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Company Name:
AFLAC

Company Address:
2800 Springway Drive
Charlotte NC 28205

Contact Information:
Adrian Stout
Email: adrian_stout@us.aflac.com
Phone: 704.569.3679
Cell: 704.421.2806
Fax: 704.536.0474

Company Website Address:
www.aflac.com
Brief Company Description:

In case of an accident or illness, it's reassuring to know you have a poised and compassionate friend in Aflac. Immediate and responsive, our policies help give you control when life seems to take it away. Cash benefits...personally owned and managed...to help you get back on your feet...that's the real Aflac difference.




Company Name:
Advanced Mortgage & Investments, Inc.

Company Address:
19701 W. Catawba Ave
Suite C
Cornelius, NC 28031

Contact Information:
Kelly Byrnes
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker
Email: kelly@kellybyrnes.com
Phone: 704.895.5026
Cell: 704.578.4577
Fax: 704.765.4367

Company Website Address:
www.KellyByrnes.com
Brief Company Description:

Advanced Mortgage & Investments is both a Licensed Mortgage Banker as well as the Area's Largest Mortgage Broker giving you absolutely the largest selection of Commercial & Residential Mortgage Products available in the Marketplace. Think of us as a one stop Mortgage Supermarket! My goal is to reverse an all too common negative experience consumers have come to associate with the process of securing a mortgage. By embracing core customer service values, performance guarantees and taking the time to explain up-front all aspects of the transaction I will continue to positively shape the experience of my clients!




Company Name:
Asterisk Creative

Company Address:
1514a Camden Road
Charlotte, NC 28203

Contact Information:
Name: Kevin Dvorscak - Partner
Email Address: kevin@asteriskcreative.com
Phone: 704.334.6944
Cell: 704.502.6183
Fax: 704.334.6944


Company Website Address:
www.asteriskcreative.com
Brief Company Description:

Asterisk Creative is a full service marketing agency that combines premiere design with results based strategy. At Asterisk Creative, clients work directly with each principal partner in the firm. By eliminating miscommunication or competing design philosophies between separate vendors, meeting times are more flexible and production times are greatly reduced. The result is a original brand message, implemented consistently throughout your supporting materials.




Company Name:
Ben Craig Center

Company Address:
8701 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262

Contact Information:
Name: Yoshi Gunn
Email Address: ygunn@bencraigcenter.com
Phone: 704-548-9113

Company Website Address:
www.bencraigcenter.com
Brief Company Description:

The Ben Craig Center is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs, helping them gain access to a depth of sales, management and financing expertise. The Center's service options range from educational and community forums to office space and consulting services to and financial advising

The purpose of the Center is to help our region's small businesses reach their full potential by providing three distinct offerings - an Incubator Program, Education and Community events and Advisory services. These services are available to emerging entrepreneurs to help maximize their resources, time and expertise resulting in a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, financiers and professional service providers. This continually growing community provides an environment where emerging companies can effectively gain the expertise needed to attract capital, create jobs, and produce wealth in our region.




Company Name:
Benefit Empowerment Inc.

Company Address:
7110 Brighton Park Dr. Suite 400 #251
Charlotte, NC 28227

Contact Information:
Name: Jacqueline Habenicht
Email Address: JacquieH@BenefitEmpowerment.com
Phone: 704-545-9568
Toll Free: 800-545-9285
Fax:704-573-4365

Company Website Address:
www.BenefitEmpowerment.com
Brief Company Description:

We assist employers with putting together their benefit programs including medical, dental, life and group disability coverage. When a company has a plan in place we can assist them with shopping the coverage each year, negotiating any renewals, and working with them to resolve any problems that arise with claims, billing and enrollment. I also offer clients insight with COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA regulatory compliance and refer them to Parker Poe when a serious employee issue comes up.




Company Name:
Blue Sky Blinds

Company Address:
11520 Granite Street
Charlotte NC 28273

Contact Information:
Name: Jake Smith
Email Address: blueskyblinds.jake@yahoo.com
Phone: 704-208-6293
Fax:704-587-5412

Company Website Address:
www.blueskyblinds.net
Brief Company Description:

Blue Sky Blinds offers a wide variety of custom blinds, shutters, shades and other window treatments at affordable prices. We help you take the hassle out of buying window coverings by offering free in-home estimates & professional installations. Our main priority is providing you with high quality products and exceptional service at a very reasonable price.




Company Name:
Carolina Office Solutions

Company Address:
11520-C Granite Street
Charlotte, NC 28273

Contact Information:
Name: Jennie Rowlands
Email Address: jennifer@carolinaofficesolutions.com
Phone: 704-587-5411
Fax: 704-587-5412

Company Website Address:
www.carolinaofficesolutions.com
Brief Company Description:

Carolina Office Solutions buys and sells quality pre-owned office furniture. Showroom/Warehouse of over 50,000 square feet filled with workstations, desks, seating, tables and everything in between. Manufacturers include HON, Steelcase, Knoll, Herman Miller, Haworth and many more. COS also offers a wide range of NEW furniture to supplement any office. Please call to schedule an appointment.




Company Name:
CC Communications, Inc.

Company Address:
205 Regency Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217

Contact Information:
Name: Christy Williams
Email Address: cwilliams@cccom.com
Phone: 704.749.1572
Cell: 704.221.2474
Fax: 704.543.9886

Company Website Address:
www.cccom.com
Brief Company Description:

CC Communications is one of the Carolina’s leading and longest standing online marketing firms, specializing in web based marketing. Since beginning operations in January 1994, CC Communications has served hundreds of businesses and organizations through the production of effective websites, online business directories, innovative email marketing campaigns and custom interactive web programs. As an independent creative and technical service agency, CC Communications offers many of the most advanced and cost efficient resources available on the Web today. CC Communications delivers an effective, customized Internet marketing and systems implementation plan that is specifically designed to meet the individual needs of the customer.



Company Name:
Charlotte Bobcats Sports & Entertainment, NBA Basketball & Arena Events

Mailing Address:
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Contact Information:
Name: Vicki Baptista - Account Executive, Group Sales - Arena Events
Email Address: vbaptista@bobcats.com

Phone: 704-688-9050
Fax: 704-688-8736

Company Website Address:
www.bobcats.com

Brief Company Description:

Bobcats Sports and Entertainment looks to continue the tradition of exceeding the expectations of their fans by providing a family-oriented environment at home games in the Time Warner Cable Arena. We are committed to the Charlotte community and to the experience of everyone who comes to the Arena for basketball games, concerts or events. With 43 home games filled with exciting NBA Basketball and over 100 events per year Bobcats Sports & Entertainment have a ticket package to fit every budget.




Company Name:
DigiSand Print Solutions

Company Address:
3555-A Centre Circle Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715

Contact Information:
Name: Troy Shellito
Email Address: troy@digisand.com
Phone: 803-802-3232
Fax: 803-448-7784

Company Website Address:
www.digisand.com
Brief Company Description:

We are in the business of printing. Everything we do and every decision we make will be for the purpose of improving service for our customers. We take pride in the fact that the products we create help to make our clients business more successful.




Company Name:
GCG Wealth Management

Company Address:
9115 Harris Corners Parkway
Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28269

Contact Information:
Mel Miller, CLTC
Email: mmiller@gcgwm.com
Phone: 704-688-0621
Fax: 704-372-7576
Cell: 704-650-5439

Company Website Address:
www.gcgwm.com
Brief Company Description:

I provide risk management in the form of life insurance, disability insurance, health insurance and long term care insurance. I also work with my clients on developing strategies to retire at the appropriate time and, if desired, stay retired without outliving their resources! I protect families. In the event of catastrophe, my products and services may allow families to stay in their homes, send their children to college, and plan for their future, despite facing a crisis such as death or disability.

Securities Services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member NASD/SIPC.




Company Name:
Hatcher Law Group – Attorneys at Law

Company Address:
Hatcher Law Group
801 East Trade Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202

Contact Information:
Rebecca K. Watts
Email: rwatts@hatcherlawgroup.com
Phone: 704.375-3911
Fax: 704.927.3672

Company Website Address:
www.hatcherlawgroup.com
Brief Company Description:

Hatcher Law Group is a law firm focusing on family and domestic law and estate planning. Our lawyers and staff are dedicated to providing our clients with compassionate, informed, and effective assistance. We strive to create relationships with our clients so that they understand we care about them, not just their case. Our attorneys are recognized as leaders in their areas of practice, often participating as speakers and organizers of educational seminars for other lawyers and judges. We combine this legal acumen and leadership with a positive team approach to provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation.




Company Name:
Helen Adams Realty

Company Address:
8600 Sam Furr Rd. Suite 150
Huntersville, NC 28078

Contact Information:
Liana Matheney
Email: lmatheney@helenadamsrealty.com
Phone: (704) 439-3349
Cell: (980) 297-4138
Fax: (704) 439-3333

Company Website Address:
http://lianaoshinsky.point2agent.com
Brief Company Description:

We represent home buyers and homes for sale throughout the Charlotte area, including areas such as Lake Norman, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Matthews, Pineville and also northern counties of South Carolina. Helen Adams Realty has received a quality service award for being ranked the #1 company in the nation for customer service and the Lake Norman office was ranked #3 among all real estate offices nationwide. Whether you are a native of Charlotte or relocating to Charlotte, Helen Adams Realty strives to find out what is important to you. We will be there from the first step to the closing table helping you to define your needs, overcome obstacles and make the home buying or selling process a successful and comforting experience.




Company Name:
International Kitchen and Bath

Company Address:
201 Griffith St
Davidson, NC 28036

Contact Information:
Brian Tarle
Email: intlkit1@mindspring.com
Phone: 704 892-4001
Fax: 704 892-4107

Company Website Address:
www.internationalkitchenandbath.com
Brief Company Description:

International Kitchen and Bath has been in business in the Lake Norman area for 18 years. We are proud to be 1st place winner of "The Best of the Lake" Design Competition for 2005, 2006 and 2007. We specialize in quality, custom cabinetry for every room in the home, from old world, traditional to contemporary. Our designers will work with you to achieve creative designs that enhance the beauty and function of your home. Designs are presented as computerized renderings with "walk through" capabilities, so that you can easily visualize the completed project. We also offer remodeling services that can significantly enhance your living environment and add value to your home.




Company Name:
Jaffe Chiropractic Clinic

Company Address:
3210 Prosperity Church Road
Suite 203
Charlotte, NC 28269

Contact Information:
Dr. Glenn Jaffe
Email: drjaffe@jaffechiropractic.com
Phone: 704-971-3275
Fax: 704-975-3276

Company Website Address:
www.jaffechiropractic.com
Brief Company Description:

Jaffe Chiropractic Clinic provides chiropractic and needle free acupuncture therapy that can help headaches, back and neck pain, sciatica, and numbness and tingling, as well as over 2000 different conditions. We have treated infants to seniors, auto accidents to sports injuries. Gentle adjustments, onsite x-ray and therapy are utilized to maximize health and wellness. We work with most insurance carriers and have convenient hours to accommodate busy schedules. Dr. Jaffe is a Fellow of the Acupuncture Society of America, has been taught by some of the world’s most respected teachers and clinicians, and speaks to groups in Charlotte and nationwide. At Jaffe Chiropractic Clinic, your health is our #1 priority.




Company Name:
Lake Norman Wellness, LLC

Company Address:
410 Catalina Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117

Contact Information:
Jean Ann Vawter, FNP-C - CEO & President
Email: jeanann@lakenormanwellness.com
Phone: 704-661-2779
Fax: 704-662-9342

Company Website Address:
www.lakenormanwellness.com
Brief Company Description:

Lake Norman Wellness is a wellness and prevention company offering AmeriSciences nutritional supplementation. From base line support with multi vitamins for men, women, children and prenatals to system specific needs of prevention, weight loss and sports performance, AmeriSciences offers pharmaceutical standard products. Through distribution of supplements; focusing on education of individuals, physician practices and companies; our goal is to help people feel better and live longer. AmeriSciences is the company chosen to provide nutritional supplements for our NASA astronauts.




Company Name:
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Company Address:
10150 Mallard Creek Rd Ste 100
Charlotte NC 28262

Contact Information:
Jessica R Neilsen - NC/SC Sales Representative
Email: Jessica.neilsen@libertymutual.com
Cell: 704-604-8391
Office: 704-549-8944
Fax: 704-548-1030

Company Website Address:
www.libertymutual.com/lm/jessicaneilsen
Brief Company Description:

I am looking forward to sharing with you the complete range of affordable and comprehensive programs available with Liberty Mutual. I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Corporate Communication. I joined Liberty Mutual in 2006 and moved to the Sales Department in 2008. Contact me to learn more about the many comprehensive and cost-effective insurance programs Liberty Mutual has to offer.




Company Name:
Madriatic Blu LLC

Company Address:
1905 Abbott Street
Charlotte, NC 28203

Contact Information:
Stephen C. George
Email: sgeorge@madriaticblu.com
Phone: 704-966-6258

Company Website Address:
www.madriaticblu.com
Brief Company Description:

Madriatic Blu LLC is a Charlotte based tour operator specialized in escorted tours of some of Europe's most up-and-coming destinations: Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. As one of the few Balkan specialists in the United States, Madriatic Blu uses its regional expertise and local contacts to design custom-tailored tours to suit any interest and budget. Whether your vacation dream involves sitting on the beach staring off into the pristine blue waters of the Adriatic, sipping wine at a small family-run vineyard or touring impressive roman, medieval or renaissance structures with some of the areas best guides, Madriatic Blu can make it happen.




Company Name:
NEXTAFF

Company Address:
8731 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28217

Contact Information:
Name: Dedra Ellis
Email Address: dellis@us.nextaff.com

Phone: 704-527-2900
Fax: 866-514-3236

Company Website Address:
www.nextaff.com
Brief Company Description:

NEXTAFF is a Professional Hiring Organization that takes the guesswork, worries and hassles out of a company’s employment process and creates the kind of hiring experience every employer wants. Our daily operational focus is on the identification, evaluation and acquisition of talent to ensure a company’s operations never suffer from a lack of quality personnel. Our market specialization is placing candidates in IT/Technology-related jobs. We utilize several tools such as Skills Testing, Background Checks, and Performance Assessments to deliver the right people for the right job. We are able to provide personnel to a company’s location to perform short-term, Temp-to-Hire, Contract and Direct Hire assignments.




Company Name:
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (NCBPAC)

Company Address:
P.O. Box 37322
Charlotte, NC 28237

Contact Information:
Name: Wanita Cockman - Group Sales Manager
Email Address: wcockman@ncbpac.org
Phone: 704-370-5932
Fax:704-444-2237

Company Website Address:
www.blumenthalcenter.org
Brief Company Description:

The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is home to national touring Broadway productions and a wide range of special attractions. The Center is also home to the seasons of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Opera Carolina, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and the Carolinas Concert Association. The Performing Arts Center has three performance spaces: the 2,100-seat Belk Theater; the 434-seat Booth Playhouse, and the Studio Theater which seats 150. The Performing Arts Center added Spirit Square Center for Arts and Education to its mission in July 1997. The pride of Spirit Square is the 720-seat McGlohon Theatre, originally the First Baptist Church sanctuary. Spirit Square’s second theater is the black-box style Duke Power Theatre which seats 180.

Group outings at the BPAC are a great way to help you entertain clients, motivate staff, spend time with your family or simply provide you with an evening or afternoon of unsurpassed entertainment. And it’s easy! All you need are 10 – 20 (minimums vary) students, co-workers, classmates, friends, church members or any other acquaintances and you can receive great benefits including priority seating and ticket discounts.




Company Name:
Paychoice

Company Address:
608-A Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105

Contact Information:
Name: Rita Mathieu
Email Address: rita.mathieu@paychoice.com
Cell: (704) 280-5908
Fax: 704-845-1141

Company Website Address:
www.Paychoice.com
Brief Company Description:

It used to be that processing payroll required only an IRS tax table. Unfortunately, today it's not so simple. PayChoice provides you with a payroll process that's both quick and efficient. Each pay period, you simply submit payroll data to us in the method you choose and we do the rest. We'll generate the direct deposits, paychecks, garnishment checks, and savings deposits for your employees and provide you with our detailed payroll journals and management reports. Services Offered:
  • Payroll
  • Full Tax Service or Tax notification
  • Direct Deposit and Debit Cards (from 1 employee to all)
  • Workers Compensation Report and or Service Through The Hartford
  • Online Payroll Input and Reports (Paperless Payroll)
  • Time and Attendance Systems
  • Full Customization of all Reports
  • Plus Much More




Company Name:
Peter Bell, CPA

Company Address:
P.O. Box 11831
Charlotte, NC 28220

Contact Information:
Name: Peter Bell, CPA
Email Address: brian@peterbellcpa.com
Cell: 704-525-9999
Fax: 704-525-7788

Company Website Address:
www.peterbellcpa.com
Brief Company Description:

Our mission at Peter Bell, CPA is to serve small business owners and individuals with the experience and expertise usually offered only to others. Our firm is made up of high caliber CPAs and other professionals who have a genuine interest in your success. We combine a keen understanding of our clients’ financial situation with a high-touch approach to ensure that you always achieve the most favorable outcome.




Company Name:
Promotion Magic

Company Address:
9540 Arborview Ct.
Charlotte NC, 28269

Contact Information:
Name: Michael Orzech – Owner
Email Address: Michael@PromotionMagic.net
Phone: 704-596-2300

Cell: 704-877-9149
Fax: 704-596-0303

Company Website Address:
www.PromotionMagic.net
Brief Company Description:

Promotion Magic provides Promotional Products, Corporate Gifts & Apparel, Recognition & Service Awards, Trade Show Giveaways and other imprinted items. We offer a fast, easy and inexpensive solution to help you chose the right promotional product for your company or organization. We maintain a vast selection of quality products at competitive prices, along with exceptional service, fast turnaround and on-time delivery.




Company Name:
Success Source

Company Address:
P O Box 77006
Charlotte NC 28271-7000

Contact Information:
Name: Darshana Hawks, Coach and Counsel
Email Address: darshana@your-successsource.com
Phone: 704.651.8568
Fax: 203.538.2846

Company Website Address:
www.your-successsource.com
Brief Company Description:

Success Source principals, Darshana and Tamera work in tandem with Start-ups and Entrepreneurs to:
  • Define success unique to their particular needs and requirements
  • Refine pricing and marketing models congruent with success in the marketplace
  • Bring momentum to the fulfillment of life and business goals
  • Provide clear, defined, specific, and measurable action plan(s) with
    accountability and guidance for ongoing success
  • Refining target markets
  • Partners in business growth and development for the long-term
  • Access to resources, networks, and collaborators for mutual success
  • Resulting in Results
The Success Source partnership alignment structure is unique. We truly partner with you for success so you are no longer on your own. While keeping pace with business and all its' change, success becomes possible when time is taken to look at where you are and if that is satisfactory to you. If not, Success Source is who you partner with to gain what you and your business need to get you to where you want to be.




Company Name:
SunTrust Bank

Company Address:
4735 Sharon Rd Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28210

Contact Information:
Name: Pam Decker
Email Address: Pam.decker@suntrust.com
Phone: 704-367-7708

Company Website Address:
www.suntrust.com
Brief Company Description:

SunTrust Banks, Inc., with total assets of $180.3 billion on June 30, 2007, is one of the nation’s largest and strongest financial holding companies.

Through its banking subsidiaries, the company provides deposit, credit, trust, and investment services to a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. Other subsidiaries provide mortgage banking, credit-related insurance, asset management, brokerage, and capital market services.




Company Name:
Tasteful Solutions, LLC

Company Address:
115 Plantation Dr.
Mooresville, NC 28117

Contact Information:
Name: Nathan Wachob
Email Address: npwachob@gmail.com
Phone: 704-650-3456
Fax: 704-799-3683

Company Website Address:
Under Construction
Brief Company Description:

Tasteful Solutions is a Restaurant Group whose goal is to create excellent restaurant concepts in the Charlotte area. Several restaurants are in the development phase as we speak. We also operate a Subway Sandwiches and Salads franchise. Our mission is to provide our guests with quality food in a beautiful ambiance, made by super staff members. Everybody has to eat! So why not with us now and forever. We have the ability to cater for 10 people as well as 10,000 people, so think of us when you want to cater your next event, we will not dissappoint, and if you do we will give you a 120% refund.





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