BBC's The Scoop Episode 2

The Scoop is a unique way for Ballantyne Business Center to reach out to the business community and share tips, trends, Charlotte happenings and things that get us laughing at ourselves as a culture with "Modern Day Guide to Business Etiquette!"

Virtual Space

In this episode we discuss Virtual Space. What is virtual space? How can it be used effectively? We also explore what a business gets with a virtual space here at Ballantyne Business Center. To quote Erin, "We are going to make your business look like a big deal!" Be sure to check out all that we offer with our virtual space! You may be surprised at how affordable it is and all that we do as your "brand evangelist!" 

Modern Day Guide to Business Etiquette

In this episode, with the help of our guest actors Lisa Sperber & Drew Partridge (From The Acting Project,) we explore the following:

1. The Space Invader:  This is that person at your office that does not understand the meaning of personal space.
   
2. The Obnoxious Speaker Phone Guy:  The person we have all heard at some point in our office that puts people on speaker, then proceeds to share their conversation with the entire world...even things that they would not normally share on your lunch break.

The Virtual Office, Where We make Ours Yours

Whether you need a professional receptionist to answer your calls or a meeting location when you're ready to close the deal, Ballantyne Business Center offers flexible meeting space. With high-tech conference rooms for both small and large groups, we offer both hourly and daily rentals for our virtual offices. Take a virtual tour, and experience all the benefits of Ballantyne Business Center, and let us customize your next meeting!

The virtual office package has all the perks of business communication, including catering and concierge services, innovative audio-visual equipment, a professional on-site meeting coordinator, complimentary parking, and even access to the helipad, convenient for your VIP guests. The Ballantyne location also provides the conveniences of hotels, restaurants and shopping!

Check out all the features for your virtual office on the meeting page, view all the possible layouts for your space, and get signed up today at BallantyneBusinessCenter.com

Charlotte Business Journal - 40 Under 40 EVENT!

Each year, Charlotte Business Journal makes a point to recognize and celebrate forty of the most talented individuals under the age of 40 who are making a major impact on the community, and continue to guide Charlotte into the business city that it is.

Thursday, March 12, honorees will put on a show at the 22nd annual 40 Under 40 Awards, demonstrating their best talents at the historic McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square. The reception will follow with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, so come mingle with this year's most talented crowd. Find more details on this event and register here.

All honorees have been asked to take part in the Selfie Challenge, and take weekly photos expressing Click here for a look at last year's Forty Under 40 honorees and their Charlotte selfie stories. They will post some of their favorite things - sporting events and teams, restaurants, skyline views, etc. to social media using hashtag #CBJ40Under40.

For event tickets, event details or registration questions, please contact Allie Gatlin at AGatlin@bizjournals.com

Congratulations to the 2015 Winners

Brad Austin, McGuireWoods LLP

Meredith Ball, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer

Kelly Barnhardt, Town of Indian Trail, NC

Shannon Binns, Sustain Charlotte

Laura Clark, Renaissance West Community Initiative

Benjamin Collins, Crescent Communities

Devin Collins, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte Research Institute

Ryan Doherty, ai Design Group

Erinne Dyer, Carolinas HealthCare System

Peter Fischer, F.H. "Sammy" Ross, Jr. Trauma Center at Carolinas Medical Center

Michael Giles, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Karen H. Good, Lantern & Scroll, Inc.

Brett Gray, DTZ (formerly Cassidy Turley)

Flavil Hampsten, Hornets Sports & Entertainment

Julie Harris, Bank of America

Chris Hobart, Hobart Financial Group

Pearlynn Houck, Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson

Christina Howard, DHG

Chad Jenkins, SeedSpark

Cadie Jessup, Wells Fargo

Jennifer Leary, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Lauren Lewis, Essex Richards, P.A.

Becky Lindahl, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Jose Luis, Family Dollar Stores

Jessica Manzo, American Airlines

Molly McIntosh, Troutman Sanders LLP

Abhishek Mehta, Tresata

Ron Messenger, Grant Thornton LLP

Brandy Milazzo, Milazzo Schaffer Webb Law, PLLC

David Miller, Powell Financial

Sean Owens, Charlotte Knights

Julie Parikh, KPMG LLP

Kourosh Sharifi, RE/MAX Executive

Leigh Ann Smith, Bank of America

John Sutton, Red Ventures

Tri Tang, Carolinas Medical Center - NorthEast

Matt Telmanik, CCS Construction Staffing

Elizabeth Timkovich, Winston & Strawn LLP

Mindy Vervais, Moore & Van Allen PLLC

John Zimmer, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Show Your Ballantyne Corporate Park Card

Access hundreds of great discounts available in Ballantyne, and surrounding areas, with the Ballantyne Corporate Park Card. Visit go-Ballantyne.com, and check out all the local deals! You can receive 20% off at The Spa at Ballantyne, or get 25% off your first meeting reservation with Ballantyne Business Center.

In addition to the BCP Card benefits, go-ballantyne.com features a calendar of events and activities you can join. Whether it's a tenant golf night, or a special luncheon, the site offers Ballantyne happenings all in one place. Want to add an event to the calendar? Simply submit your date and description via the form on the home page, and it could be featured within the next business day.

Don't have a card?  Sign up today for a virtual office at Ballantyne Business Center and become part of our Ballantyne business community! 

*The BCP Card program is only offered to tenants and virtual office clients in Ballantyne Corporate Park.* 

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

The Charlotte Chamber is the number one advocate for Charlotte business, and works every day to create the very best economy and quality of life for all its residents. The mission is to create a competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocate pro-business public policies, and deliver innovative programs and services. 

Mark your calendars - The Charlotte Chamber is gearing up for another memorable event in the Ballantyne area: the Ballantyne Chamber Luncheon on March 5. SPX's Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Hudel, will explain how to protect your business from cyber crimes, how to detect cyber attacks before they occur, and how to identify the patterns of those attackers. This will be a great opportunity to visit Ballantyne Country Club and attend the most active meeting in the chapters the Chamber has to offer. To attend this luncheon, please register here.

Ballantyne Chapter Luncheon - March 2015

Event Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015 

Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 

Event Location: Ballantyne Country Club

Event Subject: Cyber Security: How to Protect Your Business

Join in the Madness at BBC

Selection Sunday is right around the corner, then the March Madness begins!

At Ballantyne Business Center, we are gearing up for some friendly competition, and we will have brackets available for all clients to participate. First, second and third place winners will receive an awesome gift card.

Also, for those of you who don't have tickets, what better way to watch the game than on a state-of-the-art projection screen, or our 80'' LCD TV during game days? Email us for the schedule, as we will have open doors and appetizers for those who have some free game time to come hang out at BBC!

Lastly, on March 20 and 22, the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament second and third rounds will be hosted at Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets are available with the official ticket provider of the NCAA, PrimeSport, with additional access to the NCAA Fan Experience. The road ends at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, April 4 and 6 for the National Semifinals and National Championship.

Here are the dates and locations for the 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament:

Selection Sunday

March 15

First Round

March 17-18

UD Arena (Dayton, Ohio)

Second-Third Rounds

March 19, 21

Veterans Memorial Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.)

KFC Yum! Center (Louisville)

Consol Energy Center (Pittsburgh)

Rose Garden (Portland, Ore.)

March 20, 22

Time Warner Cable Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)

Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio)

CenturyLink Center (Omaha, Neb.)

KeyArena (Seattle)

Midwest Regional

March 26, 28
Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland)

West Regional
March 26, 28
Staples Center (Los Angeles)

South Regional
March 27, 29
NRG Stadium (Houston)

East Regional
March 27, 29
Carrier Dome (Syracuse)

National Semifinals
April 4
Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

Championship Game
April 6
Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

BBC February YouTube Pick

February Pick of The Month

Each month we like to give you something to just laugh about! These YouTube Pick of the Month videos are aimed to be things we can all relate to in our everyday professional lives!

PHONE TIPS

So much has changed about the use of our cell phone.  Here is a great video to point out the changes and get us laughing at our culture and how it has changed with the use of this device!  This is Ballantyne Business Center's YouTube of the Month!

About The Artists

Tripp and Tyler are a sketch comedy duo most known for their hilarious and viral YouTube videos. They started creating their original material in 2006, and since they’ve amassed over 30 MILLION YouTube views and over 100,000 subscribers. 

Each year Tripp and Tyler host live events for over 250,000 people where they perform original sketches, interact with the audience, and interview notable personalities. For the last year, they’ve been hosting their own live variety show in Atlanta. Every show has sold out, and people are wanting more.  Check them out at their website HERE.