Get ready to meet 100’s of potential employees!
2019 Spring Job Fair
at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center
Wednesday, April 17
Noon – 4PM
To reserve your table at the Spring Job Fair
Complete the online registration form
3 packages to choose from to best fit your employee needs!
All employers receive:
Personalized e-blast from News & Record
Inclusion in promotions by Triad Goodwill & News & Record
14-day posting on Greensboro.com
Table space & two lunches
About the Thompson Family
Alejandra Ochoa de Thompson, founder and creative director of Thompson Traders, grew up in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, located in the bucolic countryside of west-central Mexico. During those formative years, the seed that would grow into Thompson Traders took root – the desire to bring authentic beauty and craftsmanship from Mexico to American homes. Just 10 miles south of Pátzcuaro lies the town of Santa Clara del Cobre, where the native Purépecha were considered the world’s most advanced metallurgists of pre-Columbian times. With 500 years of history and honing, today there are masters at work in Santa Clara del Cobre. Masters in metals, in technique and in making one-of-a-kind, hand-hammered pieces of art. Every piece preserves the legacy of Santa Clara del Cobre and supports the region – a vital mission to Thompson Traders today. Alejandra’s dream became reality when she and her family took the bold step of launching Thompson Traders in 2003. Joining her in the family business the Thompson Traders executive team is made up of Clifford E Thompson, CEO. Clifford R Thompson President. Jonathan Thompson VP Operations, Chris DeVillers VP Sales, Samantha Thompson VP Marketing, and Fred Starr Chairman.
About Thompson Traders
Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company owns its factory in Santa Clara del Cobre where designs for sinks, bathtubs, and accessories for the kitchen and bath come to life. Today, stainless steel, brass, and nickel join copper as part of Thompson Traders’ portfolio, along with special finishes and textures, as well as custom capabilities. No matter material or finish, every design is meticulously hand-hammered by coppersmiths in Santa Clara del Cobre. Each design is rooted in this magical place. Drawn and inspired, from Thompson’s heart. www.thompsontraders.com.
The Thompson Traders team is also very active in the community. They have been involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for over 16 years helping to raise over $13 million in that period of time. Fred Starr as President of the board for Eastern Music Festival along with Clifford E Thompson was instrumental in moving the organization forward. Thompson Traders’ is a strong supporter of the arts with Clifford R Thompson serving on the board of the Greensboro Symphony and Co-Chairing the annual fundraiser for 2 years with record-breaking results. Clifford R. Thompson is also active President for Rotary Club of Greensboro and the Crescent Rotary Club Foundation. He is a member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Launch Advisory Board.
The Hanhan Family
Jerusalem Market
Founded by our father, Saliba Hanhan in 1989, The Original Jerusalem Market in Sedgefield has been offering loyal customers the best Middle Eastern food and market specialties for nearly three decades. My brother Omar and I grew up in the shop and have been working along-side our father for years, with our expertise, knowledge, and passion for the food of our heritage always increasing. When customers started asking for more prepared foods and a place to enjoy them onsite, we decided the time was right for the next generation to grow our family business. So began Jerusalem Market on Elm, a full-service restaurant in the heart of Downtown Greensboro.
Jerusalem Market on Elm was founded in 2016 as an extension of their 27-year-old Sedgefield branch. Their father Saliba Hanhan founded the Original Jerusalem Market in Greensboro in 1989. Quickly he established a reputation for making the best Middle Eastern specialties and making no buts about it. “You Will Be Pleased” was soon cemented into their customer’s minds. Brother’s Easa and Omar grew up working in the store and always had a passion for it. They loved the store but their customers always asked them for more food and more seating, so given the chance they opened Jerusalem Market on Elm.
Chisa Pennix-Brown
CEO | Lady Bizness
With over 17 years of experience in business coaching, community outreach, and social media insight, Chisa Pennix-Brown has transformed her love of learning into Lady Bizness She is the #1 Small Business Facilitator in North Carolina and she continues to foster environments for small business development, community partnerships, business growth, and events for Entrepreneurs throughout the state.
Her most notable accomplishment is becoming the author of The 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success, a book that helps to transform your mindset towards prioritization and goal setting to help you complete your passion project. She has also founded a 501c3 nonprofit women’s organization, called Real Glow Getters to help women start, stay and slay in business. She thrives around women who aren’t afraid to shine but thrive on sharing their #GlowUp with others. She can always be found Giving it to the People! With over 17 years of experience in business coaching, community outreach, social media insight, CEO Chisa D. Pennix-Brown has transformed persistence and a long-time vision of helping her peers, into Lady Bizness, an organization committed to entrepreneurship opportunities and business development for branding, social engagement, and marketing.
Chisa’s desire to create a business and media empire enabling small businesses and individuals to enhance, enlighten, empower, and enrich their station has led to a career centered around cultivating leaders in personal and professional endeavors.
Lady Bizness is a social entrepreneurship and engagement company. Chisa D. Pennix-Brown, MBA is the CEO of Lady Bizness, NC’s #1 Small Business Facilitator, and Author of the 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success. She is a professional trainer and speaker specializing in small business development, brand strategy, and social media marketing to improve a company, individual, event, or group’s online presence. Her strengths lie in branding to create a consistent image in person and online with a primary demographic of women-owned and nonprofit businesses.
Alex Amoroso
Owner | Cheesecakes by Alex
Alex grew up in the restaurant business and it has always been his first love. In early 2002, his mother-in-law, who lives with them, asked him to make a cheesecake. Well, Alex, being the good son-in-law, made a recipe out of a book. All during the process, he had a taste in mind for the way this cake should turn out – he couldn’t wait to taste it. When he did, however, he was truly disappointed in both the taste and the texture. The challenge had begun.
Over the next few months, all he could think about was the taste he had in mind. He changed this and changed that and baked and baked until he finally got the taste and texture he wanted. When they finally tasted the final recipe, they knew this was it! Good thing; Alex thinks his wife and mother-in-law were ready to run him out if he baked one more cheesecake for them to try! He then began to bake some for friends and family and he always received the same response. Soon, this obsession/hobby grew out of his kitchen and he set up shop.
Cheesecakes by Alex now has twenty-two flavors of cheesecake and many other bakery items. Alex loves to see the reaction of people trying these cakes for the first time; it really brings him a lot of joy.
Beth Boulton
President/Creative Director | Boulton Creative
Beth is a former New Yorker who loves to travel. Beth’s mind is always going – thinking up ways to help clients grow their businesses. On the outside, Beth may seem no-nonsense, but underneath it all, her great ideas and positive attitude are what make Boulton Creative a success.
About Boulton Creative! Marketing | Design | Web Development
We are passionate about helping you succeed. From branding to web development, we are on your team – and by your side – to deliver the best so you can reach and then exceed your goals. We go above and beyond, so you always feel like a top dog.
Since 1991, we have taken great pride in being a woman-owned, Triad-based agency and a specialist in helping our clients achieve their communication goals through creative, impactful design and messaging. From complete branding and strategic marketing plans to brochures, ad campaigns, and web development, Boulton Creative delivers exceptional service, design, and digital marketing.
