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Better Know a Sponsor: Wed3

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As a group that believes the growth of entrepreneurship in the Charlotte Region is critical to our long-term success, the Wed3 board believes Ignite Charlotte helps foster that growth by bringing together dynamic and passionate members within the start-up community. They see this dynamic event as a place where ideas and people meet. And they wanted to be part of it.

Wed3, Inc. is an angel investor-networking group based out of the Ben Craig Center, near the campus of UNC Charlotte. The group partners with mostly seed and early stage investments and is committed to making Charlotte a vibrant city for entrepreneurial opportunity.

Wed3 is excited about the formation of the Charlotte Entrepreneurial Alliance which helps coordinate community resources for entrepreneurs. They have also been impressed by the focus the mayor, city council and Charlotte Chamber of Commerce have put on small businesses. They believe a recent trip by a number of Charlotte business leaders to the White House to discuss economic development was a sign of the potential Charlotte has to offer.

We are proud and appreciative of Wed3’s support of Charlotteans with a dream and Ignite Charlotte 4.

Written by Bradley Charlesworth

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Better Know A Sponsor: Josie Mazzaferro of Allen Tate Realtors

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Josie Mazzaferro is a realtor with Allen Tate Realtors and a proud sponsor of Ignite Charlotte 4. Josie works with buyers and sellers to help Charlotteans find happy housing. She also partners with landlords to market their rental properties and screen tenants, as well as helps residents find rental properties to call home. She is proud to serve the community’s real estate needs and build relationships with her clients.

Josie is very active in the social media community and uses the platform to communicate with friends, learn about the world around her and even connect with Charlotteans searching to find a new home in the community. In 2012, she plans to partner with other members of the social media community to host networking events, spotlight local businesses and offer free walking tours.

“Everyone is equal in the social media community,” said Josie of her fondness for the democratic communication channel. “Everyone has some sort of expertise they can use to help the other members of the community. We’ve created a safe environment for people to ask questions and share their passion and experiences.”

This love for creating venues for people to share ideas and expertise also drove Josie to an involvement in Ignite Charlotte. As a volunteer, Josie was able to help engage in the programming, make new friends and even grow her business. In fact, Josie’s network of friends from Ignite Charlotte helped establish 25 percent of her revenue in 2012!

After enjoying such an amazing experience, Josie decided to dedicate her marketing dollars and energy to Ignite Charlotte 4 as a sponsor. She is proud to help make Ignite Charlotte a FREE event that will allow neighbors to learn and benefit the community.

Thanks Josie Mazzaferro of Allen Tate Realtors, we look forward to working with you and appreciate your commitment to Ignite Charlotte 4.

Written by Bradley Charlesworth

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