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July 21, 2016 By Nate Forant

Monthly Meeting – Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast

Our monthly meeting is Friday, July 29, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe and you are all invited.

We’re pleased to bring the local tech community together for our Geek Breakfast, right here along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. If you’re interested in technology, blogging, work in the industry or just want to learn what’s going on in the area, come on out and let’s connect.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

A Geek Breakfast is a monthly community-driven meeting for local (and visiting) technology-minded people. Each month attendees congregate over breakfast foods and plenty of coffee to discuss topics like social media, blogging, digital marketing, design, programming, and ways to better their communities through technology.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage, and gratuity).

You’ll meet bloggers, tech lovers, and social media enthusiasts like –

Trish, NC Blogger Network’s Chief Blogger in Charge
Allie, our Photojournalist, of AMillerFoto
Ragan, our Campaign and Event Manager
Nate of SOBX Tech
Sherry of Blind. Not Invisible
and a bunch of other locals who have a love for social media, tech, etc.

Can we count on you? Will you be there? It’s fun, informal and a great way to get to know the bloggers and tech-lovers in your community.

Where?

This breakfast will be held at:

Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe
4050 Arendall St
Morehead City, NC 28557

When?

Friday, July 29, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

What’s the Hashtag?

Our official hashtag for this event is #GeekBreakfastSOBX if you can’t make it but would like to follow along online. Pictures, audio and video are licensed under Creative Commons and tagged using “CrystalCoastGeekBreakfast” and “GeekBreakfast” and we encourage you to add them to the Geek Breakfast Flickr Group.

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – May so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

For more information, call Trish at (252) 226-0885 or you can post your questions on the Facebook page. We’re looking forward to meeting you, March 25, 2016 and getting some great conversations started!

About Us

SOBX Tech is Eastern North Carolina’s leader for computer services, computer repair, software installations and software upgrades. SOBX Tech serves the Southern Outer Banks community and surrounding areas. Located in Eastern North Carolina, along North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast, we’re happy to provide on-site service in your home or business, at no extra charge!

May 16, 2016 By Nate Forant

Meetup – Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – May

Our monthly meetup is Friday, May 27, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe and you are all invited.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

Who Can Participate?

Everyone, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

You’ll meet bloggers, tech lovers, and social media enthusiasts like –

Trish, NC Blogger Network’s Chief Blogger in Charge
Allie, our Photojournalist, of AMillerFoto
Ragan, our Campaign and Event Manager
Nate of SOBX Tech
Sherry of Blind. Not Invisible
and a bunch of other locals who have a love for social media, tech, etc.

Can we count on you? Will you be there? It’s fun, informal and a great way to get to know the bloggers and tech-lovers in your community.

Where?

This breakfast will be held at:

Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe
4050 Arendall St
Morehead City, NC 28557

When?

Friday, May 27, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

What’s the Hashtag?

The official hashtag for this event is #GeekBreakfastSOBX if you can’t make it but would like to follow along online. Pictures, audio and video are licensed under Creative Commons and tagged using “CrystalCoastGeekBreakfast” and “GeekBreakfast” and we encourage you to add them to the Geek Breakfast Flickr Group.

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – May so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

About Us

April 14, 2016 By Nate Forant

Grand Opening of Sheetz – Conover, NC

Tomorrow I will be traveling to the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Sheetz location in Conover, NC. As a blogger and a member of the NC Blogger Network I have the opportunity as they open to be there. Being a veteran, Local Heroes day is the perfect day to be there. Not only will I be there for the Grand Opening, but I will be there honoring Fire Fighters, police officers, EMT’s and all of our military. Local Heroes Day is tomorrow, so come out and celebrate with us from 12 am Friday morning until Midnight and honor local heroes.

All the information is in the press release. Any questions about the event, please contact Laura Hager at 410-456-9771 (Cell).

SHEETZ ANNOUNCES THREE NEW LOCATIONS COMING TO HICKORY AND CONOVER, NC
Family-owned convenience store chain to host week long community celebrations for new store openings

Altoona, PA (March 24, 2016) – Sheetz, one of America’s fastest growing family-owned convenience store chains, continues its expansion in North Carolina this spring with the opening of three new locations in North West Catawba County. Each store will hold a week long community celebration full of family activities, charitable giving, prizes and M•T•O® (Made-To-Order) food sampling.

So, what exactly is a Sheetz?

Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Sheetz’s menu of fresh, made-to-order food rivals any quick serve restaurant, using only the highest quality ingredients. Orders are prepared exactly the way you want it, when you want it. And all menu items are completely customizable using the easy-to-use in-store touchscreens or online ordering. The new North Carolina stores will also feature MTGo! (made-to-go) and Shweetz Bakery items along with Sheetz Bros. Coffeez®, a full-service espresso and smoothie bar staffed by a trained barista.

Event Details

The celebration begins Monday, March 28 at the new Sheetz in Hickory, NC, located at 2191 13th Avenue Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602, with different events held each day of the week as follows:

FAMILY DAY (Monday): Bring the kidz for an afternoon jam-packed with family-fun activities, including make-your-own-sundaes, face painting, caricatures and prize giveaways. Kidz ages 12 and under eat free, ends at 8 p.m.

COMMUNITY CONNECT DAY (Tuesday): Come out to support the community as Sheetz hosts an M•T•O® sandwich fundraiser to benefit local schools. Members of the Sheetz family will be on site for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am, and Sheetz will make a donation to the Special Olympics.

EAT SHMART (Wednesday): Introduces Hickory to healthy MTO options for any meal of the day; focusing on tasty, customizable, healthy breakfast demonstrations throughout the morning. Enjoy eat shmart samples, MTGo! offerings and $2 off salads throughout the day.

GET A KICK IN THE BEANZ (Thursday): Fuel up all day with Sheetz Bros. Coffeez®. Indulge in free specialty beverage samples from Sheetz baristas, free self-serve coffee and $1 off ANY full-service SBC Specialty Drinks throughout the day.

SHEETZ THANKS LOCAL HEROS (Friday): Sheetz would like to thank local first responders with free M•T•O® sandwiches all day from 12:00 am (Friday morning) to 12:00 am (Saturday). Simply show up in uniform or with a service ID. And there’s something for everyone with free fryz for all guests with every M•T•O® purchase.

Two additional week long store opening celebrations are slated to follow, starting April 11 at 1819 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover, NC 28613 and in early June at 2387 Springs Road NE Hickory, NC 28601.

Making History in Hickory

Sheetz opens the three new locations on the heels of being named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Focusing the majority of its 2016 store growth in North Carolina, the one-of-a-kind convenience store chain plans to open more than 10 new stores and hire more than 300 employees in the state this year.

“Sheetz has a great base of loyal customers here in North Carolina and we are thrilled to be a part of the Hickory community,” said Ryan Sheetz AVP of Brand Development. “Our brand is about providing our customers with what they want, how they want it and when they want it, 24/7. We’re excited to invite Hickory to experience this first-hand during our weeklong celebrations and beyond.”

Hickory and Conover will also feel the love through Sheetz’s deep commitment to the communities its stores serve. Annually since 1992, Sheetz For the Kidz® events have provided more than 85,000 underprivileged children with new toys, clothes and necessities during the holiday season. Sheetz also partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sending over 40 families of seriously ill children on dream vacations to Disney World each year. In addition, every Sheetz location supports the Special Olympics and a local food bank in its area by donating time, food and funds.

About Sheetz, Inc.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, with more than $6.9 billion in revenue and more than 17,000 employees. The company operates over 500 store locations throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of M•T•O® sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. All Sheetz convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For more information, visit www.sheetz.com or follow them on Twitter (@sheetz), Facebook (www.facebook.com/sheetz) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/sheetz).

March 22, 2016 By Nate Forant

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – March

You’re invited to join us for a monthly Geek Breakfast, Friday, March 25, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe.

We’re pleased to bring the local tech community together, right here along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. If you’re interested in technology, blogging, work in the industry or just want to learn what’s going on in the area, come on out and let’s connect.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

Who Can Participate?

Everyone, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

You’ll meet bloggers, tech lovers, and social media enthusiasts like –

Trish, NC Blogger Network’s Chief Blogger in Charge
Allie, our Photojournalist, of AMillerFoto
Ragan, our Campaign and Event Manager
Nate of SOBX Tech
Sherry of Blind. Not Invisible
and a bunch of other locals who have a love for social media, tech, etc.

Can we count on you to be there too? It’s fun, informal and a great way to get to know the bloggers and tech-lovers in your community.

Where?

This breakfast will be held at:

Southern Bread Bakery & Cafe
4050 Arendall St
Morehead City, NC 28557

When?

Friday, March 25, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

What’s the Hashtag?

The official hashtag for this event is #GeekBreakfastSOBX if you can’t make it but would like to follow along online. Pictures, audio and video should be licensed under Creative Commons and tagged using “CrystalCoastGeekBreakfast” and “GeekBreakfast” and we encourage you to add them to the Geek Breakfast Flickr Group.

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – March so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

March 10, 2016 By Nate Forant

Learn How to Make Social Media Work for You

Save the date! Small business owners, learn how to make social media work for you. Our friends over at DayngrZone Media recently shared their schedule of FREE upcoming workshops and classes. Learn how you can use social networks to your advantage! These workshops are must-have resources if you’re interested in getting started, or have the desire to learn more about Social Media Marketing and Content Creation. –

Facebook For Business – Intermediate (Mar 30)
- This workshop is aimed at small business owners that have a Facebook page in place and could use a deeper understanding of how to use their page. We’ll review set-up best practices, dive into posting do’s and don’ts, how to use hashtags, social media policies and terms of use, as well as content creation. Taking the Social Media Marketing Workshop is highly recommended prior to attending this workshop. Attendees must have a personal Facebook profile already created and in use prior to taking this course, and understanding of your industry. Additionally, you’ll need to bring a digital copy of your business logo and 5 large digital photos (bright and colorful pictures work best).
Facebook For Business – Advanced (Apr 13)
- This workshop is aimed at small business owners that have a Facebook page in place and could use a deeper understanding of how to market more effectively. We’ll cover the basics of Facebook Ads, insights, demographics and data mining, content scheduling and creation, along with scheduling features and monitoring tools. Learn how to effectively and efficiently manage your Facebook page and community. Taking the Social Media Marketing Workshop and Facebook Intermediate Workshop is highly recommended prior to attending this workshop. Attendees will need to have a Business Facebook page already fully set up with 35 or more fans, 5 bright and colorful digital pictures to use for posts and knowledge of Facebook page management basics.
Blogging For Business (May 4)
- Learn why your business should have a blog as part of your website, how to find content to blog about, and how to promote your blog.
Website Optimization (May 11)
- This workshop is aimed at small business owners interested in learning more about Website Optimization and SEO, keywords, optimizing your site and your pages.

All workshops and courses take place in the Wayne West Building at:

Carteret Community College

3615 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

How to Register for Digital Marketing and Social Media Workshops

To register for upcoming digital marketing and social media classes, click the links in the descriptions above, or visit the Carteret Community College Small Business Center, or call Amber Buster at (252) 222-6361 Wanda W. Bennett at (252) 222-6127.

Be sure to subscribe to DayngrZone Media’s newsletter to receive announcements for upcoming events and offers.

February 12, 2016 By Nate Forant

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – February

Tech and Blogger Enthusiasts,

You’re invited to join us for a monthly Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, Friday, February 26, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at The Java Post.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is invited, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

Who You’ll Meet

You’ll meet bloggers, tech lovers, and social media enthusiasts like –

Trish, NC Blogger Network’s Chief Blogger in Charge
Allie, our Photojournalist, of AMillerFoto
Ragan, our Campaign and Event Manager
Nate of SOBX Tech
Sherry of Blind. Not Invisible
and a bunch of other locals who have a love for social media, tech, etc.

Can we count on you to be there too? It’s fun, informal and a great way to get to know the bloggers and tech-lovers in your community.

Where?

This breakfast will be held at The Java Post:

The Java Post

207 WB McLean Drive

Cape Carteret, NC. 28584

When?

Friday, January 26, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

What’s the Hashtag?

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at:Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – February so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

For more information, call Trish at (252) 226-0885 or you can post your questions on the Facebook page. We’re looking forward to meeting you, February 29, 2016 and getting some great conversations started!

October 6, 2014 By Nate Forant

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – October Meet Up

Don’t miss this month’s Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast happening on October 30th from 8:00 – 9:00 AM at The Fruit Bowl and Breakfast Bar in Morehead City!

About Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast is a monthly community-driven meeting for local (and visiting) technology-minded people. Each month attendees congregate over bacon, eggs and plenty of coffee to discuss topics like social media, digital marketing, design, programming, and ways to better their communities. Hope you’ll join us!

Social Media for Geek Breakfast

You can follow along with the Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast on Facebook or Twitter. The official hashtag is: #GeekBreakfastSOBX

Upcoming Events

March 26, 2014 By Trish Forant

February’s Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast: Recap

Did you miss February’s Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Each month we’ll write a Geek Breakfast Recap after the event. It won’t be as good as actually being there, but it will be the next best thing. With that said, let’s get to it.

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast: Recap

This month’s Geek Breakfast was held at The Java Post in Cape Carteret. It’s a great spot with all kinds of coffee selections, juices, breakfast sandwiches and tasty treats. It’s also got free wifi and plenty of seating for our growing group.

February’s Attendees

Kenn Knapp – @KennKnapp | @EastCoastNCBlog
Nate Forant – @NateForant | @SOBXTech
Trish Forant – @Dayngr | @DayngrZoneMedia

Topics Discussed

Apple’s Security Breach
Paramount Shoots Down ‘Top Gun’ Twitter Account (Mashable)
Mobile-only email viewers jumped 64% in 2013. (eMarketer)

Next MeetUp – March 27th

Don’t miss our next meetup, Thursday, March 27th from 9 – 10 AM at The Java Post in Cape Carteret.

The Java Post

207 WB McLean Drive

Cape Carteret, NC. 28584

January 17, 2014 By Nate Forant

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast To Meet January 30

Tech Enthusiasts,

You’re invited to join us for our monthly Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, Thursday, January 3o, from 9 AM to 10 AM at The Java Post.

We’re pleased to be a part of bringing the local tech community together, right here along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. If you’re interested in technology, work in the industry or just want to learn what’s going on in the area, come on out and let’s connect.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is invited, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

Where?

This breakfast will be held at The Java Post:

The Java Post

207 WB McLean Drive

Cape Carteret, NC. 28584

When?

Thursday, January 30, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and then once a month after that. Stay tuned!

What’s the Hashtag?

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – January so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

For more information, call Trish at (252) 226-0885 or you can post your questions on the Facebook page. We’re looking forward to meeting you, January 30, 2014 and getting some great conversations started!

October 25, 2013 By Nate Forant

Join Us For Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast October 31st

Hey Tech Enthusiasts! You’re invited to join us for the first Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, Thursday, October 31st, from 9 AM to 10 AM at the Carteret Cafe.

We’re pleased to be a part of bringing the local tech community together, right here along North Carolina’s the Crystal Coast. If you’re interested in technology, work in the industry or just want to learn what’s going on in the area, come on out and let’s connect.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

A Geek Breakfast is a monthly community-driven meeting for local (and visiting) technology-minded people. Each month attendees congregate over bacon, eggs and plenty of coffee to discuss topics like social media, blogging, digital marketing, design, programming, and ways to better their communities.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is invited, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

Where?

This breakfast will be held at The Carteret Cafe:

The Carteret Cafe

1000 W.B. McLean Drive

Cape Carteret, NC. 28584

When?

Thursday, October 31 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and then once a month after that. Stay tuned!

What’s the Hashtag?

The official hashtag for this event is #GeekBreakfastSOBX if you can’t make it but would like to follow along online. Pictures, audio and video should be licensed under Creative Commons and tagged using “CrystalCoastGeekBreakfast” and “GeekBreakfast” and we encourage you to add them to the Geek Breakfast Flickr Group.

What’s Next?

Though registration isn’t required, please take a moment to RSVP the Facebook Page at: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – October so we can get a good idea of how many people to expect.

Questions?

For more information, call Trish at (252) 226-0885 or you can post your questions on the Facebook page. We’re looking forward to meeting you, October 31st and getting some great conversations started!