High Tech Ways to Save at the Supermarket

Have you seen the Coupon Mom, Stephanie Nelson, on the Today Show or
Oprah or numerous other shows buying over $100 of groceries for less
than $5 at checkout? CouponMom.com, her free website, continues to
grow as shoppers learn to use web technology to save up to $6000 a
year at the grocery store. CouponMom.com is the largest grocery
savings website of its kind with over 2.4 million members, up from
200,000 in early 2008.

Consumers are taking advantage of the recession coupon craze, as over
$800 million more dollars were saved with coupons in 2009 than in
2008, according to a Valassis marketing survey. Grocery coupon
redemption increased by 27% in 2009 and continues to increase in 2010.

"Consumers are focusing more on planning their trips to the grocery
store to save money," said Nelson, "Being able to go to the web to
find the best grocery deals at their stores, print coupons, load
electronic coupons on their store cards, and even use their cell phone
to access their shopping list helps save money without taking a lot of
time."

Printable grocery coupons are the fastest-growing source of coupons as
busy shoppers seek "on-demand" savings. In 2009, internet
distribution of coupons increased by 92% and consumer redemption of
these coupons is up over 360%. CouponMom.com members alone printed
over $40 million worth of free grocery coupons in 2009. "We will most
certainly see an increase in the number of printable coupons available
in 2010," said Nelson.

The website helps shoppers save by teaching "Strategic Shopping."
CouponMom.com offers free membership and a tutorial, and the "Grocery
Deals by State" section makes saving simple by listing the best
grocery deals at thousands of supermarkets across the country. These
lists combine sale prices with store promotions and coupons, helping
any shopper achieve dramatic savings.

Shoppers can even use their cell phone in the store to find grocery
deals and have coupons electronically loaded on their store loyalty
card. CouponMom.com has a new mobile version to help shoppers create
their shopping lists on the go.

Nelson's new book, The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery
Bills in Half,
(Published by Avery, a member of Penguin Group, USA), on the New York
Times Bestseller List for four weeks is more proof that consumers are
hungry for new ways to save. It is a relevant and timely resource for
families nationwide.

"Saving money doesn't have to be complicated," says Nelson. "We
outline my Strategic Shopping Method and show consumers how easy it is
to save at every type of store, in every department within the grocery
store, and for every type of shopper."

Nelson realizes that not everyone who wants to save has the time to
clip coupons before they shop. Her book tailors practical advice to
different types of shoppers, and enables even the busiest consumers
to save up to 30% by shopping strategically.

A new wave of couponing is taking the nation by storm, and Stephanie
Nelson knows all the tricks of the trade. To learn more about new
couponing trends and for an online tutorials, go to www.couponmom.com.

May's Emerging Artists Schedule Announced for Yn Wine Cafe

Yn Wine Café has announced its Emerging Artist Series schedule for the
first four Sundays in May. The line-up for the Sunday, May 30 show
will be announced at a later date.

May 2—Andy Seets & Rene Russell
Andy Seets
Seets, a professional major recording label artist, was raised in
Charlotte and continues to play locally. He has 15 years of music
experience including being a musician, performer and teacher. Most
recently, he was the guitarist for Black Market Radio and has
performed all over the globe. He's been signed to multiple recording
labels and played sessions for Artista and High Chief Records. Seets
has had the privilege of being billed with such artist as Bryan Adams,
Foreigner, Peter Frampton and the Doobie Brothers.

René Russell
René is a singer/songwriter from Orlando, FL. She spent her formative
years in Tulsa, OK with her family where she sang at every
opportunity. In 1992, she started singing in her first professional
band, and since then, she has performed in a variety of venues – small
coffee shops, private parties, radio shows and stadiums. She has
worked with name acts such as John Tesh and Linda Ronstadt.

May 9—Chris Harris, Jim Garrett & Steve Simpson
Chris Harris
Chris is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter living in Charlotte.
Born in the Blue Ridge Mountains and raised in the Pacific Northwest,
Chris was enthralled with the sounds jazz, country, blues and rock 'n'
roll. He taught himself guitar and began his musical journey by
endlessly spinning old records, replicating the vocals and guitar
lines from popular musicians. Mixing his own brand of grassroots
"soul stew," Chris gravitates toward songs with great lyrics, good
rhymes and moving melodies. Chris is a member of Nashville
Songwriters Association International (NSAI).

Jim Garrett
Garrett has been playing guitar and performing since he was 8 years
old. He plays a variety of music, but mainly plays country and
Americana. Garrett's shows are very high energy and provide something
for all tastes of music. He gets a lot of his inspiration from a
variety of songwriters, musicians and bands including Buck Owens,
Merle Haggard, George Jones, Hank Williams, Hank Williams, Jr.,
Eagles, Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Rolling Stones, The Who, Hank
Williams III, Tricia Yearwood, Dell McCury, Ronda Vincent andCreedence
Clearwater Revival.

Steve Simpson
Simpson started playing guitar as a teenager and joined a band in Rock
Hill, SC when he was in high school. After writing a couple of songs
in his early 20s, he settled down and spent the next 20 years raising
a family and building a career as a chemical engineer. In 1995, he
began writing songs again and became active in NSAI. For Simpson,
writing songs is a hobby – a great way to communicate and share his
feelings with people.

May 16—Sara Scott & Adam Whiting
Sara Scott
Sara's music is fresh, honest and beautiful. She plays regularly in
Charlotte, the surrounding area and Nashville, TN. Sara's album, "The
Way of Things," can be found on iTunes, Amazon, DigStation and CD
Baby. Sara is currently working on her second studio project
entitled, "Love Without Love," and will be available later this year.

Adam Whiting
Adam is a native of Scituate, MA, but now resides in Charlotte. He's
a singer-songwriter with roots that delve deep into classical music
culture. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Guitar
Performance from UNC School of the Arts. Adam's playing style is an
eclectic mix of elements that inspire him. His classical training is
represented with intricate finger-style patterns while his lyrics
reach for the poetry of Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. His latest
release, "Civilian," showcases his transition from classical guitar to
folk singer-songwriter, proving to his listeners that he can fluently
wear both hats.

May 23—Angie Medlin with Tom Williams & Steve Pelland
Angie Medlin with Tom Williams
Working in the radio industry gave Angie exposure to different types
and styles of music. In late 1996 during an after-hours event, she
was coaxed into singing at a local club. No one, not even Angie,
expected what that night might bring. She then taught herself to play
guitar and slowly began to write lyrics that would one day become
songs, all along continuing to practice her vocal work. By 2003, she
was ready to step into the spotlight as the lead vocalist for Shade, a
funk-rock original band based in Charlotte. In late 2007, Angie
created Sid Hippo Management, a small publishing company that is her
home base for her work as a songwriter and performer. By 2008, Sid
Hippo obtained ASCAP membership and manages the publishing and
performing rights to 20 original songs. In October 2008, Angie joined
forces with Williams to create the acoustic duo "Ang." Since then,
the two have played more than 60 shows and multiple benefit concerts.

Steve Pelland
Steve is a graduate of the Modern School of Music where he studied
Jazz, majoring in Bass and Composition. Steve studied with the
acclaimed bass-baritone, Norman Nadeau, and was featured on WDAV-FM's
"Main Street Sessions" program where he performed in studio. He was
also featured on Charlotte's Fox News Rising as an up-and-coming
singer/songwriter.

Please note the schedule is subject to change. There is no cover
charge, doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. For more
information about the Emerging Artist Series, please contact Sasha
Rabon by calling (704) 724-6150 or emailing srabon@131-main.com.

About Yn Wine Café
Yn Wine Café, located at 1315 East Blvd., Charlotte, is a true Napa
Valley wine bar in the heart of Dilworth. It has a collection of
award-winning wines, daily drink specials and small plates of
delicious light fare. Yn Wine Café's hours of operation are Sunday
from 5 to 11 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; and
Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Yn Wine Café is owned and
operated by Captiva Restaurant Group who also own and operate 131 Main
Restaurants, an upscale casual dining restaurant serving updated
American classics with an emphasis on fresh food with four locations
in North Carolina, including one in Dilworth. For more information,
visit www.yn-cafe.com.

LivingSocial launches its group buying site in Charlotte

On Thursday, social commerce leader LivingSocial.com launched its
Deals program in Charlotte, making it one of the 18 cities to help
people explore great things to do at even better prices. By signing up
for LivingSocial's free daily online service, people are saving an
average of 50-70% at their favorite places, such as the hottest local
restaurants, spas, sporting events, hotels, and other local attractions.

The benefits of LivingSocial Deals are twofold – local merchants have
the opportunity to connect with LivingSocial's user base of more than
85 million, and customers are able to save on places they already
attend or visit locations that are a splurge.

LivingSocial users throughout the country saved an average of more
than $32 each in March, and have saved tens of millions of dollars
since the launch of Deals in 2009. By signing up for LivingSocial's
free daily online service, people are saving an average of 50-70% at
their favorite places, such as the hottest local restaurants, spas,
sporting events, hotels, and other local attractions.

Because LivingSocial wants to give consumers more availability to the
program, the company is launching hyperlocal deals for the Seattle
area. Now consumers in areas like Tacoma and Bellevue will start
getting deals targeted to their location, in addition to Seattle
proper. Hyperlocal deals not only help more consumers explore new
things in their city, but these deals also provide merchants with a
greater opportunity to reach local audiences on the LivingSocial Deals
platform.

LivingSocial is now live in 18 markets including: Washington, D.C.,
New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, the Twin Cities, Chicago, Raleigh Durham, Denver, San Diego,
the San Fernando Valley, Portland, Orange County, Charlotte and
Philadelphia. Dozens of additional cities are expected to roll out in
the coming months. For more information or to sign up your city, go to http://livingsocial.com
.

Sun Valley High School Teacher to be Recognized as One of Six Top Agricultural Teachers in the U.S.

Sun Valley High School Agricultural Teacher, Doug Latta, will be
recognized as one of six top Ag Teachers in the country by receiving a
2-year lease of a 2010 Toyota Tundra Double Cab during the Regional
FFA Competition awards ceremony on April 27th. At the event FFA
Chapters will be rewarded for their efforts within their communities.

Where:
Union County Agricultural Center
3230 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112-9162

When:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The presentation is scheduled to start at 1pm.

Who:
Doug Latta, Sun Valley High School Agricultural Teacher and Award
Recipient

Chris Cady, Scott Clark's Toyota General Manager

Dr. Lorraine Collins, County Career and Technical Education Director

Why:
Six National Association of Agricultural Educator (NAAE) members are
being recognized as the top Ag teachers across the country. As part of
a $1.4 million sponsorship with the National FFA Foundation, Toyota
Motor Sales is awarding Doug Latta with a 2-year lease on a Tundra
Double Cab. Latta will be presented with the keys to his truck to
drive it for the first time.

ROC Advisory Group opens office in SouthPark, Offers free financial planning workshops

ROC Advisory Group, a full-service financial planning firm
specializing in helping individuals and businesses build and protect
their financial security, has opened an office in the Rotunda Building
in SouthPark (4201 Congress Street, Suite 440, Charlotte, NC 28209).
The company provides insurance, investing, retirement, estate
planning, and wealth preservation assistance.

ROC Advisory Group also offers free workshops to individuals wanting
to learn how to better manage their money and save for retirement.
These educational non-sales workshops are held every Tuesday from 4:00
p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the
ROC Advisory Group office.

ROC Advisory Group consists of a team of insurance advisors, certified
financial planners, certified public accountants and estate planning
attorney's and offers a range of financial products and services. For
more information on ROC Advisory Group, please call (704) 247-9999 or
visit www.ROCAdvisors.com.

Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems Partners with Queen's Cup Steeplechase to Benefit Make-A-Wish

Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems (www.donaldhaack.com) added to the
thrill of the race as a course partner and sponsor of the 15th annual
Queen's Cup Steeplechase, held April 24 to benefit Make-A-Wish. In
addition to being a course partner, Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems
sponsored the annual Hat Contest and provided all the trophies for the
races, the hat contest and the IAMS Terrier Races. Julie Haack,
president of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems joined Wylie Fox of
Sonitrol in presenting The Queen's Cup trophy to Danielle Hodsdon,
jockey of the winning horse NationBuilder in a special ceremony in the
Donald E. Haack Winners Circle.

Attendees eagerly purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win one of
the many great prizes, including an 18K two-tone gold diamond bracelet
with alternating yellow and white sections of bead set diamonds with a
retail value of $2,000 donated by Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems.
All proceeds from the raffle benefit Make-A-Wish.

"We have been involved with the Queen's Cup Steeplechase since its
inception," says Julie Haack, president of Donald Haack Diamonds &
Fine Gems. "We are pleased to support this fine event and its
contribution to local charities."

Founded in 1996, the Queen's Cup Steeplechase is held annually on the
last Saturday of April in Mineral Springs, N.C. The Queen's Cup
Steeplechase, produced by the Charlotte Steeplechase Association,
Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has raised over $450,000 for
its charities since 1996. The Association has significantly benefited
some wonderful charities over the years including Hospice of Union
County, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Catawba Lands Conservancy and
since 2008, Make-A-Wish.

Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems – recipient of the 2007 Charlotte
Ethics in Business Award and the national 2007 American Business
Ethics Award – offers the finest jewelry at sensible prices,
customizes jewelry designs, provides thorough jewelry appraisal
services, executes high quality jewelry repair, and buys and sells
diamonds and gold using personal, long-term connections to diamond and
fine gem suppliers around the world. A well-established tradition in
Charlotte, Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems and its team of specially
trained and educated staff have offered expertise unmatched in the
region for more than 25 years. Visit www.donaldhaack.com or call
704-365-4400 for more information.

CMS recycling logo and slogan winners announced

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth
Day on Thursday, April 22, with a variety of activities held across
the district. One of the activities included unveiling the district's
new recycling logo at Hawthorne High School.

CMS students were invited to create a new recycling logo and slogan
for the district's recycling program. The district received 52 entries
and eight judges from area businesses, the county and district helped
select the winning artwork. The winning slogan was created by Harding
University High School student Simone McDuffie and the logo was
created by Hawthorne High School student Kyleigh Varvel. The new
artwork will be used on all promotional material starting next school
year, including on the recycling carts and bins. The winning logo and
runner-up entries are attached.

"It is so exciting to be part of the winning artwork," Kyleigh said.
"I used an apple because I always liked drawing them when I was a kid."

CMS and Mecklenburg County's Solid Waste and Recycling Department
created the art contest to promote the county's conversion to single-
stream recycling where households, businesses and schools will be able
to mix paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum cans and glass into one
recycling cart beginning on July 1.

"Recycling is very important even in school and everybody should do
it," said Simone, who created the winning slogan 'Be Cool! Recycle In
School.'

Republic Waste Services sponsored the contest and awarded $1,000 to
both schools during the Earth Day ceremony.

Jaylan Mobley, an eighth-grade student from John Taylor Williams
Middle School, was named first-runner up, and an entry from Cornelius
Elementary was named second runner-up. The Cornelius entry was created
by the following students: Teddy Coyer, Lauren Hooks, Kristian Madsen,
Christopher Pennella, Roman Uglehus and Maggie Wagner. All schools
received a certificated framed in recycled bicycle tires and goodie
bags that included notebooks, Frisbee, key chains that were made out
of recycled material.

Jennifer Roberts, chair of the Board of County
Commissioners, spoke about the single-stream conversion at the
ceremony and presented the awards during the ceremony.

"The single-stream conversion is going to save us a lot of money
because we will only have to pick up recycling every other week," she
said. "The new recycling carts will be bigger so more items can be
recycled leading to an increase in participation. This will prevent
more items from going to our landfills."

Realtors(r) Care Day Announces Green Initiative

The second-annual Realtors® Care Day, an all-day, home-repair
initiative sponsored by the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association's
Housing Opportunity Foundation on April 23, will pave the road toward
a brighter future for 30 deserving homeowners as it literally paves
the road for drivers in Union County.

Boggs Paving, Inc., a contractor headquartered in Monroe, N.C., is
supporting the project and its 650 area Realtor®volunteers by
utilizing a recycling method that will be implemented for the first
time in North Carolina. The process – post-consumer reclaimed asphalt
shingles (PRAS) – removes nails and debris from discarded shingles
before grinding them into particles that are blended back into
asphalt. The result is a recycled "green" product for paving and
resurfacing roads; one that limits the use of virgin petroleum and
aggregates processed from the earth, reducing both consumer expense
and the use of environmentally costly landfill space.

Boggs Paving and other companies across the state have been recycling
scrap from asphalt-shingle manufacturers (pre-consumer) for years, but
this marks the first time a company has received a permit from the
N.C. Department of Energy and Natural Resources (NCDENR) to undertake
the post-consumer "ROOFS to ROADS" process at the asphalt-
manufacturing facility. Plans call for Boggs to retrieve and recycle
shingles from eight homes that have roof repair or replacement needs.
The reclaimed shingles from Realtors® Care Day homes will be used in
late summer 2010 to resurface several roads in Union and Anson counties.

"We are honored to play a small role in helping area Realtors® improve
housing conditions for those who need a helping hand to ensure a safer
environment," says Drew Boggs, president of Boggs Paving. "This
opportunity allows us to serve our neighbors while spotlighting an
emerging green technology that will preserve our natural resources."

Joe Rempson, 2010 Realtors® Care Day co-chair, says, "We are extremely
grateful for Boggs' support, which will eliminate thousands of dollars
in dumping fees but, more important, will provide the means to
conserve through recycling. This fulfills a goal we set for ourselves
last year – to enhance our community-wide project by incorporating
sustainable, environmentally sensitive elements.

About Realtors® Care Day - April 23, 2010
Realtors® Care Day was initiated by the Housing Opportunity Foundation
in 2009 as an extension of its commitment to affordable, fair and safe
housing, and to provide an opportunity for Realtors® to give back to
the communities in which they live. This year's event is held during
National Fair Housing Month and National Volunteer Week.

Armed with paint, toolboxes, building supplies and a spirit of
volunteerism, some 650 Realtors® will help 30 homeowners across
Mecklenburg and Iredell counties with necessary but often unaffordable
exterior home repairs and/or adaptive safety modifications for the
elderly and disabled.

Last year's inaugural event had a community-wide impact of more than
$200,000 and the Realtors® Care Day committee is poised to build upon
this success. In recognition of this initiative, last month the
National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors
designated Charlotte as an Ambassador City, which includes a $5,000
grant in support of the project.

Seven regional housing nonprofits are collaborating with the committee
leaders to identify eligible homeowners, including City of Charlotte's
Neighborhood and Business Services Department, Habitat for Humanity of
Charlotte, Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County, Habitat for
Humanity of Matthews, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, Love INC and the
Davidson Housing Coalition – HAMMERS Program. For more information on
Realtors® Care Day 2010, visit the project's Web site at www.RealtorsCareDay.com
.

Boggs Paving, Inc., (BPI) headquartered in Monroe, N.C., is a full-
service highway/heavy contractor serving customers throughout North
and South Carolina. Established in 1994, the company owns and
operates five of the most productive and efficient asphalt-
manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, one rock quarry, one sand
mine and multiple recycling operations. More than 400 professionals
perform turnkey services that include grading, asphalt paving,
surveying/construction layout, asphalt reclamation and more. In
recent years, BPI has made significant strides in developing and
evolving its cutting-edge environmental focus. It has added recycling
and reclamation processes for shingles and concrete, and is one of the
leading contractors in the U.S. using Warm Mix Asphalt.

The Housing Opportunity Foundation is the charitable arm of the
Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association. The foundation is dedicated
to funding, education, advocacy and leadership programs that are
focused on fair and affordable housing and workforce-housing
initiatives. The foundation serves to position and educate Realtors®
as leaders, promote homeownership and provide funding to create
housing opportunities.

The Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association is a trade association
that leads, educates and equips members to be productive. It provides
more than 7,000 Realtor® members with the resources and services
needed to conduct ethical, professional, successful and profitable
businesses. The association is dedicated to being the region's primary
resource for residential real estate information. The association
operates the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CMLS), which
has approximately 8,500 Subscribers and is the private cooperative
Realtors® use for access to tens of thousands of residential listings
in a 10-county service area, including the high-growth Charlotte area,
as well as listings outside this service area.

Linet Americas Unveils New Headquarters in Charlotte

Linet, a leading producer of innovative hospital bed technology in
Europe with sales in more than 70 countries around the world, is
opening its American headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

At a time of impending change for healthcare providers, Linet Americas
will expand the availability of its proven, easy-to-use and affordable
hospital beds and related products to this new market with a showroom,
warehouse and offices, adding over 50 jobs to the Charlotte region
over the next three years.

"We are excited to make our leading designs available to a market
facing intense pressures," said Colin Bain, president and chief
executive officer of Linet Americas. "Healthcare providers have voiced
the need for better options to help them solve practical issues,
especially in a challenging environment. By bringing the Linet
technology to the American market, providers will now have a much
needed alternative to what is currently offered."

Linet's simple, yet modern products, address the major issues facing
hospitals today. The products are easy to use and operate by staff
and patients, easy to clean and maintain, and provide a superior
warranty enabling a lower cost of ownership versus previous suppliers.
For both healthcare providers and patients, Linet's hospital beds also
offer unique solutions not previously seen before in America for
patient rehabilitation, infection control, and pressure-sore prevention.

"Our success can be attributed to our partnerships with healthcare
professionals from all over the world to find better ways to improve
the delivery of care," said Zbynek Frolik, founder and managing
director of Linet. "It gives me great satisfaction to see these ideas
at work helping people everyday. I look forward to now offering the
American market the opportunity to experience the products of Linet in
this important time of healthcare reform."

Founded just outside of Prague, Czech Republic in 1990, Linet has
quickly become a leading producer of hospital beds and patient room
equipment throughout the world. In fact, the products of Linet –
hospital beds, mattresses, furniture and other medical care products
are sold in over 70 countries on all continents. The success of Linet
can be attributed to the company's quality products and original
innovations that have been developed in close collaboration with
healthcare professionals.

Linet Americas is the operating division of Linet that services the
Americas marketplace. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North
Carolina and provides localized sales and service to customers in the
region. For more information, please visit www.linetamericas.com.

Easter Seals UCP Holds 4th Annual Small Miracles Luncheon on May 5

Easter Seals UCP (United Cerebral Palsy), a nonprofit serving children
and adults with disabilities and mental health challenges, is holding
its 4th annual Small Miracles Luncheon sponsored by Allegiance
Foundation on Wednesday, May 5 at Carmel Country Club. More than 400
people are expected to attend and raise money to support critical
programs and services for adults and children with disabilities.

Hosted by Debi Faubion Attori, the Small Miracles Luncheon is one of
Easter Seals UCP's signature fundraising events featuring personal
testimonials of hope, progress and achievement from adults, children
and their families living with special needs.

Allison Schweizer – one of the featured speakers – will share the
story of her four year old son, Luke. Luke has a twin sister, but
their differences go further than just their gender. Luke was born
with cerebral palsy. Luke and his sister attend the Easter Seals UCP
Children's Center, an all inclusive learning center for children of
all abilities six weeks through pre-K. In this educational
environment, Luke has been able to thrive in his development and
learning thanks to the support of his therapists who incorporate his
specialized therapy into the classroom and give him a chance to be a
regular four year old.

Easter Seals UCP serves more than 17,500 children and adults with
disabilities and their families in North Carolina. Fifteen percent
(15%) of those served live in the Charlotte metro area. Money raised
from the Small Miracles Luncheon allows Easter Seals UCP to continue
to serve a growing population and add more beneficial programs and
services to meet the needs of those living with special challenges.

For more information or to attend this fundraising luncheon, which
asks people to give based on their abilities, please call Basil
Williams at (704) 566-6040 x1233 or Bonne Edsall at x1234.

About Allegiance Foundation
Founded in 1996, Allegiance Realty Corporation is a private real
estate investment company providing compelling alternatives to
conventional investment vehicles for family offices, RIAs and high-net-
worth individuals. Through the Allegiance Foundation, an opportunity
is created to leverage its relationships to improve the communities in
which we live and work and make meaningful change with human and
financial capital. For more information, visitwww.allegiancere.com.

About Easter Seals UCP North Carolina
Easter Seals UCP North Carolina is a lifelong partner to families
managing disabilities and mental health challenges. The nonprofit
organization provides a multitude of services to adults and children
to enhance their quality of life and maximize their potential for
engaging in the community. For more information, visit www.nc.eastersealsucp.com
.