Four Companies Join Hood Hargett Breakfast Club
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2010 … Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, the premier Charlotte networking group, has added four new members, bringing the total number new companies in 2010 to 16. The four newest members are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Compass Group, Kalu Asian Kitchen and Morton’s The Steakhouse.
“We’ve experienced significant growth in 2010, and we’re thrilled to welcome these companies to the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club,” said Jenn Snyder, executive director. “They’ll contribute to the one-of-a-kind business-networking environment that we’ve created and bring even more value to our membership.”
About the New Members
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to more than 3.7 million members, including approximately 900,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Visit www.bcbsnc.com.
Compass Group is a Charlotte-based food service and support services company with $9.2 billion in revenues in 2009. The company’s groundbreaking policies champion local farmers and fair trade; reduce the use of antibiotics in chicken, turkey and pork; commit to healthier oceans by purchasing sustainable seafood; focus on social justice; support sustainable agriculture and healthy rural economies; and promote farm animal welfare through 100 percent use of cage-free shell eggs. Visit www.cgnad.com.
Located on East 6th Street, Kalu Asian Kitchen is a Charlotte fine-dining restaurant featuring contemporary Asian cuisine based on authentic recipes and traditional techniques. The menu features cocktails yet to be seen in most of the Western World along with traditional Japanese bottle service. Visit www.kalunc.com.
Recognized for impeccable service, fabulous food, and a comprehensive wine and spirits list, Morton’s The Steakhouse is on Trade Street in the center of Uptown Charlotte's business district. Since opening in 1994, Morton’s has awed guests with its classic, hearty American fare, serving generous portions of its specialty USDA grain-fed prime-aged beef, fresh fish, lobsters, and chicken entrees and spectacular desserts. Visit www.mortons.com/charlotte.
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 50 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.
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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