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Peter Shankman on SEO and Social Media at Carolina Connect in Asheville

I went to Carolina Connect 2011 and got to see a good keynote by Peter Shankman. I turned on the Flip camera for the last few minutes of Q&A and got some insights from Peter about the complementary nature of … Continue reading

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Hanging Out with Steve Thomas in Downtown Asheville

Kevin and I walked Steve Thomas over to the Western Carolina Home Show this morning so he could deliver his talk. He’s a pretty cool cat and was nice enough to take a minute to make this little video with … Continue reading

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Video of 2011 Hot Chocolate 10K Start and Top Five Finishers

Yes, it was indeed cold this morning, somewhere in the 20s I believe. The 2011 Isaac Dixon Hot Chocolate 10K was an extremely well-organized event. Despite the temperature I was somewhat disappointed I wasn’t in the race, but I’m sure … Continue reading

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AVL Marketing Water Bottles for Hot Chocolate 10K in Asheville

Hey Asheville peeps! Come on down to watch the race tomorrow. It’s sold out, but there is also a kids’ hill climb, hot cocoa, music and other family fun. PLUS, if you get there soon enough you can grab one … Continue reading

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Great Viral Video by Crowdsourcing Internet Startup in Asheville

Jack Carrier (the man in the dog suit) strikes again. We have seen this designer dog tag crowdsourcing entrepreneur in video, in costume, on this blog before. The video above is certainly more professional and does a great job telling … Continue reading

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Carolina Connect 2010 – Bryan Bringing the Blitz, Ideation Blitz

See Carolina Connect 2010 for more info. Thursday! Thursday! Thursday! Bryan Freeborn brings the blitz. One day only! Get the blitz “bestowed” upon ye. Special appearance by Go-Go the Gorilla. He, Bryan, not Go-Go, is a firehouse of ideas, all … Continue reading

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Carolina Connect 2010, May 13 at The Renaissance Downtown Asheville

Oh yes, you want to be at this event. Carolina Connect 2010 is sure to be a great opportunity to network with all sorts of businesspeople in Western North Carolina, and way beyond. Many of the speakers and panelists are … Continue reading

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Brian Boggs, Chairmaker – Small Business Brief #14

Shaky cam strikes again! Too much coffee this morning, or not enough? I’m not sure. But I think you can still clearly see how fantastic this handmade furniture is, by Brian Boggs and company. The barstools Brian shows us in … Continue reading

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Lab Escape – Small Business Brief #13

“I— Am— Sil-ho-uette Man, In-ter-view-ing peo-ple as fast as I can…” First time I’ve used the Flip camera in the conference room at the new office. Now I know. Don’t sit in front of the windows, too much backlight. I … Continue reading

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Rainbow Mountain Children's School – Small Business Brief #12

Yesterday I met with Renee Owen, Executive Director at Rainbow Mountain Children’s School. This is a great, small private school in west Asheville. They serve kids from preschool through eighth grade. I have firsthand experience with school because both of … Continue reading

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