VOLUME 27, ISSUE 8 AUGUST 2026
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AUGUST
CLIENTS FOR LIFE:
Strategies for Building Business Relationships That Last
Date: Tuesday, August 4 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM;
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Presented by: Joe Novara, Growth Academy Coaching
Date: Tuesday, August 11 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM;
Registration/Breakfast begins at 7:45 AM
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Speaker: Dominik Amendum, Pyrle Theatre
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Lunch provided with registration.
NEGOTIATION:
The Skill that Pays You for Life Date: Wednesday, August 13 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM;
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Presented by: Gerald Hutchinson, ActionCOACH
Lunch provided with registration.
LUNCH MEET UP
Date: Wednesday, August 26 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Mac’s Speed Shop 1218 Battleground Ave, GSO Attendees responsible for their own checks.
TACO MAMA! LUNCH MEET UP
JULY 15, 2026
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NETWORKING GROUPS
MONDAYS 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
THURSDAYS 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
FRIDAYS 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
SEPTEMBER Date: Wednesday, September 2 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;
GOOGLE ANALYTICS MADE SIMPLE: Turning Website Data into Better Business Decisions
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Date: Thursday, September 3 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM;
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Lunch provided with registration.
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Presented by: Calvin Clark, NC Media Group Lunch provided with registration.
LUNCH MEET UP
AT GRAPES & GRAINS
Date: Wednesday, September 16 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Freeman’s Grub & Pub 1820 Spring Garden St, GSO
Location: Grapes and Grains Tavern 2001 Yanceyville St, GSO
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
AITurning IN ACTION Inovation Into Impact PRESENTS:
A MINI CONFERENCE
*FREE FOR GMA MEMBERS*
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