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| Referral Counts for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network are on the rise! |
Business networking continues to prosper for the members of the Southeast Cherokee Business Network where in the first quarter of 2011 over 130 referrals were passed! Referrals are NOT MANDATORY for our members so the news is certainly welcome!
SECBN reports total lead/referral counts to be up from the fourth quarter of 2010 with 66 electronic and 64 paper referrals passed. Of course we know that some referrals never even make it to paper or the internet, so there are certainly more happening!
Looking for a place to be successful with your business? Contact our Membership Chair and find out if your seat is available.
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| 2012 Officers Announced for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network |
Board of Directors for 2012:
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- President....................................
- Vice President.............................
- Treasurer...................................
- Secretary...................................
- Membership Chair.......................
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Brittany Loan, Keller Williams Realty
Brian Stevens, SOAR Physical Therapy
Amy Worley, Barco Disaster Response
Donald Martin, Marston Design Studios
DD Lee, Skyline Properties |
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- Assistant Treasurer.....................
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Katie Wise, LGE Community Credit Union |
- Assistant Secretary.....................
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Jackie Sandora, JuicePlus+ |
- Membership Committee.....................
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Mike Derman, Defender Pest Protection
Linda Lullie, Inspired 2 Design
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- ByLaws Committee.....................
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| Referral Counts for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network UP AGAIN! |
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network is proud to report that business is booming in Cherokee County for members of our networking group despite the economic times. First Quarter 2010 lead and referral counts are up 159% over the first quarter of 2009, and for the year to date 2010, we are at nearly 50% of referrals passed in ALL of 2009!! Keep in mind that Referrals are NOT MANDATORY for our members!
SECBN reports total estimated lead/referral value for January-March 2010 to be $75,057 from 158 referrals.
75 of those referrals came in via the SECBN website, and 83 came in via paper.
In all of 2009, over $311,000 in potential revenue was passed through 329 total referrals.
Our Membership ROCKS! Keep up the fantastic work!
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| Referrers that TOPPED the first quarter at the Southeast Cherokee Business Network |
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network continued its upward climb with more referrals passed in the first quarter of 2010! The top five companies referring others were:
#5 with 10 Referrals – Carolyn Greene, KE Greene Mechanical
#4 with 12 Referrals – Bill Mullin, GreenWater Systems
#3 with 18 Referrals – Kelly Geiken, Edward Jones
#2 with 21 Referrals – Barbara Bonatucci, East Cherokee & B2B Welcome
#1 with 25 Referrals – Linda Lullie, Inspired 2 Design
Each quarter the top referrer's business will be featured on the SECBN homepage. Each year's top performer will receive a cash award!
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| Referrals Up 246% in 2009 at the Southeast Cherokee Business Network |
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network closed up for 2009 - despite the economy. Members of our networking group referred nearly 250% more potential dollars in 2009 than they did in 2008 - to the tune of over $300,000 in business. Referral counts were up 60%! More than half the referrals passed this year were sent electronically through the SECBN website, cutting down on paper and time! Of the 329 referrals recorded - 182 were electronic and 147 were done on paper.
The group will be holding a members-only "How to Find and Give More Referrals" Toolbox Roundtable discussion on March 3rd. The sky's the limit!
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| 2010 Officers and Appointments Announced for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network |
Board of Directors for 2010:
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- President....................................
- Vice President.............................
- Treasurer...................................
- Secretary...................................
- Membership Chair.......................
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Linda Lullie, Inspired 2 Design, LLC
Mike Derman, Defender Pest Protection
Brad Crose, Crose Law
Lisa Murad, KW Commercial
Sam Naff, The Crown Business Group |
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- Assistant Treasurer.....................
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Vicki Aghajanian, LGE Credit Union |
- Assistant Secretary.....................
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Barbara Bonatucci, A Welcome Service |
- Membership Committee.....................
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Carolyn Greene, KE Greene Mechanical
Chris Ellison, EliteTech PC Services
Clara Mae Van Brink, AAMCO Total Car Care
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- ByLaws Committee.....................
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Andrew Coles, Churchill's Home Improvement |
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| SECBN Awards Members for Outstanding Achievement |
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Betsy Graham of Jones & Cloud Insurance received an award for 3 years of service on the board of directors of the Southeast Cherokee Business Network. Betsy served as Treasurer, assistant treasurer and on the membership committee.
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Frank Cole accepted the SECBN award for the Best Party Room 2009. The Southeast Cherokee Business Network meets each Wednesday morning at the Hickory Flat restaurant which features "Good Eats for Good Folks".
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Kelly Geiken, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, received several awards from the Southeast Cherokee Business Network including plaques for top Attendance and for driving Membership. Kelly also received a $100 cash prize for the most Referrals passed in 2009.
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Linda Lullie of Inspired 2 Design received a gift certificate from the group in recognition of her service as 2009 President. Sam Naff, incoming Membership Chair and the owner of The Crown Business Group, presented the award.
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| SECBN Finds Fun and Friendship at its Final 2009 Meeting at Fun Finds & Designs in Canton |
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Betty Anderson, owner of Fun Finds & Designs, talked about her unique home decor consignment shop located on Marietta Highway in Canton. Fun Finds hosted the Southeast Cherokee Business Network's December 16th meeting amidst all the beautiful furnishings and holiday decorations.
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Chuck Flagg of Cruise Holidays educated his networking team about who makes a great referral for his company which helps individuals and groups find the ideal cruise vacation. Cruise Holidays was one of the more recent members added to the SECBN roster in 2009.
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| Residential Realtor Jules Leni of Keller Williams discussed how he helps homeowners avoid foreclosure, and what he can do to help first time home buyers in Cherokee county. His goal, he said, is to help people find a home, not just a house. |
Sam Naff, incoming Membership Chair and the owner of The Crown Business Group, gave his 30 second "elevator" speech to the networking group and talked about how Crown helps bring business buyers and sellers together.
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| SECBN Members Donated over $350 in Gift Cards to MUST Ministries for the Holidays 2009 |
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| Fast Times at FASTSIGNS - SECBN Networks on Location in Canton, Georgia |
Twenty-two SECBN members slogged through the rain to the off-site meeting at FASTSIGNS of Canton on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009. Jeanette Fruhling of FASTSIGNS and Kelly Geiken of Edward Jones gave outstanding and entertaining presentations. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the chance to go on another field trip to understand the inner workings and challenges of a member SECBN business owner. Members left understanding that “big and small they do them all at FASTSIGNS” and the importance of “treating your money with purpose.”
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| SECBN is Sharpening the Tools in the Toolbox |
Who: Members of the Southeast Cherokee Business Network (SECBN)
What: A brainstorming meeting held in the form of a roundtable discussion
When: Once per month in lieu of the regular program
Why: To bring together all the experience and knowledge of our networking partners and discuss common business challenges and topics of interest
Goal: To energize members by generating new ideas, stimulating business development, relieving stress, solving problems, giving support, and building confidence through accountability, feedback and shared resources
Ground rules:
1. A business topic will be chosen in advance by the Board of Directors
2. Any member in good standing may suggest a business topic
3. Each meeting will have a moderator whose role is to keep the discussion focused and moving forward
4. Each member business will have an equal opportunity to share their experience and knowledge
5. Members only recommended
6. Trust, respect and communication are key components of each meeting
7. Feedback should be constructive and supportive
8. Should provide a benefit to SECBN members as they grow their businesses through relationships
Schedule:
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - kick off meeting
Moderator: Frank Cole, Frosty Frog Creamery
Topic: Productivity |
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| SECBN Rides the Wave of Change
by Embracing the Seven C's |
On Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Speaker and Transformation Consultant Nancy Spivey let SouthEast Cherokee Business Network members know how to stay on course when the old rules no longer apply.
Using their ‘coach approach’, Nancy highlighted the subtle shifts in perspective, decision making and action that can make a huge difference in bottom line results.
SECBN members will benefit further through a free recording of their education program 7 Simple Low or No-Cost Marketing Promotions and Publicity Strategies, and a Free 1-month Level-2 Membership to their Best Business Minds Mastermind Program.
Transformation Consultants, Inc.
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| SECBN Networks on Location in Hickory Flat |
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network held a progressive meeting on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009. The networking meeting began at SOAR Physical Therapy and concluded at the new, second location of the Funky Monkey upscal children's consignment shop. Both member businesses are located on the corner of Hwy 140 and Hickory Road, flanking the Kroger. The event was well attended!
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| SECBN Member Featured in Cherokee County Ledger News |
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| Referral Counts for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network UP AGAIN! |
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network is proud to report that business is booming in Cherokee County for members of our networking group. Referral counts are up nearly 61% over this same time last year, and for the year to date 2009, we're only 19 referrals short of all (that's ALL) of 2008!!
WOW! That's Net-WORKING!
SECBN reports total estimated referral value for April-June 2009 to be $52,628 from 82 referrals.
51 of those referrals came in via the SECBN website, and 31 came in via paper.
This year alone, over $168,000 in potential revenue passed through referrals.
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| SECBN finds out that "It's Cool to Be Kind" |
Thank you to our Guest Speaker, Dave Daily the Atlanta Advocate for The Kindness Revolution™ who visited SECBN at the Frosty Frog in Hickory Flat on June 3, 2009.
The purpose is to raise the awareness of the importance of kindness in every aspect of life and business.
• Best Boss Recognition
• Kindest Company Awards
• Cool to be Kind School Programs
• Spirit of Kindness Awards
Testimonials
"I felt like we made a change yesterday, and I can’t tell you how incredible a feeling it is to be part of that change." -MATCU (Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union)
"This is the coolest award I think anyone could ever receive. And my boss deserves this if no one else in the world does!" -Executive Admin Assistant- FedEx
"My staff member, Tammy White, was just blown away by the honor. She has never had any kind of acknowledgment like that." -Timothy Hacker, DDS
"We were so moved at Mayor Wharton's keynote address. We feel like we are a part of something everyone and every business needs to know about. In the midst of everything going on in the world, it was nice to take a moment and celebrate kindness." -TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
It's free right now to become a member in the Atlanta metro, and to enjoy many of the benefits of this movement, contact Dave at 404-384-6060 or visit www.thekindnessrevolution.net.
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| Referral Counts for the Southeast Cherokee Business Network SKYROCKET! |
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| Around Town Sixes Living Magazine, February 2009 Issue |
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| Cherokee Tribune, Wednesday January 7th, 2009 |
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| January 7, 2009 the Southeast Cherokee Business Network held its first quarterly business meeting for the new year. The Board of Directors, elected last November, presented the goals and focus for the networking group to the membership at large. |
| 2009 Officers & Appointments |
Board of Directors for 2009:
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- President....................................
- Vice President.............................
- Treasurer...................................
- Secretary...................................
- Membership Chair.......................
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Linda Lullie, Inspired 2 Design, LLC
Mike Derman, Defender Pest Protection
Betsy Graham, Jones & Cloud Insurance
Lisa Murad, KW Commercial
Carolyn Greene, KE Greene Mechanical/Hydronics
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| Committees and Special Appointments |
- Marketing Committee..................
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Jules Leni Keller-Williams Residential Real Estate
Harold Elrod, Store Smart Storage |
- Assistant Treasurer.....................
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John Drawdy, Drawdy CPA Services |
- Assistant Secretary.....................
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Elisa Hembree, H2H Solutions |
- Membership Committee...............
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Kelly Geiken, Edward Jones Investments
Dr. Ernest Volaric, Chiropractor |
- Sunshine Committee...................
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- Social Committee........................
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Lisa Wagner, ServiceMaster by Bailey |
- Bylaws Committee.......................
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Carolyn Greene, KE Greene Mechanical/Hydronics |
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| Past Events |
April 2006
Cherokee County Special
Olympics
We are pleased to announce that we will be helping the Cherokee
County Special Olympics with their annual Track and Field event
again this year.
More . . . |
November 2005
5th Annual Siren Salute Supper
The Southeast Cherokee Business Network (SECBN) is a proud
sponsor of the 5th Annual Siren Salute Supper presented by the
Union Hill community for local law enforcement and public safety
personnel. The Siren Salute Supper is a special event to thank
them for protecting our lives and property.
More. . . |
May 4, 2005
Southeast Cherokee Business Network Receives Recognition by Cherokee County Special
Olympic Committee.
More . . . |
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