Empowered Ideas

Empowered Ideas, the Marketing, Communications, and Logistics Agency for the North Carolina Coalition Summit in Raleigh, NC

Blog, Community Outreach, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Creative Business Services, Event Marketing & Management, Events, Marketing, News, Social Media EngagementBy Empowered Ideas June 16, 2018

Members of the Fuquay Coworking and the Empowered Ideas Team, were proud to be the marketing, communications, and logistics agency for the 2018 North Carolina Coalition Summit in Raleigh, NC. Between Tuesday, June 12th and Wednesday, June 13th, attendees from all around the state traveled to the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at North Carolina State University’s campus to attend the Summit.

Those in attendance discussed and shared their thoughts on prescription drug misuse and prevention methods. Throughout the two days, members and leaders had the opportunity to interact with others in the coalition, attend multiple breakout sessions, and listen to keynote speakers; one of which was Kevin Hines. Hines was only 1 of 36 people who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. He spreads the message of living a healthy mental lifestyle, all around the world.

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2018-03 RISE FV Startup Challenge (Eventbrite Banner)

Fuquay-Varina Startup Challenge Launches Through Partnership Between Fuquay Coworking, FV Middle and High School, and a Grant from the Office of Tamara Barringer (NC Senate, District 17)

Blog, Community Outreach, Events, NewsBy Empowered Ideas February 27, 2018

The Fuquay-Varina Startup Challenge is a (4) week startup development program designed to support and nurture aspiring entrepreneurs at the middle and high school levels, and is a collaboration between Fuquay Coworking (Empowered Ideas) and the Fuquay-Varina Middle School (FVMS) and High School (FVHS). The initiative is a collaboration between local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and young leaders in the community — and is supported by a grant from the office of Tamara Barringer (NC Senate, District 17) through the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce.

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Communications Training for the North Carolina Technical Training and Assistance Center (NC TTAC)

Blog, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Marketing, Social Media EngagementBy James Wong January 13, 2017

The Empowered Ideas Team is proud to wrap up a 2-day Communications Campaign Training for the North Carolina Technical Training & Assistance Center (NC TTAC). The 40+ participants represented communities and coalitions from all over North Carolina. Nationally recognized trainers included James Wong & Virginia Johnson from NC (Empowered Ideas), and Stacey Stottler from Illinois.

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2016 Annual Holiday Party at Fuquay Coworking by Empowered Ideas

Blog, Community OutreachBy James Wong December 21, 2016

Annual #HolidayParty & Game Night at #FuquayCoworking. While not everyone could attend due to travel and other family events, we’re grateful for those who could. It’s truly our members that make Fuquay Coworking such a tight knit and collaborative environment that it has become over the last few years. We love each and every single one of you!

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Empowered Ideas Keynotes the Public Relations Society of America (NC Chapter) Annual Meeting

Blog, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, MarketingBy Empowered Ideas December 7, 2016

Congrats to our Co-Founder, James Wong (Empowered Ideas & Fuquay Coworking), on a well received Keynote presentation this morning for the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA). Mr. Wong’s presentation, entitled “Community Management 2.NEXT: Building ‘Online’ Communities of Tomorrow,” used INGRESS and GORUCK as shining examples of how organizations can bridge the gap between offline and online communities, and how brands can effectively empower their advocates.

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Empowered Ideas and Fuquay Coworking Invited by Chamber of Commerce to Join in Fuquay-Varina’s Christmas Parade

Blog, Community OutreachBy James Wong December 4, 2016

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade Ruck (3.1 Miles), in support of the FV Chamber of Commerce. The Fuquay Coworking Team helped pass out candy and fliers for the NEW FV App, available on iOS & Android. Special thanks to Lauren Wong, James Wong, Virginia Lynne Walser Johnson, Steve Pinkham, & Jessie Bowden for rucking the Christmas Parade.

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Did You Know? InnovateFV Hosts Regular Business Development Workshops in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Blog, Business NetworkingBy James Wong November 30, 2016

DID YOU KNOW? Innovate Fuquay-Varina has been hosting regular monthly business development workshops since August? These *optional* workshops are designed to assist individuals and businesses planning to participate in the InnovateFV: A 52-Hour Startup & Business Growth Weekend, Jan. 27-29th, 2017.

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Empowered Ideas Co-Founders Present at the Eastern Area Health Education Centers (EAHEC)

Blog, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Marketing, Social Media EngagementBy James Wong November 3, 2016

The Empowered Ideas Team is presenting two different marketing sessions at the Eastern AHEC State-of-the-Art Conference in Greenville, NC today. Co-Founders Virginia Johnson, CSAPC and James Wong were invited to once again present at this year’s Conference. Workshops included: Marketing Your Programs, and Using Social Media & Digital Analytics in Outcome Reporting.

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Empowered Ideas Works with Several Communities in WA State on Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts

Blog, Community Outreach, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Marketing, Social Media EngagementBy James Wong May 4, 2016

The Empowered Ideas Team was invited to work with several Youth Prevention Clubs in Washington State this week, including the White Swan Dream Makers (White Swan, WA) and the A.C. Davis C.C.A.N. Navigators in Yakima, WA. Our team worked with these youth leaders on their club’s branding, marketing, and communications strategies around substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and several other mental health and wellness initiatives within their communities.

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Empowered Ideas Provides “Sustainability Through Marketing & Branding” Training Through NCCI to North Carolina Coalitions

Blog, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Marketing, Social Media EngagementBy James Wong April 16, 2016

Empowered Ideas Provides “Sustainability Through Marketing & Branding” Training Through NCCI to North Carolina Coalitions. “We’re proud of the accomplishments each of these Coalitions have made throughout the program, and we look forward to staying in touch with them as they grow and strengthen the communities in which they serve.”

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