Ernie's team brings home the trophy!

Congratulations to Ballantyne BNI's own Ernie Linger of Carmel Place for his team's spectacular bowling victory!

Ballantyne Business Network BNI meets every Thursday at 7:15am in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

Green to save the Earth, green to save some green!”

**Ballantyne BNI Member, Patrice Hawkins is GREEN! ***

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release


DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE: Local Business Can Now Go Green

Charlotte, NC – For small businesses in Charlotte, this is a make-it or break-it time. The economy has (we hope) hit bottom and will swing up, but when, and how soon are questions no one can answer.

While some business owners are just hanging on—afraid to make any changes, for fear of losing the business they have, there is one business owner in Charlotte taking the opportunity to stand apart—and do the right thing!

Interior Designer, Patrice Hawkins, Owner of Interiors by Decorating Den in Charlotte has taken this opportunity to achieve the designation as an Accredited Professional with GREEN-Leaders at the Sustainable Furniture Council ("SFC").

“Eco-friendly design becomes more important each day!” says Patrice, “I really feel that the time is now to get the tools and resources so that my company can provide the best home design trends to my clients, and offer a ‘green’ alternative—especially when people are extra concerned about how and where they spend their money: Green to save the Earth, green to save some green!”

Patrice Hawkins has completed the rigorous course, including an exam which was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Furnishings Council, (www.sustainablefurnishings.org), the #1 green organization in home furnishings with board members including ranking staff of World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and one of the co-founders of USGBC/LEED. This is the most comprehensive training program available, providing manufacturers, reps, retailers and designers with the knowledge and credentials to differentiate themselves as experts in sustainability. The course focuses on environmental issues related to home furnishings, including the factual basis for climate change, indoor air quality, toxic waste, and water conservation.

“I have always thought of myself as progressive and environmentally conscious—now I have the credentials to prove it!” – Patrice Hawkins, CID.

For more information on Interiors by decorating den, go to: www.decdens.com/phawkins.

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Ballantyne Business Network BNI meets every Thursday at 7:15 am in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

It was a GREAT Year!

The final numbers are in, and this BNI year has been a great one!

We set out to meet our goal of $350k+ and we did it! Congratulations Team!
Here are our numbers:

The winners for September...
Most Referral given: Chris Reshetar- 14
Most Visitors: Brian Hines- 4
Most 1 to 1's: Carol Schulenberg- 8
Total Value given: $43,233

Winners for Oct 1, 2008- Sept 30, 2009
Most Referrals: Darin Brockelbank- 124
Most Visitors: tie Peg Casey & Tammy Copeland - 14 each
Most 1 to 1's: Patrice Hawkins- 68
Total Value given: $355,904

*Remember: We need your slips to count the closed business, and the 1:1’s, so don’t forget to hand those in! AND when you bring a visitor, fill out a referral slip so that we make sure we give credit to the right people!

Ballantyne Business Network BNI meets every Thursday at 7am in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

Two More Hands - Your Affordable Personal Assistant: Moving Checklist – How to Move

Two More Hands - Your Affordable Personal Assistant: Moving Checklist – How to Move

Ballantyne Business Network BNI meets every Thursday at 7am in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

Marketing Services Power Team

The Marketing Services Power Team meets the third Tuesday at 4pm at Grape D'Vine in Ballantyne. And yes we do sample the wine to loosen up at the end of the day. What better way to hang out and work?

We are off to a great start by sharing our bios and GAINS sheet at the last meeting. Our group has already found our meetings to be very helpful in targeting referralls, building business and finding new ways to market our services.

Power Team

Leader: Mariellen Auer, Auer Agency

Julie Bee, SyncSmart

Peg Casey, Coupon Magazine and TheAd Spot.com

Marianne Linker,  Client Linker

Alisa Wenning, Pyramid Printing

Meg Wier, Copywriter

We are still seeking a website designer. But I have a lead on that and he will be visiting us this week.

Mariellen Auer

Ballantyne BNI UPDATE

June Basic and Advanced Training
June 9, 2009

Next Training:
August 3, 2009

Charlotte SOUTH - MSP Basic and Advanced Training (July 9th)
1:00-3:00pm - Member Success Program Basic Training
3:00-5:00pm - MSP Advanced Training
Location: PR Store Ballantyne, Corporate Offices, 15720 John J Delaney Drive, Suite 206, (1st floor), Charlotte, NC 28277
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Charlotte EAST - MSP Basic and Advanced Training (July 9th)
4:00-6:00pm - Member Success Program Basic Training
6:00-7:30pm - MSP Advanced Training
Location: The Levine Senior Center - 10545 NE Parkway (across from Old Navy in Sycamore Commons), Matthews, NC

June Chapter Numbers

Most Referrals:
Carol Schulenberg – 9
Darin Brockelbank – 8
Chris Reschetar – 8

Visitors: 27

96 Referrals Given

Most One to Ones
Julie Bee

$49,149 Total Revenue Passed

Ballantyne Business Network BNI meets every Thursday at 7:15 am in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

LIngerie Football League asks Auer Agency to put their apparel together

That's right with all the news in Charlotte these past two days, we thought you would like to know that the LFL contacted us on Tuesday seeking our services to do the team gear.

I'm not kidding, I'm totally serious about this.

We are currently working out the details with the LFL, but right now they are looking for tops, bottoms and sexy knee highs to wear for their upcoming mini-camps/games for 5 teams.

We can't tell all, you know us girls don't kiss and tell, but we will keep you posted as we draw nearer to sealing the deal.

For more info about the league go to: http://www.lflus.com/index1.html

For more info on us go to www.aueragency.com

Mariellen Auer/704-236-0568/mariellen@aueragency.com