Networking in Brier Creek returns

Aloft Raleigh-Durham in Brier Creek

Photography by Catherine Davis

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The lobby area

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I-540 BAM!

MEANS BUSINESS 919 Magazine Hosts Networking Event at Aloft RDU Brier Creek

Business leaders from throughout the 919 gathered recently at the I-540 BAM! (Business Alliance Mixer), a free networking event sponsored by 919 Magazine at the Aloft Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport in Brier Creek/North Raleigh.

Aptly titled to reflect an alliance of business owners spanning the I-540 Corridor from Wake Forest to Holly Springs the I-540 BAM! brings together professionals, business owners and those that live, work and play in the 919 to network and share resources.

Guests dined on an array of freshly prepared appetizers and a fabulous charcuterie board along with free beverages from the bar. A round of raffle items were given away, including a $500 gift card to Discount Furniture of the Carolinas, a signed Carolina Hurricanes jersey with tickets and swag from Linda Craft & Team Realtors and a weekend getaway with two nights of hotel accommodations courtesy of Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport, Brier Creek.

“We were excited to host the I-540 BAM! event again,” said Suzy Beth Sarver, Publisher of 919 Magazine. “We appreciate all the generous support of our community partners to bring together so many local business leaders and supporters. It was an exciting event that included some important networking opportunities for attendees.”

The next I-540 BAM! takes place in November. Be sure to visit the @919Magazine Facebook page to stay up-to-date on 919 Magazine special events, races and parties. For more information, email info@919magazine.com.

The lounge area served as the perfect backdrop for our event

Becky and Jay getting ready for the raffle

Heidi Simpson (left) won the General's Hot Sauce giveaway pictured here with Dana Jonske

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I-540 BAM! COMMUNITY PARTNERS

‘(The I-540 BAM!) was an exciting event that included some important networking opportunities for attendees.’ SUZY BETH SARVER 919 Magazine Publisher

More fun and a good time in the 919.

Scott Russ from Bedlam Vodka shared more good news about upcoming work through Graybeard Distillery and gave away an awesome bottle of Bedlam Vodka along with a bar gift pack.

Plenty of free food from our community partners- Aloft Raleigh-Durham airport, Brier Creek

Brad Sullivan from Discount Furniture of the Carolinas awards a $500 Gift Certificate to a winning ticket holder

Linda Craft from Linda Craft & Team Realtors presents an awesome Carolina Hurricanes package including tickets, a signed jersey and great swag! Linda Craft has been a long-time corporate sponsor of the Carolina Hurricanes. Pictured here with winner-- Mark Twain.

Our lovely front desk associates greeting our arriving guests.

Dave Seymour from the Band, Night Shift (Left) representing 919 Covers along with Mark Twain (Don McNeill) and Jay Izso-The Internet Doctor and author of the new book: Lessons from the Farm. McNeill shared with the crowd how his business exploded after being featured in 919 Magazine and his speaking engagements are booked constantly.

919 Magazine thanks its generous community partners for supporting the efforts to assist the business community by supporting I-540 BAM! with generous donations: Bedlam Vodka Brier Creek Orthodontics – Dr. Gina Lee The General’s Hot Sauce Pump it Up Raleigh Discount Furniture of the Carolinas Yo-Pop Frozen Yogurt Linda Craft & Team Realtors Aloft Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport