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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESInternational Networking Week™

REACH – Network, Connect and Grow – Gastonia

has a number of sponsorship opportunities open to businesses both large and small. It is estimated approximately 300 business people will attend this event,

all willing to network with each other and find out more about each other’s products and services.

By sponsoring this event, your assistance to help host this area’s first annual event will be clearly visible to small and medium sized businesses

across Gaston County. There are multiple sponsorship levels available, each with their own benefits.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Business Voices™ to aid in their on-going programs.

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING WEEK™?

International Networking Week™ is a defined celebration and recognition of the most acknowledged method of business creation today – “networking”. Its goal is to celebrate the key role that networking plays in the development and success of businesses across the nation and the rest of the world.

The focus of International Networking Week™ REACH – Network, Connect and Grow will be to bring together representatives of government, businesses, and the community to network with each other and to understand the concept of good networking. Key networking specialists from across North America will offer advice and information on how businesses can grow and succeed through good networking practices.

Invitations to attend are open to the business community, members of other networking organizations, students, press representatives, and interested parties from all levels of government and business. The idea is to raise the profile of networking in the wider community, recognizing it as an essential tool for success in today’s business climate.

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DAVID ALEXANDERKeynote Presentation: Stop Setting Goals, Start Taking ActionDavid has had the opportunity to work with thousands of business peo-ple and companies showing them how to dramatically increase their busi-

ness profitability while growing them into leaders in their communities. He loves small business and has personally been involved in over 20 small

business and franchises. One of his favorite things to do is bring that knowl-edge to others so they can build the business of their dreams.

David says he has an AWESOME family. His interests are: running, exercising, RV camp-ing and spending quality time with family and friends. He lives the life of his dreams and is passionate about helping others do so as well.

BS from Western Carolina UniversityCertified Networker Program Co-Wrote: Networking Like a ProPersonality Insights DISC Co-Wrote: Roadmap to SuccessCertified Landmark Education Co-Wrote: Stepping Stones to Success

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GINA HERALDDouble Your Referrals in 90 Days

Gina is a Trainer, Coach, and Speaker who was born to help people maximize their potential.Her passion in life is helping others see what’s possible and to believe they can accomplish it. By supporting them to develop the right mindset and to embrace the tools and informa-

tion available to make happen, she consistently delivers performance improvement.

She spent the bulk of her corporate career at Nordstrom, Inc and was honored with their prestigious “Inverted Pyramid Award” a company record 3 times. It is an award given in acknowl-

edgment of “Servant Leadership” and is one of the accomplishments Gina is most proud of in her life. She loved the opportunity to serve customers and to build and train successful teams. She is devoted to the personal and professional development and credits her amazing colleagues and peers at Nordstrom for setting her feet on that path.

She is DiSC certified, by both Extended DiSC and Take Flight Learning, and achieved Advanced Speaker status at Toastmasters International. She is a graduate of Sander Sales Training, having participated in the President’s Club and The Management Training Courses. She got her BA in Fashion Merchandising from Columbia College in Columbia, MO.

A strategist at heart, Gina loves working with business owners and leaders to overcome common challenges related to owning and operating a business.

She enjoys sports and outdoor activities of all kinds as well as reading (usually while sitting on the beach) and hanging out with family and friends. Gina and her husband David, a licensed GC and radio host have 2 awesome grandchildren.

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HUGH GRAYTime Management for the Busy Entrepreneur

Hugh started in the Business Coaching and Training Industry in January 2003.

He helps business leaders with business planning, marketing, and leadership develop-ment through practical training and coaching. He has extensive experience working with

businesses to be more effective and efficient. Hugh has trained hundreds of people on how to communicate their messages more successfully.

Areas of focus are Managing Effective Relationships, Consultative Selling, Referral Marketing, Business Planning, Goal setting, and Team Building. Before starting his company, Hugh worked as a Tennis Teaching Professional and Director. He played Tennis in college and still competes in a few tournaments a year.

He enjoys staying active, reading, and spending time with his family. Hugh has a heart of service and firmly believes in helping others reach their potential.

Hugh has an undergraduate degree in Sports Management. He received his MBA from Pfeiffer University.

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TRENT GIBBONSUsing LinkedIn for your Business

Trent joined CUNA Mutual Group in 2017, after nine years of experience selling annuities with Transamerica and Prudential. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in marketing from Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. Trent has a

Life & Health Insurance license and is registered with FINRA.

Trent spends his free time with his wife and son. He enjoys golf, and he is also a guitar player and songwriter. He is the fourth generation of his family to work in financial services. His

philosophy about partnering with advisors is simple: Trent cares. He cares about his advisors’ business, their clients and their financial well-being. He’s witnessed the challenges facing clients from all walks of life, and his goal is to find the best possible solution to help them achieve their goals.

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BRIAN JOHNSONMoneyball: The Business Strategy

Having grown up in a small business household, I went to college in Ohio not knowing what I wanted to do. I just knew what I didn’t want to do ... struggle running a business like my father did. I pursued my degree successfully and entered the corporate

world. I spent the next 20 years of my life working for three different Fortune 500 companies. It felt awkward to me to do just “one type” of work. So as opportunities for

different experiences presented themselves, I took them. I’ve held leadership roles in Commodity Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing & Sales. My last

corporate role was leading the Global Sales organization for one of the divisions of my company.

Among the accomplishments I value:• Leading a $350M Sales Organization of 18 people delivering over $100M in growth over three years.• Traveling to and conducting Business in over 20 countries.• Continual learning: MBA, Chicago Booth Graduate of Executive Finance & UNC Keenan-Fleglar

graduate of Executive Leadership.

Looking ahead, I am focused on using my broad experience to partner with small and medium-sized businesses to aid them in achieving the growth goals they desire. I am driven to help all the “my Dads” out there that want to make their business work for them. I am focused on driving people and businesses to “Be Better.”

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The International Networking Week™ REACH – Network, Connect and Grow is an initiative of Business Network International™ (BNI) partnering with the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce. BNI is a business referral organization whose primary purpose is to assist its members to find and exchange qualified business referrals for each other and develop effective word-of-mouth marketing techniques. BNI provides its members with a professional structure and an on-going training system, enabling members to network in a deliberate and focused manner to produce tangible results.

Dr Ivan Misner, an internationally recognized “master of networking”, founded BNI in 1985 to be able to grow his own Business Consultancy firm. It has since grown into the largest business referral organization in the world. With over 4800 chapters in 38 countries, in 2006 BNI members worldwide passed 4.9 million qualified referrals worth an estimated $1.9 billion.

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Thank you for helping sponsor The International Networking Week™ REACH – Network, Connect and Grow program.

Please check your sponsorship level:o Elite $6000o Platinum $3500o Gold $3000o Silver Booth $500o Silver Breakout $500o Meal Table $250

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Dot Yandle Financial Services, 8037 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28226 Attn: Kristine Pennington

Questions? connect@reachgaston.com 704-860-0784

Business Voices™

The BNI Foundation has a long, proud legacy of helping schools in need, and a pivotal part of our philanthropic work was the creation of the Business Voices™ initiative. Business Network International’s Business Voices™ pairs BNI members and concerned, motivated corporations, service clubs and community groups with schools and educational organizations to help them find the resources needed to have maximum impact on the kids of our communities.Support looks different depending on what the schools or educational organizations identify as their unique challenges. In some communities, it may be poverty: kids need food to eat or socks to wear. Elsewhere, it may be bullying, eating disorders, or alcohol use. We listen directly to what the schools, and even the students, identify as their most pressing needs. BNI is Ground Zero for this initiative which we call this work “cause networking” — and who better to lead the way with cause networking than the world’s largest, most successful networking organization?