An industry expert with more than 20 years of successful experience working with children and families, Having a great mix of strong business acumen, passion for the education and development of children, program development, and strategic implementation, has allowed Lasharee Rogers to stand at the forefront of the child care industry as the founder and Director of Upper Room Kids Academy and the founder and Outreach Director of Upper Room Ministries of NC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hunter College, New York, NY; Masters of Arts Degree in Education from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY; Masters of Science Degree in Divinity/Christian Education from Hood Seminary, Salisbury, NC; and is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Philosophy - Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University, Baltimore, MD.
 

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Full-service bookkeeping
• Payroll administration, including payroll tax form preparation & submission
• Sales tax return preparation & submission
• Sales tax refund preparation & submission
• Personal, corporate & nonprofit tax returns
• Virtual office manager functionality
• QuickBooks implementation, training and assistance for Windows, Mac and Online platforms

BPW-NC’s Mission is to provide personal and professional growth opportunities and to promote equity for North Carolina women in the workplace. In 1919, BPW was the first organization built upon this premise. Through local projects, and supporting the BPW NC Foundation and the National BPW Foundation our history of helping women continues.


We are a business and professional women’s organization committed to our community and to women helping women. 
 

Kim DeLaney is the owner of HaZi Enterprises Inc. She is also the founder of My Green House LLC. She provides education to the general public on natural hemp products. She hosts an annual event showcasing the large industry of local and regional retailers, extractors, pharmacies, farmers and grow facilities within the Carolinas. Tiny House Big Movement, a 501 (c)(3), has been established to address the needs of sustainable, eco-friendly, affordable housing starting in Cabarrus County. 

My name is Alex Brown, I am an account manager for Aerotek and help support manufacturing/production companies with staffing support and also consulting on the current job market.

I am from Columbia, SC and a huge Gamecock fan, love sports, my family, and a solid sunny lake day!

If you are in need of any staffing or consultation please feel free to give me a call or email me!
 

I have been in the healthcare industry since 1993. I joined the Northeast Digestive team in 2005 and recently excelled within my career at NEDH.  I am a state member of NCMGMA, Chamber of Commerce, and serve as a board member at Rowan Vocational Opportunities in Salisbury, NC.  

Katrina understands that buying and/or selling a home is complex and while it is a financial decision, she understands it is also very personal. She keeps up to date on the market trends and advises her clients to ensure they are receiving the most up to date and beneficial information. Katrina also brings 15 years of financial experience, working in the non-profit and banking industry. She has cultivated her knowledge to assist in the analysis and negotiation process of the transaction. As a trusted real estate advisor, Katrina will walk alongside you every step of the way.

During Katrina's downtime you can find either her spending time with her husband and their dog or serving the community. Katrina, is a Rotarian who believes in giving back. She does this by sponsoring events and volunteering her time. Katrina is an ambassador and advocate for the America Cancer Society. 

John Martin is the CEO & Chief Strategist for Martin Sloane International (MSI).  As an ex-IBM'er, he has over 20 years of experience as a ‘Big 4’ consultant working with some of the world’s largest corporations where he had responsibility for project budgets in excess of $10M and managed 100+ member cross-disciplined teams.  He is a thought leader and strategist who has ‘hands-on’ experience consulting across all organizational levels from first-line employees to ‘C’ level executives.  He is a certified strategist who excels in transforming clients’ vision into innovative value-added solutions.  His areas of expertise include business intelligence, business transformation, data, process, and quality.  

We are a family-run Italian specialty shop bringing Italian culture and community to downtown Concord through a mix of modern culinary experience and classic Italian recipes passed down through generations of our family.  As a business, we draw our inspiration from the experience of a New York style Deli.  Our goal is to create a community space for everyone to enjoy delicious food and more!

Jaben is a senior commercial real estate advisor & the 2023 chairman of the eXp Commercial Industrial Committee. He specializes in business relocation/expansion for industrial, retail, & office/medical office users, as well as investment sales & development. 

Starnes is an active investor in the community & an avid traveler; utilizing his time abroad to establish a network of international real estate developers, investors, & business owners in Latin America, South America, & beyond. He thrives in every aspect of his career & pursues every project with a spirit of excellence. 

He leverages his network to integrate into markets across the globe to serve clients both locally, as well as nationally & internationally. Starnes sits on the advisor board for eXp Commercial & works internally with the firm as a mentor to facilitate growth, education, & deal flow amongst brokers.

Nosh Junction was founded with the mission to create positive impacts through food. We are a food truck park in Concord, NC. We provide a consistent place for food trucks to park and a place for the public to experience great food and hang out. We support our local community through food waste reduction programs, food donation, and local small business startup grants. 

Co-Owner Joann Turner  is certified in and reads tarot, and is a certified Reiki Master. She teaches classes and workshops on tarot, intuition, spells, and other divination tools at the SereniTea Emporium. She comes from a long line of healers extending back more than 100 years, which led her to use her gifts for spiritual healing through tarot.

Co-Owner Gwenna Obscura reads oracle cards, and teaches classes and workshops on topics such as paganism, witchcraft, herbs, and divination. She has been on a pagan path since childhood. Gwenna has been a belly dance performer and instructor for 16 years and incorporates the movements of belly dance into her spiritual practice.