-Friday or email plowell@bizjournals.com<br /><br />TBJ Real Estate Awa
 rds<br />Place: New Castle South Building<br /><br /><script type='text/ja
 vascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scrip
 t><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120131T200000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120131T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121217T211300Z
SUMMARY:TBJ Real Estate Awards
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b5cd766db1b1e4deb740ff2728b81b59http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Clarion Hotel \n415 Swing Road\, \nGreensboro\, NC\, 27409
DESCRIPTION:<p>The goal of this event is to bring awareness\, education\, s
 mall business development\, promotion\, and competition in the beauty indu
 stry to the forefront.</p>\n<p>It is becoming increasingly difficult for c
 ompanies to market and advertise their products and know that the advertis
 ing dollars are directly reaching and affecting those that will actually p
 urchase your product.  To bridge that gap we want to encourage you to be 
 a sponsor for this event as we can ensure that your target market will be 
 reached.</p>\n<p><br />Advantages to being a sponsor are the following:<br
  />*    Brand recognition in print and on the official website at www.H
 airandBeautyExpo.com<br />*    Direct Sales and samples provided to you
 r target market at the HB Expo<br />*    Complimentary Advertising with
  all HB Expo campaigns<br />*    Email captures from attendees to build
  your contact portfolio<br />*    Media Coverage and Pre-HB Expo Public
 ity</p>\n<p>Please know that we appreciate your efforts and want to extend
  this invitation not only for this year's expo\, but to build a relationsh
 ip for years to come.  If your organization is not able to invest financi
 ally please provide samples\, brochures\, business cards\, and any literat
 ure that can be disbursed to attendees.  Attached is a list of sponsorshi
 p levels and an advertising rate sheet for the Hair and Beauty Expo 2012.�
 � Upon review please contact our sponsor coordinator Phyllis Ottley \, or\
 , to let us know what level of sponsorship your organization would like to
  contribute.  Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration.<br
  /><br />The Hair & Beauty Expo 2011 is coming to the Triad area to bring 
 an exciting experience like none other.<br /><br />The Hair & Beauty Expo 
 2011 provides businesses with an opportunity to showcase\, advertise\, and
  sell their products and services.<br /><br />Attendees will have the priv
 ilege of shopping with a select diverse group of vendors.<br />Attendees w
 ill also be able to receive services for free and at discounted rates.<br 
 /><br />The best thing about an event like this is that you get to talk wi
 th experts in their field and gain knowledge about your hair & beauty need
 s.<br />This Expo will cater to those with perms\, locs\, colored hair\, n
 atural hair\, men\, women\, children.<br />This Expo will bring make-up ti
 ps\, tricks\, skincare classes\, skin treatments\, natural alternatives fo
 r everyone.<br />This Expo will aid businesses and entrepreneurs with work
 shops that are geared to aid in saving money\, building clientele\, and ma
 intaining a healthy business that prospers today and tomorrow.<br /><br />
 This Expo will aid up and coming designers\, models\, stylists\, performer
 s and more by providing a platform to showcase their work. This Expo will 
 not be another shopping experience\, it will be a phenomenal walk through 
 a myriad of vendors that offer quality products\, services\, and opportuni
 ties for individuals seeking additional income to speak directly with the 
 people that make it happen.<br /><br />The Hair & Beauty Expo 2011 will fe
 ature a Fashion Show with up and coming designers<br />A Hat Show to Showc
 ase that Old Time Religion Flair & A Hair Competition for Cosmetologists<b
 r />The Hair & Beauty Expo will also feature workshops\, demonstrations\, 
 and performances.</p>\n<p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cd
 n.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120404T040000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120331T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T202800Z
SUMMARY:2012 Second Annual Hair and Beauty Expo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3246099c7957557bfe9b0f803b5530dehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Cape Fear Museum of History and Science\n814 Market Street\nWilming
 ton\, North Carolina 28401
DESCRIPTION:<p>The celebration begins at 11am with crafts\, singing and dan
 cing. Countdown begins at 12noon. Kids and their families count down the N
 ew Year at Noon with streamers\, noisemakers\, a confetti toss and juice t
 oast!<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwis
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121231T150000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121231T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121217T180300Z
SUMMARY:New Year's Noon! In Wilmington
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cfec47231f25216690ef10ea04fd943chttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce \n800 S. Salisbury St.\nRaleigh
 \, NC 27601
DESCRIPTION:<p>Need a crash course in small business accounting? This works
 hop\, presented by  SCORE and the Greater Raleigh Chamber\, is for you. Fi
 rst\, Henry White from  Stancil and Company will explain how to read and u
 se the most common financial  reports used for small business. Second\, Je
 ss McLamb with Roper Bookkeeping will  introduce you to Quickbooks\, the m
 ost popular small business accounting software  used to regularly generate
  these reports for your own business.</p>\n<p>Price: $40 ($25 for Chamber 
 members)<br />Phone: (919) 664-7034</p>\n<p>\n<script src='http://cdn.soci
 altwist.com/2010100845803/script.js' type='text/javascript'></script>\n<a 
 class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='retur
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130731T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130731T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130507T183800Z
SUMMARY:Small Business Accounting Workshop
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UID:4d299f709edf6e724d27e2901f9d8e89http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Winds Resort\n310 East 1st. Street\nOcean Isle Beach\, NC 28469
DESCRIPTION:<p>Greetings in His name!<br /> <br />We are excited to invite 
 you to our <br /><br />JMI/Speak To The World Marriage Retreat 2013! <br /
 ><br />REGISTER TODAY AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR<br /><br />***February 8
 -10\, 2013***<br /> <br />This Retreat is Part I of our Breakfast By The S
 ea teaching series\, and\; our theme is “Reignite/Renew/Reinforce and Re
 purpose”<br />Our principle Scripture is Hebrews 13:4<br /><br />There w
 ill be three sets of dynamic Speakers! You DON'T want to miss it!:<br />Ap
 ostle Antonio Jones and Prophetess Amichia Jones\, JMI Ministries<br />Apo
 stle Jerome Cade and Prophetess Michelle Cade\, Behold The Light <br />Eva
 ngelist Dalton Carter and Prophetess Patrice Carter\, Speak To The World<b
 r /> <br />The purpose of this Retreat weekend is to minister to married c
 ouples in the areas of forgiveness\, communication\, relationship (intimac
 y\, sex\, romance).<br /><br />Facilitating Ministers will reposition coup
 les for the purpose of possessing the Kingdom. God intended and ordained t
 his when He established the marriage Covenant and God Head.<br /> <br />If
  you have any questions regarding this\, please don’t hesitate to call<b
 r />Prophetess Patrice Carter at (910) 551-7358 or email us using sttwmini
 stries@gmail.com.<br /> <br />We look forward to seeing God move in our ma
 rriages!<br /> <br />Warmest Regards\,<br /> <br />Evangelist Dalton J. Ca
 rter & Dr. Patrice J. Carter<br />Speak To The World Ministries<br />Apost
 le Antonio Jones & Prophetess Amichia Jones<br /> JMI Ministries Internati
 onal<br /><br />speaktotheworld.org and jonesministries.org<br /><br /><br
  />*Event planning and gifts provided by Erika Gee Harris G.C. & Company</
 p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120208T160000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121206T213800Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast By The Sea Marriage Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:859d45a196a3987e6f349a9eb1c842dfhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Bay 7\n318 Blackwell St.\nDurham\, NC 27701\nKatrina Harrell \n919-
 438-BITE (2483) \nAngela Stokes Publicist & CEO\nOpulent Suites Media & Pu
 blic Relations\n215-315-3055
DESCRIPTION:<p style='text-align: left\;'><span class='Apple-style-span' st
 yle='font-family: 'Arial Black'\; color: #330022\;'><span class='Apple-sty
 le-span' style='font-size: medium\;'><span style='font-size: 10pt\; backgr
 ound-color: transparent\; font-style: italic\; font-variant: normal\; text
 -decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;'>2n
 d </span></span><span class='Apple-style-span' style='font-size: medium\;'
 ><span style='font-size: 10pt\; background-color: transparent\; font-style
 : italic\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: 
 baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;'>Annual Blacks in Technology<br />Entre
 preneurship Week\, Durham NC - November 8 - 16\, 2012. Kick-off event<br /
 ></span></span></span></p>\n<p style='text-align: left\;'><span class='App
 le-style-span' style='color: #000000\; font-size: 13px\; white-space: pre-
 wrap\;'><span class='Apple-style-span' style='font-family: Arial\,'Arial U
 nicode MS'\;'>The 1st Annual Blacks in Technology  Entrepreneurship Week h
 olds promise like no other. The theme for this  year’s event is “Chang
 ing the Face of Technology” and focus’ on NC  natives and residents wh
 o are indeed changing the face and landscape of <br />technology entrepren
 eurship. Katrina M Harrell in connection with 100  Urban Entrepreneurs of 
 NC will honor six extraordinary minority  innovators in technology and ent
 repreneurship:  Wayne Sutton and Angela  Benton co-founders of NewMe Acce
 lerator\, Tiffani Bell founder of Pencilyou.in and part of NewMe Accelerat
 or project who are each subjects of CNN: “Black in America 4”\; Stepha
 nie Harris and Roderick Frizzelle  co-founders of ibuzzn.com\, and LaShand
 a Henry\, founder of Black Business Women Online.</span></span><span class
 ='Apple-style-span' style='color: #000000\;'>\n<div style='background-colo
 r: transparent\;'><span class='Apple-style-span' style='font-family: Arial
 \,'Arial Unicode MS'\;'><br />\n<p style='font-size: medium\; text-align: 
 justify\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\;' dir='ltr'><span style='f
 ont-size: 10pt\; color: #000000\; background-color: transparent\; font-sty
 le: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align
 : baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;'>This year’s kick-off event on Sund
 ay\, November 8\, 2012 will be held at Bay 7 in the American Tobacco Distr
 ict\, Durham NC\, as a networking and celebration event not only celebrati
 ng the  accomplishments of the honorees but also providing unsurpassed  ne
 tworking opportunity among Top entrepreneurs throughout the state.   Netwo
 rking begins at 6:00pm with the honoree event & program  beginning promptl
 y at 6:30pm.  November 13\, 2012 viewing party  of the  CNN show to be a
 nnounced. </span></p>\n</span></div>\n</span></p>\n<div class='extra' styl
 e='text-align: left\;'>\n<p><span class='title'>Price:</span> $50.00</p>\n
 </div>\n<div class='extra' style='text-align: left\;'>\n<p><span class='ti
 tle'>Phone:</span> 919-438-BITE (2483)<abbr><br /><br /></abbr></p>\n<p><s
 cript type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803
 /script.js'></script><a  class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtw
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121116T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121108T120000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T112100Z
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Blacks in Technology Entrepreneurship Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4d66a45713c16f9d03531d5682a30292http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Tryon Palace\n529 South Front Street \nNew Bern\, NC 28562
DESCRIPTION:<p>At Tryon Palace\, enjoy the sights\, sounds\, and scents of 
 Christmases past.  Whether it's enjoying a concert of holiday music\, joi
 ning in the festivities at the Stanly's Twelfth Night party\, or immersing
  yourself in our 18th-century candlelit Christmas celebration\, fill your 
 holiday season with music\, mirth\, and merriment with a nod to 250 years 
 of America's holiday traditions.<br /><br />Happy Holidays from all of us 
 at Tryon Palace!</p>\n<p>Date: Dec. 8 & 15\, 2012  <br />Time: 5 pm - 9 p
 m<br />Contact: 252-639-3524<br />$20 per adult <br />$12 Council of Frien
 ds <br />$10 per student</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' src='http:
 //cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' 
 href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' styl
 e='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' s
 tyle='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/
 2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)' onmous
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121208T210000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121208T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121125T220000Z
SUMMARY:Christmas at Tryon Palace
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b952d05fbbd723aaca0216a32c798f63http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:10 Convention Center Drive\nGPS address: 515 Nutt Street
DESCRIPTION:<p>Can We All Just Get Along?<br />Power Breakfast Series<br />
 March 8\, 2013 7:30 AM<br /><br />Cooperation between the City of Wilmingt
 on and New Hanover County can play a big role in our region's economic dev
 elopment strategy\, saving money by consolidating services and many other 
 issues important to the business community. During a March 8th panel discu
 ssion\, Wilmington and New Hanover County's top elected officials and exec
 utives will talk about their successes\, failures and future plans to work
  together on our region's most important issues.<br /><br /><script type='
 text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'>
 </script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' on
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 ocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='htt
 p://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC
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 /a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130308T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130308T073000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T212500Z
SUMMARY:Can We All Just Get Along? Power Breakfast Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6c4427ccce83c78df530ee223241052bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Raleigh Marriott City Center\n501 Fayetteville St.\nRaleigh\, NC 27
 601
DESCRIPTION:<p>Monday\, Apr 8 2:00p<br />Raleigh Marriott City Center Ralei
 gh\, NC<br /><br />NC State College of Design and Aias Ncsu Chapter would 
 like to invite you to a South Quad Conference that will focus on how we Re
 define architecture as students\, academics\, and professionals by the way
  we think about ourselves\, our architectural work and our city. We feel t
 hat Raleigh\, like many Southern cities\, is in the process of redefining 
 itself through the work of iconic architecture and contemporary architects
  who push the boundaries of conventional building types and methodologies.
  We want to high light the role of large and small projects and firms in s
 haping Raleigh. At the same time that the Redefine theme is about the city
 \, it is also about us as young architects. We\, as men and women\, digita
 l composers and hand modelers\, undergraduate and graduate students are sh
 aping the future of the architecture profession and we need inspiration. C
 ome find it with us at Ncsu Aias SouthQuad!</p>\n<p>We've arranged a disco
 unt rate specifically for the Aias South Quad at the Marriott City Center 
 in Raleigh. You must use this link to book a room with the discount. This 
 discount is only available until March 3rd - so make sure to get your hote
 l rooms Asap! (Also\, we're responsible for paying for any rooms y'all don
 't book - so be nice and book them\, please)<br /><br />The full schedule 
 is shown below for your reference during registration.<br />Thursday  2:0
 0pm - 6:00pm<br />Registration  6:30pm<br />Keynote Lecture by Mitchell J
 . Silver\, AICP<br />Friday  8:30 am -10:00 am<br />Watercolor Workshop w
 ith James Horan\, DipArch [Hons] Friai Riba Midi ARB<br />Mini-lectures by
  local professionals<br />10:00-10:45am<br />IDP presentation<br />10:45am
 -11:15am<br />Undergraduate & Graduate Student Breakout Sessions<br />lunc
 h<br />12:30pm - 4pm<br />Iconic Building Tours<br />- NC Center for Archi
 tecture and Design - Frank Harmon<br />- NC Museum of Art Expansion by Tho
 mas Phifer & PBC+L<br />- Dorton Arena by Matthew Nowicki<br />- Green Squ
 are Complex by Fentress Architects & O’Brien/Atkins Associates<br />- NC
  Capitol Building by Ithiel Town & Alexander Jackson Davis<br />- Hunt Lib
 rary by Snohetta & PBC+L<br />Downtown Firm Crawls<br />- Gensler<br />- P
 earce Brinkley Cease + Lee<br />- Cannon Architects<br />- Kenneth Hobgood
  Architects<br />- KlingStubbins<br />- Ratio Architects<br />- SfL+A Arch
 itects<br />- Bjac<br />- In Situ<br />- Clark Patterson Lee<br />4:15pm-5
 :45pm  Hunt Library Lecture and Tour by Craig Dykers\, Aia\, Senior Partn
 er at Snohetta<br />6:00pm  Keynote Lecture by Philip Freelon\, Faia\, Le
 ed Ap BD+C<br />7:30 pm-2:00am  First Friday Downtown Raleigh<br />Saturd
 ay<br />8:45am  Buses start running to NC State campus<br />9:00am-10:30a
 m  Sketching Critique Workshop with Michael Gebhart Architect FAIA<br />M
 ini-lectures by Ncsu faculty  10:30am-11:00am<br />Charrette Introduction
  lunch served on campus<br />11:30-1:30 CAM<br />Collaboration in Practice
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 >- Talley Student Center by Duda Paine<br />- Park Shops & Sas Hall by PBC
 +L<br />3:30pm-4:15pm<br />Breakout Session with South Quad Director Miyuk
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 incipal at Merge Architects<br />9:30 pm<br />Mid-Century Modern Beaux Art
 s Ball<br />Sunday<br />10:00 am<br />Council of Presidents meeting<br />F
 or updates on conference events please RSVP on Facebook or follow us on Tw
 itter . You can also email any questions to jkpeeler@ncsu.edu .<br />(919)
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130408T140000
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CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
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DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
 for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />You should attend if:<br /><br />
  You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh
 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
 >\n<li> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement</li>\n<li> 
 Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets</li>\n<li> Deve
 lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics</li>\n<li> Determine fund
 ing needs and identify sources of capital</li>\n<li> Formulate and impleme
 nt strategies for managing growth</li>\n<li> Write and communicate a detai
 led business plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours 
 per week (for 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text an
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130508T080000
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SUMMARY:NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs
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CONTACT:First Christian Church \n1130 N. Main \, \nKernersville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p>Employment opportunities\, resourc
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120220T060000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120220T050000
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SUMMARY:Triad Job & Resource Fair
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CONTACT:Charlotte Convention Center\n501 S. College Street\nCharlotte\, NC 
 28202\nMallory Thrash\n704-973-1113
DESCRIPTION:<div class='headEvents'>\n<p>Energy Inc. will include panel dis
 cussions\, an energy expo\,  an innovation demonstration and breakout sess
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 McCurdy\, President  & CEO\, American Gas Association.  The lunch includes
  a CEO panel  discussion with Michael Rencheck\, AREVA\; Bill Johnson\, Pr
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120420T030000
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Business Journal's 2012 Energy Inc. Summit
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CONTACT:IntraHealth International\nHaw River Ballroom\nNola Bower-Smith\n17
 11 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road\nSaxapahaw\, NC 27340
DESCRIPTION:<p class='headEvents'>\n<p>SwitchPoint is an unusual gathering 
 of global thinkers and  doers merging ideas\, sharing breakthroughs\, and 
 finding solutions to  save lives in the developing world. Explore how the 
 latest inventions\,  innovations\, entrepreneurial ideas\, principles\, an
 d change levers can  dramatically increase global health equity. Speakers 
 (approx. 28) have  worked for industry leaders including Google\, Red Hat\
 , GOOD\, USAID\,  Medic Mobile\, Development Seed\, MapBox\, Embrace\, New
  Kind\, iHub\, Ashoka\,  the Buckminster Fuller Challenge\, Grameen Intel 
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CONTACT:Sheraton Raleigh Hotel\nRating: 3.5 Stars\n421 S Salisbury St\, \nR
 aleigh\, NC\, 27601
DESCRIPTION:<p>The  Dare To Live team is proud to present the First Annual 
 Model Expo! If  you are an aspiring model\, seasoned model\, curious\, or 
 cynic this  conference is for you! The First Annual Model Expo is a confer
 ence for  models from all walks of life! It is not meant to brand you\, bu
 t to give  you tools\, ideas\, opportunities. There will be a 'marketplace
  ' of  vendors\, business professionals\,talent agencies\, photographers e
 tc....  and as if that wasn't enough there is a Social Networking AFTER PA
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 elf may already hint of being a beautiful diva…  you may possess certain
  exotic and unique features that only you can  shine… you may even have 
 an irrefutable sense of style and have the know  on the latest fashion tre
 nds… in any case I know for a fact that there  isn’t a single mix-up o
 r mistake that you are here in this moment… at  this time… about to si
 gn up for this course ! You have the makings to be  a model & I know you c
 an do it. This course will teach you\, not  only how to find the inner mod
 el in yourself\, but how to establish  yourself correctly as a model. How 
 to brand yourself as a role  model/brand ambassador\, how to obtain gigs\,
  how to market yourself\, how  to network and present yourself…. It will
  teach you all the aspects that  you need to know to stand out from all of
  the other faces in the  industry. Are you ready to get started?!</p>\n<p>
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 runway\,  fashion\, lifestyle\, commercial\, fitness\, inspirational\, bur
 lesque\,  lingerie\, editorial\, foot\, face\, hands\, and pageant modelin
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 bilities in  store for you. All of them require different body types\, dif
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 �� and all  of them are to be celebrated!</p>\n<p>2. If you wouldn’t nor
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 time to do that for you. That means that  somebody believes YOU have the m
 akings to model. If you are willing to  take up this adventure it is simpl
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 it…. who knows\, maybe your friend  saw something in you that you don’
 t even see in yourself!</p>\n<p>This conference will be an exciting course
  filled with practical  activities\, a shopping challenge\, prizes\, guest
  speakers and more! Come  prepared to learn new things\, refresh your memo
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 et='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.conferenceregistration.blog.com/</a>
 <br /><br />The  Conference starts Friday July 20th with registration at 6
 :30. The  conference continues Saturday at 10\, but attendee's need to arr
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 com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.conferenceregistration.blo
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 on Saturday at SPY Raleigh.  It is a dress your best event that lets you s
 howcase and network  yourself. There will be prizes\, & contests on saturd
 ay night. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.conferenceregistration.blog.com/
 ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.conferenceregistration.blog.co
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120720T183000
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CONTACT:Fayetteville Tech Community College Center for Business and Industr
 y\n2723 Fort Bragg Road\nFayetteville\, NC 28311
DESCRIPTION:<p>Learn from the media expert Beverly Mahone as she tells you 
 how to maximize your media exposure through a variety of resources. She wi
 ll let you in on some of the best kept secrets in the world of media self-
 promotion by using<br /><br />Public Service <br />Press Release <br />Blo
 gging <br />Local Business Websites</p>\n<p>Reasonable accommodations for 
 persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in 
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  />Tamara Bryant\, Business Center Coordinator<br />910-678-8461 or bryant
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120820T180000
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SUMMARY:How to Self-Promote to Grow your Business
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CONTACT:Senior Services Center\, \n2895 Shorefair Drive \nWinston Salem.
DESCRIPTION:<p>Displaced Homemakers Program Conference 2012<br />Building S
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 arolina.” The event is free to eligible participants\, including members
  of the CFW board\, who will conduct their regular quarterly meeting from 
 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. as part of the event.<br />Other scheduled speakers incl
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 .<br />A preliminary fact sheet\, Key Findings on the Economic Status of W
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  for women in relation to unemployment\; education\, earnings\, and the ge
 nder wage gap\; and economic security and poverty. The full report is slat
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  in Today’s Challenging Economy\; Tracking Outcomes and Measuring Real P
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120920T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120920T080000
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CONTACT:3670 Bastion Lane\nRaleigh\, NC 27604\n(919) 954-8924
DESCRIPTION:<p>'Health and Wellness Summit' with Dr. Maurice Werness\, ND<b
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 0 am - Diseases Prevention Including Cancer<br />Speaker: Dr. Chris Wernes
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120920T190000
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Summit
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 i-language:#0400\;\n	mso-fareast-language:#0400\;\n	mso-bidi-language:#040
 0\;}\n</style>\n<![endif]--></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>The Extraordinary W
 omen's Small Business Expo & Conference is for emerging female entrepreneu
 rs who are operating their own small to medium sized businesses. If you ha
 ve not gone into business for yourself you'll benefit by listening to acco
 mplished and well-learned panelist\, and gain marketable tools by attendi
 ng workshops on how to turn your passion into a thriving business that in 
 years to come you can be proud of. Discovering ways to turn your business 
 into a power house and gaining strategies that you can implement immediate
 ly has never been so fun\, so come join us as we empower each other!</p>\n
 <p class='MsoNormal'><em><span style='color: gray\; font-style: normal\;'>
 <span>Benefits of conference</span></span></em></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>
 <strong><span style='color: black\; font-weight: normal\;'>·<span style='
 font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span></strong><
 strong><span style='color: black\; font-weight: normal\;'>Turn a Small com
 pany into a marketable Business</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>
 <strong><span style='color: black\; font-weight: normal\;'>·<span style='
 font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span></strong><
 strong><span style='color: black\; font-weight: normal\;'>Learn ways women
  owned businesses gain financing</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'
 ><span>·<span style='font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </
 span></span><strong><span style='font-weight: normal\;'>Building Your cust
 omer Base by Tapping Into Growth Communities with Buying Power</span></str
 ong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><span>·<span style='font-size-adjust: none
 \; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span><strong><span style='font-weight
 : normal\;'>Attracting the perfect customers\, and Creating loyal customer
 s</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><span>·<span style='font-size
 -adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span><strong><span style
 ='font-weight: normal\;'>Find out what’s out there for Women-Owned Busin
 esses</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><span>·<span style='font-
 size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span><strong><span s
 tyle='font-weight: normal\;'>Branding a business how it works & Why it’s
  important</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><em><span style='colo
 r: gray\; font-style: normal\;'>Benefits of Showcasing Your Products or Se
 rvices</span></em></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><strong><span style='font-wei
 ght: normal\;'>Increase your visibility with expo networking<span> </span>
 </span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><strong><span style='font-weigh
 t: normal\;'>Building a database</span></strong><strong><span style='font-
 weight: normal\;'> through brand exposure to attendees and selling power</
 span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><strong><span style='font-weight:
  normal\;'>Pre-expo marketing will reach over 100\,000 people</span></stro
 ng></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><strong><span style='font-weight: normal\;'>
 Generate New Leads while Selling on Site</span></strong></p>\n<p class='Ms
 oNormal'><strong><span style='font-weight: normal\;'>Provide prize giveawa
 y to drive traffic to your booth in which expo host will promote during th
 e event. </span></strong><em><span style='font-style: normal\;'>(optional)
 </span></em></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><strong><span style='font-weight: n
 ormal\;'>Multimedia promotional campaign will include<span> </span>radio\,
  print\, e-mail & internet</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><stro
 ng><span style='font-weight: normal\;'>Increased credibility and word of m
 outh referrals</span></strong></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'> </p>\n<p class=
 'MsoNormal'>*Exhibitor registration is $99.00</p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>
 *Vendors receive (1) 6 ft table\, 2 chairs\, electrical outlet access ( $
 10.00 fee)\, free parking</p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>To register select the
  exhibitors ticket you will receive an invoice of $99.00 in your email\,co
 mplete invoice to secure your space.</p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'>For further
  details on vending please contact Troy Buchanan 919-236-3993/Brandice Bu
 chanan 919-641-9252</p>\n<p class='MsoNormal'><span class='apple-style-spa
 n'><span style='color: #404040\;'> </span></span> *     Fees are non-r
 efundable. This event will take place rain or shine.</p>\n<p class='MsoNor
 mal'><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/201010
 0845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.soc
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121020T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121020T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T193900Z
SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Women's Small Business Expo & Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4a5e2d679cbb19213dd5d94b4c6d52d5http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:The Park Expo and Conference Center\n2500 E. Independence Blvd.\nCh
 arlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Charlotte Chamber and The Greater Hospitality & Tourism 
 Alliance</p>\n<p>Invite you to participate in<br />The 13th Annual Busines
 s Showcase<br />March 20\, 2013<br />The Park Expo & Conference Center 250
 0 East Independence Boulevard<br />3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.<br /><br />Bu
 siness Showcase\, a premier networking event and the Charlotte Chamber’s
  only tradeshow\, provides the opportunity to maximize your company’s vi
 sibility\, while displaying your product and services. Over 1\,200 people 
 attend this event annually hosted by the Charlotte Chamber East Chapter an
 d The Greater Charlotte Hospitality and Tourism Alliance. 150 exhibitors p
 articipated in 2012. For information\, <br />contact Cherise Walker at (70
 4) 378-4106 or cwalker@charlottechamber.com<br /><br />Read more here: htt
 p://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/296847225-busine
 ss-showcase-2013#storylink=cpy<br /><br />Phone (704) 378-4106<br />Price 
 Free to attend<br />Age Suitability 21 and up<br /><br />Read more here: h
 ttp://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/296847225-busi
 ness-showcase-2013#storylink=cpy<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript'
  src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a clas
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 a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130320T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130320T150000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T171100Z
SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Business Showcase
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cb6358f1d24cf59b593d570ebd92cd2fhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:New Hanover County Public Library \nNortheast Branch \n1241 MIlitar
 y Cutoff Road \nWilmilngton NC  28405\nCarolina Nanny\n910-619-6574
DESCRIPTION:<p>We are excited to bring nannies and local educators together
  to participate in this event. It'll be the last day of NAEYC's Week of th
 e Young Child. Join us for a day of workshops and networking with other na
 nnies and childcare organizations/agencies in Wilmington. Attendees will r
 eceive local and national resources\, welcome bags and door prizes. Regist
 er today\, space is limited and advance registration is required.<br /><br
  />Cost: Early Bird -$10\, regular - $15 * contact the Presenting Organiza
 tion listed below for ticketing information<br /><br /><script type='text/
 javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scr
 ipt><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick
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 mages.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hide
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 p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130420T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130420T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T174000Z
SUMMARY:National Nanny Training Day Wilmington - 2013
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c978d170e9394c0b289ed00a725b299dhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Robeson Community College\n5160 Fayetteville Rd\nLumberton\, NC 283
 60
DESCRIPTION:<div class='text'></div>\n<div class='text'>\n<p>Lumberton was 
 chosen as the location for a  one-of-a-kind event in North Carolina. Seven
 ty-five authors are  scheduled to participate. There will be panel discuss
 ions\, readings and  activities for children all day. Authors will be on h
 and all day selling  and signing books with a portion of all proceeds from
  all book sales  donated to the community for literacy campaigns. It is fr
 ee and open to  the public.</p>\n<h4>Admission Information  Free</h4>\n<p
 ><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845
 803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialt
 wist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0
 \;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margi
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 NC.cw(this\, {id:'2010100845803'\, link: window.location\, title: document
 .title })\;'/></a></p>\n</div>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120223T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120223T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121119T025000Z
SUMMARY:Book 'Em North Carolina Writers Conference/Book Fair
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:01065e7fe8874c436d1c9161acc45c80http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial RTP\n(Page Rd. Exit)\n4700 Emperor Blvd.\nDurham\
 , NC 27703
DESCRIPTION:<p>Meet the Women Who Have Reached the Top!</p>\n<div class='ev
 entBody'>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt'><span style='f
 ont-size: small\;'><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>Triangle  Business Jour
 nal invites you to attend the 2012 Women In Business  Awards Luncheon and
  Expo honoring the Triangle's most dynamic  professional women. </span></s
 pan></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt'><span style='fo
 nt-size: 14px\;'> </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in
  0pt'><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>Please  join us as we applaud the su
 ccess\, recognize the many accomplishments  and hear the stories behind th
 ese extraordinary women.   <br /><br />Lifetime Achievement Award -- O
 pen only to past WIB winners.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style='font-size
 : 14px\;'> </span>Expo and Exhibitors' Showcase:  10:00 AM to Noon</li>\n
 </ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>Registration\, Luncheon a
 nd Awards Program:  Noon to 1:30 PM</span></li>\n<li><span style='font-si
 ze: 14px\;'>Networking & Expo Post Event: 1:30 to 2:15 PM </span></li>\n</
 ul>\n<p>Exhibit visitors can attend at no charge and a name badge will be 
 printed upon your arrival. Does not include lunch.</p>\n<p class='MsoNorma
 l' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt'><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>To attend 
 the Expo\, please visit:  <a href='http://www.tbjevents.com/'>www.TBJeve
 nts.com</a>.  To visit our exhibitors\, you do not need to sign up. </spa
 n></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt'><span style='font
 -size: 14px\;'> </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0
 pt'><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>For sponsorship information\, contact�
 �Patty Lowell at 919-327-1011 or <a href='mailto:plowell@bizjournals.com'>
 plowell@bizjournals.com</a>.  <br /></span><span style='font-size: 14px\
 ;'> </span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt'><span st
 yle='font-size: 14px\;'>For questions\, contact Becky Sandefur at 919-327-
 1004 or </span><a href='mailto:bsandefur@bizjournals.com'><span style='fon
 t-size: 14px\;'>bsandefur@bizjournals.com</span></a><span style='font-size
 : small\;'><span style='font-size: 14px\;'>. <span style='mso-spacerun: ye
 s'> </span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style='FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roma
 n'> </span>Suggested Dress:  Business</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascri
 pt' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a c
 lass='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return
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 /></p>\n<a href='mailto:bsandefur@bizjournals.com'></a></div>\n<div class=
 'eventsContentColumn marginTop'><dd> </dd></div>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120823T093000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120823T050000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T195000Z
SUMMARY:Women In Business Awards & Expo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:70d0f942df87adf7de38262e7e705b07http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wilmington Convention Center\n10 Convention Center Drive\, \nGPS ad
 dress: 515 Nutt Street\, \nWilmington\, NC 28401\nTelephone: (910) 251-510
 1
DESCRIPTION:<p>Learn how to identify who your best customers are\, what the
 y mean to your business and how to implement principles of great service.<
 br /><br />As the owner of a business and executive coaching firm\, Mary A
 nn Hauser is passionate about helping business owners gain clarity in the 
 way that they run and manage their business. An an ActionCOACH\, she is de
 dicated to helping business owners and their managers dramatically increas
 e the value of their organizations.</p>\n<p>Learn how to identify who your
  best customers are\, what they mean to your business and how to implement
  principles of great service. <br /><br />As the owner of a business and e
 xecutive coaching firm\, Mary Ann Hauser is passionate about helping busin
 ess owners gain clarity in the way that they run and manage their business
 . An an ActionCOACH\, she is dedicated to helping business owners and thei
 r managers dramatically increase the value of their organizations.<br /><b
 r />As the owner of many businesses\, May Ann clearly underst<br /><br />a
 nd the pressures\, challenges and pleasures associated with being your own
  boss. She specializes in helping business owners and entrepreneurs naviga
 te through some of the challenges to get amazing results…<br /><br />She
  is a Certified ActionCOACH working with teams in market research\, sales\
 , marketing\, strategic planning and business development in a diverse gro
 up of industries including injection molding\, consumer research\, importi
 ng\, specialty chemicals\, prescription pharmaceuticals and consumer healt
 h products.<br />Click here to download the registration form.<br /><br />
 Who should attend?<br /><br />•Women looking to grow their business<br /
 >•Women looking to make powerful connections with success-minded women<b
 r />•Women looking to gain ideas on business challenges and success<br /
 >•Women looking to climb the professional latter<br />•Women looking f
 or guidance and inspiration regarding personal and career life</p>\n<p><sc
 ript type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/
 script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist
 .com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'>
 <img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\
 ;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120823T123000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120823T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120820T164300Z
SUMMARY:Women in Business Speaker Series: Mary Ann Hauser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5c5de29f9c346dbd18637edf04ab2fe7http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Southport Community Center\n223 East Bay Street\nSouthport\, NC 284
 61
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Special Needs Trust Workshop at the Southport Community 
 Center is for family members of children/adults with special needs. It wil
 l explain how to make preparations so that the child will be taken of care
  of when the parents no longer can\, as well as how to appropriately set u
 p a will\, trust and other legal and financial documents necessary to ensu
 re continued care for your child. Lunch is provided.<br /><br />Admission:
  FREE!<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwi
 st.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://te
 llafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;pa
 dding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\
 ;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/b
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  onclick='STTAFFUNC.cw(this\, {id:'2010100845803'\, link: window.location\
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130123T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130123T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130113T023600Z
SUMMARY:Special Needs Trust Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ed77e65e959f3143177244db79e2e289http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Trish Terrell\nRobeson Community College\n5160 Fayetteville Road\nL
 umberton\, NC 28360
DESCRIPTION:<p>Book 'Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair<br 
 /> <br />Admission Information:  Free<br /><br />Buy a Book and Stop a Cr
 ook! Come to the Book’Em Foundation’s second annual conference at Robe
 son Community College on Feb. 23\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Proceeds from boo
 k sales will go to increasing literacy and reducing crime in Robeson Count
 y. Headlining the event will be New York Times and USA Today best-selling 
 author Mary Alice Monroe\, who will discuss her path to success and her pa
 ssion for writing environmental fiction and Hollywood producer Chuck Willi
 ams\, who will discuss the process of turning books into movies. More than
  75 authors\, publishers\, book promoters and literary agents will be at t
 his one-day event. The event will include panel discussions and solo talks
  from authors\, and authors will be on hand to chat with fans and give aut
 ographs.<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialt
 wist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://
 tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;
 padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:
 0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803
 /button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)' onmouseover='STTAFF
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 n\, title: document.title })\;'/></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130223T163000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130223T093000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T203500Z
SUMMARY:Book 'Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7fafbf3ef440ada5efd86eca044efd5dhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:UNCW's Burney Center\n601 College Rd\nWilmington\, NC \nSullivan\, 
 Suesan    \nEvents Manager\n910-343-8600 x213
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>May 23\, 2013 7:30 AM</strong></p>\n<p>The  Coastal 
 Entrepreneur Awards honors our region's up-and-coming  entrepreneurs. Appl
 y or nominate someone and/or reserve your seats for  the May 23 event at <
 a href='http://www.CoastalEntrepreneur.com' target='_self'>www.CoastalEntr
 epreneur.com</a>.</p>\n<p>UNCW's Entrepreneurship Center and the Greater W
 ilmington Business Journal <br />are searching for the region's top up-and
 -coming entrepreneurs.<br /><br />The mission of the Coastal Entrepreneur 
 Awards is to help foster more entrepreneurial activity —and higher payin
 g jobs — in the region. The winners will be profiled in a special Coasta
 l Entrepreneur Awards section in the May 10 Business Journal and honored a
 t a large awards breakfast May 23 at UNCW's Burney Center.<br /><br />Awar
 d Categories<br />Black Bullet Biotechnology Black Bullet Film Black Bulle
 t Health Care Black Bullet Internet-Related  Business Black Bullet Manufa
 cturing & Distribution Black Bullet Nonprofit<br />Black Bullet Retail & H
 ospitality Black Bullet Professional Services Black Bullet Technology <br 
 />Black Bullet Emerging Company<br /><br />Eligibility: Any company in New
  Hanover\, Brunswick or Pender county is eligible for the Coastal Entrepre
 neur Awards. The company can be a start-up or a more established business\
 , but must be actively engaged in entrepreneurial activity — crating new
  products or services for people in the Wilmington region or beyond. Compa
 nies can fill out the applications themselves or be nominated by others.<b
 r /><br />Judging Process: There will be two rounds of judging. First\, th
 e category winners will be selected by a diverse group of judges represent
 ing the competition's sponsors and other business leaders in the community
 . Each category winner will then appear before a panel of some of the regi
 on's top business and community leaders. After meeting with each category 
 winner\, that group will determine the 2012 Coastal Entrepreneur of the Ye
 ar. The winner of this overall award will be announced at the May 23 event
 . <br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.c
 om/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellaf
 riend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;paddin
 g:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;pad
 ding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/butto
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 lick='STTAFFUNC.cw(this\, {id:'2010100845803'\, link: window.location\, ti
 tle: document.title })\;'/></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130523T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130523T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T150000Z
SUMMARY:Coastal Entrepreneur Awards
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5262426da6aa2d44b4d880eb1b391d9ahttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Renaissance Raleigh Hotel North Hills \n4100 Main at North Hills St
 .\nRaleigh\, NC 27668\n(919) 571-8773
DESCRIPTION:<p>For Discount</p>\n<div id='description' class='text' style='
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130623T170000
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SUMMARY:2013 Carolina Conference and Career Fair
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UID:5259699b7615edd4f6e6fbad21c7f9c1http://greaterdiversity.com
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CONTACT:North Carolina State Fairgrounds\n1025 Blue Ridge Rd.\nRaleigh\, NC
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DESCRIPTION:<p> </p>\n<div id='images' style='display: none\;'><img src='h
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 quality  nutritional supplements. From ancient healing traditions to new a
 ge  technology in the holistic field\, we guarantee to educate and enterta
 in  your body\, mind and spirit. <a href='http://events.triangle.com/ralei
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 ss='text' style='display: block\;'>Located at the NC State Fairgrounds\, K
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 aditions to new age technology in the holistic field\, we guarantee to  ed
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 </span></span></div>\n<div class='text' style='display: block\;'></div>\n<
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120225T050000
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SUMMARY:Body Mind Spirit Expo
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UID:9a0ea1dd97d1cc034e58f2c5144ca01fhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:530 Causeway Dr\nWrightsville Beach\, NC 28480
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>\n<p>Strictly Business is  THE opp
 ortunity for sales executives\, business owners\, and managers to  meet an
 d mingle with potential clients and contacts at your favorite  local bars 
 and restaurants. This is a weekly event held every Wednesday  Evening from
  5:00pm - 7:00pm. Featuring MGD 64 beer specials\, free  appetizers\, and 
 prize raffles. All hosted by Big Talker FM  Personalities!</p>\n<p>Strictl
 y Business rotates locations each week. Don't miss the hottest event in Wi
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 ove Jet Salon gift certificate<br /> Tickets to Nutt St. Comedy<br /> 1000
  Business Cards from Fluid Designs<br /> 3 free tax preparations from Libe
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120725T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120723T205100Z
SUMMARY:Strictly Business Wilmington
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:NC State Fairgrounds\nBlue Ridge & Hillsborough Street\, \nRaleigh\
 , NC\, 27607 \n541-482-3722
DESCRIPTION:<p>Holistic living expo - heatlh\, wellness and metaphysical bo
 oths and lectures featuring natural and holistic health produces\, intuiti
 ve redings\, enlightened art\, crystals\, massage and chiropractic. Body M
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 xplore over 100 exhibitor booths and 70 free lectures. Hours are Saturday\
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120825T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120612T012100Z
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UID:d9cf830fd3ba0f15837a0b972d74295bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:TBJ Offices\n3600 Glenwood Avenue\, Suite 100 \nRaleigh NC 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p>Special Networking Seminar - Meet the TBJ Editorial Staff<br
  /><br /> When: Friday\, January 25\, 2013<br /> 8:00am-9:30am <br /> Wher
 e: TBJ Offices<br /> 3600 Glenwood Avenue\, Suite 100 Raleigh NC 27612<br 
 /><br />To contact Triangle Business Journal\, please call 919-327-1016 8a
 m-5pm Monday-Friday or email ehorning@bizjournals.com<br /><br />Join us f
 or this special Networking Seminar:  Meet the TBJ Editorial Staff<br /><b
 r />Connect with power.  Make the most of your time with Triangle leaders
 .<br /> <br />Triangle Business Journal announces a complimentary networki
 ng seminar. Topics include:<br /><br /> How to come across powerfully to o
 ther leaders and executives<br /> How to craft valuable offers that busine
 ss people will see as scarce and relevant<br /> What is the difference bet
 ween a networking event and networking?<br /> What resources will create a
  strong and powerful identity in the market?<br /> How to recognize opport
 unities within news stories to make connections and optimize your networki
 ng efforts Using TBJ to grow your leads and your revenue<br /><br />Join u
 s\, grow your business and learn smart networking. Coffee and complimentar
 y parking is provided. Seating is limited to first come first serve.</p>\n
 <p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/20101008
 45803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130125T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130125T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T195800Z
SUMMARY:FREE Smart Networking Seminar
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UID:385349d71b84d532c2a6f94ad679671bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Proximity Hotel\n704 Green Valley Road\nGreensboro\, NC 27408
DESCRIPTION:<p>UMCNC Event - Annual Meeting 2013<br /><br />LAST DAY....<br
  />TO SECURE THE HOTEL DISCOUNT PACKAGE RATE<br />BOOK YOUR TODAY ! ! ! <b
 r />Register online at http://umcnc2013annualmeeting.eventbrite.com/<br />
  <br />Support our Annual Meeting and<br />Promote your Business by Becomi
 ng a Sponsor<br /><br />UMCNC Annual Meeting<br />Schedule-at-a-Glance<br 
 />April 25\, 2013<br />An Evening of Jazz...<br />A semi-formal event<br /
 >* Cash Bar (cash only accepted)<br /><br />5:00 PM - 7:00 PM<br />Event R
 egistration<br />6:00 PM - 9:00 PM<br />Recognitions\, Networking\, Heavy 
 Hors d’oeuvres and Lots of Great Music<br /><br />April 26\, 2013<br />R
 EBUILDING IN A NEW ECONOMY...<br />AN EYE TOWARDS THE FUTURE<br /><br />8:
 00 AM - 9:00  AM  Registration / Continental Breakfast<br />9:00 AM - 9:
 15  AM  Welcome<br />9:15 AM - 10:15 AM  Opening Session<br />10:15 AM 
 - 10:30 AM Break<br />10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Panel Discussion<br />11:30 AM -
  12:15 PM Emerging Issues Outlook 2013<br />12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch<br />
 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Keynote Speaker<br />1:45 PM - 2:45 PM UMCNC Business Me
 eting & Elections<br /> <br />Contact Brenda Pollard at acctg@umcnc.org<br
  /> <br />MEMBER DELUXE PACKAGE' <br />This information is being provided 
 in collaboration with the United Minority Contractors of NC.<br /> <br />O
 ur Vision...<br />Excellence\, Opportunity & Growth Through Full Participa
 tion<br /> <br />Our Mission...<br />To enhance minority contractor busine
 ss capacity\, development and foster positive business relationships throu
 gh leadership and advocacy for North Carolina's minority construction comm
 unity<br /> <br />UNITED MINORITY CONTRACTORS OF NORTH CAROLINA<br />PO Bo
 x 58008 Raleigh NC 27658<br />info@umcnc.org<br /><br /><script type='text
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130325T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T183900Z
SUMMARY:UMCNC Event - Annual Meeting 2013
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:50ecfdb3b3173e257bcb78a4a778d23ahttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:UNH Manchester\n3rd floor Auditorium\n400 Commercial Street\nManche
 ster\, NH 03101
DESCRIPTION:<div class='field-items'>\n<div class='field-item odd'><span cl
 ass='date-display-single'><span class='date-display-end'></span></span></d
 iv>\n</div>\n<p>The U.S. Small Business Administration\, in collaboration 
 with the NH  Small Business Development Center\, the NH High Tech Council\
 , and Stay  Work Play New Hampshire\, will host a Young Entrepreneur Event
  with  leading young entrepreneurs on Tuesday\, March 13\, 2012 4:30p.m.</
 p>\n<p>Please join U.S. SBA Acting Regional Administrator Bob Nelson and N
 H  District Director Greta Johansson in a dialogue with young entrepreneur
 s  and local experts. A distinguished panel of young business leaders will
   share their personal stories\, business tips and lessons learned during 
  an interactive session.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong>There is NO charge for 
 this event\, but please RSVP by March 12th</p>\n<p>Register at <a href='ht
 tp://www.mbda.gov/goto?destination=https://www.events.unh.edu/Registration
 Form.pm?event_id=9813' target='_blank'>https://www.events.unh.edu/Registra
 tionForm.pm?event_id=9813</a></p>\n<p>Please contact Scott Wynne with ques
 tions regarding this event at  telephone (603) 225-1404 or via email <a hr
 ef='mailto:scott.wynne@sba.gov'>scott.wynne@sba.gov</a></p>\n<p>The Young 
 Entrepreneur Series is intended to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Bring together lea
 ding young entrepreneurs\, youth advocacy  organizations and government ex
 perts to listen\, address critical  challenges and formulate public policy
  measures needed to move the young  entrepreneur’s business agenda to th
 e next level\;</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Connect young entrepreneurs to each ot
 her\, the federal government and  other economic development resources\;</
 p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Engage young people to discuss entrepreneurship and In
 ternships\;</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Highlight the accomplishments of young en
 trepreneurs.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Don’t sit around and be a “Want - r
 epreneur”. Come learn how the SBA  can guide you to become a successful 
 young “Entrepreneur”!</p>\n<p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='h
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120313T133000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120313T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120311T223600Z
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneur Series
URL:https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=9813/
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UID:d04c2f7c36b02596be055f0388fe3a75http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:TBJ's Offices - \n3600 Glenwood Ave.  Suite 100\nRaleigh\, NC 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p>FREE Smart Job Seeker Seminar</p>\n<p class='eventBody'>\n<p
 >Find jobs\, land jobs and set yourself apart.</p>\n<p>Learn how <em>Trian
 gle Business Journal</em> can help you stand  out\, know more about your e
 mployer\, have a firm grasp of the marketplace  and find more qualified jo
 b leads.</p>\n<p><span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Topics include
 : <br /></span></p>\n<p>Learn how to recognize job opportunities through r
 eading <em>Triangle  Business Journal</em></p>\n<p>Use the Book of Lists t
 o narrow your search.</p>\n<li>Increase your knowledge and awareness of th
 e industry you are  targeting.</li>\n<p>Join us\, grow your leads and beco
 me a smart job  seeker.  <strong>Seating is limited </strong>to first com
 e first serve.</p>\n</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more info\, contact Elizabeth 
 Horning at 919-327-1016 or <a href='mailto:ehorning@bizjournals.com'>ehorn
 ing@bizjournals.com</a></p>\n<div class='eventsLogo_paidColumn marginTop'>
 <dl><dt> When:             Wednesday\, June 13\, 2012\, 10:00am-11:30am</d
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 ite 100<br /> Raleigh\, NC 27612</dt><dt><br /></dt><dt><script type='text
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120613T063000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120613T050000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120526T211800Z
SUMMARY:FREE Smart Job Seeker Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area\n118 Riverfront Road\nKure Bea
 ch\, NC 28449
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='vevent'><span class='description'>19th Annual S
 eafood\, Blues and Jazz Festival-October 13th & 14th<br /> proudly announc
 es this year's headliner (Saturday Night)</span></span></p>\n<p><span clas
 s='vevent'><span class='description'>\n<p>Please plan on joining us again 
 on October 13th and 14th\, 2012 for the <strong>19th Annual Pleasure Islan
 d Seafood Blues & Jazz Festiva</strong>l  featuring GREGG ALLMAN on Saturd
 ay night.. Stay tuned for details on  the other 14 bands that will be perf
 orming on the Blues and Jazz  stages. Please note: Children 12 and under 
 are FREE.</p>\n<p>NO REFUNDS - NO PETS - NO COOLERS - NO VIDEO - NO PROFES
 SIONAL PHOTOGRAPGY EQUIPMENT</p>\n<p><span class='vevent'>\n<p class='MsoN
 ormal' style='margin: 5pt 0in\; line-height: normal\;'><span style='font-f
 amily: 'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\; font-size: x-small\;'>The  Pleasure Island 
 Chamber of Commerce was established more than 70 years  ago as a membershi
 p-based\, non profit organization. Our Mission is to:</span></p>\n<p class
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 Times New Roman'\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; font-weight
 : normal\; font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> </span></span
 ></span><span style='font-family: 'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;'>Always serve ou
 r Members by actively promoting their businesses on and off the Island </s
 pan></span></p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in\; l
 ine-height: normal\; text-indent: -0.25in\;'><span style='font-size: x-sma
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 : normal\; font-family: 'Times New Roman'\; font-style: normal\; font-vari
 ant: normal\; font-weight: normal\; font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch:
  normal\;'> </span></span></span><span style='font-family: 'Arial'\,'sans-
 serif'\;'>Enhance the economic vitality of southeast North Carolina throug
 h focused leadership and responsible <br /> representation </span></span><
 /p>\n<p class='MsoNormal' style='margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in\; line-height: 
 normal\; text-indent: -0.25in\;'><span style='font-size: x-small\;'><span 
 style='font-family: Symbol\;'><span>·<span style='line-height: normal\; f
 ont-family: 'Times New Roman'\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\
 ; font-weight: normal\; font-size-adjust: none\; font-stretch: normal\;'> 
 </span></span></span><span style='font-family: 'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;'>Ac
 tively promote Pleasure Island and our Member businesses as a value–adde
 d visitor destination and <br /> great place to do business </span></span>
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120913T080000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Seafood\, Blues and Jazz Festival
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CONTACT:Wake Tech Community College \nNorthern Campus \nBuilding D - Room 3
 10 \n6600 Louisburg Road \nRaleigh\, NC 27616
DESCRIPTION:<p>Date: Thursday\, December 13\, 2012 <br />Time: 6:45 pm - 9:
 00 pm <br />Cost: FREE<br /><br />Do you need financing for your small bus
 iness.<br /><br />Learn the various ways on how to get start up capital wi
 th Traditional loans\, Micro loans\, and other SBA loan programs  for you
 r small business. <br /><br />Sponsored by: waketech_sbc<br /><br />Reason
 able accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requeste
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 br />Melissa Rivera-Terrell\, Program Associate<br />919-956-8889<br />mte
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121213T184500
LAST-MODIFIED:20121113T205600Z
SUMMARY:Options for Funding your Small Business
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Holiday Inn Resort\n1706 N. Lumina Ave.\nWrightsville Beach\, NC 28
 480
DESCRIPTION:<p>FREE for our Insureds and Paralegals/Staff\;<br /><br />$150
  non-insured attorneys\; $35 for non-insured paralegals/staff<br /><br />L
 awyers Mutual and ReelTime CLE present a CLE program like you've never see
 n before!  You won't want to miss one minute of this exciting program.  
 <br /><br />Registration & light continental breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.
 m.<br /><br />Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. <br /><br />Wrestling With E
 thical Dilemmas - We Have Met the Enemy...<br /><br />About The Program<br
  />This live\, interactive seminar developed by Charlotte’s own ReelTime
  CLE provides an engaging and entertaining forum for consideration of some
  of the common ethical and professional dilemmas faced by lawyers\, and th
 e corresponding toll they can take on an attorney’s mental health and we
 ll-being. Built around a series of film clips from the critically acclaime
 d 2011 film Win Win\, starring Paul Giamatti as a struggling attorney and 
 high school wrestling coach\, this program explores the intersection of et
 hical decision-making and the various sources of stress that lawyers regul
 arly encounter. Participants will leave this program better equipped to id
 entify and understand the various pressures they commonly face in their pr
 actices\, and with practical guidance for avoiding the kinds of profession
 al and personal missteps that can literally ruin a career.<br /><br />The 
 mix of guided discussions and instructional time is led by Chris Osborn\, 
 JD\, an Assistant Professor at the Charlotte School of Law\, Michael Kahn\
 , JD\, LPC\, professional counselor/former lawyer\, and Lawyers Mutual Cla
 ims Attorneys Mark Scruggs\, and Warren Savage.  ReelTime CLE has present
 ed its seminars in North and South Carolina\, Virginia\, Georgia\, and New
  Mexico.<br /><br />Additional Terms<br />Lawyers Mutual will confirm insu
 red status.<br /><br />Manuscripts<br />We will not provide printed materi
 als at the seminar. The manuscript will be available on September 7\, 2012
  for download on our website www.lawyersmutualnc.com.  Click on 'Manuscri
 pts' under the Risk Management Resources header.  Manuscript will be name
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  The Enemy.'<br /><br />Inclement Weather Policy<br />Lawyers Mutual makes
  every effort to contact registrants when a program is cancelled due to in
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130213T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120828T205400Z
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Ritz Carlton\nCharlotte\, 28202
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join the 2013 Southeast Venture Conference in hosting some o
 f the most dynamic high-growth companies in the Southeast\, March 13 – 1
 4\, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in Charlotte NC. The Conference will feature 
 market relevant investor and executive panels\, exclusive networking oppor
 tunities\, featured speakers and dozens of the region’s top private tech
 nology firms presenting to a national audience of venture capitalists\, in
 vestment bankers and private equity investors.<br /><br />Join the 7th ann
 ual Southeast Venture Conference in hosting some of the most dynamic high-
 growth companies in the Southeast\, March 13-14\, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton
  in Charlotte\, NC. The conference highlights both early and later stage i
 nvestment opportunities from: Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Mar
 yland\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Texas\
 , Virginia\, West Virginia and Washington DC.<br /><br />SEVC will feature
  market relevant investor and executive panels\, exclusive networking oppo
 rtunities\, featured speakers and dozens of the region's top private techn
 ology firms presenting to a national audience of venture capitalists and p
 rivate equity investors.<br /><br />Who Attends the SEVC? Hundreds of the 
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 Startups to Pre-IPO)\, National Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Pro
 fessionals\, M&A facilitators and other leading professionals serving the 
 high growth technology community.<br />SEVC 2013 speakers<br /><br />Benef
 its of attending SEVC<br />Investors     Entrepreneurs and Venture Supp
 ort Community<br /><br /> Hear presentations from over 50 of the region’
 s top high growth firms (from Series A to Late Stage)<br /> Meet several h
 undred other growth entrepreneurial firms in attendance<br /> Network with
  hundreds of private equity investors<br /> Get the latest investment tren
 d updates from other investors and Limited Partners<br /> We select and in
 vite the top investment opportunities to present from over 11 states\, sav
 ing investors extensive time<br /><br /> Make lasting connections with hun
 dreds of private equity investors<br /> Connect and partner with hundreds 
 of fellow technology executives and entrepreneurs through hours of network
 ing time<br /> Benchmark your pitch from over 60 presenting companies<br /
 > Utilize the Pre-event private networking system to connect and set meeti
 ngs with investors and other key attendees<br /><br />All previous SEVC ev
 ents have been sold out events and featured on average over $80 billion in
  private equity investment capital in attendance. Click here to see a samp
 ling of past investor attendees.<br /><br />Meet the people\, see the inno
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130313T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T223300Z
SUMMARY:Southeast Venture Conference 2013
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Baltimore Marriott Waterfront\n700 Aliceanna Street\nBaltimore\, MD
  21202\nPaige Adams\,\nDirector of Development & Corporate Relations\nPhon
 e: (202) 872-5515 ext. 8020\nFax: (202) 872-5505\nPhone: (410) 385-3000\nF
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 mit &  Salute - Celebrating 15 Years: Vision\, Opportunities\, and Success
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 t goals.  First\, the Summit brings together America's leading corporation
 s\,  government agencies\, women business owners and strategic partner  or
 ganizations\, for a comprehensive two-day program which will focus on  bus
 iness forecasts\, market trends\, and best practices.</p>\n<p><span><span 
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 \; color: black\; font-size: x-small\;'>The Summit & Salute to  Women's Bu
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 f the year. The Summit & Salute is a single program  with two important go
 als. First\, the Summit brings together America's  leading corporations\, 
 government agencies\, women business owners and  strategic partner organiz
 ations\, for a comprehensive two-day program  which will focus on business
  forecasts\, market trends\, and best  practices. The event provides netwo
 rking environments conducive to  business. Second\, the Salute honors WBEN
 C's award-winning Women's  Business Enterprise (WBE) Stars for their achie
 vements and leadership\,  and also pays tribute to America's Top Corporati
 ons for Women's Business  Enterprises.</span></span></p>\n<p>The program w
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120321T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120311T220600Z
SUMMARY:2012 WBENC Summit & Salute - Celebrating 15 Years: Vision\, Opportu
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URL:http://www.wbenc.org/
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UID:da23d74deed8d34a4d766d13db14f288http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Marbles Kids Museum\n201 E. Hargett St.\nRaleigh\, NC 27601
DESCRIPTION:<div class='venue'><span class='adr'><span class='region'></spa
 n> </span></div>\n<div id='summary' class='text' style='display: none\;'>
 \n<p>Calling women\, men and teens to attend an exciting event focusing on
   the area of employment in Wake County.  <br />* Work / Life balance <br 
 />* Employment Readiness – Resume Building and Interviewing Skills <br /
 >* Helpful Resources  <br />* Lunch is provided <br />* Childcare is avail
 able – early registration is required</p>\n<p>Presented by the Wake Coun
 ty Commission for Women. <a href='http://events.triangle.com/raleigh_nc/ev
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 ng on the area of employment in Wake County.  <br />* Work / Life balance 
 <br />* Employment Readiness – Resume Building and Interviewing Skills <
 br />* Helpful Resources  <br />* Lunch is provided <br />* Childcare is a
 vailable – early registration is required</p>\n<p>Presented by the Wake 
 County Commission for Women. <br />Register by April 15th\, call  919-322-
 9767 or  email womenscommissionofwc@gmail.com</p>\n<p><script type='text/j
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120421T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120421T043000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120408T213300Z
SUMMARY:Free Event - Women and Employment in Wake County
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CONTACT:Corpening Plaza\, Downtown Winston-Salem \n231 First Street West\, 
 \nWinston-Salem\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong><br /></strong></p>\n<p>Annual March for Babies will
  have food and drink\, music and  entertainment\, games and prizes. For al
 l ages. Support healthy babies  and women’s health.</p>\n<p>Cost: Free</
 p>\n<p><strong>Need more information?</strong></p>\n<p>336-723-4386</p>\n<
 p><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/201010
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120421T073000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120421T043000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120205T001600Z
SUMMARY:March of Dimes March for Babies
URL:http://www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina/
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UID:bee131ae60d37fa72066734487a9648dhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Georgia International Convention Center - GICC\n2000 Convention Cen
 ter Concourse\nAtlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:<p>'2012 Women Workshop'<br /><br />'The Burden Drop'<br />What
  Ever It Takes! Just Get There!<br />Get the Facts. Learn how to deal with
  the weights in your life physically\, mentally and emotionally.<br /><br 
 />Every and anything you have ever wanted to know about Losing Weight\, Yo
 ur Relationship and Building the life you desire! Face to face\, fact to f
 act. Learn how to finally get the results you want and need.<br /><br />* 
 Prizes * Giveaways *<br /><br />It's Free\, Register Today!<br /><br />Doo
 rs Open @ 9:00am<br /><br />Relationship Boot Camp<br />For Married and Si
 ngle Women Only<br />9:45am - 10:45am<br />Ladies! Enjoy this power packed
  workshop. Filled with real life facts and solutions. Due to limited seati
 ng\, please only register if you truly plan to attend. This is a special p
 re-event workshop which has been put in place as a special treat for the l
 adies.<br /><br />Couples Boot Camp<br />11:00am - 12:00pm<br />Go straigh
 t to the root of your issues. 7 ways to take your relationship to the next
  level. Take down the walls\, build stronger levels of commitment and sett
 le unresolved conflicts. You can bring your mate. Don't miss this 2 for on
 e punch intense workshop! What every woman and man needs to know. A must h
 ave for singles.<br /><br />Lunch (not proivded)<br />12:00pm - 1:00pm<br 
 />Enjoy lunch with your mate\, friends or the ladies at neighboring restau
 rants. Please return promptly at 1:00pm.</p>\n<p>Women's Prayer Works will
  begin on time.<br /><br />Women's Prayer Works<br />1:15pm - 1:25pm<br />
 Dig Deep! A few minutes can be worth millions. As the bellow of our heart-
 felt voices rise before our Father\, we will prayer for our homes\, our ci
 ties\, our countries and our nations. If you are unable to attend the work
 shop\, please stop where ever you are at this time and join us! One can se
 nd a thousand\, and two can send . . .<br /><br />Weighing In<br />1:30pm 
 - 4:00pm<br />A step by step journey through building a healthy body\, min
 d\, spirit and soul. Life matters. Learn how to take on a Bull Dozer menta
 lity and take a Bungee Jump leap of faith\, courage and confidence. This s
 ession will also include details on managing your weight and health.<br />
 <br />Workshop Supplies<br />Ladies\, please bring paper and pen for notes
 . Every session will be packed with information. Please also note that men
  will only be allowed in the couple's session and they may join you for lu
 nch. We also suggest that you dress comfortably.<br /><br />'Don't forget 
 to bring a non-perishable item to support Feed America'<br /><br />For add
 itional details visit www.sheerembrace.com</p>\n<p><script type='text/java
 script' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script>
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120421T120000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120421T050000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T172600Z
SUMMARY:2012 Women Workshop
URL:http://www.sheerembrace.com/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Durham Convention Center formally the Merriott Convention Center\n2
 01 Foster Street \nDurham\, NC 27701
DESCRIPTION:<p>Each July\, our organization hosts the Flowing Streams Chris
 tian Business Empowerment Expo which is open to the entire community. This
  event brings together business owners large and small\, sponsors\, commun
 ity leaders\, health care professionals\, and budding entrepreneurs for a 
 one day educational\, motivational and inspirational experience that is no
 n like any business convention in this area.The conference will feature\, 
 special seminars and workshops\, inspirational and motivational speakers\,
  and product demonstrations. This year we have invited President Obama to 
 be our featured keynote speaker and have received positive telephone confi
 rmation from his office notifying us that they have received our invitatio
 n and will keep us abreast of his availability.  For more information con
 tact our event staff at 919-957-1202\, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm E
 ST.<br /><br />Corporate Sponsorship Information <br /><br />$1\,500.00 Le
 gacy Sponsorship<br /> • Name placement with logo on all promotional mat
 erials related to event (print<br />advertisements\, posters\, fliers and 
 brochures)<br /><br />• U-shape table setup in a highly visible area of 
 exhibition hall<br /><br />• Area to conduct a 20 mini-seminar or produc
 t demonstrations for 10 guest<br /><br />• Each conference participant w
 ill receive a punch card with your company’s name and<br />when they att
 end your seminar/demonstration they will be entered into a drawing at the<
 br />end of the expo for a special gift.<br /><br />• One large 6‘x2.5
 ’ vertical promotional banner with your company’s name and logo<br /><
 br />• Electric and internet access<br /><br />• 4 Free Parking passes
 <br /><br />• One full color page ad in souvenir booklet<br /><br />• 
 4 complimentary tickets for the “Exclusive After the Expo Networking Soc
 ial”<br /><br />• Four Vendor badges<br /><br />• Permeant placement
  on the Flowing Streams Website with links to company’s site<br /><br />
 •15 min presentation to the general audience<br /><br />• A Free copy 
 of the Flowing Streams making the most of your expo experience booklet<br 
 /><br /><br />$500 Inspirational Sponsorship<br /><br />• Name placement
  on all promotional materials related to event (print advertisements\,<br 
 />posters\, fliers and brochures)<br /><br />• One medium 4‘X2.5’ ve
 rtical promotional banner with your company’s name and logo<br /><br />�
 �� One full black and white page ad in souvenir booklet<br /><br />• 2 c
 omplimentary tickets for the “Exclusive After the Expo Networking Social
 .”<br /><br />• Permanent display of company logo on Flowing Streams w
 ebsite with links • One free parking pass<br /><br />• One 9 foot tabl
 e with two chairs<br /><br />• Two vendor badges<br /><br />• Three mi
 nutes to directly address the attendees<br /><br />• A Free copy of the 
 Flowing Streams making the most of your expo experience booklet<br /><br /
 >Vendor Information<br /><br />$350.00 Gold Vendor Package <br />• Perma
 nent display of company logo on website<br /><br />• Company name on pro
 motional material<br /><br />• Company table card with logo<br /><br />�
 �� One 6 foot table with two chairs<br /><br />• Two vendor badges<br />
 <br />• One half page color ad in our souvenir booklet<br /><br />• On
 e parking pass<br /><br />• Two entry passes to the exclusive\, “After
  the Expo Net Working Social.”<br /><br />• One minutes to directly ad
 dress the general audience.<br /><br />• A Free copy of the Flowing Stre
 ams making the most of your expo experience booklet<br /><br />$150 00 Sil
 ver Vendor Package<br />Permanent display of company information on websit
 e with links<br /><br />• One 6 foot table with two chairs<br /><br />�
 � Two vendor badges<br /><br />• Corporate table card with logo PLUS<br 
 /><br />• One half page black and white ad in our souvenir booklet<br />
 <br />• One entry pass to the exclusive\, “After the Expo Net Working 
 Social.”<br /><br />• Verbal acknowledgment and thank you at the event
 <br /><br />• 30 Seconds to directly address the general audience<br /><
 br />• A Free copy of the Flowing Streams making the most of your expo e
 xperience booklet<br /><br />$85.00 Per Business Shared Vendor Package<br 
 />*** Special vendor package for business owners of that share the same pr
 oduct line. Example (Mary Kay Products or Avon Representatives)<br /><br /
 >• Permanent display of company information on website with links<br /><
 br />• One 6 foot table with two chairs<br /><br />• Two vendor badges
 <br /><br />• Corporate table card with logo<br /><br />• One black an
 d white business card size ad in our souvenir booklet per<br />businessVer
 bal acknowledgment and thank you at the event<br /><br />• A Free copy o
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120721T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120721T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120618T020300Z
SUMMARY:Flowing Streams Christian Business Empowerment Expo 2012
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:dbbd41c8d390b0a2863ecbce32114757http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wilmington Convention Center
DESCRIPTION:<p>Be part of the Wilmington region's largest annual business e
 vent\, which includes a Keynote Lunch\, Expo Hall with more than 100 exhib
 itors\, Strategy Seminars and an After Hours party. <br /><br />Reserve yo
 ur booth now by going to www.WilmingtonBizExpo.com.<br /><br />For sponsor
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130321T153000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130321T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T013900Z
SUMMARY:Wilmington's Largest Business Event! WilmingtonBiz Conference & Exp
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UID:b4324975b9d9934672c3b2f60eb34339http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington \, NC 284
 01
DESCRIPTION:<p>Wilmington's Largest Business Event! WilmingtonBiz Conferenc
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 ness event\, which includes a Keynote Lunch\, Expo Hall with more than 100
  exhibitors\, Strategy Seminars and an After Hours party. <br /><br />Rese
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 ponsorship information\, contact Sales Manager Judy Budd at (910) 343-8600
  x212 or jbudd@wilmingtonbiz.com.<br /> <br />The Greater Wilmington Busin
 ess Journal presents the WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo at the Convention
  Center in downtown Wilmington\, NC. The event features a keynote lunch\, 
 seminars and more than 100 exhibitors.<br /><br />More Info:<br />Contact:
  Suesan Sullivan<br />Phone: (910) 343-8600<br />Email: ssullivan@wilmingt
 onbiz.com<br />WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo<br /><br /><script type='te
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130321T173000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130321T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T202800Z
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URL:http://Website: http://www.businessmadecasual.com/
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UID:7517cb54642cb7ca08695658ec6429e7http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Fairfax Corners\n4100 Monument Corner Drive\nFairfax\, VA  22030
DESCRIPTION:<p>8th Annual Northern Virginia VisionWalk<br /><br />Walkers g
 ather for a picture at the 2011 Northern Virginia VisionWalkMore than 10 m
 illion Americans are affected by blinding retinal diseases such as macular
  degeneration\, retinitis pigmentosa and Usher Syndrome. The Foundation Fi
 ghting Blindness is working to find treatments and cures for these devasta
 ting diseases. Our Foundation funds leading-edge research in areas such as
  genetics\, gene therapy\, transplantation\, artificial retinal implants\,
  and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies.<br /><br />Since 2006\, Vis
 ionWalk has raised over $23 million to support the mission of the Foundati
 on Fighting Blindness. More than 50 walks are planned for 2013\, including
  the 8th Annual Northern Virginia VisionWalk on Sunday\, April 21st\, 2013
 \, at Fairfax Corners.<br /><br />Make a difference! Join us for a fun\, f
 amily-friendly event to celebrate the fundraising efforts of the Hampton R
 oads community and to get together with friends and family of those who sh
 are a similar goal of finding a cure. We will have plenty of activities\, 
 including a bounce house\, face painting\, characters\, music and a whole 
 lot more.<br /><br />Take important steps toward a cure – walk with the 
 Foundation Fighting Blindness on Sunday\, April 21st!<br /><br />Registrat
 ion: 9:00 a.m.<br />Walk Start: 10:00 a.m.<br />Walk Chair: Vidia and Prak
 ash Mistry<br /><br />For more information\, including sponsorship or regi
 stration\, contact Heather Medina at 410-423-0625 or HMedina@FightBlindnes
 s.org. <br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtw
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130421T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130421T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121125T231700Z
SUMMARY:8th Annual Northern Virginia VisionWalk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:12d187391b488557e5742b56324383c1http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:18 Seaboard\n18 Seaboard Ave.\nRaleigh\, NC 27604\n(919) 861-4318
DESCRIPTION:<p>Drinks\, dinner\, and networking</p>\n<p class='body'><span 
 class='boldblue'>Program: </span>Jeremy  Kennedy from Protect NC Families 
 gives a detailed update on  non-partisian efforts to defeat the May Consti
 tutional Amendment.</p>\n<div id='summary' class='text' style='display: no
 ne\;'>\n<p>Join us for our April network dinner <br />Wed\, April 11\, 201
 2 <br />6:30 - 9:00 pm</p>\n<p>The program topic is the NC Marriage Amendm
 ent</p>\n<p>Make reservations at: <br />http://www.raleighnetwork.org/</p>
 \n</div>\n<div id='description' class='text' style='display: block\;'>\n<d
 iv class='extra'>Join us for our April network dinner</div>\n<span class='
 description'>\n<p>Wed\, April 11\, 2012 <br />6:30 - 9:00 pm</p>\n<p>The p
 rogram topic is the NC Marriage Amendment</p>\n<p><span class='title'>Pric
 e:</span> $29 to $35</p>\n<p>Make reservations at: http://www.raleighnetwo
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 .com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tell
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120411T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120411T133000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120408T212500Z
SUMMARY:Raleigh Business and Professional Network
URL:http://www.raleighnetwork.org/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7502774acd521ab88f2ab8d32763b15dhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Jim Graham Building\, N C State Fair Grounds\nHillsborough Street\,
  Gate 2\nRaleigh\, NC 27529
DESCRIPTION:<p>In response to overwhelming crowds the fall  Southern Bridal
  Show & Expo™ is expanding to a two day event in  2012. Meet over 150 Tr
 iangle wedding experts who will inspire you. Enjoy  wedding fashion previe
 ws featuring the latest trends in bridal wear and  tuxedo. No matter where
  you are tying the knot\, you will find what you  are looking for at a For
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 n> $8 Online | $10 {Cash} at the Door</div>\n<div class='extra'><span clas
 s='title'>Phone:</span> (919) 873-1700</div>\n<div class='extra'><strong>A
 ge Suitability:</strong> All Ages</div>\n<div class='extra'></div>\n<div c
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 <p>In response to overwhelming crowds the fall Southern Bridal Show  & Exp
 o™ is expanding to a two day event in 2012. Meet over 150  Triangle wedd
 ing experts who will inspire you. Enjoy wedding fashion  previews featurin
 g the latest trends in bridal wear and tuxedo. No  matter where you are ty
 ing the knot\, you will find what you are looking  for at a Forever Bridal
  event.</p>\n</div>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120811T160000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120811T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120605T142300Z
SUMMARY:Southern Bridal Show & Expo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:48d8e7553c90a47a56c60b646eda82afhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Crabtree Valley Mall\,\nRaleigh\, NC\,
DESCRIPTION:<p>Beautiful Empowering Appreciated Unique Truth-Telling Yearni
 ng to Be\, Do and Grow More.<br /><br />We are very excited to announce th
 at we have some phenomenal things for groups that attend! <br />When you p
 urchase a group ticket you will be entitled to:<br />The opportunity to ha
 ve a spokesperson give a 30 second commercial about your group<br /><br />
 The group with the most people in attendance will be awarded the coveted '
 Bounty of B.E.A.U.T.Y. Award'<br /><br />You will purchase your ticket at 
 the special group rate of $10<br /> A group is considered 10 or more peopl
 e<br /><br />B.E.A.U.T.Y FROM HEAD TO TOE TOUR 2012<br />Definition of a B
 .E.A.U.T.Y. Queen<br /><br />This year our theme is Definition of a B.E.A.
 U.T.Y. Queen and we are taking women across the country to their next leve
 l of greatness. The term B.E.A.U.T.Y. Queen stands for a woman who is beau
 tiful in her own right. She is Beautiful\, Empowering\, Appreciated\, Uniq
 ue\, Truth-Telling and Yearning to be\, do and grow more!!!! Get excited a
 nd get ready !<br /><br />It is time to command ATTENTION! It is time for 
 us to be the B.E.A.U.T.Y. Queens that we are destined to be! We will have 
 an empowering\, educational\, and inspiring day that will snap us into sha
 pe! Time is out for playing small! Are you ready?<br /><br />It is time to
  transform from fatigue to fabulous!<br /><br />Special appearance by Ms. 
 Black North Carolina Shaunielle Foster!<br /><br />Sponsorships begin at o
 nly $25 and vending is $100!!!<br /><br />For more information and to purc
 hase tickets\, please visit www.beautyfromheadtotoetour.com<br /><br /><sc
 ript type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/
 script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120811T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120811T130000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120716T210200Z
SUMMARY:B.E.A.U.T.Y. From Head To Toe Tour: 'Fit For A Queen'-Fatigues to F
 abulous
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ebf352429b1b599b35d4eb1e97f480eahttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:ArtSource Five Points\n509-105 West Whitaker Mill Road\nRaleigh\, N
 C  27608
DESCRIPTION:<p>ArtSource Five Points proudly presents Collegiate Spirit\, a
 n exhibition featuring college & university themed artwork by gallery arti
 sts. This exhibition coincides with the graduation season for area schools
  and offers perfect presents for the new graduate! Come to see NCSU's Free
  Expression Tunnel\, the NC State Bell Tower\, UNC's Dean Dome\, and more 
 university landmarks captured in paint! Gallery artists include Larry Dean
 \, Mike Hoyt\, Mike Rooney\, and others. Collegiate Spirit will remain on 
 display through June 30\, 2013. ArtSource Five Points is open Tuesday - Sa
 turday\, 10am -6pm & by appointment. 509-105 W. Whitaker Mill Rd. Raleigh\
 , NC 27608. (919) 833-0013. www.artsource-raleigh.com</p>\n<p><script type
 ='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js
 '></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' 
 onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt=
 'SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='h
 ttp://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFU
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121111T180000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121111T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121104T233400Z
SUMMARY:Collegiate Spirit at ArtSource Five Points
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:497a2ca3c362ca3027e80ab86bfebe1chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering\n2907 East Lee Street
 \nGreensboro NC 27401
DESCRIPTION:<p>Capital Connects 2012<br /><br />Registration form:  http:/
 /capitalconnects2012.eventbrite.com/# <br /><br />Capital Connects links e
 ntrepreneurs to the resources necessary to prepare for\, find and secure b
 usiness capital.  Join us December 11th and meet with accredited investor
 s\, angel groups\, venture capitalists\, and commercial lenders to discuss
  the growth of your business. <br /><br />Sponsored by: <br />Greensboro E
 ntrepreneur | PTP Next | Piedmont Angel Network<br />Kilpatrick Townsend &
  Stockton | Wake Forest School of Medicine<br /><br /><script type='text/j
 avascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></scri
 pt><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick=
 'return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialT
 wist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://im
 ages.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideH
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 >
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121211T080000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121211T053000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121204T202300Z
SUMMARY:Capital Connects 2012
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e9af45f9d38f4f0157277d8c99656f26http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Jacksonville\n301-C Western Blvd\nJa
 cksonville\, NC 28546
DESCRIPTION:<p>Have you ever thought about getting into<br />REAL ESTATE?<b
 r /><br />We've got the answers to all your questions.<br /><br />Please j
 oin us at our next<br />CAREER NIGHT!<br /><br />Reservations required. Se
 ating is limited.<br /><br />**Please call 910-353-7755 for more informati
 on or register here to attend.**</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' sr
 c='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='
 st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false
 \;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-F
 riend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtw
 ist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121211T193000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121211T173000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121206T211900Z
SUMMARY:Career Night at CENTURY 21® Sweyer & Associates Jacksonville
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:52f0223e5251abeda7d3499dd1f80f35http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wilmington International Airport\n1740 Airport Blvd.\, Suite 12\nWi
 lmington\, NC 28405
DESCRIPTION:<p>Covering more than an acre of ground\,  the <strong>Cole Bro
 s. Circus Big Top</strong> is a favorite event of  the Festival. Its combi
 nation of costumed characters\, acrobatics\,  clowns\, and more draws pack
 ed crowds each year. Nonstop action fills the  Big Top in this two-hour pe
 rformance.</p>\n<p>With an international cast of Circus Stars and a tent-f
 ull of  educated\, exotic animals\, Cole Bros. Circus guarantees that fami
 lies  will enjoy chills\, thrills\, and laughter when they visit The World
 ’s  Largest Circus under the Big Top.</p>\n<p>This year's performan
 ce features a trio of talented elephants\,  fearless flyers\, camels\, clo
 wns\, motorcycle maniacs in the Globe of  Death\, clever canines\, teeterb
 oard acrobats\, trapeze\, aerial gymnasts\,  the world's funniest horse\, 
 and\, of course\, The Human Cannonball.</p>\n<div class='ribbon'>\n<div cl
 ass='tab'><span> </span>Thursday\, April 12th - Sunday\, April 15th</div>
 \n</div>\n<div>Location:  Wilmington International Airport</div>\n<div></d
 iv>\n<div>Times:</div>\n<div>Thursday\, April 12th: 4:30pm & 7:30pm</div>
 \n<div>Friday\,  April 13th: 4:30pm & 7:30pm</div>\n<div>Saturday\, April 
 14th:  1:30pm\, 4:30pm\, & 7:30pm</div>\n<div>Sunday\, April 15th: 1:30pm 
  & 4:30pm</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Tickets are now on sale:</div>\n<div>VI
 P $25.00</div>\n<div>Reserved Adult $22.00</div>\n<div>Reserved Child/Seni
 or $17.00</div>\n<div></div>\n<div><p><script type='text/javascript' src='
 http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-
 taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;'
  style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Frie
 nd' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist
 .com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHoverMap(this)' o
 nmouseover='STTAFFUNC.showHoverMap(this\, '2010100845803'\, window.locatio
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 nk: window.location\, title: document.title })\;'/></a></p></div>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120412T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120324T020700Z
SUMMARY:NC Azalea Festival Present Cole Bros. Circus Big Top
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e30de99e435a8b2d4494b47702885f92http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Garner United Methodist Church\n201 Methodist Dr.\nGarner\, NC 2760
 2
DESCRIPTION:<div id='description' class='text' style='display: block\;'><sp
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  a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Garner United Methodist Church. The Expo  will b
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 viding local businesses a day of promotion as well as  consumers the oppor
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 ing onto the road of prosperity once again!  Here is a piece of press from
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  industry trade show. Attendees will participate in sessions on topics suc
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 clinical delivery system\, human resources expert Mel Kleiman who will sha
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 ring and retaining the best employees\, and industry attorney John C. Gill
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CONTACT:100 Charlotte Avenue\nCarolina Beach\, 28428
DESCRIPTION:<p>Escape 2 Sisterhood Weekend V<br /><br />Our annual wellness
  retreat for women is quickly approaching. The date is October 12 - 14\, 2
 012.  Bring your girlfriends\, sisters\, or even your mom to the Courtyar
 d Marriott at Carolina Beach\, NC.  Room rates are $169 per night for a S
 tandard Room (2 queens or 1 king) or $199.00 per night for a Suite (2 quee
 n beds).  Rooms include  $199.00 includes hot breakfast buffet for 2.<br
  /><br />The Early Bird Registration Fee is $100/person for the entire wee
 kend activities. This is called the 'Full Escape' package. If you purchase
  this package\, you will not have to pay any additional costs out of pocke
 t for this retreat besides your hotel room. There is an option if you can'
 t make the entire weekend escape. The Saturday option is $60/person only u
 ntil 4pm. This also includes a full lunch buffet and Spiritual Escape with
  Ericka D. Jackson\, Evangelist and Author.<br /><br />Our annual Fashion 
 Show component is called 'The Fashion Escape'. This starts Saturday night 
 at 8:00 p.m. The cost is $25/person\, if you haven't purchased the 'Full E
 scape'. This includes the celebration party afterwards.<br /><br />Portion
 s of the proceeds will go to benefit Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence A
 wareness.<br />Please see a brief summary of events to occur over this gre
 at weekend<br />Friday:  6:30 - 10:00 p.m.<br />Networking Social (Food\,
  Fun\, Ice Breakers\, Karaoke\, Live Music\, Vendors\, Prizes\, and Belly 
 Dancing Lessons)<br /><br />Saturday:  7:30 a.m. - 12 Midnight (A FULL DA
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 ent and The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Department of Nursi
 ng)\, ZUMBA\, Self-Defense Class\, survivor presentations on Domestic Viol
 ence and Breast Cancer Awareness\, poetry performances\, pampering\, lunch
 \, Spiritual Escape\, workshop with Evangelist Ericka D. Jackson (www.eric
 kajackson.com)\, Fashion Show\, and Celebration of Life After Party.<br />
 <br />Sunday:  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />Yoga\, praise\, worship\, and refle
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CONTACT:Sharon Road\nCharlotte\, NC 28211
DESCRIPTION:<p>Enjoy Yourself Events is proud to present<br /><br />New Yea
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 lotte\, NC<br /><br />Ladies\, grab your fabulous big hats and join us for
  a swanky brunch plus motivational and educational panel discussion featur
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  to have the best year ever!<br /><br />Have you been wanting to start you
 r own business but just don't know where to begin?<br /><br />Are you curr
 ently a business owner who needs a little re-direction or wants to expand 
 their brand?<br /><br />Seeking mentors in your career industry?<br /><br 
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 estimonies and help guide you on the right path.<br /><br />Panelists will
  include experts in Business Start-Up\, Networking\, Branding\, Marketing\
 , Public Relations\, Social Media\, Personal Image and more. <br /><br />S
 peakers will be listed as they are confirmed. If you are interested in bei
 ng considered as a panelist\, please contact the event host. Brunch & a sp
 ecial gift will be provided for all speakers. Approved speakers will also 
 be permitted to sell and/or display their books\, CDs\, marketing material
 s\, etc at the event. <br /><br />Program:10:15 Arrive for registration & 
 networking 11:00 Brunch served11:45 Introduction of Moderator and Speakers
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 optional but fun. Contest for best 'Big Hat' in the room.<br /><br />Early
  ticket purchase is highly recommended as venue has limited space. Tickets
  will not be sold at the door.<br /><br />Vendors are encouraged to partic
 pate who offer opportunities for women to earn income\, products which boo
 st their confidence and enhance their image and the like. No food\, desser
 t or beverage vendors are permitted to participate. Vendors must arrive at
  9:30AM to set up and must not dismantle prior to 3:00PM. <br /><br />Spon
 sor packages can be tailored to accommodate your specific needs. Please co
 ntact the event host for information. <br /><br />EYE Event Planning 101 C
 ertificate graduates get 20% off attendee registration or 15% off vendor r
 egistration. Please contact Elaina for discount code. <br /><br />New Year
 \, New You-Women's Empowerment Brunch-A Big Hat Affair - <br /><br />Will 
 also be hosted in Atlanta\, GA on 1/19/2013.<br /><br />Please visit: http
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CONTACT:Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council\n9115 Harris Corner
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DESCRIPTION:<p>CMSDC Pre-Certification Orientation for Minority Business En
 terprises<br /><br />Register for a FREE informational session that's open
  to ethnic-minority-owned businesses interested in becoming a certified Mi
 nority Business Enterprise with Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Co
 uncil (CMSOC).<br /><br />The online session is designed to provide guidan
 ce with completing the CMSDC certification application and to answer quest
 ions about the certification process. The session will last approximately 
 one hour.<br /><br />To receive details about how to participate\, send yo
 ur name\, email address and phone number to<br />gspry@carolinasmsdc.org.<
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CONTACT:The University of North Carolina \nKenan-Flagler Business School\n3
 00 Kenan Center Drive\nChapel Hill\, NC 27599
DESCRIPTION:<p>The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) invi
 tes you to apply for a Retailer of the Year Award. Winning retailers in fo
 ur categories will be announced at a luncheon on Friday\, April 12\, 2013.
  Held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Retail Conference\, co-sponsored 
 by NCRMA and the Kenan-Flagler MBA Retail Club\, the luncheon will honor N
 CRMA members whose commitment\, passion and service is exemplary and a tes
 tament to their success. Award nominations will be accepted through Februa
 ry 15\, 2013. For more information on the conference visit: http://www.ncr
 ma.org/education-events/events/retailer-of-the-year<br /><br />No fee for 
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UID:817300420b2aaac760fa84ba34035c21http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:North Carolina State University \nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman St.
 \nRaleigh\, NC 27695\n(919) 515-2277
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120419T050000
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Hayti Heritage Center/\nSt. Joseph's Historic Foundation\, Inc.\, 
 \nDurham\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>You need to be here!!!<br /><br />Come enjoy the performance
 s and speakers.<br />Participate in the silent auction.<br />A portion of 
 the proceeds will go to Durham Crisis Response Center!!!<br /><br />We are
  coming together to celebrate those who have overcome domestic violence an
 d/or sexual abuse!<br />We are generating resources to help those who are 
 in process of overcoming victimization to reach victory!<br /><br />It's t
 ime to bring attention to how these issues are impacting our youth!<br />Y
 ou will be glad you came! Purchase your tickets now:<br /><br />Tickets $1
 0.50 in advance<br /> $15.00 at the door<br /><br />A portion of the proce
 eds will go to Durham Crisis Response Center!!!<br /><br />DONATIONS ARE A
 LSO WELCOME:Make a donation that Helps Make a Difference!<br />https://www
 .paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZQR272UXCUP66<br
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121018T213000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121018T203000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121007T193000Z
SUMMARY:Victory Over Victimization: Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Bene
 fit
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UID:9a3c6a3ba8f15a6ec1c567300136eeb1http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:UNC Charlotte Uptown Campus\n320 E 9th St\,\nCharlotte\, 28202\nCon
 tact Name: Andrea Dulin
DESCRIPTION:<p>Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Entrepreneurial Capita
 l: Strategies for Success for Women and Under-Represented Minorities<br />
 <br />The UNC Charlotte ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Office is co
 -hosting a conference\, “Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Entrepren
 eurial Capital: Strategies for Success for Women and Under-Represented Min
 orities.”<br /><br />The goal of the conference is to educate female and
  minority faculty and students and interested community members about how 
 they can translate their intellectual capital  into entrepreneurial capit
 al in innovative ways\, in addition to providing information regarding the
  commercialization of technology.<br /><br />The one-day conference\, whic
 h will be limited to 60 participants\, will be held on Tuesday\, March 19\
 , 2013 at UNC Charlotte’s Center City Campus uptown. The agenda will inc
 lude a plenary lecture on the topic of connecting the university to region
 al and state intellectual capital and economic development\; and sessions 
 regarding assessment of strengths\; tech commercialization/opportunity ass
 essment\; financial resources/talking to investors\; and finally an open f
 orum session where a panel of 3 individuals who have been successful in br
 idging the gap between academia and entrepreneurship will discuss lessons 
 learned on their journey to successfully market their ideas.<br /><br />Pa
 rticipants will be limited to 60. For more information visit advance.uncc.
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130319T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T191400Z
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Entrepreneurial Capital: Stra
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:700 Hayfields Road\nHunt Valley\, MD 21030
DESCRIPTION:<p>Attend the first Knowledge is Power event to learn key lesso
 ns on leadership from the following panel of experienced business leaders\
 , led by Moderator Mitch Halbrich of the Mergis Group:<br /><br /> Mark Ci
 ssell of KatzAbosch<br /> Toni Williams of Think Energy<br /> Eliot Wagonh
 eim of Wagonheim Law<br /><br />PARTNERS<br />KatzAbosch is one of Marylan
 d’s leading accounting and consulting firms.<br /><br />Think Energy is 
 a retail electricity provider committed to serving the small business comm
 unity in Maryland<br /><br />Wagonheim Law is a commerical\, construction 
 and real estate firm serving as general counsel to companies from promisin
 g start-ups to established corporations.<br /><br />For more details on be
 coming a Partner on this event contact: Micah Damareck | mdamareck@bizjour
 nals.com | 410-454-0510<br /><br />For more info\, contact Hannah Fishman 
 at 410-454-0500 or hfishman@bizjournals.com<br /><br />Cost: Starting at $
 25<br />Suggested Dress:  Business attire</p>\n<p><script type='text/java
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120427T050000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120427T030000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T200000Z
SUMMARY:Knowledge is Power\, Business Over Breakfast
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UID:47c62f493110609e09b257931d67f0e6http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Georgia World Congress Center\n285 Andrew Young International Blvd.
  NW\nAtlanta\, GA 30313\n(404) 223-4000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Atlanta Gospelfest 2012 Music Health & Wellness Festival<br 
 />Schedule of Events<br /><br />Tentative Subject to change<br /><br />Fri
 day Festival<br /><br />Main Registration 2-4 pm Bldg B<br /><br />4:00 PM
  Kick-off Various Artist TBA( check back)  Thomas Murphy Ballroom<br /><b
 r />Health Care Pavilion / facilitated by Mercer UniversityOther special s
 ervicesVoters Registration/ Women’s League of Voters Atlanta/Fulton Coun
 tyHIV/Aids Free Screening Aids Health Foundation( win a free concert with 
 a screeningOrgan Donor Registration / Lifelink ( win a free concert with a
  registration)<br /><br />5:00 PM Media Kick Off /Red Carpet Christian Sin
 gles Meet & Greet Room 407 Pre reception MixerSpeed Dating The Dating Game
  Christian Karaoke  10 – 12 pm Friday***Tyscot Lounge listening session
 /workshop****6:30 AGF COMEDY CornerUnsigned Artist Showcase/ 7:00 PM Pre-s
 how Entertainment / Wes Lee Host & guest Thomas Murphy BallroomWelcome to 
 the fest 2012 Dr. Riki BrooksThrow your Hands Up Salute to 1st Ladies Welc
 ome tba8:00 PM Atlanta Gospelfest Kick-Off Concert Artist featuring<br /><
 br />Micah Stampley<br />Damita Haddon<br />Isaac Carree<br /><br />Wes Le
 e Co host Pastor McKensie Co Host Montel Jordon<br />Dr. Juanita Bynum/ Ke
 ynote Speaker (Invited Guest)<br /><br />Princess Pat Akpabio Welcome Chri
 stian Singles speaker tba Thomas Murphy Ballroom8:10 PM Speed Date/ Trivia
  Thomas Murphy Ballroom Dr. Alduan TarttFeaturing artist from around the w
 orld10:30 pm Main show closesChristian Singles Mixer Rm 407  11-1pmChange
  Host: TBAEntertainment & Exhibits until MidnightClosing 12:30 midnightSat
 urday Festival<br /><br />8:00 – 9:00 Am Zumba Workout<br /><br />10\;00
  AM  ***Tyscot Lounge listening session/workshop******Music as a Career: 
 Sit down with top artists and producers in the musical field to discuss th
 eir journey in making music a career. Our panelists will share their stori
 es of working with legends to recurring engagements on television. This se
 ssion will have you standing on your toes excited to pursue music as more 
 than a hobby.<br /><br />10 AM  Bishop’s Roundtable / Suite Facilitator
 s Relax in an engaging debate on the that it is crucial to set the record 
 straight and bring clarity about the many challenges in the leadership of 
 a Bishop and today’s church leaders.  This highly anticipated event was
  attended by over 60 Bishops at the 2011 festival.  There will be a light
  continental breakfast served at 9:00AM followed by a roundtable discussio
 n.  This is an open forum and all are welcome you will have the opportuni
 ty to join in discussion with many other distinguished guest Bishops\, com
 munity activist and leaders across the country.  Featuring Bishop Quincy 
 Carswell\, Bishop Ruth Smith Holmes and guest facilitated by Dr. Odessa Mc
  Neil<br /><br />10:00 am We will proudly present a Salute to 1st Ladies W
 orkshop\, welcoming ladies from all walks of life including: Church\, Comm
 unity and Corporate America. Your achievements are highly appreciated and 
 we welcome the opportunity to honor your strength\, leadership\, and posit
 ive attributes that continue to inspire individuals within our communities
 .  Lastly light your candles at the  wonderful evening black tie concert
  saluting Pastor Shirley Caesar Lifetime Achievement Woman of the Year Awa
 rd Recipient and a special salute to Michelle Obama<br /><br />1st Ladies 
 Workshop <br /><br />Theme: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the f
 oolish plucketh it down with her hands prov 14:1 Panelist<br /><br />Moder
 artor Lorraine White WAOK Talk Radio<br /><br />Regina Belle legendary rec
 ording artist award recipient\, Patti Webster CEO W&W Publicity\, Traci Ar
 tis CEO I Hear Music\, Beverly Bond Black Girls Rock\,<br /><br />TEE FOXX
  FOXX ENTERTAINEMT<br /><br />Pastor Sabrina McKensie<br /><br />10 AM Pra
 ise Dance Workshop / facilitated Minister Wes Lee fundamentals of Dance Mi
 nistry<br />10:30 am Christian Singles Workshop Round One with Dr. Alduan 
 Tart<br /><br />A Relationship specialist appeared on ABC Nightline\, MTV�
 ��s Made\, CBS Radio\, BET Networks and over 30 radio broadcasts. He is a 
 CNN/HLN correspondent for psychology and relationships and is the resident
  psychologist on the Rickey Smiley\, Michael Baisden\, Frank & Wanda\, and
  Darlene McCoy syndicated radio shows.  Friday Nite Speed Date Trivia\, C
 oncert & Show\,Friday Nite Christian Karaoke\, Saturday Morning \,Coffee T
 ea Meet & Greet\, Mix & Mingle and more……..<br /><br />12:30- 2 pmChor
 eography Dance Round 2  Jahlani<br />12:20 – 2 pmWhat’s N Your Hands 
 Coach Dance Round 3workshop Wes<br />1-2 pm\;  Midday Concert Empowerment
  & Inspiration / Ladies wear your hats fashion show comedian and special c
 oncert with<br /><br />Host :  TBA<br /><br />Regina Belle In Concert\, 
  <br /><br />Lil Blair & The Fantastic Aires\, The Lamarr Sisters\, keynot
 e speaker Dr. Yvonne Capehart Thomas Murphy Ballroom<br /><br />Welcome: D
 r. Riki Brooks CEO/Atlanta Gospelfest<br /><br />2:00 – 4:00 PM AGF Arti
 st Showcasing / Break <br /><br />Thomas Murphy Ballroom         
     <br />Celebrity Judges:<br /><br />2:00 PM Designer Expo Competitio
 ns Celebrity Judges<br />2:00 PM Tyscot Records Presents Industry Workshop
  Artist Don’t Miss This<br />Music as a Career: Sit down with top artist
 s and producers in the musical field to discuss their journey in making mu
 sic a career. Our panelists will share their stories of working with legen
 ds to recurring engagements on television. This session will have you stan
 ding on your toes excited to pursue music as more than a hobby<br /><br />
 2:00 pm Christian Singles Roundtable part 2  Dr. Alduan Tart<br />4:00 PM
  Artist Showcasing All Stages<br />5:00 PM Red Carpet/Media Walk <br />5:1
 5 pm Designer Expo Showdown/Pavilion<br />5:00 PM Doors Open<br />6:00 PM 
 Black Tie Dinner<br />7:00 PM Awards Presentation<br /><br />Welcome @ 8 P
 M **<br /> 8:00 PM Shirley Caesar/ Black Tie Awards Gala Thomas Murphy Bal
 lroom</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.c
 om/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellaf
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120730T180000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120727T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120630T224700Z
SUMMARY:Atlanta Gospelfest Music Health & Wellness Festival Main Stage Conc
 erts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:aa20b3d0390fdbc6965ab58be4b7d936http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Raleigh Convention Center\n500 S. Salisbury Stree\nRaleigh\, NC 276
 01
DESCRIPTION:<p>The CED Life Science Conference is designed specifically for
  life science entrepreneurs\, university researchers and tech transfer off
 icers\, startups\, investors and industry professionals and executives. Th
 e CED Life Science Conference is the perfect opportunity to meet and inter
 act with new companies and new investors\, gain key industry knowledge thr
 ough high-level panel discussions and keynote speakers\, and celebrate the
  best biotech\, pharma\, and medical device companies in North Carolina. J
 oin us on February 27-28 in Raleigh to celebrate the state's best life sci
 ence companies!<br /><br />Vance Faulkner<br />919.549.7500<br />vfaulkner
 @cednc.org<br /><br />When:<br /> Wednesday\, February 27\, 2013 - Thursda
 y\, February 28\, 2013 10:00a.m.<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript'
  src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a clas
 s='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return fa
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 a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130227T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121217T212500Z
SUMMARY:CED Life Science Conference 2013
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UID:6c4e2c49394876e7cbf1adc6cae3ced3http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\, \nWilmington\, NC 2
 8401
DESCRIPTION:<p>Presentation on the State of Downtown by WDI President & CEO
 . Featuring keynote speaker Joe Minicozzi\, AICP.<br /><br />Did you enjoy
  last year's presentation by Mitch Silver? Here's what he had to say about
  this year's speaker:<br /><br />'Joe has one of the most compelling prese
 ntations I've seen on return on investment (ROI). He will uncover the impe
 rfections of <br />property tax valuation and force you to rethink how you
  view land development patterns\,' says Mitchell Silver\, AICP\, President
  of the American Planning Association (APA)\, Chief Planning & Development
  Officer and Planning Director for the City of Raleigh.<br /> <br />Seats 
 $50\, Table of 10 for $450. Corporate sponsorships available. <br /><br />
 <script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/20101008458
 03/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtw
 ist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\
 ;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin
 :0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouse
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 C.cw(this\, {id:'2010100845803'\, link: window.location\, title: document.
 title })\;'/></a></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130227T130000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130227T113000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T205500Z
SUMMARY:Downtown Economic Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cff60eb6cbdb2508092aaceb95c3610bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Wake Technical Community College\,\nWestern Wake Campus\, Room 118
 \n3434 Kildaire Farm Rd\nCary\, NC 27518
DESCRIPTION:<p>The NC Department of Revenue\, NC Industrial Commission\, an
 d NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security will present s
 eminars titled 'Business Essentials'. Each agency will cover basic require
 ments to help businesses in North Carolina understand the laws and obligat
 ions necessary to be a compliant business.<br /><br />Department of Revenu
 e –Covers the basics of tax compliance ranging from registering your bus
 iness\, withholding from employees\, and sales and use tax requirements.<b
 r /><br />Industrial Commission - Covers Workers' Compensation laws and th
 e types of businesses required to carry workers’ compensation insurance 
 and how to obtain it.<br /><br />Employment Security - Covers unemployment
  insurance laws\, employment taxes and the appeals process.<br /><br />At 
 the end will be a Question and Answer session with the presenters and netw
 orking possibilities with one another. Don't miss this great opportunity.<
 br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/
 2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafrie
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130327T120000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130327T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T221800Z
SUMMARY:Seminar – Business Essentials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:d52b1f926d1fdda198979d81b30905afhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Cape Fear Community College North Campus\n4500 Blue Clay Rd.\nCastl
 e Hayne\, NC 28429
DESCRIPTION:<p>The CATI Board of Directors invite you to join them and many
  other professionals at CATI's 26th Annual Conference on Saturday\, April 
 27\, 2013 in Castle Hayne\, NC (minutes from Wilmington).<br /><br />We ar
 e pleased to present the well-known and highly regarded James Nolan as our
  keynote speaker at this conference. James  has served as Deputy Director
  of the UN Interpretation\, Meetings and Publishing Division\, Head of Lin
 guistic Services of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea\, Ch
 ief of the UN Verbatim Reporting Service\, and UN Senior Interpreter.<br /
 ><br />In the afternoon\, we are offering four concurrent presentations in
  both sets of breakout sessions on topics ranging from interpreting tips\,
  literary translation and memory tools\, just to name a few.<br /><br />Re
 gister today. We're looking forward to what promises to be a great confere
 nce!<br /><br />If you would like to pay by check\, please send an email t
 o catiadmin@catiweb.org for mailing instructions.</p>\n<p><script type='te
 xt/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></
 script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' oncl
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130427T080000
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SUMMARY:26th Annual CATI Conference
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CONTACT:Castle Hayne Baptist Church\n4535 Parmele Rd\nCastle Hayne\, NC 284
 29-5759
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 27th save the date!!!!!<br />Kingdom Expo is back.....
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  blessed free admission call Benaye 910-409-9167<br /><br />Kingdom Minded
  organizations gathering together to impact our community. Vendor Opportun
 ities only $25. Limited space is available so contact ASAP to reserve your
  space.<br /><br />Network with growing organizations on Saturday\, April 
 27\, 2013 from 10AM-4PM to expand your exposure. Hosted by Global Propheti
 c Training Center.<br /><br />If you want to network with growing Kingdom 
 minded organizations join us on April 27\, 2013. If you have a product or 
 service that you want folks to check out\, we want to hear from you. If yo
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CONTACT:Greensboro Coliseum Complex\nSpecial Events Center\n1921 W. Lee St.
 \nGreensboro NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>Business Thrives Here. So Can You.<br /><br />The Greensboro
  Chamber of Commerce presents\, The Piedmont Triad Business Showcase\, May
  17\, 2012 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.  The show is
  the largest business-to-business tradeshow in the region and will feature
  144 member exhibitors\, a Small Business Awards Luncheon honoring local c
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  off and wrap up an exciting day.  <br /><br />More Information to follow
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120517T030000
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CONTACT:Saint Thomas Preservation Hall\n208 Dock Street\nWilmington\, NC 28
 401  (910) 763-4054
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DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120817T110000
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CONTACT:Brio Tuscan Grille\n4325 Glenwood Ave\nCrabtree Mall\nRaleigh\, NC 
 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p>Women’s Power Networking  Alliances for Business. Allianc
 es for Life.<br /><br />Executive Roundtable “Take Your Networking to An
 other Level”<br /><br />Come with your winning formula\, share your tool
 s\, challenges and successes.  We will compare notes and come away with n
 ew ideas\, a new game plan and more enthusiasm and passion. <br /><br />Ev
 eryone in the area is invited to join us for our exciting Executives Round
 table hosted by Women’s Power Networking\, the Triangle’s Premiere Net
 working Organization. <br /><br />Cost $10 in advance $15 at the door<br /
 ><br />FACILITATOR: Marilyn Shannon<br />Marilyn Shannon is the founder of
  Dialogue\, Inc.\, her private coaching practice and the co-founder of WPN
  and the organizer for the Cary Chapter of Coffee and Contacts. Marilyn is
  a licensed  Heartmath® professional\, a group facilitator and has prese
 nted workshops nationally on the topics of leadership\, listening and comm
 unication skills. Marilyn had her own local talk show on NBC channel 17. M
 arilyn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts and 
 Public Communications from Syracuse University. She went on to become a sa
 les and marketing professional\, in print\, TV\, and internet.  Marilyn o
 wned and operated a successful retail furniture business for 13 years and 
 served for many years as a superior court mediator where she honed her exp
 ertise in conflict resolution.<br /><br />Members\, Guests\, Spouses\, Fri
 ends and the General Public are invited.  <br />ABOUT WPN's EXECUTIVES RO
 UNDTABLE<br /><br />This is the ultimate opportunity for all employed\, se
 lf-employed\, business owners and entrepreneurs.  If you work with\, mana
 ge others or have a business learn from and share insights with other busi
 ness leaders and power players about how to grow personally\, professional
 ly and profitably. We encourage you to let the folks you know about this e
 vent.<br /><br />WHAT: At each meeting we come together as business and co
 mmunity leaders to share our personal experiences\, views\, and insights t
 hat will strengthen partnerships and maximize each other’s effectiveness
 . With the emphasis on interpersonal relationships in a management setting
  our topics will include\, conflict resolution\, polishing our personal ma
 nagement style\, decision making and much more.<br /><br />WHERE: Our roun
 dtables are the 3rd Friday of the month from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Brio Tuscan
  Grille in Crabtree Valley Mall.<br /><br />COST: Your $11.54 advance regi
 stration fee  ($15 at the door) includes fabulous desserts and a non-alco
 holic beverage! <br />WHY: This is the ultimate opportunity for all execut
 ives who work with and manage others. How we are perceived as well as our 
 interpersonal skills can be the greatest factor in determining our ultimat
 e success in our professional lives.  Our sphere of influence and profess
 ional contacts can weigh in heavily as well.  More contacts equate to mor
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120817T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120817T150000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T184700Z
SUMMARY:Take Your Networking to Another Level” Executive Roundtable with 
 facilitator: Marilyn Shannon
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Tony Rand Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College\n2201 
 Hull Rd\nFayetteville\, NC 28303
DESCRIPTION:<p>ATTENTION: SALES PROFESSIONALS and SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS<br 
 /><br />Are You Looking for a Way to Break Through the Six-Figure Ceiling 
 and Make $100\,000+ In Your Business?<br />The P3 Group\, Inc <br />and Th
 e Small Business Center at FTCC<br />Presents<br />The P3 Business Boost a
 nd Vendor Expo!<br /> <br />The P3 Business Boost will fill up quickly. Re
 gister Today!<br /> <br />Fayetteville Technical Community College<br />To
 ny Rand Student Center 2201 Hull Road * Fayetteville\, NC<br />January 17t
 h\, 2013 | 9:00am – 1:00pm<br /><br /> <br />Share this with your networ
 k!<br />Twitter Facebook LinkedIn<br /> <br />Event Schedule<br />9am - 10
 am : Vendor Expo & Networking<br />10am - 12pm : Interactive Workshop<br /
 >12pm - 1pm : Vendor Expo & Networking<br /> <br />Want to be a vendor? Cl
 ick here for more info!<br /><br />Be sure to check out all of our P3 Part
 ners:<br />Kristi Ivey\, Financial Advisor<br />The Spring Lake Chamber of
  Commerce<br />MicroBizMarketing.com<br />Picture of Health Thermograms<br
  />NBC's My Carolina Today<br />The Peppers Way\, LLC<br />910 485 5251<br
  />Sylvia Taylor Photography<br />910 309 1766<br /><br />The Fayetteville
  Ladies Power Lunch<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130217T130000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130217T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130113T212200Z
SUMMARY:The P3 Business Boost and Vendor Expo!
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CONTACT:SBTDC at UNC-Chapel Hill\n1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Suite 1
 15\nChapel Hill\, NC 27514
DESCRIPTION:<p>April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15<br /><br />Classes held 
 for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />You should attend if:<br /><br />
  You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh
 o wants to build a business.<br /> You need a chance to step back\, think 
 about where you are going\, how you will get there\, and what you would ne
 ed for the journey.<br /><br />You will learn how to:<br /><br /></p>\n<ul
 >\n<li> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement</li>\n<li> 
 Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets</li>\n<li> Deve
 lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics</li>\n<li> Determine fund
 ing needs and identify sources of capital</li>\n<li> Formulate and impleme
 nt strategies for managing growth</li>\n<li> Write and communicate a detai
 led business plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours 
 per week (for 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text an
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130417T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130417T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T172000Z
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CONTACT:The Employers Association\n3020 W Arrowood Rd\,\nCharlotte\, 28273 
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Business Wellness – IS YOUR COMPANY STRATEGICALLY FIT FOR 
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 e-out thinking. Engage with experts who will facilitate discussion around 
 your critical issues of concern uncovered from your personalized EvaluSys 
 Business Wellness Checkup. Led by management expert\, Tom Bixby\, Presiden
 t of Level Management Partners and Developer of EvaluSys\, this By Invitat
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  pulse on what you need to do in your business for next-level performance.
 <br /><br />This program is for CEOs\, Presidents and Business Owners mana
 ging businesses at least three years old that exceed $500\,000 in annual r
 evenues.<br /><br />Contact workshop host Laura Hampton at The Employer’
 s Association at (704) 522-8011 for an invitation including a special link
  to take the Business Wellness Checkup for this event. You will complete t
 he EvaluSys® Business Wellness Checkup in about 15 minutes. Upon completi
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 ness Workshop registration and generate a confirmation email containing yo
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  with you for reference at the Workshop.</p>\n<p>A healthy bottom line dep
 ends on effectively managing and nurturing the wellbeing of your business.
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 zed EvaluSys® Business Wellness Checkup.<br /><br />Led by management exp
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  companies. If you have been invited\, you have been pre-qualified for inc
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 anaging businesses at least three years old that exceed $500\,000 in annua
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  any of our sponsors\, our Wellness Experts\, or our workshop host Laura H
 ampton at The Employers Association at (704) 522-8011 for an invitation in
 cluding a special link to take the Business Wellness Checkup for this even
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  print your Checkup Results email and bring it with you for reference at t
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130517T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130517T083000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T174300Z
SUMMARY:Business Wellness – IS YOUR COMPANY STRATEGICALLY FIT FOR NEXT-LE
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:North Raleigh Christian Academy\,\nRaleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>USA Jump Rope will host the North Carolina All-Star Workshop
  in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with the Tri-Force Jump Rope Team on Saturd
 ay\, May 18\, 2013. Participants will learn from the absolute best in the 
 sport of jump rope –the USA Jump Rope All-Star Team members! Participant
 s will learn Single Rope\, Double Dutch\, Chinese Wheel\, Long Ropes and T
 raveler. All USA Jump Rope members and non-members are invited to attend. 
 All ages and ability levels are welcome!<br /><br />The ending show will b
 e the most awesome closing ceremony and staff show you have ever seen! Tha
 t’s a promise!<br /><br />For Registration information\, please visit th
 e USAJR website.  http://www.usajumprope.org/calendar.asp<br /><br /><scr
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130517T180000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130517T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T184800Z
SUMMARY:NC All-Star Workshop\, 'Trainers Teaching the Trainers' and Private
  Lessons
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UID:6f9b5d5508b6fd8652ff22d3a452dbc6http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park\n150 Park Dr.\,\nDurham\,NC\,
  27709
DESCRIPTION:<p><span id='evDetailsDescFull' class='ddesctxtshow'>Meet  face
 -to-face with top employers at the National Career Fairs Job Fair!  Attend
 ance is free for job seekers! Register at  www.nationalcareerfairs.com and
  you will receive the company list and  our online job fair guide. Free RE
 SUME REVIEWS will be available at the  event from our two local career exp
 erts. See you at the job fair!  Monday\, June 4 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Radiss
 on Hotel Research Triangle Park  150 Park Drive Research Triangle Park Pri
 ce: FREE Age Suitability: 18  and up</span></p>\n<p><script type='text/jav
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120604T090000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120604T060000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T175300Z
SUMMARY:Raleigh Job Fair
URL:http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career_…/
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Duke University\nHudson Hall 212 \nDurham\, NC 27708
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join the Career Center for TechConnect Prep and Career Fair 
 Prep. Both workshops will be offered simultaneously beginning at 5 pm and 
 again at 5:45 pm\; attend one or both sessions. LOCATION: Hudson Hall 212 
 (TechConect Prep) and Hudson Hall 218 (Career Fair Prep). ABOUT: Attending
  a Career Fair could potentially be overwhelming with numerous employers a
 nd hundreds of students attending and interested in the same companies. Th
 is workshop will provide strategies and direction before the Fall Career F
 air on Sept. 12. TechConnect Prep is designed to give participants hands-o
 n networking experience and practice along with tricks and tips on how to 
 make the most of your time at a networking event\, like TechConnect on Sep
 t. 11. We will discuss first impressions\, summing up your research and sk
 ills and the most important aspect - following up. Whether you plan on att
 ending TechConnect or not this is an excellent introduction and/or refresh
 er to get you primed for networking. Contact: None Series Name: Sponsor: C
 areer Center\, Graduate School\, and Pratt School of Engineering Location:
  Hudson Hall 212</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.so
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120904T200000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120904T170000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T182000Z
SUMMARY:TechConnect Prep and Career Fair Prep Durham
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UID:eef2c2b991851143731f19ee499f84bdhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:McKimmon Conference and Training Center - North Carolina State Univ
 ersity\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606
DESCRIPTION:<p>WRAL JOBLINK Fall Career Expo! at McKimmon Conference and Tr
 aining Center - North Carolina State University<br /> <br />REGISTRATION C
 LOSES AT 12 NOON - OCTOBER 3rd. YOU WILL NOT BE LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY IF
  REGISTERING AFTER NOON ON SEPTEMBER 17th. <br /><br />APPROXIMATELY 2500 
 DIRECTORIES ARE PRINTED FOR THIS EVENT. THE DIRECTORY WILL ALSO BE AVAILAB
 LE ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.JOBLINKCC.COM.<br /><br />If the person registerin
 g for the event is different from the person/people attending the event\, 
 please let them know what items were purchased for them (lunch\, tableclot
 h\, electricity\, etc.) so there will not be any confusion on the day of t
 he event.<br /><br /><br />IF YOU PURCHASED DIRECTORY ITEMS\, E-MAIL FILES
  TO JOBLINK.DIRECTORY@GMAIL.COM  BY 5 PM ON SEPTEMBER 17TH. Ads specs are
  as follows: Full page - 7'x9'\; 1/2 page - 7'x4.5' or 3.5'x9'\; 1/4 page 
 - 3.5' x 4.5'.<br /><br />NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 24th.<br /><br />PARK
 ING IS FREE.See Employer directories from previous events at http://www.jo
 blinkcc.com/career_fair/previous_events.asp.Registrations are monitored da
 ily. Registration includes: table\, 2 chairs\, directory listing\, electri
 city (Limited quantities) and wireless internet.After identifying the item
 s you want to purchase\, click 'Show other payment options' if you don't h
 ave a credit card.A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL WILL BE SENT ONCE YOU REGISTER. PR
 INT YOUR TICKETS and bring them the day of the event. Each ticket page als
 o contains helpful tips for event day.</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascri
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121004T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121004T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T200600Z
SUMMARY:WRAL JOBLINK Fall Career Expo!
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UID:bf1383dfb3c50e6283b09637fb3055f3http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:The Scottish Rite Theater & Banquet Hall\n1415 South 17th Street\nW
 ilmington\, NC 28401
DESCRIPTION:<p>Save your seat for the Success Leadership Event<br /><br />G
 et the recognition that you derserve!!!!<br /><br />Are you ready for a ch
 ange of pace and to get out of the rat race? We are offering a chance for 
 you to come learn from the best in bussiness. Have you ever wanted to work
  from home or are you currently working from home but not having the succe
 ss that you had dreamed of? We can help you learn the ins and outs of the 
 marketing industry\, learn how to talk to people and understand\, 'What ar
 e they really saying.' This will be an all day event with lunch provided. 
 Hear from several top leaders in bussines\, share success stories\, learn 
 what the experts know and build new relationships.<br /><br />Getting to t
 he top in business takes consistency\, innovation\, and adaptation. The Su
 ccess Leadership Event is all about developing the next generation of lead
 ers\, and advancing currant leaders to a whole new level. You'll learn how
  to maximize your potential and empower your team to discover what's possi
 ble. Spend the weekend with us in beautiful Wilmington\, North Carolina wh
 ere you'll  get in-depth training and particiate in the mastermind sessio
 ns guaranteed to explode your bussiness.<br /><br />The only way you are g
 oing to be truly successful is to invest time with your recruits. The righ
 t training will ensure your success for long term\, because your team will
  turn around and train their recruits the same way.<br /><br />The only wa
 y to keep your team motivated is through ongoing training.<br /><br />Now 
 you and your team can experience the most advanced\, intense\, high-level\
 , breakthrough training on the profession of Network Marketing that has ev
 er been conducted.<br /><br />Things like: group dynamics\, how to become 
 a master recruiter\, leading a team\, constructing a duplicable system\, c
 reating the proper infrastructure\, the dynamics affecting the mind of you
 r prospects\, creating wealth\, building belief\, creating culture and dev
 eloping leaders.<br /><br />Don't miss this opportunity to get your PHD in
  the Beach Body Business with this training seminar by some of the top lea
 ders and trainers in the network marketing industry today. Star Diamond co
 aches Alan Cote\, John and Martha Kosmeh and Industry Master Trainer Evone
  Hoefler will be on stage to train\, motivate and educate you and your tea
 m on creating a dynamic distributorship and explosive business success.<br
  /><br />Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!<br />Lunch will be ser
 ved and is included in the ticket price.<br />FREE BUSINESS OVERVIEW FRIDA
 Y EVENING NOV 2 AT 7:00 PM<br /><br />Special rate of $79.00 per night ava
 ilable from Fri - Mon for guest needing a hotel at\;<br /><br />The Holida
 y Inn located at 5032 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28405 - 910-392-1101
  (includes free breakfast each morning)</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascr
 ipt' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a 
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121104T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121104T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121024T154800Z
SUMMARY:Essentials For Success
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5dc50bcf9d76fc641e034fa4e878ad86http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Southland Ballroom\n614 N West St\nRaleigh\, NC 27603
DESCRIPTION:<p>A “FRATERNITY” is defined as an association of Women & M
 en who unite with common purposes\, interests and goals. The Triangle Sale
 s Fraternity is an organization designed for RockStar VP SALES to B2B Sale
 s Executives who thrive on commission and want to make a difference in the
  world through the products and services that they offer their clients.<br
  /><br />December 4th is our high-energy inaugural event showcasing sales 
 hall-of-famers Marty Clark\, Rich Gorman and Gary Davis\, as well as a spe
 cial musical appearance from the real-life rock stars of the Craig Woolard
  Band at an authentic Rock and Roll venue\, the Southland Ball Room. The f
 ormat for the evening:<br /><br />6:00  Intro & Networking - Arrive on ti
 me to make the most of this power network!<br />6:30  The show will begin
  with 10 to 15 minutes of invaluable content from National Sales Trainers 
 Marty Clark\, Rich Gorman and Gary Davis<br />7:30  CWB In the House!<br 
 /><br />Happenings include large-scale quarterly bashes\, as well as month
 ly socials. Each quarter we will capture the momentum of our dynamic indus
 try with networking\, rapid-fire content from the very best in the busines
 s\, and live entertainment in true rock star fashion.<br /><br />Ultimatel
 y\, the Triangle Sales Fraternity will amp you up and remind you why you c
 hose to pursue a career in sales\, and why we have the best profession in 
 the world – the profession that compensates us based directly on the val
 ue that we add to the company. TSF will help you remember that it’s not 
 just about the commission\, but about helping our clients by adding more v
 alue than we take in payment\; for sales leaders that are motivated by the
 ir unlimited earning potential\; for the sales RockStars who want to sell 
 out arenas\, go platinum\, and most importantly\, make a difference in the
  lives of others.<br /><br />If you see yourself on stage instead of just 
 part of the crowd\, join us on December 4th – because we all know that .
 ..nothing happens until somebody sells something!<br /><br />Cost: General
  Admission 22.09<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121204T210000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121204T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121105T175800Z
SUMMARY:Triangle Sales Fraternity at Southland Ballroom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:36f1444bb905b3d5a014ae0d54fc5f13http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:University Church of Christ\n100 Crestline Boulevard\nGreenville. N
 C 27834\n(Across from Golden Corral on Greenvile Blvd.)
DESCRIPTION:<p>Sixth Annual Carry Your Cross 5K<br />'if anyone would come 
 after me. he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.' Matth
 ew 16:24<br /><br />Saturday. May 4. 2013<br />6 am - 11am<br />Check-in b
 egins at 7am<br /><br />Registration<br />$25 pre-registration<br />$30 da
 y of event<br />Price per person & includes t-shirt<br /><br />USAT Certif
 ied Course<br />Free Refreshments<br />All Ages Welcome<br />Awards Ceremo
 ny<br />Proceeds to benefit Angel Cops<br />Greenville\, North Carolina<br
  />5K Run/Walk<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.s
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130504T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130504T063000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130326T015800Z
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Carry Your Cross 5K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c6b0fc2d12d214312c471fd7bcfcd52bhttp://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Holiday Inn Atlanta Capitol Conference\n450 Capitol Avenue S.W\nAtl
 anta\, GA 30312
DESCRIPTION:<p><span class='description'>Meet face-to-face with top employe
 rs at the  National Career Fairs Job Fair! Attendance is free for job seek
 ers!  Register at www.nationalcareerfairs.com and you will receive the com
 pany  list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be  ava
 ilable at the event from our two local career experts. See you at the  job
  fair!</span></p>\n<div id='description' class='text' style='display: bloc
 k\;'><span class='description'>\n<p><span class='description'> </span><spa
 n class='title'>Price:</span> Free</p>\n</span>\n<div id='summary' class='
 text' style='display: none\;'>\n<p>Meet face-to-face with top employers at
  the National Career Fairs Job  Fair! Attendance is free for job seekers! 
 Register at  www.nationalcareerfairs.com and you will receive the company 
 list and  our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available
  at the  event from our two local career experts. <a href='http://entertai
 nment.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/show/258683884-atlanta-job-fair'
  onclick='detailsClicked()\; return false\;'>read more</a></p>\n</div>\n<d
 iv id='description' class='text' style='display: block\;'>\n<div class='ex
 tra'>\n<p><span class='title'>Phone:</span> (702) 818-8876</p>\n</div>\n<d
 iv class='extra'>\n<p><strong>Age Suitability:</strong> 18 and up</p>\n<p>
 <script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/20101008458
 03/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtw
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120630T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120630T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120605T145500Z
SUMMARY:Atlanta Job Fair
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UID:9bb16553a3a89e3d786ebdf93d8df9f0http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:North Carolina Central University\nWalker Complex\nDurham\, NC 2770
 7
DESCRIPTION:<p>Transfer Day & PUSH Symposium Schedule of Events<br />Novemb
 er 30 and December 1<br />North Carolina Central University<br />Friday\, 
 November 30</p>\n<p>Are You Going?<br />Are you going to see PUSH (Propell
 ing Undergraduate Students Higher)...?<br />I'm Going I Wanna Go<br />Ever
 yone Going Friends Going<br />Be the first of your friends to RSVP!  $49.
 99/week<br /><br />Save the Date for PUSH 2012 and Transfer Day!<br /><br 
 />North Carolina Central University’s Centennial Scholars Program/Africa
 n American Male Initiative invites you to save the date for the second ann
 ual Propelling Undergraduate Students Higher (PUSH) Symposium that has now
  been expanded to cover two days.  In addition\, transfer students intere
 sted in attending NCCU are invited to the pre-conference Transfer Day sess
 ions where they will learn more about what it takes to be an NCCU Eagle. T
 he Transfer Day will kick off on Friday\, Nov. 30\, at 10 a.m. and the PUS
 H Symposium will follow at noon and run through Saturday\, Dec. 1\, at 2 p
 .m.<br /><br />The PUSH Symposium is aimed at minority males from high sch
 ools\, community colleges\, and student athletes from four-year universiti
 es. Details are still being finalized\, but the many concurrent sessions w
 ill feature relevant topics including:<br /><br /> Reshaping Professional 
 Athlete Dreams<br /> Living Away from Home<br /> Self-Branding<br /> Dress
 ing for Success<br /> Transitions through College<br /> Men’s Health<br 
 /> Embracing Diversity<br /> Knowing Yourself<br /> Transferring to a Four
 -Year Institution<br /> Peer Pressure<br /> Hip Hop in Higher Education<br
  /> Religion and Spirituality<br /> Stress Management<br /> Financial Lite
 racy<br /> Legal Rights<br /> Domestic Violence Awareness<br /><br />In ad
 dition\, admissions representatives from NCCU will accept applications and
  waive the application fee.<br /><br />Detailed conference information wil
 l soon be available. Dinner on Friday\, and breakfast and lunch on Saturda
 y will be provided. There is no cost to attend\, but only the first 175 st
 udents and chaperones who register will be accepted. A waiting list will b
 e available to those who register after the limit is reached. Registration
 s must be completed at http://pushsymposium2012.eventbrite.com by November
  18.<br /><br />CSP has partnered with DoubleTree Suites by Hilton\, 2515 
 Meridian Pkwy.\, Durham\, NC (919-361-4660) to provide a special reduced r
 ate of $94 per suite for symposium attendees. The spacious suites can hold
  up to five guests and the hotel is only four miles from NCCU. For more in
 formation about the DoubleTree\, please visit http://doubletree3.hilton.co
 m/en/hotels/north-carolina/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-raleigh-durha
 m-RDUIIDT/index.html/. Be sure to mention the PUSH Symposium when booking 
 rooms. There are a limited number of rooms available at the reduced rate.<
 br /><br />Questions may be directed to CSP Director Jason Dorsette at jdo
 rsette@nccu.edu or Administrative Support Associate Deidre Kelly at dkelly
 17@nccu.edu or 919-530-7814.<br /><br />If you are in need of accommodatio
 ns due to a disability and/or medical condition please contact Ms. Kelly a
 t least two weeks prior to the event.<br /><br /><script type='text/javasc
 ript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121130T080000
LAST-MODIFIED:20121105T011300Z
SUMMARY:PUSH (Propelling Undergraduate Students Higher) Symposium in Durham
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UID:717f8ad94eb6a71be250594eaab5b568http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Embassy Suites Fayetteville/Fort Bragg -\nRichard M. Wiggins Confer
 ence Center\n4760 Lake Valley Drive\, Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:<p>Announces Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit Fayettevi
 lle<br /><br />Methodist University's Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) wi
 ll host the Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit\, formerly known as t
 he Stock Market Symposium\, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, April 30. The event wil
 l be held at the Embassy Suites Fayetteville/Fort Bragg in the Richard M. 
 Wiggins Conference Center\, 4760 Lake Valley Drive\, Fayetteville.  Nancy
  Tedeschi\, entrepreneur and award-winning inventor of SnapIt Screw\, will
  be the event's keynote speaker.   For more information about the CFE or
  the Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit\, visit www.methodist.edu/cf
 e  or call  910.630.7616 or mcayton@methodist.edu.   $75.   https://
 www.netdirectories.com/~mu/oler2.cgi?1087<br /><br />The Center for Entrep
 reneurship (CFE)<br />The Inaugural Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summ
 it<br />formerly called the Stock Market Symposium<br />Tuesday\, April 30
 \, 2013<br />6:30pm-8:30pm<br /><br />Embassy Suites Fayetteville/Fort Bra
 gg -Richard M. Wiggins Conference Center<br />4760 Lake Valley Drive\, Fay
 etteville<br /><br />Nancy Tedeschi\, entrepreneur and award-winning inven
 tor of SnapIt Screw\, will be the event’s keynote speaker.<br /><br />Th
 e CFE will also present four prestigious business awards during the event:
  the American Business Ethics Award (sponsored by Society of Financial Ser
 vice Professionals)\, the Silver Spoon Award\, the Outstanding Woman Entre
 preneur of the Year Award\, and the Small Business Excellence Award.<br />
 <br />The CFE is currently accepting nominations for these awards through 
 April 5th.<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socia
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130430T203000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130430T183000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T171900Z
SUMMARY:Announces Spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit Fayetteville
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Ritz Carlton\, Charlotte \n201 East Trade Street \nCharlotte\, NC 2
 8202
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awaren
 ess  experience that will take guests on a journey of taste\, sound\, and 
  touch... all in the dark. Join us for the 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual  Charlott
 e Visionary Awards Dinner\, Dining in the Dark as the Foundation  Fighting
  Blindness and our Event Chair\, Marilyn Green\,  honor Richard  Childres
 s (NASCAR Team Owner and Owner\, Childress Vineyards) and Mike  Helton (Pr
 esident\, NASCAR).   Enjoy a one of a kind evening with  delicious food\
 , drinks and live and silent auctions.</span></p>\n<p><span><script type='
 text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'>
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 /a><br /></span></p>
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121009T210000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121009T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T013500Z
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Charlotte Dining in the Dark
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UID:bff7c9555092524529e8eb60bb3252f1http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Hilton Charlotte Executive Park\n5624 Westpark Drive \nCharlotte\, 
 NC 28217
DESCRIPTION:<p>Connected PRO Presents...<br /> <br />cPRO Charlotte Lets Ge
 t Connected Small Business Show and Expo<br />*Accepting Vendor Applicatio
 ns*<br />Date: 2/9/13<br />Time: 10am-5pm<br /><br />Connected PRO Small B
 usiness Show and Expo goal is to create an environment of business growth\
 , education and support. With Connected PRO Shows and Expos you can expect
  opportunities for those looking to promote their business\, start a busin
 ess\, join a team of consultants\, shop for products and services\, partic
 ipate in giveaways\, and networking.<br /><br />Read more here: http://eve
 nts.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/297719865-lets-get-conn
 ected-small-business-show-and-expo#storylink=cpy<br /><br />Admission: Fre
 e and Open to the Public<br />Connected Professionals Reaching Out are her
 e to support and network primarily with and for Independent Consultants\, 
 Home-Base Businesses and Small Businesses.<br />Our goal is to create an e
 nvironment of business growth and support through<br />Events\, Shows and 
 Expos.  <br /> <br />Looking to start a business? Join a team of consulta
 nts? Shop for great products and services?<br /><br />Your search stops he
 re...<br />With Connected PRO Shows and Expos you can enjoy all of this in
  one place.<br />Join us for our 2013 cPRO Shows and Expos<br /><br />Phon
 e (704) 350-5394<br />Price Free Admission<br /><br /><br />Read more here
 : http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/297719865-l
 ets-get-connected-small-business-show-and-expo#storylink=cpy<br /><br /><s
 cript type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130209T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130209T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T185100Z
SUMMARY:Lets Get Connected Small Business Show and Expo
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DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Coastline Convention Center\n503 Nutt St.\nWilmington\, NC 28402\nP
 hone (910) 256-0025
DESCRIPTION:<p>Rock the Prom 2013 is the premier event for SE North Carolin
 a\, bringing everything prom under one roof\, for one day\, highlighted by
  fashion shows exhibiting the newest in prom\, pageant\, and social occasi
 on dresses and gowns\, hosted by Isabella Grape Boutique\, and Kenny Barne
 s Studios.<br /><br />Proceeds from Rock the Prom 2013 will benefit Women 
 of Hope\, a local non-profit organization providing programs and services 
 for area women undergoing treatments for all types of cancer.<br /><br />F
 ind more information by either calling Isabella Grape at 910 256 0025\, or
  visiting rockthepromnc.com\, where additional information regarding ticke
 ts\, exhibitor space\, plus much more is available.</p>\n<p>Price Tickets 
 are $5 in advance\, $7 at the door\, and very limited VIP  seating of $10\
 , securing runway seating with unobstructed views of the  fashion shows</p
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 00845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.so
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130209T170000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130209T110000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T202500Z
SUMMARY:Rock the Prom 2013 at the Coastline Convention Center
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UID:681a400a7a4b5ea9efd06d8fd060fed2http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:The Raleigh Building (1st Floor Conference Room)\nSmall Business an
 d Technology Development Center\n5 West Hargett St\, Suite 600\, Raleigh\,
  NC 27601\n(919) 715-7272
DESCRIPTION:<p>NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs <br /><br />Clas
 ses held Tuesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.<br />April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, May 7\, 1
 4<br /> <br />You should attend if:<br /> You are a business owner\, partn
 er\, manager\, or an involved employee who wants to build a business.<br /
 > You need a chance to step back\, think about where you are going\, how y
 ou will get there\, and what you would need for the journey.<br /><br />Yo
 u will learn how to:<br /> Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission st
 atement<br /> Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets<b
 r /> Develop and execute marketing strategies and tactics<br /> Determine 
 funding needs and identify sources of capital<br /> Formulate and implemen
 t strategies for managing growth<br /> Write and communicate a detailed bu
 siness plan<br /><br />Your investment:<br /> $199 and 3 hours per week (f
 or 6 weeks)<br /><br />Your return:<br /> Comprehensive text and workbook<
 br /> Enhanced management and business<br /> Planning skills<br /> Individ
 ual counseling and coaching<br /><br />How to Register or Learn More<br />
 Register online at https://www2.sbtdc.org/register.<br /><br /><script typ
 e='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.j
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130409T120000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130409T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T183700Z
SUMMARY:NxLeveL Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs
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UID:8b57a0729bdeb58502664fdf141869e6http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Tom Janicki\nAdvisory Board Coordinator\nComputer Information Syste
 ms Building\,\nUNCW Campus\nWilmington\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>10th Annual WITX Conference (Wilmington IT eXchange)<br /><b
 r />Our most popular event!<br /><br />Join over 350 other Wilmington area
  professionals for an informal technology exchange and fair. In addition t
 o the student\, faculty and local industry technology exhibits\, the confe
 rence will feature four different educational sessions.<br /><br />Tentati
 ve Schedule:<br /> 2:00 p.m. Keynote<br /> Social Media Threats<br /> Jeff
  Crume\, IBM Distinguished Engineer<br /> 3:00 p.m. - Learning Sessions<br
  /> Tentative Topics:<br /> Big Data / Data Analysis<br /> Word Press<br /
 > Microsoft Tablet Application Development<br /> PhP<br /> 4:00 p.m. - Lea
 rning Sessions<br /> 4:30 p.m. - Exhibits Open<br /> 5:00 p.m. - Networkin
 g<br /> 6:30 p.m. - Ignite WITX<br /><br />Plan now to come\, learn from p
 rofessionals in the field\, enjoy the exhibits and networking with fellow 
 IT professionals. We want to engage more local Wilmington IT professionals
 \, get your group or company involved. E-mail Tom Janicki to get involved.
 <br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com
 /2010100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafri
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130409T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130409T140000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T194600Z
SUMMARY:10th Annual WITX Conference (Wilmington IT eXchange)
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UID:86332184bf94939ff296b9cfdb63b3cehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Jim Graham Building\n1025 Blue Ridge Road\,\nRaleigh\, NC 27606\n91
 9-873-1700
DESCRIPTION:<p>You will meet over 150  Triangle wedding experts who will in
 spire you! Also enjoy wedding  fashion previews featuring the latest trend
 s in bridal wear and tuxeda.  Pre-register and purchase tickets on line to
  recieve a discount. The  ultimate wedding one-stop shopping with fun\, fo
 od and fashion previews  every hour!</p>\n<p>Event Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.
  - 4 p.m.</p>\n<p>Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $10 per person at the
  door (cash only) -</p>\n<p>$8 advance purchase</p>\n<p><script type='text
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130609T110000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130609T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T030300Z
SUMMARY:Southern Bridal Show and Expo
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UID:5898d01cf390883df001a011fbc7c5a6http://greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Fayetteville Technical Community College\n2201 Hull Road\nFayettevi
 lle\, NC
DESCRIPTION:<p>Senator Richard Burr\, Senator Kay Hagan\, the North Carolin
 a Military Business Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College ar
 e pleased to announce the 12th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic 
 Development Trade Show in Fayetteville\, NC on August 9\, 2013. Honorary c
 hairs include PDI Defense Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA) and the U
 NC System. <br /><br />Event. This event will include a one-day trade show
 \, extensive networking opportunities and government procurement workshops
  (three tracks) for both prospective and current federal contractors.</p>
 \n<p>Why Attend This Event:  At the trade show\, you will have the opport
 unity to build relationships with senior representatives from the Congress
 ional delegation\, Department of Defense\, other federal agencies and nume
 rous defense contracting firms\, including North Carolina small businesses
 .  The event will include a traditional trade show\, structured and infor
 mal networking opportunities and government procurement workshops for both
  prospective and current federal contractors.  <br /><br />Examples of co
 mpanies/agencies who will be participating in the Trade Show include (but 
 not limited to): Milliken & Company\, John Deere\, General Dynamics ATP\, 
 Naval Facilities Engineering Command\, BAE Systems\, US Air Force\, US Mar
 ine Corps Installations East\, Concurrent Technologies Corporation\, Johns
 on Controls\, Northrop Grumman\, Department of Veterans Affairs\, US Army 
 Special Operations Command\, SAS\, General Dynamics Information Technology
 \, LORD Corporation\, Sierra Nevada Corporation\, US Army TACOM Life Cycle
  Management Command\, Boeing\, Belden\, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology\, 
 DRASH\, SAIC and many more.  <br /><br />Attendee Registration.  There i
 s no fee to attend the Defense Trade Show.  However\; registration is req
 uired.  <br /><br />There is no fee to attend the Defense Trade Show.  T
 o fill out an exhibitor application\, click here.  **Please note that not
  all companies who submit an application will receive an exhibit space. �
 � Very limited space is available.  Exhibitors who have been selected for
  an exhibit space will receive notification by Courtney Smedick on an on-g
 oing basis until space is completely filled.  Should your company not be 
 selected to exhibit this year\, please plan to attend as an attendee. <br 
 /><br />For more information about the Trade Show\, please email slmedickc
 @ncmbc.us.</p>\n<p>\n<script src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803
 /script.js' type='text/javascript'></script>\n<script src='http://cdn.soci
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 .com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'>
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130809T100000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T032800Z
SUMMARY:12th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade S
 how
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UID:b12bb5094784a736031c9dcf5d4a8a71http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Hendrick Luxury Auto Mall - Mercedes Benz Store\n10720 Statesville 
 Road\nHuntersville\, NC 28070
DESCRIPTION:<p>The first Lake Norman Women’s Conference will feature a ke
 ynote speech by veteran Charlotte broadcast journalist Stacey Simms\, a lu
 ncheon\, fashion show\, panel discussion\, team-building and a wine recept
 ion. The conference is organized by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Di
 versity Council. Registration: 704-892-1922\; www.lakenormanchamber.org.<b
 r /><br />Read more here: http://events.charlotteobserver.com/huntersville
 _nc/events/show/304560707-lake-norman-women-s-conference#storylink=cpy<br 
 /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/201
 0100845803/script.js'></script><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.
 socialtwist.com:80' onclick='return false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;m
 argin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0
 \;margin:0\;' src='http://images.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png'
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130207T190000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130207T180000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T194600Z
SUMMARY:Lake Norman Women’s Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4334c7abf8c74e0dce9151ddfe9329adhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:NC REAL Entrepreneurship\n3739 National Drive\, Suite 100\nRaleigh\
 , NC 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p>RISE Training (REAL Innovative Student Enterprises)</p>\n<p>
 Register below!<br /><br />The RISE Workshop (REAL Innovative Student Ente
 rprises) will be held in Waynesville\, NC at The Regional High Technology 
 Center June 7\, 2013 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Teachers will receive CEU C
 redits. Lunch will be provided.<br /><br />The cost of this training is $3
 00.<br /><br />The RISE Workshop is an experiential training designed for 
 educators and youth workers who are planning to start\, or already working
  with\, student-run enterprises. Participants focus on how to set up and o
 perate economically viable enterprises that place students in positions of
  responsibility and at the same time provide an opportunity to learn entre
 preneurial skills\, group problem-solving\, and effective decision-making.
  Workshop participants will experience hands-on REAL activities included i
 n the manual during the workshop.<br /><br />For more information contact:
 <br />Malinda Todd<br />Associate Director NC REAL<br />malinda@ncreal.org
 <br />919-781-6833 ext. 126</p>\n<p><script type='text/javascript'  src='h
 ttp://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script><a  class='st-
 taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80'  onclick='return false\;
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130607T163000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130607T083000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T181500Z
SUMMARY:RISE Training (REAL Innovative Student Enterprises)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3e9bf7298ab5030f4639bf11e8072829http://www.greaterdiversity.com
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Brunswick Community College \n50 College Rd. \nBolivia\, NC 28422\n
 (910) 755-8084
DESCRIPTION:<p>Job Seekers Boot Camp/Job Fair 2013<br /><br />Free to the p
 ublic\, Vendor booths available for $100.00 <br />**contact the Presenting
  Organization listed below for ticketing information  <br /><br />This on
 e day event will bring together job seekers\, businesses\, and institutes 
 for higher learning to provide the growing number of unemployed\, underemp
 loyed\, and residents in our community an opportunity to search for career
  alternatives. Participants will select and attend mini-seminars led by kn
 owledgeable career counselors\, business leaders\, HR managers\, and caree
 r coaches who provide practical advice on résumé improvement\, interview
 ing\, networking\, and job seeking. Participants will have access to free 
 one-on-one résumé counseling. Please submit résumés to BCC_EWD@brunswi
 ckcc.edu.<br /><br />April 26\, 9:00AM-2:00 PM\; (Registration will begin 
 at 8:30 AM on the morning of the event.)<br /><br /><script type='text/jav
 ascript' src='http://cdn.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/script.js'></script
 ><a class='st-taf' href='http://tellafriend.socialtwist.com:80' onclick='r
 eturn false\;' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;'><img alt='SocialTwi
 st Tell-a-Friend' style='border:0\;padding:0\;margin:0\;' src='http://imag
 es.socialtwist.com/2010100845803/button.png' onmouseout='STTAFFUNC.hideHov
 erMap(this)' onmouseover='STTAFFUNC.showHoverMap(this\, '2010100845803'\, 
 window.location\, document.title)' onclick='STTAFFUNC.cw(this\, {id:'20101
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130426T140000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130426T090000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T175700Z
SUMMARY:Job Seekers Boot Camp/Job Fair 2013
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:05929b25cf4780914f2572a9734203a2http://www.greaterdiversity.com-1
DTSTAMP:20130519T041223Z
CONTACT:Charlotte U.S. Export Assistance Center*\n521 E. Morehead St. Ste 4
 35\nCharlotte\, NC 28202
DESCRIPTION:<p>Go Forth & Export 2013<br /><br />Start:    June 26\, 201
 3 8:30 am     June 26\, 2013 10:00 am    <br />Cost:    FREE<br 
 /><br />Charlotte Export Assistance Center<br />521 E Morehead St Ste 435\
 , <br />Charlotte\, 28202 <br />704-333-4886<br /><br />Discover new marke
 ts for your product or service. Learn from local successful exporters alon
 g with federal\, state and private sector export service providers.</p>\n<
 p>Grow revenue through Exporting!<br /><br />Starting the fourth Wednesday
  of the month in 2013\, you can discover new markets for your product or s
 ervice. Learn from local successful exporters along with federal\, state a
 nd private sector export service providers.<br /><br />Topics include:<br 
 /><br /> Best practices for exporting<br /> How to assess export readiness
 <br /> Identify best export markets<br /> Locate qualified foreign buyers<
 br /> Compliance with U.S. export regulations<br /> Maximizing Free Trade 
 Agreements<br /> Access export working capital<br /> How to negotiate and 
 get paid for export sales<br /> Participation in federal and state export 
 assistance programs<br /><br />WHEN: 8:30 – 10:00 am<br />April 24<br />
 May 22<br />June 26<br />August 28<br />October 23<br /><br />TIME:<br />8
 :30 to 10:00 a.m.<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />Charlotte U.S. Export Assistan
 ce Center*<br />521 E. Morehead St. Ste 435<br />Charlotte\, NC 28202<br /
 >*Location subject to change<br /><br />INFO & RSVP: greg.sizemore@trade.g
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UID:ef94c2d6129500adb2453e42dacd8ef1http://greaterdiversity.com
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CONTACT:Triangle Business Journal\n3600 Glenwood Avenue Suite 100\nRaleigh\
 , NC 27612
DESCRIPTION:<p><span><span><span style='font-family: Times New Roman\;'> </
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 ir secrets to success.  <br /><br />Ever  thought about what it takes to
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 imately 9:30 AM<br />Cost:  $50  <br /><br />For sponsorship  informatio
 n\, contact Patty Lowell at 919-327-1011 or <a href='mailto:plowell@bizjo
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  Becky Sandefur at 919-327-1004 or <a href='mailto:bsandefur@bizjournals.c
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130626T173000
DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130626T143000
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T213600Z
SUMMARY:Power Breakfast Series
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