Oct. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber is collecting relief supplies for victims of flooding in South Carolina. They are still in need of water, cleaning supplies (rubber gloves, trash bags, cleaners) and non-perishable food. Bill Russell, CEO of the chamber, is a former president of the South Carolina Jaycees, and has the connections to get […]
More small businesses are getting involved in charities and non-profits, and some are using micro-events to gain media traction in the event-congested world of doing good. What can go wrong? As it turns out, plenty. Events come and go, and, where dueling charities are involved, an upstart can dilute the clout of an established charity. […]