HTA Welcomes New Members

Corporate Partners

Automated Shredding, INC - P.O Box 49136, Charlotte, NC 28277. Automated Shredding is more than just paper shredding - its on site at your premises or preferred location. Based out of Charlotte, we provide customers throughout North Carolina and South Carolina with confidental secure shredding. We shred your documents with the latest state-of-the-art-equipment. Our equipment includes the best safety features available and we can also shred up to 8,000 pounds of material per hour. Through a video monitor you are able to watch the destruction of your documents which lets yousee for yourself that your company and personal information are shredded to your satisfaction. A Certificate of Destruction wil also be presented to you. Automated shredding is NAID (The National Association for Information Destruction) certified. We proudly participate in annual audits as well as unscheduled random audits throughout the year to verify procedual and security standards. NAID awards AAA certification only to companies meeting their strict secure standards. Our commitment is to you, the customer. We will do all we can to make the paper shredding process of confidental and vital informatio simple and painless. Let Automated Shredding assist you in properly destroying your documents with our competitive pricing and outstanding customer service. You can email us at sales@automatedshredding.com or check out our website at www.automatedshredding.com. Please call (704)542-4514 for further questions.

Hensley-Fontana Public Relations & Marketing, LLC - 9324 Percy Court, Charlotte NC 28277. Hensley-Fontana is a full service public relations and marketing agency founded in 1985 specializing in hospitality and tourism. Headed by executives Bruce and Jill Hensley, with as needed support from long time associates Bill Hensley and Matt Fontana, these professionals have over 100 years of combined communications experience. Every client enjoys direct senior executive involvment on the account. Please visit our website at www.hensleyfontana.com. For more information please contact Bruce or Jill Hensley @ (704)542-0607 or email bruce@hensleyfontana.com.

TRAVELHOST of Greater Charlotte- 801 Hawthorne lane, Charlotte, NC 28204. TRAVELHOST of Greater Charlotte serves to educate an inform travelers about the Charlotte area, including local attractions and options for dining, entertainment and shopping. The bi-monthly magazine is distributed to area hotels, chambers of commcerce, visitors centers and real estate relocation offices over a 50-mile radius around Charlotte. For more information please contact Jennifer Brady @ (704)564-0855 or jennifer@thcharlotte.com

Corporate Sponsors

Advanced Construction and Consulting- Po Box 944, Lancaster, SC 29721. Advanced Construction & Consulting was founded by Rob and Rosanna Lenderman over 10 years ago. Providing general contracting services to the majority of the resturant chains all over the country. From the ground-uo developments to tenant upfits. Advanced Construction can do it all. Building and designing resturants are truly our passions. For more information please contact Rob Lenderman @ (803) 285-1995 or visit them online at www.advancedconstructiononline.com

Cox & Schepp Construction, INC - P.O Box 36884, Charlotte NC 28236. Cox & Schepp construction, INC. is a commercial general contractor that offers services that include pre-construction, design/build, general contracting and construction management. With specializations in commercial, multi-family, retail and hospitality construction, Cox & Schepp's area of operations is throughout the Southeast United States. For more information please call (704) 716-2100

LoRusso Design- 3116 North Davidson Street, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28205. LoRusso Design provides commercial interior design services to hospitality and corporate clients. We are able to provide our clients with unique and functional designs, as well as procurement services. Wtih a large portfolio of projects, to include Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental and Choice Brands, LoRusso Design continuously exceeds clients' expectations. For more information please contactKrista LoRusso @ (704)342-2222 or krista@lorussodesign.com

Perkins+Will - 1100 South Tryon St., Suite 300, Charlotte NC 28203. Since 1935, Perkins+Will has worked with some of the world's most admired clients to create a striking, enviromentally responsible, forward-looking buildings and their interiors which enhance the lives of the persons who inhabit them. Perkins+Will established an office in Charlotte in 1995 and is knows for its standards for exceptional service and design innovation in architecture, interiors, branded enviroments, and planning strategies within the arenas of corporate, commercial, civic, healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, and science & technology. For more information please contact Kavita Gupta @ (704)972-5667 or kavita.gupta@perkinswill.com


Regular Members

Balance Staffing - 3911 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209. Balance Staffing is an established hospitality staffing service founded in 1997. We place culinary employees, banquet setup/cleanup, dishwashers, hosts & hostesses, housekeepers, maintenance as well as other hotel and restaurant staff. With our specialized background in hospitality, we are uniquely qualified to satisfy your flexible staffing needs. For more information, please call Angela Tavagtione @ (704) 523-4141 or email angela@balancestaffing.com

ConsultEdge - 10420-Q Harris Oaks Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269. ConsultEdge seperates itself as the undisputed authority in delivering voice and data solutions that create tangible business value for our customers, suppliers and business partners while maintaining a prestigious position as an employer and corporate citizen within the community. An Avaya Platinum Partner and CRN Magazine's fast Growth 100 (2 years running). For more information please contact Michael Lane @ (704)409-2300 or email mlane@consultedge.com

Dan Deas & Associates - PO Box 4162, Rock Hill, SC, 29732. We are manufactures' representatives for several contract furniture manufacturers, including Valore Furniture of Newport, TN. Valore manufactures seating for hotels, motels and restuarants. In addition, we build guest room furniture such as beds and nightstands. We also represent Allied Fiberglass, a Florida manufacturer of trash and ash products. Our office products include desks, chairs, filesm tables and panel systems. For more information, please call Danny Deas @ (803) 230-6334 or email dannydeas@aol.com.

Directions Incorporated - 4140 Clemmons Road, Suite 222, Clemmons, NC, 27012. Teaching, research, and service dealing with critical issues in the hospitality industry. Directions has just published Reality Check for Leaders and The Schilagi Interest and Skill Profile. Both are available at www.realitycheckforleaders.com. Current research is designed to help students focus on hospitality careers. For more information please contact Kyleene Blalock at kblalockmail@aol.com.

DMX- 297 Choate Avenue, Fort Mill, SC 29708. DMX creates brands experiences for commercialenvironments. Using sight, sounds, and scents as building blocks DMX provides sensory brandings for business, music, on hold / on site messaging, scent and visuals are the multimedia and sensory tools used. For more information, please contact Cheryl Alley @ 803-389-5077 or email cheryl.alley@dmx.com.

Gevity - 8420 University Executive Park Drive, Suite 830, Charlotte, NC 28262. Gevity serves as the full service HR department for small and mid-sized businesses, helping them streamline HR administration, optimize HR practices, and maximize people and performance. Gevity's HR solution, Gevity Edge, helps businesses and thier employees achieve their full potential, giving them an edge over competitors. For more information please call Chad Johnson at (704) 369-3452 or chad.johnson@gevity.com

JCG3 Development Inc - 9806 Tompkins Lane, Waxhaw, NC 281713. JCG3 Development, Inc. is a restaurant operations and managment services consultancy that helps companies focus on their strengths to deliver long-term, sustainable success. As operations specialists, concept/business developers,and catalysts for business and profit improvement/turnarounds, we aid executives and their companies in creating and achieving their strategic goals and objectives, increasing sales and profits, stabilizing operations, ensuring unified company leadership and management, and building successful growing businesses. For more information please please contact Clyde Gilifillian at (704) 323 -8207 or clyde@jcg3.com

Levine Properties - PO Box 2439, Matthews, NC 28106. Levine Properties is a commercial real estate development frim with a focus on the CrownPoint and Central Business District sub-markets in Charlotte. Projects include The McAlpines Business Centre, Greylen Business Park, Galleria Commons and an assortment of buildings in the Center City. Keep us in mind if you are looking for office, retails or warehouse space. For more information please contact Andy Dinkin @ (704)366-1981 or email adinkin@levineproperties.com

Laminex, Inc. - 4211 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708. Laminex provides a complete range of products and services to satisfy ID and security needs. We offer ID systems and supplies, access control/CCTV, custom printed cards & lanyards, badge attachments & card holders, and pouch or roll laminators. We also provide on-site event badging services. For more information please contact Leanna Pontow @ (704)679-4120 ext: 329.

Maggiano's Little Italy - 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. Maggiano's specializes in serving lavish portions of Southern Italian cuisine. We also offer private banquet rooms with seating up to 200 people. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature saladsd, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts. For more information, please contact Warren Robertson @ 704-916-2300 or email mg0186@maggiano's.com.

Manzetti's Tavern at Southpark - 6401 Morrison Blvd., Suite 8A, Charlotte, NC 28211. A part of Charlotte tradition for over 21 years, Manzetti's is located in the heart of Southpark. Manzetti'sserves only grain-fed USDA Choice Beef and our BBQ ribs have been noted as the best in Charlotte. For more information, please contact Jeff Miller @ 704-364-9334 or visit our website at www.frankmanzettis.com

One Design Center - 2828 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. One Design Center Inc, is a full service interior design and space planning firm with expierence in hotels, resturants, country clubs, offices, retail, and other publis facility interiors. We have provided successful designs for regional, national and international companiesfor thirty years. For further information please email us at cfold@onedesigncenter.com or call (336)288-0134.

Papas Refridgeration and Resturant Equipment, Inc. - 10501 Providence Arbors Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270. We have been in business since 1996 and serve the Greater Charlotte Area and beyond. We service all types of commerical refridgeration systems as well as heating and cooling. Along with serivce, we sell new and used walk in coolers, freezers, and more. We offer top of the line products and maintence and repair of these products. Please visit our website at www.papasresturantequipment.com. For more information please contact Kostas Papas @ (704)363-2787 or costas@papasresturantequipment.com

Pure Solutions- PO Box 1556 Cornelius, NC 28031. Pure Solutions is a green technology and service company dedicated to providing real solutions for indoor air and water quality issues such as mold, germs, smoke and chemical odors. Their energy division is saving companies 10-30% on power bills and helping comply with power consumption and power factor standards. Please visit our website at www.puresolutions.info. For more information please contact Linda Eicher @ (704) 895-8503 or Linda@puresolutions.info

Quality Suites Pineville- 9840 Pineville Matthews Road, Pineville, NC 28134. Quality Suites Pineville, where we redefine customer service, is located at 9840 Pineville-Matthews Road, Pineville,NC. We are an all suite property offering free wireless internet, business center, fitness center, free full hot breakfast buffet and an indoor heated pool. All rooms gave micro/fridge, coffee pot, wet bar, iron/.ironing board and hair dryer. For reservations please call (704) 889-7095.

Sterling Events Company - 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28217. We specialize in the design and implementing of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. We have working relationships with local venues. hotels, resturants, transportation companies, and decor companies to work with your best interests in mind. We listen to your needs and negotiate the best rate for the services you require. Let us handle the details so you dont have to. Our services include : Transportation, Airport Meet & Greet, Themed events, Conference Assistance, Decor, Tours & Spouse programs, Team Building, Hospitality Seminars, Entertainment & Speakers. For further information visit our website at www.sterlingeventsco or email us at brooke@sterlingevent.com. Have any questions please call (704)525-9233

The Charlotte Destination Group - 529 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The Charlotte Destination Group is a full service destination management company that specializes in motorsports activites. Our parent company, Performance PR Plus, Inc. is a motorsports marketing agency celevrating its 15th anniversary handling all the public relations for four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Jeff Gordon, and is the biggest corporate entertainer in the sport putting us in a unique postion to gain behind the scenes access for groups. For more information please contact Kymberly Brantigan or Bonny Bernat @ (704) 375-1815 or kbrantigan@charlottedestination.com and bbernat@charlottedestination.com

The News & Observer - 215 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. A company with deep roots in the Triangle, The News & Observer Publishing Co. publishes not only The News & Observer, one of the nation's best regional newspapers, but also four weekly or bi-weekly newspapers offering community coverage in Chapel Hill, Carey, Johnston County and eastern Wake County. Living In Style Magazine, SKIRT and Carolina Bride are also published by The News & Observer. The company launched nando.net, one of the nation's first internet service providers, in 1994, and today is home to both the newsobserver.com and triangle.com, the regions leading websites. For more information, please call Melanie France @ (919) 812-2234 or email melanie.france@newsobserver.com

Wheeler Communication Group, LLC - 920 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. Wheeler Communication Group, LLC, specifically president, Lynn Wheeler, is a resource for comprehensive information and strategy for dialing with business, government,and civic institutions. Leadership on high profile city projects provides the ground for uniqyw public relations & economic development and communication strategies. Service provides : business, public realtions, and lobbying strategies. For further information please visit our website at www.wheelercommunicationgroup.com or contact us at lynn@wheelercommunicationgroup.com or (704)333-6881