CHAPEL HILL -- Starting today, West End Wine Bar at 450 West Franklin St. will host weekly Wine Wednesdays. Free samples of four different wines will be offered from 5-7 p.m., and those wines will be offered on special for the rest of the evening.
In addition, there will be a representative on hand for each wine to pour the samples and offer information. Later into the month of April the Wine Bar hopes to begin offering case discounts on the featured wines at a low mark-up. For more information, visit www.westendwinebar.com/ or call 967-7599.
Non-Profit Roundtable set
CHAPEL HILL -- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Aaron Nelson and Chamber Vice President Adam Klein will discuss with attendees at the Chamber's Non-Profit Roundtable results-oriented strategic planning and goal-setting.
The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 at the Chamber.
To RSVP for April's Non-Profit Roundtable, contact Laura Morrison at 357-9989 or lmorrison@carolinachamber.org.
Institute may get grant
CHAPEL HILL -- The Institute for Sustainable Development's Green Plus program has been accepted for consideration for Pepsi's "Refresh" grants program, which includes a public vote.
Votes will help the institute help small businesses become more competitive through becoming more environmentally and socially sustainable. Support the institute by clicking on http://www.refresheverything.com/greenpluschangemakers and leaving your vote.
An award from Pepsi will help the institute expand its Sustainability Fellows program, through which the institute hires and trains, and works with talented young people from a variety of disciplines to assist small businesses in assessing their business, environmental, employee and community performance.
Small Business Roundtable set
CHAPEL HILL -- Christina Gates of Yelp! will share with attendees how to harness the power of the Internet to market their businesses at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Roundtable
The roundtable, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7 at the Chamber, provides Chamber members with a free, non-competitive forum in which they can address current challenges for small businesses and share ideas and solutions. Gates will discuss the importance of consumer reviews in today's marketplace and will demonstrate how users can connect with current customers and clients online.
To RSVP for April's Small Business Roundtable, contact Laura Morrison at 357-9989 or lmorrison@carolinachamber.org.
New location for FranchiseMart
CHAPEL HILL -- FranchiseMart/Biz1Brokers recently opened a new location at 305 Rowe Road under the ownership of resident James Park.
"I was looking for a solid investment to complement my business consulting firm," Park said. "I finally found a business model that fits my personality and helps provide a service to others in my community."
In celebration of its grand opening, FranchiseMart is offering a free seminar for prospective franchise owners from 2 to 4 p.m. April 16 at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliot Road. The seminar is geared towards individuals interested in starting their own business through franchising and is open to all levels of interest -- from the curious to the certain. The seminar will teach attendees the steps to finding the right franchise and will also focus on how to turn your existing business into a successful franchise.
FranchiseMart/Biz1Brokers is a co-branded franchise opportunity. It is the latest addition to the United Franchise Group family of brands and a very unique concept in the franchise consulting and business brokerage industries. Franchise consultants match prospective business buyers with the franchise that best matches their interests, background, investment criteria and strengths. Biz1Brokers assist business owners, who are looking to sell their business, as well as buyers looking to buy an established business.
Contact Park at 888-586-3357.
Magazine notes 3Cups, Panciuto
CHAPEL HILL -- According to Bon Appetit magazine, 3Cups, a one-stop shop for wine, coffee, tea and local food moved to bigger digs just over a year ago and added a wine bar, along with all sorts of tasting classes. There's more room to stock locally roasted Counter Culture Coffee, Scratch bakery goods, and Farmer's Daughter Brand jams and jellies. 3Cups is at 227 South Elliott Road. Call (919) 968-8993 or click on 3cups.net for more information.
Bon Appetit also proclaimed that "The dishes at Aaron Vandemark's Panciuto restaurant in Hillsborough owe a lot to the incredible local produce. This salad features figs two ways."
Farm to Fork Picnic's May 23
HURDLE MILLS -- The 2010 Farm to Fork Picnic celebrating local food and local farms will be held May 23, it was announced.
The event, to be held from 4-7 p.m. rain or shine, will be at the W.C. Breeze Family Farm, 4909 Walnut Grove Church Road, just outside of Hillsborough.
In a unique collaboration, some of the region's most talented cooks will pair with Piedmont farmers to prepare a picnic-style feast that celebrates local foods and the people who grow and make them. The meal will offer the opportunity to taste farm-fresh food representing the bounty and diversity of the region, as well as a wide assortment of locally crafted foodstuffs including farmstead cheese, pickles, preserves, breads, pastries, beer, wine and cured meat.
Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.farmtoforknc.com. Advanced ticket purchase required. $50 per person.
