Natural Science Center of Greensboro & Weddings?

Could this be true? The Natural Science Center of Greensboro, NC may be added to the venue list for wedding locations. Let the wild side come out and rent the entire center with lions, tigers and bears, oh my!!

Glenn Dobrogosz, Executive Director of the Science Center spoke at the Perfect Wedding Guide Networking luncheon today. He enlightened us on the possibilities for wedding parties to enjoy this vast facility filled with wildlife, this tickles my fancy.

 

Not only is this a new and innovative idea, it is very affordable. What a unique experience to wander the facility with a dinosaur, bear or tiger staring you right in the face as you turn the corner.

Glenn even stated the outside grounds are lit up in the evening hours with the animals left outside for viewing. What a beautiful experience, especially for those who LOVE animals, like myself.

The bride and groom along with the entire bridal party can have their pictures taken with a tiger in the background, hold a python snake or cuddle up with a turtle.

Another unique feature is the Omnisphere. This is a total immersion theater featuring a forty foot dome with 3-D effects. Glenn stated that a groom proposed to his bride in the Omnisphere. How romantic.

The bride and groom that decide to have their wedding at the Natural Science Center will most definitely have photographs that roar!

Welcome to the World of Weddings Glenn and the Natural Science Center.

Happy Planting!  www.dianadigsdirt.com

Diana Gardner-Williams

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Non-Profit Day at Greensboro’s BNI Diamonds Chapter

The BNI chapter, “Diamonds” had their first successful non-profit day. Several organizations came to our weekly meeting to promote their groups and meet the “Diamonds”.

It was standing room only with 10 visitors joining us on a rainy afternoon. We extended invitations to many non-profit groups hoping to introduce and make connections. Each non-profit organization were allowed a 2 minute commercial to educate and ask for their perfect referral.

Some on the non-profit organizations that attended were:

• Our Children’s House
• NC Cooperative Extension
• Hand Up Home-ownership Initiative, Inc.
• United Way of Greater Greensboro
• UNCG Spartan Club
• Housing Greensboro

In addition to a lively lunch meeting, our networking group inducted 3 new members.

• Roberta Pearson with Create a Cake Catering
• Marty McFarling with Ameriprise Financial
• Joe Smith Sole Proprieter of his Masonry Company

Our group is growing rapidly and the number of referrals and closed business is also on the rise. Seats we are currently interviewing for are:

• CPA
• Interior Designer
• Re-modeler
• Banker
• Exterior Painter
• Roofer
• Photographer
• Health Insurance Provider

Our weekly meetings are held at Anton’s on Battleground every Thursday from 12-1:30 in the basement. Please email me if you can attend-diana @ justacloudaway.com.

We also had a toast for the new year. Our networking group will ban together and beat the recession. Giver’s Gain is our philosophy.

Happy Networking!!

Diana Gardner-Williams  www.dianadigsdirt.com

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Greensboro Restaurant needed for BNI Networking

The Diamonds chapter of BNI in Greensboro, NC is seeking a new location to hold networking meetings on a weekly basis. We are growing our networking chapter and now looking for a new restaurant to accommodate this growth.

The Diamonds would need: 

• a private room seating anywhere between 30-50 people
• every Thursday from 11:45-1:45 with lunch being served at approximately 1pm
• a sit down lunch
• the cost of lunch between 10 and 12 dollars including tip
• a small area to keep our supplies
• preferably the same waiter or waitress each week
• option to change menu every several months

The BNI “Diamonds” chapter is a word of mouth referral networking group based on the philosophy of “Givers Gain”. The more referrals given, the more referrals gained. The BNI “Diamonds” chapter strives to support one another through building strong, long term relationships between members.

We are looking for a Greensboro restaurant with an uplifting ambiance promoting our enthusiasm in beating the recession. The “Diamonds” chapter is a high energy networking group who meet on a weekly basis to encourage, educate and pass referrals to members.

If you know of a Greensboro restaurant owner interested in talking to the BNI “Diamonds” chapter, please contact Diana Gardner-Williams at 392.4031 or diana@justacloudaway.com. We are a team will discuss the options for our new networking lunch venue.

Thank you for your interest in serving the #1 BNI Networking chapter of the Triad, the “Diamonds”.

Diana Gardner-Williams  www.dianadigsdirt.com

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BNI “Diamonds” Networking Event at The Village on Elm St

A fantastic BNI Networking Event at The Village last night was a huge success. We met new faces and connected with other businesses interested in visiting our chapter.

• Charlene Money
• Ronnie Cardwell
• Maryann Kingsmill

Hopefully we will see their smiling faces at one of our weekly BNI meetings on Thursday’s from 12-1:30 at Anton’s, in the basement.

We have a dynamic chapter with a few positions open, which I’ll be posting at a later date. If you are interested in visiting our Thursday meetings to promote your business, just shoot me an email and we will get you in before the position is filled by your competitor.

Jeff Johnson, our BNI area director proudly stands with Travis and Ray of the “Diamonds” chapter.

The weather was just fantastic, allowing people to mingle and network in comfort.

All you needed for admission was a can good for the local food bank.

BNI “Diamonds” chapter had great attendance including:

• John Haskins
• Wes Jolly
• Tonya Zimmerman
• Brian Japp
• Ray Cardwell
• Travis Carter
• David Senkus
• Lea Frederick
• Gerard Pepin
• Randy and Pennie Melton
• Sue Mangiapane
• and myself~Diana Gardner-Williams

Lea Frederick had a table displaying her beautiful custom gifts from All Wrapped Up.

It was the best looking table there and a big hit.

I am excited about the new year for our chapter and the profits forthcoming.

Let BNI “Diamonds” be your next best friend.

Diana Gardner-Williams  www.dianadigsdirt.com

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