New Location Rocks!
The U Center and its members will officially unveil their new location with a Community and Business Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting this Tuesday, May 7, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Having recently moved to the new location (previously home to Mountain State University) just off Interstate 77 at exit 33, the event is an opportunity for The U Center’s staff and members to share their vision of the new facility with the community. The evening will include tours of the new 6885-square-foot facility, complimentary wine and appetizers catered by our sponsor Jeffery’s Restaurant and music by Wally...
Read MoreDo You Have Your “Two-Minute Spiel”?
Back in my racing business days, I traveled to many race tracks to promote our head restraints and driver safety systems. Upon arrival, I would load my back pack with flyers, business cards and catalogs while carrying one of our most current devices and trek through the pits to deliver my “two-minute spiel” to the drivers and their crews. When I say two-minute spiel, I literally mean a two-minute talk –if it were any longer I would lose their attention. I learned quickly how to share a non-offensive and yet intriguing approach, which would usually result in further inquiries and...
Read MoreThe U Center’s – Palladium – Hosting Single Events/Presentations/Seminars
Looking for that meeting space to hold a small group of 5 or more? How about a group of 50+? If you haven’t toured our facility and seen how flexible and affordable our meeting spaces we offer are than I highly recommend you doing so! Once you have visited our space, you will be able to start planning that meeting or function you have been putting off. We are experienced in event planning and can help you make it one to remember, one that accomplishes what you set out to do. Call us or come in to learn more about the affordable rates we offer. We can accomadate: Group Meetings Employee...
Read MoreSpeaking to Attract More Clients………
Back in ’09, my friend, Denise Williams of Peoples Bank, and I formed the Executive Women of LKN group. For a while I served as the Speaker/Education Coordinator for the group. I was mostly responsible for introducing the speakers, which I thought would be pretty easy since I’m usually comfortable speaking casually in front of groups. I found out that giving a professional presentation in a structured setting is a little different. I realized over time it would be advantageous to take a “public speaking” workshop. As you may have seen on our U Agenda last week, I’m proud to say The...
Read MoreGoing For The Gold?
Did you watch the XXX Olympiad Games in London? Did you notice how determined the athletes were in going for the Gold or how much hard work they put in to get where they were? As I’ve mentioned before, determination and hard work are my two favorite ingredients to achieving a goal or going for the Gold. I’ve also talked about how “U” are your best investment. Consider how these athletes got to this point in their pursuit of gold and you will find a common thread. They all invested in their coaches. Just like athletes look to a coach for training and expertise, coaches play many roles...
Read MoreLooking For Business Facebook Page Tips?
For those of you who have a Facebook Page for your business, here’s something you may not know. Did you know you login in as your business page? What does this mean? It means you can like other businesses as your business page and you can post on those businesses’ pages as your business page profile. For example, when I login to Facebook, I simply go up to the right hand corner of my screen and use Facebook as my business page; and, when I’m done, I can just switch back to my personal profile. By using Facebook as your business page, you can follow pertinent businesses and create more...
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