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September 26, September 27, September 28

Workshop "Understanding the 6 Components of Your Business with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)"

Workshop “Understanding the 6 Components of Your Business with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)”

Key Learnings

  • Achieve Companywide Alignment of Your Vision
  • Gain Real Traction Towards That Vision
  • Create Healthy Teams and Culture

Speaker & Event Details

Jason Clubb

EOS Implementer®

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Josh Kwasny

EOS Implementer®

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  • Date & TimeTuesday, Sept. 26 | 9 AM - 12 PM
  • LocationCenter Offices: 500 West 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Winston-Salem
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here

Allen Cobb

EOS Implementer®

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  • Date & TimeWednesday, Sept. 27 | 9 AM - 12 PM
  • LocationTowneBank (Training Room): 3535 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here

Brandon Blell

EOS Implementer®

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Nick Whitney

EOS Implementer®

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  • Date & TimeThursday, Sept. 28 | 9 AM - 12 PM
  • LocationGoodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont (Bank of America Room): 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Wednesday, October 4

Celebrate the Legacy "Lessons in Exceptional Customer Relationships Over 7 Decades at Queen City Audio Video & Appliances"

About Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances:

  • 1952 – Founded in July, 1952 by Woody Player, as Queen City Television Service Company, we began as a TV repair business.
  • 1960’s – Expanded in Charlotte with two new stores and the addition of appliances.
  • 1980’s – The second generation of the Player family entered the company. Developed a Builder/ Contract sales division.
  • 1990’s – Added a Builder showroom to aid in Builder/ Contract sales division with premium appliances. Established a central distribution center.
  • 2000’s – Created retail sales division flagship store located on Queen City Drive.
  • 2010’s – Major showroom expansion that more than doubled in size. We started selling mattresses.
  • 2017 – Opened what is currently Queen City’s 6th location in Pineville, NC on furniture row. Expanded our line-up to include furniture (in addition to appliances) at the first Queen City Home Store.
  • 2020 – The third generation of the Player family entered the company. Queen City launches new online experience with website redesign and e-commerce implementation. Making this our 7th “store.”
  • 2021 – Due to tremendous growth and the addition of our distribution partners, Queen City invested in a new 104,000 square foot warehouse and corporate office space in Charlotte.
  • 2022 – In 2022, Queen City celebrated our 70th Anniversary with charity events, community giveaways, and a look back at the tremendous growth accomplished.
  • 2023 – Queen City continues to expand into the North Carolina Triad by merging with Hart Appliance Center of Greensboro.

Speaker & Event Details

Roddey Player

CEO, Queen City Audio Video & Appliances

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Roddey Player Jr.

Operations, Queen City Audio Video & Appliances

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Kate Player

Controller, Queen City Audio Video & Appliances

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Kelly Love

Moderator | Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking, Regions Bank

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  • Date & TimeWednesday, Oct. 4 | 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.
  • LocationCarmel Country Club: 4735 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC 28226
  • LuncheonA Plated Luncheon Will Be Served During the Talk
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $150 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Wednesday, October 18

Panel "Financing Growth, Strategic Options for Liquidity and How Private Businesses Make Trade-Offs"

Panel – “Financing Growth, Strategic Options for Liquidity and How Private Businesses Make Trade-Offs”

Key Learnings

  • Understanding Different Capital Offerings for Businesses
  • Learning About the Pros and Cons of Specific Liquidity
  • How to Select the Right Funding for Your Business

Speaker & Event Details

Phillip Ross

Senior Vice President, Brown Brothers Harriman

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Heath Tripp

Senior Vice President, Brown Brothers Harriman

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David Zickler

Vice President, Brown Brothers Harriman

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  • Date & TimeWednesday, Oct. 18 | 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.
  • LocationWFU Charlotte Center: 200 N. College Street, Suite 150 Charlotte
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Thursday, November 2

Celebrate the Legacy "The Art and Science of Measured, Strategic Growth from Biscuitville"

About Biscuitville:

“Since 1966, we’ve been baking our scratch-made Biscuitville biscuits and serving up our classic Southern breakfast with ingredients sourced from local farms and family-owned partners.

In 1966 Maurice Jennings literally “Bets the farm on the biscuit” by opening two Mountainbrook Fresh Bread & Milk stores in Burlington, NC.

By 1967 he decided to bake his made-from-scratch biscuits with a jelly bar for guests to add their favorite jams and jellies. Soon, lines are out the front door. In 1975 the first Biscuitville opens in Danville, VA and in three years it grows to 8 restaurants. This grows to 25 stores by 1982.

Burney Jennings becomes president and CEO in 1996, overseeing 42 locations and employing over 750 people. In 2007 Biscuitville celebrates 50 stores and moves our headquarters to Greensboro, NC.

In 2022 there are 69 locations and we celebrate over 55 years of spreading the biscuit love!”

Speaker & Event Details

Kathie Niven

President & CEO, Biscuitville

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Burney Jennings

Executive Chair, Biscuitville

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Blake Jennings

Chief Development Officer, Biscuitville

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Abby Donnelly

Moderator | CEO Coach, The Leadership & Legacy Group

LinkedIn

  • Date & TimeThursday, Nov. 2 | 8:30 - 10 A.M.
  • LocationElm & Bain: 620 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
  • BreakfastA Plated Breakfast Will Be Served During the Talk
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $150 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Thursday, November 16

Workshop "Future Proofing Your Brand: Leveraging Al in Your Business"

Workshop – “Future Proofing Your Brand: Leveraging Al in Your Business”

Key Learnings

  • Staying Ahead of Technology in Business
  • Cost Saving Strategies with Al
  • Streamlining Processing with Technology

Speaker & Event Details

The Variable

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  • Date & TimeThursday, Nov. 16 | 9:30-11 A.M.
  • LocationIn-Person: The Variable | 450 N. Patterson Ave. Suite 600, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | Attend Virtually: On Zoom
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Thursday, November 30

Panel "How to Build a Road Map for a Smooth Ownership Transfer"

Listen to a panel of leaders from Pinnacle Financial as they break down and talk about the various stages of planning for an ownership transfer in the short and long-term. Topics covered will include how to set realistic expectations with employees (timing, acceptance, process), managing family dynamics and relationships, and keeping employee moral high. The panel will also discuss the financial implications of a sale including planning for equity sources and negotiating with outside parties, as well as how to handle the wealth and liquidity that comes from a sale. You won’t want to miss this!

Key Learnings

  • Anticipating Management Change
  • Planning for Major Financial Upheaval
  • Protecting Your Company and Yourself

Speaker & Event Details

Pinnacle Financial Partners

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  • Date & TimeThursday, Nov. 30 | 8:30 - 10 A.M.
  • LocationCenter Offices: 500 W 5th Street, Suite 300, Winston-Salem
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $100 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here
Thursday, December 7

Celebrate the Legacy "Lessons in Organic, Local Growth from Great Outdoor Provisions Company"

About Great Outdoor Provision Co:

“Our story has humble beginnings. We started as a 120 square foot store at the back of a bicycle shop in Carrboro, NC. Now, 50+ years later, we’ve grown to 9 different stores throughout North Carolina and Virginia. While a lot has changed over the years, one thing remains the same: Great Outdoor Provision Co.’s commitment to the outdoors and providing you with the best gear, no matter what.

Each Great Outdoor Provision employee is an expert in their own right. From rock climbing to kayaking – and every adventure in between – we’re passionate about the outdoors and eager to share our expertise. Every product in our stores is thoroughly tested. We won’t sell you something we wouldn’t use ourselves. We know and love our products because we’ve lived them.”

Speaker & Event Details

Chuck Millsaps

President, Great Outdoor Provisions Company

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Molly Cherry

VP Retail Support, Great Outdoor Provision Company

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Travis Zarins

VP Merchandise, Great Outdoor Provisions Company

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Tiffany Tate

Moderator | CEO, Career Maven Consulting

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  • Date & TimeThursday, Dec. 7 | 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.
  • Location Carolina Exotic Car Club: 3107 Glen Royal Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • LuncheonA Plated Luncheon Will Be Served During the Talk
  • CostCenter Members Free of Charge | $150 for Non-Members
  • Registration LinkRegister Here

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