Wilkes Business Links 1

Wilkes Business Link (WBL) - Leads Group

Our Mission:
The Wilkes Business Link aims to create opportunities for members to connect with other businesses, share best practices, and generate referrals. In summary, our mission is simple:
🔗 Help each other prosper.

📧 More Information:

Contact: Terrian Carter – tcarter@wilkesnc.org
📄 Click Here for By-Laws & Application

📅 Meeting Details

📍 Location: Chamber Boardroom
📅 Day: Thursdays
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

🎤 Upcoming Presenters

July 2025

🗓 10th – Francisco Martinez – Wilkes Economic Development Corporation (Fall Grant Program)
🗓 17th – Larry Bell – Servpro of Wilkes & Alleghany Counties
🗓 24th – Stephen Patton – Edward Jones Advisor
🗓 31st – Seth Cohn – Dooley's Grill & Bar

📋 Presenter Guidelines

🔹 If you’re unable to present on your scheduled date, please coordinate with another member to switch slots.

🤝 Weekly One-on-One Meetings

Have you scheduled your one-on-one meeting this week?
If not, make it a priority today! These meetings are essential for building strong professional relationships and fostering business growth.

🗣 Refine Your 60-Second Elevator Pitch

Create a compelling introduction using these prompts:

🔹 Who Are You?

• Background & experience

• Years in your current role

• Key accomplishments

🔹 What Do You Offer?

• Unique value proposition

• Creative power words

• 2–3 key industry-relevant skills

🔹 What Makes You Stand Out?

• What differentiates you from your competitors?

✅ Practice regularly to enhance confidence and clarity!