Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Announces 2011 Speaker Lineup
Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 7, 2010 … Hood Hargett Breakfast Club has unveiled the keynote speakers for its 2011 monthly meetings at Carmel Country Club.
The speaker lineup features Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, as well as nationally known presenters.
“We have a great lineup scheduled for next year,” said Jenn Snyder, executive director of Hood Hargett Breakfast Club. “We continue our tradition of booking first-class speakers to give our members a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network with other business owners and entertain their clients and prospects.”
The 2011 speaker lineup includes:
- Merril Hoge, ESPN analyst, former NFL player and cancer survivor – Jan. 14, 2011
- J. Bradley (Brad) Wilson, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina – Feb. 11, 2011
- Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas, authors of USA Today’s “Common Ground” column – March 11, 2011
- Erik Qualman, author of “Socialnomics” and expert in social media and technology – April 8, 2011
- Wes Moore, youth advocate and author of “The Other Wes Moore” – May 13, 2011
- Jerry Richardson, owner of the Carolina Panthers – Sept. 9, 2011
- Tobin Smith, Fox Business analyst and co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Bulls and Bears” – Oct. 14, 2011
- Matt Eversmann, hero portrayed in “Black Hawk Down” and the Battle of Mogadishu – Nov. 11, 2011
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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