GALLERIES

EVENTS

  • Kick Back Jacks

    February 9th / 5:30 to 8:00PM

    Join synerG for an informal social event at Kick Back Jacks! Drinks are on you, connections are on us! 

  • Steve Reinemund

    March 20th / 6:00 to 8:00 PM

    Join synerG on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the O. Henry Hotel for Making Connections Around the Table with Wake Forest Business School Dean, Steve Reinemund. Steve Reinemund is the Dean of Business at Wake Forest University, and Professor of Leadership and Strategy. Steve retired as Chairman of the Board of PepsiCo, Inc. in May, 2007 and as Chief Executive Officer in October, 2006. He is a 23-year PepsiCo veteran who led the corporation as Chairman and Chief Executive from 2001 to 2006. During that period, PepsiCo's revenues increased by more than $9 billion, net income increased by 70%, earnings per share increased by 80%, its annual dividend doubled and the company's market capitalization surpassed $100 billion. In addition to the growth of the company, Steve's legacy includes a commitment to health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and values-based leadership.

    Steve is currently a member of the board of directors of American Express, ExxonMobile, Walmart and Marriott. From 2005 to 2007, Steve was chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. He served on the National Advisory Board of the Salvation Army from 1990 to 1999, and he was chairman of this board from 1996 to 1999. Steve also served on the board of The National Council of La Raza from 1992 to 2001 and was chairman of its Corporate Board of Advisors from 1992 to 1996.

    Tickets are $25 and include a three course meal, a drink and many connections!

  • YP Sports Spring Fling

    May 12th / 10:00 AM

    Annual YP Sports event held on the second Saturday of May; 10am-until

    Bur-Mil Park

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SYNERG PROFILES

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  • Name

    Jehan Benton

  • Age

    27

  • Hometown

    Greensboro, NC

  • Occupation

    I am the director of the Partners Ending Homelessness Initiative which focuses on actively implementing, evaluating and updating Guilford County's Ten Year Plan to end chronic homelessness. I'm responsible for Public Relations and Marketing, Strategic Planning and collaboration, grant writing, and advocacy.

  • College

    UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Chicago

  • Why Greensboro?

    The history, culture, and social capital. Greensboro is filled with people who are truly committed to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. Taking a stroll along Elm Street is one of my favorite things to do. It's hard to imagine how much downtown has changed and what the future holds for our new vibrant city.

  • synerG Activities

    synerG onTap and Making Connections Around the Table
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