Wilmington Professional Group at North Kerr Spalon

It was a gorgeous day in Wilmington, perfect for the Wilmington Professional Group's networking event/cookout at North Kerr Spalon's new location on North Kerr Avenue. Below three of the four Wilmington Professional Group's organizers, Sandy Powell of North Kerr Spalon, Neal Whitington of Zutu Marketing, and Arian Kelley of PrePaid Legal greet arrival Fred Kumpel of Stickland's Window Coverings.


Accupuncturist Kris Peterson


I met David Harrison of Pre-Paid Legal - we had a nice chat about market niches and deciding the best ways to help people. Here David is with Rick Huston of Insphere Insurance Solutions. Rick and I talked a bit about using short video clips to convey vital information (see our less-than-vital short clip below).


Klif Kinnamon, a man of few words, from Zutu Marketing.


Next Media's Austin Thomas, personal trainer Dee Whitington, and Nsalo Salon stylist Melissa Kinnamon.


Here's the clip Rick and I shot. Using video on blogs and websites is becoming increasingly common as a way to communicate your message (even if your message is that using video is becoming increasingly common).

Wilmington Professional Group at Past, Present, Future Digital 4-14-10

Yesterday's weather wasn't quite as stunningly beautiful as the rest of the week, but that didn't stop harm the turnout at the Wilmington Professional Group's outdoor networking event at Josh Caine's Past Present Future Digital.

Below co-host T. Neal Whittington made sure everyone had what they needed.


Stephanie Willliams of Edward Jones was the sponsor for the event. That's Stephanie below, the blond woman with the gray top. You can also see behind and in front of the table (to the right of Neal) Sandy Powell, Hair Color Specialist of North Kerr Spalon & WPG Event Coordinator (waving hello with a big smile), entrepreneur Arian Kelley, Jon Hicks of Ethos Design, and accupuncturist Kris Peterson.


Another person who always has a smile is Thornton Burgess of Jubilee Snooze and Cruise - the B&B on a 45 foot yacht.


Eleazar Herrera and Manual Lopez both of Ethos. Manual's the one bustin' a move.


So, with no moves going on, here are Manual, Jon, an Eleazar.


Funny how you can always pick David Merrill out in a crowd. I guess it's because of his height?


And Michael Byrd of Wordwright Web is a standout because he's always nattily attired with shirt, tie, and pleated pants.

Three favs in this shot, Stylist Supreme Melissa Kinnamon (of Nsalo Salon), her spouse Klif Kinnamon of Zutu Marketing, and, making his approach from the background, Ken Schiess of HdVest.

It was a good time. Thanks to all, especially Josh, Sandy, Arian, and Neal for organizing and hosting the event. And Stephanie, thanks for putting on the generous spread!

Wilmington Professionals at Mexico Viejo in Leland

The Wilmington Professional Group came to Leland this week, with an event at Mexico Viejo restaurant.

Organizer Sandy Powell of Spalon Salon, Jeff Harvell of Lighthouse Publications, Cal DesVoignes of LifeStyle Financial Resources, and Kari Presley of Marine Federal Credit Union.


Brooke Foreman of RightLeftStudio and freelance marketing maven Lisa Ashby.

Daniel Oldham and Jon Hicks of Ethos Design Studios and Klif Kinnamon of ZutuMarketing.

Lauren Formalarie of Coastal Concepts Creations and Sandy Powell.


Personal trainer Dee Whitington and her husband Neal Whitington of ZutuMarketing.


Sandy Powell and Bruce Brown.

Kari Presley and Jeff Harvell.

In the crowd, Monica Clark of Cape Fear Business Services and Dr. Arian Kelley of Pre-Paid Legal.

Brooke Foreman, Ken Schiess of HdVest, and Jeff Harvell.

Nice event. Y'all come back now.

Wilmington Professional Group at BIRD Decorative Hardware & Bath - 1-27-10

BIRD Decorative Hardware & Bath on Oleander Drive in Wilmington was the location for Wednesday night's Wilmington Professional Group.

Sandy Powell of SPALon Spa and Salon greeted visitors.

Sandy Powell and Andrea and Brian Anderson of SendOutCards.

Ayres Burgess of Jubilee Snooze and Cruise, T. Neal Whitington and Klif Kinnamon of Zutu Marketing.
Brian with Bill Johnson.


Cal DesVoigne with LifeStyle Financial Resources.



Dan Hagin of N2 Publishing and Stephanie Williams of Edward Jones.

Personal Trainer Dee Whitington and Sharon Fulford from Mary Kay.

Josh Caine, of Past Present Future Digital.

Accupuncturist Kris Peterson.

Doug Erickson of the C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast.


I asked Doug to "strike a pose" and here's what he delivered.

When I left I ran into Elaine Huston from Pre-Paid Legal. I'd previously seen Elaine at the Strictly Business networking event at Fat Tony's.

Thanks to Sandy, Andrea, Brian, and Josh for your work in putting together this week's Wilmington Professional Group.

Wilmington Professional Group at North Chase SPA-LON

For its last regular monthly meeting of the year, the Wilmington Professional Group went all out at Sandy Powell's North Chase SPA-LON. Below Brian Anderson of SendOutCards greeted members and guests as they arrived.

David Merrill of Hertz (oops, back to camera, sorry David) and Michael Bird of WordWright Web.

David Nye had a display for ClickCheckSave.Com a local business membership service with bonuses and offers good for a full year. All attendess at this event got a free one year membership.

A better shot of David Merrill, this time with Ann Willard of All Kinds of Stuff promotional products company.

Ezell Willard of All Kinds of Stuff and Wilmington accupuncturist Chris Peterson.

A goodly-sized crowd built quickly.


Mark Evans of Green Cleaning Technicians.

Debra LaRue of U-First.

Sandy Powell of North Chase SPA-LON, Debra LaRue, and Gayle Tabor and Jenn Beddoes of Glynne's Soaps.

Shannon Andrews of WordWright Web.


Natasha Davis of Wilmington Communities in School arrived laughing. Natasha's laugh is contagious.

Neal Whitington, Ezell Willard, Ann Willard, and Dee Whitington.

A better shot of Ann and Dee.

So the Wilmington Professional Group had another very successful event. Be sure to check the group's website www.wilmingtonprofessionalgroup.com for upcoming meetings.