Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Welcomes Four New Members
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2010 … Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, the premier Charlotte networking group, has continued its growth and added four new members – The Charlotte Observer, Killingsworth Environmental, Optima Engineering and Titan Outdoor Living Solutions. A total of 12 new members have joined Hood Hargett Breakfast Club in 2010.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these new members to Hood Hargett Breakfast Club,” said Jenn Snyder, executive director. “They’re joining an elite group of companies in a great networking environment designed to enhance their professional relationships and improve their businesses. Our tremendous growth this year underscores the value of our organization’s membership.”
About the New Members
The Charlotte Observer delivers what people need to discover and understand the region. Founded in 1886, its mission is to report clearly, truthfully and completely. The Observer has shared one Pulitzer Prize and won three others outright, including two for public service, the pinnacle of American journalism. The Observer is owned by The McClatchy Company – the third-largest newspaper company in the United States and a leading newspaper and internet publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service. For more information, visit www.charlotteobserver.com.
Killingsworth Environmental has worked hard for the last 17 years to make sure its customers' homes are free of pests, insects and termites that can harm them or their dwelling. In addition to offering a full line of environmentally friendly cleaning products, Killingsworth specializes in pest control, termite control, mold remediation and lawn care. The company services communities throughout the Carolinas. For more information, visit www.thebiggreenk.com.
Optima Engineering, P.A. is a multidisciplined, professional engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, sustainable design and commissioning services. Projects include data center facilities and other mission critical sites, health care facilities, educational facilities, commercial and retail buildings, high-rise buildings, fire stations, hotels, restaurants and churches. Optima also evaluates existing facilities and develops strategies for owners and managers to reduce their carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.optimapa.com.
Titan Outdoor Living Solutions designs, installs and creates ornamental gates and fences for residential properties. The company also offers products such as synthetic golf greens, synthetic lawns and synthetic pine needles, and it has a line of aluminum furniture, mailboxes, street signs, bike racks, fountains and play sets. As a leader in the steel industry, Titan provides custom fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial buildings such as rails, stairs, frames, roof ladders and structural buildings. For more information, visit www.titanfab.net.
About Hood Hargett Breakfast Club
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club is a “category exclusive” business development organization that hosts networking events throughout the year for its members and guests. More than 45 local and regional businesses are members. The breakfast events provide an opportunity for members to network with each other and entertain clients and prospective clients.
The upcoming speaker schedule:
- Hugh McColl, former chairman and CEO of Bank of America and current chairman of The McColl Group, LLC: Sept. 10, 2010
- Chip Bell, customer loyalty expert and best-selling author: Oct. 8, 2010
- Frank Abagnale, world’s foremost authority on fraud and identity theft, and author of best-selling book Catch Me If You Can, which was also made into a movie starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio: Nov. 12, 2010
At each Hood Hargett Breakfast Club event, a local student athlete is awarded a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Liz Murray Scholarship Fund. To date, Hood Hargett Breakfast Club has awarded more than $180,000 to more than 150 local high school students.
For more information about Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, visit www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com.
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