April 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15

Classes held for six Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
You should attend if:

You are a business owner\, partner\, manager\, or an involved employee wh o wants to build a business.
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.

You will learn how to:

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• Establish goals\, objectives\, and a mission statement
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• Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets
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• Deve lop and execute marketing strategies and tactics
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• Determine fund ing needs and identify sources of capital
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• Formulate and impleme nt strategies for managing growth
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• Write and communicate a detai led business plan
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Your investment:
$199 and 3 hours per week (for 6 weeks)

Your return:
Comprehensive text an d workbook
Enhanced management and business
Planning skills
Individual counseling and coaching

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Women in Politics: A Global Perspective
Price: $69 or $39 for OLLI at UNCW members * contact the Presenting Organization listed below for ticketing information 
April 17\, 1:00PM-2:30PM\; (Regist er by Apr. 15)

Examine new developments in women’s political participation around the world. Topics include emerging women’s rights m ovements in traditional societies\, the rise of the female political execu tive and the status of female political representation in national legisla tures. The course considers female leadership at the grassroots level incl uding important student movements in countries such as Chile\, as well as anti-authoritarian movements in countries such as Liberia.

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Power Passion & Purpose Group Life Strategies for Women

Who's Going

I would LOVE to have you participate in the up coming complimentary  P3 Business Boost  Thursday\, April 18th  11 am � �� 12:30 pm. 

The space is limited to only 25 people.  This is a special workshop tailored for successful  Real Estate Agents & Broke rs\, Financial Advisors\, Mortgage Agents & Brokers\,  Insurance  Agents & Brokers\,   & Sales Professionals.


We have a lot of exciting things in store for you!

Here are just a few:

•    An up close and personal introduction with a few business own ers whom you can leverage strategic partnerships and do business with.

•    A mini workshop that’s filled with valuable and pricel ess information that will propel your business into new profits in 2013. W orkshop facilitated by Deb Doughty who has been trained by the late Mary K ay Ash\, Sam Walton and Lisa Thomas – Success\, Leadership Coach & Presi dent of the P3 Group Inc.

•    7 Key Strategies that I wil l personally introduce which landed Lisa Thomas\, President of the P3 Grou p Inc.  on NBC as a featured Life and

Success Coach and other med ia outlets. Who also increased her bottom line by 50%.  I will cover the 7 Key Strategies plus:

*The importance of knowing your ideal cl ient
*The importance and power of relationships that play a role in t he success of your business
*Critical and important differences betwe en referral partners and STRATEGIC referral partners
*How to maximize your existing clients
*The value in promotional events

We will begin promptly at 11 noon\, so please be there by 10:45 to network a nd get your seat.
Location:
Keller Williams Realty – Conferenc e Room. 639 Executive Place\, Suite 100 Fayetteville NC 28305.

The education we provide is extraordinary\, so please don’t keep it a se cret.  Invite other successful  professionals in the categories above th at you know personally to register and come along with you!

Ple ase RSVP’s By April 16th Via Eventbrite.

Call or email me wit h any questions you may have.

Looking forward to seeing you the re!

Deb Doughty
Image Consultant & Business Coach for the P3 Group Inc.
910-670-9172
http://www.TheP3Group.com
debdou ghty@TheP3group.com

Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation & Entrepreneurship

You're invited to attend the 6th annual President's Forum on Innova tion & Entrepreneurship\, hosted by the Horn Program in Entrepreneurship. The forum brings together students\, faculty\, alumni\, entrepreneurs\, in vestors and community members. This three-part event features the Hen Hatc h finals\, a fantastic main program of speakers\, and an award reception & exhibition. We're also pleased to be partnering with the New Castle Count y Economic Development Council by including an installment of their Cuttin g Edge in IT Performance Management Series featuring SevOne. We welcome yo u to attend only the parts you desire.

Schedule of Events
12:30 p.m.
Registration & Networking

1:00 p.m.
Hen H atch Finals
Judges
Liz Griggs\, Catherine Cook\, Thom Harvey\, S teve Friedman\, Brad Bono\, Charlie Horn\, Grace Leong

Student Track
Bonneterie\, led by Caroline LaPrise
Nemesis Autosport\, led by Danielle Whitaker
Anniversary\, led by Benjamin Klein & Kenne th Wallach

Alumni\, Faculty & Staff Track
WholesomeOne\, led by Kevin Burke\, Greg Wilson\, Cristie Ritz-King\, Jessica Braun & Kr isten Stewart
AnCatt\, led by Sue Wang\, Nar Wang and Jianguo Wang
Healio\, led by Peter Jackson\, Benjamin Arneberg\, Gino Inverso\, Nath an Ie & Patty Furukawa

2:30 p.m.
Networking Break
< br />3:00 p.m.
Main Program
Patrick Harker\, President\, Univers ity of Delaware
Dan Freeman\, Director\, Horn Program in Entrepreneur ship
David Freschman\, Founder & CEO\, FashInvest
Roger Frank\, Founder & Managing Director\, Innovare Advisors
Trevor Owens\, Found er\, Lean Startup Machine
Patrick Riley\, Executive Director\, Global Accelerator Network
Liz Griggs\, Chairman & CEO\, NextImage Medical
Grace Leong\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Hunter Public Relati ons
Cal Amir\, Founder & President\, CA Advisory
Catherine Cook\ , Co-Founder & VP Brand Strategy\, MeetMe
Tanya Bakalov\, Co-Founder & SVP Operations\, SevOne
Charlie Horn\, Chairman\, Pro Private Equit y

5:30 p.m.
Award Reception & Exhibition

6:15 p.m.
New Castle County Economic Development Council Cutting Edge in IT Performance Management Featuring SevOne

THANK YOU to our spo nsors for helping to once again offer this event free of charge!
Belf int\, Lyons & Shuman
Barnes & Thornburg
Connolly Gallagher
Corporation Service Company
Hunter Public Relations

Overv iew of the Horn Program in Entrepreneurship
The Horn Program serves as a leading provider of entrepreneurial education. The program: (1) provi des inclusive\, engaging & empowering educational programming for youths\, undergraduates & graduate students\; (2) raises the profile of innovation & entrepreneurship and weaves it into the University of Delaware's cultur al fabric\; and (3) unleashes pent up innovation by breaking down barriers & creating a robust resource ecosystem. Signature programs include: (1) D iamond Challenge for High School Entrepreneurs\, (2) Startup eXperience\, (3) Hen Hatch/President's Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship\, (4) Ven ture Development Center\, and (5) Entrepreneurial Resource Exchange & Supp ort Network.

7th Annual Chicago/Raleigh Improv Festival

The C hicago/Raleigh Improv Festival returns this April for it's 7th year. Since 2006\, Comedy Worx's annual event has been bringing together the best in theater-style improvisation for a full weekend of unique and memorable per formances. This year\, six teams of Raleigh's best improv comedians will b e joined by six incredible teams from Chicago for the two night festival.
New this year- on Saturday night\, Klausie's food truck will be at t he theater\, serving their famous pizza to hungry patrons.

Othe r Future Dates & Times
Fri\, Apr 19 10:00p    
Sat\, Apr 20 8:00p    
Sat\, Apr 20 10:00p    

Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till

In 1955\, a 14-y ear-old black Chicago youth traveled to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. He walked off the train and int o a world he could never understand. Young Emmett stepped into his gruesom e fate by whistling at a white woman. This riveting play chronicles the mu rder\, trial and unbelievable confession of the men accused of Till's lync hing. '....a riveting evening of theater\, one of the year's ten best.' - Raleigh News & Observer

Dates: Fri\, April 19\, 2013 - Fri\, Ap ril 19\, 2013

Admission:  $25 $20 $14.

2013 Walk MS: Wilmington\, NC

When you participat e in the 2013 Walk MS: Wilmington\, NC\, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 13\,500 people living with MS in the Carolinas.

P articipants and volunteers come together at Greenfield Lake Park on Saturd ay\, April 20\, 2013 to walk and create a world of free MS. The goal for 2 013 Walk MS: Wilmington\, NC is to raise $70\,000 for this mission. To mee t this goal we need YOUR help!

Register now\, connect with othe rs and start fundraising today.


Site Opens: Check-in 9:00 am\; Registration 10:00am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Route Length: 4 miles

What if we could connect every person living with MS? Every person who cares about someone with MS. Every family affected by it. Everyone who has seen what this disease can do to people. What if we coul d come together\, even one day a year\, to show the power of our connectio ns? At Walk MS\, our connections become more powerful than the connections MS destroys.

When you participate in 2013 Walk MS: Wilmington\ , NC\, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 13\,500 people livin g with MS in the Carolinas. The dollars raised support life-changing progr ams and cutting-edge research.

Participants and volunteers com e together at Greenfield Lake Park on Saturday\, April 20\, 2013 to walk a nd create a world free of MS.The goal for 2013 Walk MS: Wilmington\, NC is to raise $70\,000 for this mission. To meet this goal\, we need YOUR help !

Fundraiser: Wilmington Walk to Defeat ALS  

Th e Wilmington Walk to Defeat ALS is a distance of 3K and is held at Greene Track & Field on the campus of UNCW. Check-in is at 9am.

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.

Cost: Early Bird -$10\, regular - $15 * contact the Presenting Organiza tion listed below for ticketing information

8th Annual Northern Virginia VisionWalk

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.

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.

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.

Take important steps toward a cure – walk with the Foundation Fighting Blindness on Sunday\, April 21st!

Registrat ion: 9:00 a.m.
Walk Start: 10:00 a.m.
Walk Chair: Vidia and Prak ash Mistry

For more information\, including sponsorship or regi stration\, contact Heather Medina at 410-423-0625 or HMedina@FightBlindnes s.org.

A fun 2-hour event!
Who: People with Special Needs (phy sical or cognitive)
What: Wheelchair cleaning\, Puppets\, Fun & Games \, Prizes\, Snacks!
Cost: FREE!

“Special Touch” Specia l Needs Ministry of Calvary Chapel Wilmington
In partnership with Spe cial Touch Ministries\, Waupaca\, Wisconsin

April 21\, 3:00 PM-5:0 0PM\; (Rain day alternative: Inside Calvary Chapel)

Cape Fear Chorale Concert with orchestra\, 'Requiem' by Fran z von Suppe

Free

Registration Ends: April 21\, 2013 3:00 PM

Cape Fear Chorale\, under the direction of Jerry Cribbs \, will present REQUIEM by Franz von Suppe in concert with orchestra at 4: 00 p.m.\, Sunday\, April 21\, 2013 at Roland-Grise Middle School Auditoriu m\, 4412 Lake Ave.\, Wilmington. Mr. Cribbs will present a short pre-conce rt talk at 3:35 pm.

Soloists are Nancy King\, soprano\; Sheila Bron\, alto\; Ryan Southerland\, tenor and Johannes Bron\, bass.

The non-profit Chorale presents two free public concerts each year. Dona tions gratefully accepted.

For additional information about th e Chorale and future programs please see www.capefearchorale.org. Contact: info@capefearchorale.org.

The 3K/5K Walk/Fun Run to End Violence Against Wome n & Girls in Wilmington\, NC\, is a rain or shine event and begins at She lter #4 at Hugh MacRae Park. The advance registration fee for those 12+ y ears of age is $15 per walker\, and there's no registration fee for child ren under 12. Students registration fee is $5 in advance. The day of race registration is $20 per walker 12+ years of age and $10 for students. On -site registration begins at 1pm. Walkers 12+ years of age receive a T-sh irt as a token of appreciation for participating in the event if they reg ister by April 18. Please specify T-shirt size when completing registrati on.

More Info:

Contact: Melanie Kriksciun
Phone: (910) 36 8-1399

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Exponential Conference

The Largest Gathering of C hurch Planters on the Planet. Craig Groeschel\, Francis Chan\, Wayne Corde iro. .

Theme  Disciple Shift

How can churches be m ore effective at making and releasing disciples? The 2013 Exponential conf erence theme Disciple Shift explores 5 key shifts for more effectively mak ing and growing disciples. Each of the five Main Sessions at Exponential 2 013 will focus on one of these five shifts:

From reaching to m aking
From teaching to modeling
From attending to participatin g
From connecting to transforming
From attracting to deploying

Speakers
Francis Chan
Jim Putman
Ed Stetzer< br /> Robert Coleman
Hugh Halter
Kim Hammond
Lance Ford< br /> Alan and Deb Hirsch
Larry Osborne
Craig Groeschel
Rick Warren
Chris Hodges
Wayne Cordeiro
Dave Ferguson
Jo Saxton
Jeff Vanderstelt
Brandon Hatmaker
Mike Bre en
John Burke
Randy Frazee
Caesar Kalinowski
Neil Cole
Jen Hatmaker
Andy Hawthorne

Trademark\, Copyright & Patent Tips for Small Business

Western North Carolina is home to thousands of innovative small busi nesses.  Understanding the necessary legal protections for ideas\, busine ss names\, concepts and products is essential to start and grow a sustaina ble business venture.

Attorney Alicia Vega and Product Commerci alization Counselor Ryan Taylor will share important information about pro tecting your intellectual property.

Businesses with proprietary information\, a unique name\, or who have products with specialized techn iques or ingredients should attend this no cost workshop and to learn how best to protect their investment.

Participants will leave the w orkshop with:
A definition of the difference between trademark and c opyright
Examples of mistakes and successes from other small busines ses
An understanding of provisional application\, utility and design patents
Tips for success and mistakes to avoid
Opportunity to ask questions during group Q + A

No cost to attend.

Hosted by Small Business & Technology Development Center at Western Carol ina University and Sponsored by Lenior Rhyne University.

Advanc ed registration is required\, space is limited.

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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.

On behalf of Colonel Phillip Zimmerman\, Commanding Officer\ , MCAS Cherry Point\, and Michael Largent\, Director\, MCCS Cherry Point\, you are cordially invited to the 'Celebrating People In Action' volunteer appreciation recognition to be held on April 24\, 2013.  Remarks from Co l Zimmerman will begin at 1500 followed by the presentation of organizatio nal certificates.

Registration Ends: April 24\, 2013 4:00 PM

A cash bar will be open at 1430 and light refreshments will be provi ded while guests arrive and socialize.

To RSVP for this event\, please order a FREE ticket.

Hocutt Women's Ministry Women’s Retreat

The Wom en’s Retreat is a time for renewing your mind\, relaxing your body\, and refreshing your spirit.  Please join us for a weekend of laughter and jo y as we get to know our Hocutt sisters\, and experience God’s word on a deeper level. 

·Cost - $125 per person
·Includes lodgi ng and meals (Friday night through Saturday night)
·Includes study m aterials
·Transportation available
·Tickets can bepurchased on line or at church

A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage

Admission: $15.00 to $20.00

Big Dawg Productions presents A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage\, a wry comedy ab out two young Iowa couples who marry in the late 1950s. The play follows t hem through dating\, the wedding and honeymoon\, parenting and other chall enges\, with a narrator dispensing tips and criticisms along the way.

Please note: The Sunday performance is a matinee beginning at 3pm. Opening Night is Pay-What-You-Can Night: Patrons will be able to choose th eir own ticket prices\, with a $5 minimum (cash only). Doors open at 7pm.< br />
Phone: (910) 367-5237
Advanced registration is required\, space is limited.

Don't Miss this 9th hour move of God
www.PUSH GlobalMin istries.org

Get in God Face Continental Prayer Breakfast\, Anointe d Speakers\, Powerhouse performers\, Workshops\, PUSH Conference\,  and s o much more.  *Men and Women are Invited*
REGISTRATION:

E arly Bird Registration through Friday\, August 31\, 2012\,   $25.00
After Friday\, August  31\, 2012\, Registration $40.00
Group Rate Registration 10 or more $35.00 each person
Register on line and prin t your ticket today : http://2013pushconference.eventbrite.com/
No Re funds or No Exchanges
Register in Person:

Columbia Metrop olitan Convention Center\,                                                                                                                                     Door Regist ration open Friday\, April 26\, 2013:  1:00PM until 2:00PM     $55.00

Door Registration open Saturday\, April 27\, 2013: 6:30AM unt il  7:00AM  and  12:00PM until 1:00PM  $50.00 

For paymen t and other information call 301-455-4882 or  www.PUSHGlobalMinistries.or g

Email:  FaithInAction@PUSHGlobalMinistries.org

HOTEL Registration Information go to www.PUSHGlobalMinistries.org
VENDOR S pace Available\, interested email contact information to Vendors@PUSHGloba lMinistires.org
CONFERENCE LOCATION

The Columbia Metropoli tan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street Columbia\, SC 29201  803-5 45-0001
http://www.columbiaconventioncenter.com/maps/

Vis it our website for more information on hotels and more…..
WWW.PUSHG lobalMinistries.org 

Workshops:    Friday\, April 26\, 201 3
2:00PM— 10:00PM

How to Stay Saved in the Millennium.< br />Evangelist Wanda L. Glaze

How to Make a Marriage Last in T he Storm.
Deaconess Gail Roberson

How to Walk in your God Given Calling.
Evangelist Linda Porter

What Is My Gift?Rev. Vivian England

THE SHEKINAH GLORY
Are you looki ng for a change?

Does your past have you so preoccupied you ca nnot move forward into what God has for you.?
You have great ideas bu t you can’t get motivated or you get stuck in the middle.
Well thi s is the conference for you!
You will be Empowered through the word of God. 
Encouraged to raise your faith  expectation level to beli eve God for the impossible.
When you leave this conference you will push through all the obstacles to your vision and watch it become reality.