VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2026
UPCOMING
EVENTS JANUARY
FEBRUARY
TEACH ME 13 TUESDAY TUE
TUE AFTER WORK
THU NOONTIME
3 NETWORK
15 NETWORK WED MEMBER
21 ORIENTATION WED RISERS
28 101
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WED RISERS LUNCH
11 MEET UP
THU DIGITAL MARKETING WED 120TH ANNUAL
5 INSTITUTE
TUE CENTER CITY
25 DINNER
10 AM BRIEFING
EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED - WWW.MYGMA.ORG Unless otherwise noted, all events are included with your GMA membership dues at no additional charge for all employees. Advance registration is REQUIRED to ensure we have ample food, seating and other accommodations for all attendees. Please visit WWW.MYGMA.ORG to register online. Guests may attend two GMA events before joining. If you are concerned about inclement weather cancelling an event or meeting that GMA is hosting, please visit mygma.org, check our Facebook or call our office at (336) 378-6350. Schedule subject to change. Always check WWW.MYGMA.ORG for the most updated information on GMA Events.
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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
JANUARY THE INS AND OUTS OF BUSINESS LOANS
Date: Thursday, January 15 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Date: Tuesday, January 13 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM;
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Location: Doubletree by Hilton (Airport) 6426 Burnt Poplar Rd, GSO
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Presented by: Scott Baker, Triad President TowneBank
TABLE SPONSOR: HOSTED BY:
Lunch provided with registration.
RISERS 101
Date: Wednesday, January 21 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;
Date: Wednesday, January 28 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM;
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Registration/Lunch begins at 12:15 PM
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO
Lunch provided with registration.
Lunch provided with registration.
GMA REFERRAL PROGRAM
Refer a new member and receive a $25 gift card when they join. There is no limit to how many gift cards you can earn, so start spreading the word about GMA today!
A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOU!
This is your opportunity! We are calling on all members who are interested in volunteering at our upcoming events. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm can make a real impact, and we would love to have you! Members will receive a FREE one-hour consultation with a Human Resources expert on the issues of most importance to them.
Scan the QR code to sign up as a volunteer.
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FEBRUARY DIGITAL THAT DELIVERS
Date: Tuesday, February 3 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Date: Thursday February 5 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM;
Registration/Lunch begins at 11:45 AM
Location: Dynamic Quest 4821 Koger Blvd, Greensboro
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO
Presented by: Bill O'Shea, WGHP - Nexstar Digital Fox 8
TABLE SPONSOR:
HOSTED BY:
Lunch provided with registration.
LUNCH MEET UP
Date: Tuesday, February 10 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM;
Date: Wednesday, February 11 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Registration/Breakfast begins at 7:45 AM
Location: GMA, 225 Commerce Pl, GSO Speaker: Jody Clayton & Jeff Parsons (Board President), Preservation Greensboro
SPONSORED BY:
Location: Sarah’s Kabob Shop 5340 W Market St, GSO Attendees responsible for their own checks.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $100 CORPORATE TABLE: $1,100 (10 seats) Includes table signage and company name recognition on screen and in program book.
SCAN THE QR CODE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET OR TABLE TODAY!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
COCKTAIL PARTY SPONSOR
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 120th GMA Annual Dinner. Contact Michelle Bolick at mbolick@mygma.org for more information on how to align your company with this signature event.
MARCH EVENTS
WED
11
THU
12
MEMBER ORIENTATION RISERS WORKSHOP
TUE
17
WED
25
TEACH ME TUESDAY MEET & EAT
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO, NC PERMIT NO. 389
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2025 YEAR END WRAP UP
HERE’S TO MORE GREAT MEMORIES IN 2026
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