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Featured Artist: Frank Russell pg. 17New to the Triad pg. 9

Should I Sell My Product Or Service On Facebook pg. 18Teddy Burriss - Networking Strategist pg. 20

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Janua r y 2014

4 Brothers Food Stores .................................................................................... 3All Secure Lock and Key .................................................................................. 7Blu Margarita .................................................................................................... 8Blu Martini......................................................................................................... 8Boho Salon (Article) ........................................................................................ 6Boiler Room .................................................................................................... 22Casa Don Lupe................................................................................................. 8Community Arts Cafe.......................................................................................11Cooking With Love (Article) ........................................................................... 12Cooper’s Ale House ........................................................................................ 16Ducati: Greensboro ........................................................................................ 14Eclectic by Nature............................................................................................. 7Eclection (Breathe Lounge) ............................................................................ 13Electric Blue Saloon ....................................................................................... 15Featured Artist: Frank Russell (Article).......................................................... 17Fosnet............................................................................................................. 19Furnitureland South ........................................................................................ 13Glass Door Salon & Spa................................................................................... 3Jules ............................................................................................................... 19Lillo Bella .......................................................................................................... 7Local House Bar ............................................................................................. 22Mi Casa .......................................................................................................... 21New to the Triad (Article) ................................................................................. 9Posh Hair Studio............................................................................................. 13Shane’s Rib Shack ......................................................................................... 16Shine Shop .................................................................................................... 14State Street Station .......................................................................................... 7Stumble Stilskins ............................................................................................ 22Technology Center of the Piedmont Triad ...................................................... 19Technology: Should I Sell My Product Or Service On Facebook (Article) .... 18Teddy Burriss - Networking Strategist (Article) .............................................. 20The Deck at River Twist .................................................................................. 16Triad After Work Social ................................................................................... 24True Empire ...................................................................................................... 7Turntable ........................................................................................................ 21Vines Winery Fuzion Grill ................................................................................. 5Vita Mist Spray ............................................................................................... 19Yamamori Ltd. .................................................................................................. 7Weekly Events and Kids Eat Free ................................................................. 4-5

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SUNDAY BRUNCHSun Billy Bob’s Silver Diner (WS) Cleopatras (GSO) Community Arts Cafe (WS) Finnigans Wake (WS) Five Points (WS) J Peppers (Kville) Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery (HP) Lucky 32 (GSO) MCouls Public House (GSO) Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro (WS) New Town Bistro (WS) River Ridge Taphouse (CL) Sweet Potatoes (WS) Village Tavern (GSO,WS) WS Prime (WS)MARTINI SPECIALSMon Coopers Ale House (GSO)Wed Cities Grill and Bar (WS) Mac & Nelli’s (WS) Marks Restaurant (GSO) Willow’s Bistro (WS)Thr Blu Martini (GSO) Cafe Pasta and Grille (GSO) Graffitis Bistro (GSO) J Peppers (Kville) Jeffrey Adams (WS)OTHER EVENTSMondaysStumble Stilskins: BingoBurke St Pub: Cornhole TourneyFox and Hound: Team Bingo TuesdaysTates Craft Cocktails: Live JazzWednesdaysBistro 150: Live JazzCoopers Ale House: Blues JamFoothills Brewing: Bluegrass Open JamTurntable: Open MicThursdaysCafe Pasta Live Acoustic MusicGiovannis: Josh WestJH Adams Inn: Live MusicSessions (GSO): Open JamFridays Silo Deli Wine and Cheese Bar: Live MusicThe Mad Platter: 2 paint for price of 1SaturdaysCafe Pasta: Song Bear ProductionsEclection: Open Jam nightSilo Deli Wine and Cheese Bar: Live MusicSundaysStumble Stilskins: Blues Open MicWINE SPECIALSSun Brixx Wood Fired Pizza (GSO) Mon Tates Craft Cocktails (WS) Silo Deli Wine and Cheese Bar (WS)

Wine Specials cont.Tue Bleu Restaurant & Bar (WS) Cafe Pasta and Grille (GSO) District Rooftop Bar and Grill (WS) Five Points (WS) Graffitis Bistro (GSO) Mac & Nelli’s (WS) Outwest Steakhouse & Saddleroom (Kvill) Tates Craft Cocktails (WS) Thistle Stop Wine Shop (Kville) Vines Winery Fuzion Grill (GSO)Wed @ Elm St Grill (GSO) Blu Margarita (GSO) Blu Martini (GSO) Cafe Pasta and Grille (GSO) Camino Bakery (WS) Fox and Hound (WS) J Peppers (Kville) Local House Bar (GSO) Outwest Steakhouse & Saddleroom (Kvill) Potent Potables (J) Sammy G’s Tavern (HP) Southern Roots (J)Thr 2520 Tavern (CL) Giovannis (GSO) JH Adams - Hamptons (HP) Josephines Bistro (GSO) Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro Opa Taverna (GSO) Potent Potables (J) The Vino Shoppe (HP)Fri Eclection (Kville) Virgilio’s Premium Vinegars (Kville) Steak Street (GSO) Vines Winery Fuzion Grill (GSO)Sat Burke Street Pub (WS)TRIVIATue Burke St Pub (WS) Foothills Brewing (WS) Fox and Hound (WS) Potent Potables (J) River Ridge Taphouse (CL)Wed Stumble Stilskins (GSO)KARAOKESun Coopers Ale House (GSO)Tue Coopers Ale House (GSO) Club Orion (GSO) Ziggy’s (WS)Wed @ Elm St Grill (GSO)Thr Billy Bob’s Silver Diner (WS) Coopers Ale House (GSO) Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WS)Fri Bleachers Sports Bar (GSO) Billy Bob’s Silver Diner (WS) Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WSSat Coopers Ale House (GSO) Mac & Nelli’s (WS) Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WS)

WEEKLY EVENTS


Like we really needed another reason to go to Boho Salon in downtown Greensboro? We feel good about recycling, walking when we can, and going green. We also feel good about going to an eco-friendly salon that specializes in all natural pro vegan hair products, like Chi and Surface. And let’s face it, the free beer and wine with service are always enjoyed.

But there are even more reasons to visit the cozy, relaxed, down home feel of Boho Salon. Their staff is the only staff in this area recognized on a national level. You have seen owner Bradley Tuggle on QVC numerous times and in countless magazine appearances, and now Boho Salon welcomes Macrey Huff to the fold. Yes, that Macrey Huff from Style TV’s hit reality show, “Chicagolicious”. Macrey joins a talented group of professionals that include Ashley Fields, Marjie Taylor, and Amber Beal.

So, think about it--if you are going to be a new bride or you have an important event coming up in your life, would you not want to go to people that have collaborated with celebrities such as Joan Rivers, Christina Milian, and Josie Maran? Boho Salon is also the only salon in North Carolina that has an affiliation with both the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.

So do your hair and the environment a favor. Visit Boho Salon in downtown Greensboro. You really do not need another reason.

Boho SalonBy Louis Money

WEEKLY NIGHTLIFETHURSDAYSBoiler Room: DJ and Dance No CoverLocal House Bar: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Black RhinoFRIDAYSBlu Martini: House MusicBoiler Room: DJ and Dance No CoverBurke St. Pub: DJSKStumble Stilskins: Fresh Fridays Top 40 DJSATURDAYSBlu Martini: House MusicBoiler Room: DJ and Dance No CoverBurke Street DJ and Dance

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ARTS/ FAMILYCommunity Arts Cafe: Blues from the UndergroundParties 2 Dye 4: Goddess GatheringParties 2 Dye 4: Hula Hoop ClassesLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodTurntable: Turntable Fieldtrip ThursdaysFRIDAY JANUARY 3ARTS/ FAMILYDowntown Winston-Salem Trade St: First FridayDowntown Greensboro: First FridayThe Mad Platter: 2 paint for the price of oneWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: AS ISLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodElectric Blue: Tammi Davis and Bruce HedrickTurntable: Lowland Hum w/ special guests David and Mira Joy WimbishStumble Stilskins: Fresh Fridays Top 40 DJSATURDAY JANUARY 4ARTS/ FAMILYEclection: Open Jam nightWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: AS ISHanesBrands Theatre: A Fairy Tale Series presented by Winston-Salem Festival BalletPaul J. Ciener Botanical Garden: Kernersville Wedding FairGreensboro Cultural Arts Center, Atrium: Tour De Food - GreensboroJeffery Adams on 4th: Tour De Food - Winston SalemLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEGreensboro Coliseum Complex: WWE LIVECoopers Ale House: Sole CitizenElectric Blue: Jim Quick and the CoastlineTurntable: A Mad AffairSUNDAY JANUARY 5ARTS/ FAMILYEmbassy Suites - Airport: The Wedding FairLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEGreensboro Coliseum Complex: Jay-Z Magna Carter TourBlu Margarita: Kids Eat Free (w/ Entree purchase)


MONDAY JANUARY 6ARTS/ FAMILYThe Mad Platter: MOMMY & ME Free Studio timeCultural Arts Center: Auditions for To Kill a Mocking BirdTUESDAY JANUARY 7ARTS/ FAMILYCommunity Arts Cafe: SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC w/ Martin BuchananThe Mad Platter: $2 studio feeCultural Arts Center: Auditions for To Kill a Mocking BirdThistle Stop Wine Shop: Free Wine TastingsLocal House Bar: Local House Live MusicWEDNESDAY JANUARY 8BUSINESS NETWORKINGTechnology Center of the Piedmont: Lunch & LearnLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaTurntable: Local Mic Wednesdays hosted by Nick WesTHURSDAY JANUARY 9ARTS/ FAMILYCommunity Arts Cafe: UNDERGROUND JAZZ JAM with the UNDERGROUND JAZZ QUARTETBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodBoiler Room: DJ and Dance - No CoverLocal House Bar: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Black RhinoFRIDAY JANUARY 10BUSINESS NETWORKINGPIEDMONT CLUB CONVERSATIONS IN LEADERSHIP: Panel Discussion with Mayor Allen Joines, Dr. Beverly Emory, and Keith VaughanLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodBoiler Room: DJ and Dance - No CoverCoopers Ale House: Second GlanceElectric Blue: TROUBADOURSMIRAGE: Monster Jam after partyStumble Stilskins: Fresh Fridays Top 40 DJSATURDAY JANUARY 11ARTS/ FAMILYHigh Point Museum: Bread & Butter Making in the Historical ParkJeffery Adams on 4th: Tour De Food - Winston SalemVintage Theatre: Swing DanceGreensboro Science Center: Indiana Bones and the Kingdom of the CamarasaurGreensboro Science Center: KATS: The Meerkat MusicalLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEVintage Theatre: Swing DanceCoopers Ale House: Kay BrothersElectric Blue: Ross Coppley and Jonny MontMIRAGE: Monster Jam after partyTurntable: The Alaskan Whalers

Well, 2013 was definitely a year for growth professionally here in the Triad.

Not only did the Triad welcome in a new, hip, professionally aimed fun magazine (I will now stop with the shameless self-promotion), but we also have quite a few new neighbors in the area. Here are a few I would like to mention:

Glass Door Salon, which is located inside the Embassy Suites in downtown Winston-Salem, is the only full service salon and spa in downtown. Erin Blakley was attending UNC-Charlotte when she met her husband Andy in an art class. Erin began working at a salon that was located where Glass Door Salon is now in 2008 after graduating from Carolina Beauty College, and is now the owner just five years later. The Glass Door provides a full array of hair, makeup, skin care, nail, waxing, and massage services. They also offer the Dry Styling bar which is perfect if you have dinner plans or a hot date after work. A professional stylist will help you look your best in about fifteen minutes. The Glass Door plans to introduce customizable manicures and pedicures with a long list of scrubs in the very near future.

The Vines Winery and Fuzion Grill is located on West Market Street in Greensboro where Zali Mongolian Grill used to be. The new

owners have kept the Mongolian Grill and are also adding new Mediterranean items all the time. In the open kitchen, everything is prepared by old world profiles. The Vines also has an off the chart

(Glass Door salon)

New to the TriadA spotlight on new local businesses

here in the Piedmont. By Louis Money


selection of extreme wines, champagnes, craft beers, and martinis. The ambiance and attitude also makes this new restaurant a welcome addition to Greensboro.

Local House Bar is located behind the left field wall of Newbridge Bank Park (Grasshoppers stadium) in downtown Greensboro. I stumbled (as I seem to do from time to time) in there on their first night opening. I think it brings almost a dive bar feel to downtown, which is something that downtown Greensboro has been sorely lacking. Local House Bar lives up to its name by providing a second home to locals. Live acoustic music on Tuesdays, DJ’s spinning every Thursday and Saturday, and when there is no music you will be entertained by the jukebox, sports, and skeeball!!!!!!

Blu Margarita is also located in downtown Greensboro at 403 North Elm Street. In its short existence, I have managed to visit three times. Blu Margarita serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has a full bakery. They are more upscale than your “average” Mexican restaurant, but they are by no means pricey. They provide

a great alternative for local professionals to have meetings during the day with pastries, coffee, and free wi-fi, plus a cozy bar for after work. Great food and atmosphere, and the best margarita I

have ever had. The staff was very friendly and the hostess explained to me that their mixes used in their drinks are all home made. I was very impressed and will be back.Other new businesses in the Triad:CLeMMONS SALON & SPA: Paparazzi Hair Salon - 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct. Clemmons, NC 336-893-7169

GreeNSBOrO reSTAurANTS:Casa Don Lupe Mexican Cuisine:4512 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 336-299-0759Fishtail:4631 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 336- 294-9150

WiNSTON-SALeM reSTAurANT:Pintxos Pour House: 5312 Village at Robinhood Drive Winston Salem, NC 336-924-0238

I know I left out a lot of new places, but I promise to get to you in 2014. Welcome to the Triad!

(Vines Winery Fuzion Grill DininG room)

(blue marGarita)

(local House bar)


MONDAY JANUARY 13ARTS/ FAMILYThe Mad Platter: MOMMY & ME Free Studio timeKernersville First Presbyterian Church Hall: Golden Triad Chorus Hosts Gold Medal Director, Susie Smith for Coaching SessionTUESDAY JANUARY 14BUSINESS NETWORKINGHoliday Inn Greensboro Airport: GMA: After Work NetworkWEDNESDAY JANUARY 15ARTS/ FAMILYArts Council Theatre: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday CelebrationParties 2 Dye 4: Jewelry by KelliBUSINESS NETWORKINGGreensboro Chamber of Commerce: Tour China with the ChamberTechnology Center of the Piedmont: Technology In: Small BusinessLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaTurntable: Local Mic Wednesdays hosted by Nick WesTHURSDAY JANUARY 16BUSINESS NETWORKINGVines Winery Fuzion Grill: Triad After Work Social (Business Networking) Piedmont Club: The Sales Driven Organization: A Lean Approach to Revenue ProductionLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodLocal House Bar: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Black RhinoTurntable: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Cat PoopFRIDAY JANUARY 17ARTS/ FAMILYGreensboro Science Center: Greensboro Astronomy Club MeetingPaparazzi Hair Salon: Grand OpeningSt. Pius the Tenth: Music for a Great Space presents: Relevents Wind QuintetCarolina Theatre of Greensboro: Ultimate Comic Challenge FinalsWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodCoopers Ale House: Radio NarksElectric Blue: TIM ELLIOT & CATFISH CHERRYStumble Stilskins: Fresh Fridays Top 40 DJTurntable: Bumper JacksonsSATURDAY JANUARY 18ARTS/ FAMILYGreensboro Cultural Arts Center, Atrium: Tour De Food - GreensboroJeffery Adams on 4th: Tour De Food - Winston Salem


Growing up, my sister and I would often spend time in the kitchen, watching my

mother cook. She always made everything from scratch and had some sort of system that worked like clockwork. She knew the best places to go to get lamb and who had a special on trout. We would watch as she turned on the oven, poured oil into a skillet began dicing and slicing, and before I knew it, I had salmon topped with an orange marinade sauce sitting in front of me. However, cooking is an art form, and like many forms of art, you must practice, practice, and practice.

My first “home cooked” meal was Mac n’ Cheese that came in a box. I’m not sure how I messed that up, but later that night, I had noodles in a cheese-flavored soup. Not letting that deter me, I continued to search for new recipes to try and I kept practicing.

It’s been five years since my Mac n’ Cheese soup. I have made a wide variety of meals including Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes, Tilapia Florentine, and Bourbon Chicken. A lot of the recipes I use come from my mother, word of mouth, and Google. I am starting this column to share my favorite recipes with the Triad and encourage others to cook with love, for the ones that matter most in their life.

Chicken Bacon roulades

Yield: Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 shallots, thinly sliced

• 10 bacon slices (about 1/2 pound)

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

(about 1 1/2 pounds total)

• Lemon pepper seasoning to taste

(or ground black pepper with a little lemon zest)

• 6 Tbsp. grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 clove of garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup dry white wine

• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour

• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

1 Working in batches, cook the bacon over medium heat in an ovenproof heavy skillet, until lightly brown but still flexible (not crisp). Place the bacon on paper towels to drain. Cook the shallots in the remaining bacon fat over low heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and leave any fat remaining in skillet. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2 Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With smooth side of a meat pounder pound each breast to 1/8-inch thickness. Discard plastic from boned side of each breast. Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper (or ground black pepper and a little lemon zest) and salt. Place 2 1/2 slices of bacon lengthwise (parallel with grain of flesh) along middle of each breast. Top with shallots and Parmesan. Using plastic wrap to help you, tightly roll up each breast lengthwise, tucking in the ends to enclose the filling. Secure seams with wooden toothpicks

3 Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to reserved fat in skillet and heat over medium high heat. Brown roulades on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the roulades to a smaller pan and place in the middle of oven. Don’t wash the skillet yet! Bake roulades until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

4 Transfer chicken to a plate with tongs and keep warm, covered with aluminum foil. Pour off fat from skillet. Add wine to the skillet and deglaze over medium high heat, scraping up brown bits. Boil wine until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Add garlic and butter. Cook mixture over medium low heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add flour and cook roux, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and cream and bring to a boil, whisking. Simmer the sauce, whisking, 2 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Keep sauce warm. Remove the wooden toothpicks from roulades and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Spoon some sauce in center of each of 4 plates and arrange roulade slices decoratively on sauce.

Next month: Rack of Lamb served with aCherry Glaze Sauce.

Please email any recipes or requests to: [email protected]

Cooking with LoveBy Maria Sollecito- Olson


Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYEclection: Open Jam nightGreensboro Science Center: Indiana Bones and the Kingdom of the CamarasaurGreensboro Science Center: KATS: The Meerkat MusicalOld Salem Museum and Gardens: Friends of Old Salem 20% Off In Retail Stores & Online!LIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFECoopers Ale House: FairlanesElectric Blue: Back Porch OrchestraElectric Blue: MALE REVIEW-MEN FROM LAS VEGASTurntable: Mammoth IndigoSUNDAY JANUARY 19ARTS/ FAMILYWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYTUESDAY JANUARY 21ARTS/ FAMILYCommunity Arts Cafe: Winston Salem Writers Open MicBUSINESS NETWORKINGPIEDMONT CLUB EXECUTIVE SPEAKER SERIES: Justin Cantanoso to Speak on Climate Change and The Race in the Rain ForestLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFELocal House Bar: Local House Live MusicStumble Stilskins: Live MusicWEDNESDAY JANUARY 22ARTS/ FAMILYWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaTurntable: Local Mic Wednesdays hosted by Nick WesTHURSDAY JANUARY 23ARTS/ FAMILYWar Memorial Auditorium: The Tanger Outlets Masterworks Diamonds in the Rough Community Arts Cafe: UNDERGROUND JAZZ JAM with the UNDERGROUND JAZZ QUARTETSawtooth School for Visual Art: GROW YOUR BUSINESS USING EMAIL MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIAGreensboro Coliseum Complex: Justin Moore: OFF THE BEATN PATH TOURWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodCommunity Arts Cafe: Jazz from the UndergroundLocal House Bar: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Black RhinoStumble Stilskins: Live Music


FRIDAY JANUARY 24ARTS/ FAMILYWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBlu Martini: Complimentary FoodCenterfolds: WINTER WET DOWN - Wet Panties and Tshirt PartyElectric Blue Saloon: Randy Allen & Southern ExpressTurntable: The MobrosCoopers Ale House: Megan Doss BandSATURDAY JANUARY 25ARTS/ FAMILYDana Auditorium Greensboro: The Tanger Outlets Masterworks Diamonds in the Rough Community Arts Cafe: COMEDY POTLUCKEclection: Open Jam nightGreensboro Shrine Club: Swing DanceJeffery Adams on 4th: Tour De Food - Winston SalemWinston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYDeep River Event Center: Wine Dine Auctions OUR SUPER BOWL AUCTION ExtravaganzaLIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEBuckhead Saloon: The PlaidsCoopers Ale House: Soaking WetElectric Blue: MATT BOSWELLSUNDAY JANUARY 26ARTS/ FAMILYUNCG - Recital Hall, McIver: Transfigured Night Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance: WHEN PIGS FLYMONDAY JANUARY 27ARTS/ FAMILYKernersville First Presbyterian Church Hall: Golden Triad Show Chorus Teaches the World to SingBUSINESS NETWORKINGGreensboro Public Library (Central Branch): Technology Center of the Piedmont - The Business Creation ModelTUESDAY JANUARY 28ARTS/ FAMILYCastle McCulloch: Eat, Drink, and Be Married!First Christian Church: Kernersville Chamber of Commerce: Economic Development LunchWEDNESDAY JANUARY 29LIVE MUSIC/ NIGHTLIFEStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaTurntable: Local Mic Wednesdays hosted by Nick WesTHURSDAY JANUARY 30BUSINESS NETWORKINGHigh Point Area Arts Council: Triad After Work Social (Business Networking) Greensboro Chamber of Commerce: Annual Dinner of the Greensboro Partnership - 2014


Featured Local Artist

Presented by

411 W. 4th St. Winston-Salemwww.CommunityArtsCafe.com

“I see all life as a collage of found objects: experiences, ideas, desires, acquired skills. Are not all relationships: significant, person-al, casual or professional, whatever, simply “found” or discovered as we move through this world? Are they not transformed by our decisions to collect or contemplate or care for them? I feel that nothing is wasted in awakened love’s economy ...” Frank Russell

Frank Russell, currently living in Oak Ridge, is best know for his found object fish sculp-tures, but has been involved in other artistic areas for many years prior to developing his marine life creations. Russell has been painting for almost 40 years, and during that time he was also a graphic artist, a picture framer, a TV art director and musician. “I still tell folks I am a painter FIRST and a junksmith second...”

Currently he is exhibiting a solo show named FRANK RUSSELL HAS CRABS AGAIN at Red Dog Gallery in Winston Salem, and he also has a 9’ sculpture of a Marlin mounted atop a kiosk on corner of 6th and Trade. “It looks fabulous, if I must say so myself.”

Russell will be the solo artist at Southern Lights in Greensboro from December 15th through March 15, and will have “oodles of fresh work passing through there!” Southern Lights was the very first venue for Russell’s fish sculptures! “Fine restaurant...cool art.”

Frank Russellby Jim Tedder

After 9 years as owner/operator of Artmongerz Gallery in Greensboro, Russell sold out to three of the gallery’s resident artists to pursue other

interests. “Now I can focus on what I am SUPPOSED TO BE: a junk artist. I feel my work is already improving.

I am also making time to paint canvas!”

Frank Russell’s work can also be found on his website at www.theartmaker.com.

photo by Martin Tucker


F-commerce or “Facebook Commerce” is becoming more and more popular and attractive to small business owners. All aspects of using a social media site should be leveraged to drive profit — everything from advertising to facilitate sales on your own ecommerce website to selling directly to your fans on Facebook.

Facebook commerce was initially focused on sales conversions directly from the Facebook page. However, people don’t usually log into Facebook to shop. What e-commerce business owners need to know before venturing into the world of social commerce, though, is that selling on Facebook is a different experience than most expect it to be.

Using Facebook to sell products or services is a smart idea. However, it should be one of the various marketing channels that you utilize to connect with your customer segment. One should have crafted a well- defined social commerce strategy, and Facebook would be one of the tactical approaches taken in that social commerce strategy.

In view of such a tremendous opportunity to sell directly from your Facebook page, here are a few simple rules to follow.

Build Your Customer Base First

Research has shown that companies that had an established customer base before they tried to sell from their Facebook page outsell their competition by as much as 2,000%. Many start-up or new market entrants in various market segments launch on Facebook first and then open for business. These companies do not seem to have as much success.

Engage With Your Audience Before You Try To Sell To Them

Be sure that your fans are aware of your

product, service, or overall brand before you try to push your product or service onto them. It will take a while before your fans are truly engaged enough to consider your product or service, but it is well worth the investment of time and marketing effort to engage your fans. Because they are your Facebook fans they will want to at least explore your product or service, so be sure that your Facebook page makes it as easy as possible for them to do so. You should look to communicate your value proposition in a clear and concise manner.

Make It Easy To Buy

An emerging market trend is “mobile shopping,” which makes it very easy for people to shop using mobile devices. Facebook, in looking to leverage this trend, has rolled out a service called “Facebook Auto Fill.”

Facebook has partnered with payment providers, which has allowed them to add a feature that is basically a social identity layer that sits on top of the payment provider’s e-commerce app, which most people may already be using. Once your fan has committed to the purchase, an “Auto Fill With Facebook” button will take you out of the e-commerce application directly to your personal Facebook account, where you have likely previously entered your credit card information. Easy Enough!

To find out more about other interesting emerging market technology trends, be sure to visit our website to register to attend Technology Tuesday And Thursdays each month. http://www.technologycenteronline.net

The Business Creation Model: Mondays Jan 27 - March 10 at the Greensboro Public Library (Downtown Branch) 6pm (see ad on page 19)

Facebook: Should i Sell My Product Or Service On Facebook?


by Teddy Burriss - Networking StrategistWelcome to 2014, folks. I hope you make this

year fabulous!

But before you get started, you need to have your networking plan in place.

Having a networking plan focused on creating success is critical. We don’t plan to fail, yet many of us fail to plan properly.

So, what is your 2014 networking plan?

Does your plan include IRL (in real life) networking groups? If so, which ones? If you do decide to get involved in networking groups, what are you going to do every week and/or every month as a member of the group? Are you budgeting time in your networking plan to attend and volunteer at the meetings. Have you budgeted time every week to have coffee, sweet tea, and/or soda with new members and those you have not talked with in a while?

What local events do you plan to attend this year? Have you done research on the upcoming 336Events, Linking Winston-Salem & Linking Greensboro events, Civic Group activities and charitable events? Please consider putting these type of events on your calendar. They are great places to volunteer, meet, and help other people.

Does your networking plan include time to reach out to people you have not talked to in some time (your weak ties)? These folks may be able to help you with your goals in life, career, business, and community-but only if you reach out, listen to them, and reconnect. Your weak ties are important to you, so put time on your calendar to reconnect.

Will you carve out time on your calendar for social networking? Every successful networking plan must include time to connect and engage with your network through social media. At a minimum you should consider spending 15 minutes a day on LinkedIn deliberately connecting, collaborating, contributing, cramming, and creating new relationships. Read the book, “Success using Social Media,” if you need help wit this task. Put social networking time on your calendar and watch how it grows your network.

Have you printed up thousands of new brochures, business cards, flyers, bulletins, white papers, and product features & benefits

documents? Good for you - leave these in the office. They are not for networking. Remember, Networking is for connecting and building mutually beneficial relationships.

These are the basic activities for a successful Networking Plan. Depending on your goals, you may have other deliberate and relevant ideas.

In summary, make sure your Networking Plan has some combination of:

Participate in Real Life Networking GroupsMeet new people at Local Networking EventsLots of coffee, sweet tea, and soda time with

new contactsTime to reconnect with your weak tiesDeliberate Social networking activityMake lots of new connections, develop mutually

beneficial relationships, and look for opportunities.

When you get your 2014 Networking Plan built and you believe you can do it, get started.

This educational series is brought to us by Teddy Burriss, a world renowned Social

Networking Coach. Teddy teaches “Networking for Mutual Benefit” and “Building Relationships

through Social Media.” Teddy is an accomplished author, public speaker, avid social media engager

and blogger.

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