Breakfast and Luncheon Speaker Series
Participants in the exeCConnect - top regional business leaders - receive invitations to a variety of exeCConnect events, including periodic breakfasts and luncheons.
A spring 2009 Charlotte executive roundtable led by tw telecom senior vice president Mike Rouleau explored the topic of "How to Position Your Company for Success Once the Markets Turn." The invitation-only event, which was hosted at Peak 10's corporate headquarters, was attended by regional executives.
A spring 2008 luncheon featured Kent Hudson, CEO and Founder of SchoolDude. Cary-based SchoolDude is the nation's leading provider of on-demand operations management solutions for schools, colleges and universities. During his presentation, Hudson provided insights on “How to Scale a Business During Competitive Times.”
Upon arrival, attendees receive information about program proceedings and are then seated for a roundtable breakfast or lunch with other executives in attendance. This is followed by a presentation and discussion led by a special guest speaker.
A summer 2007 luncheon featured Scott Guilfoyle, Chief Information Officer of Lending Tree, LLC and his presentation focused on the topic of “Success Breeds Need: Challenges, Opportunities and Visions for Building a National Leader.”
“It’s refreshing to have an executive from another market come in, spend time and share their experiences with our local executives,” said Greg Rollet, vice president and general manager of Peak 10 Raleigh. “Gaining business perspectives from one another is what the exeCConnect is all about.”
Breakfasts and luncheons are limited to 40 attendees.
Evening Executive Receptions
In addition to breakfast and luncheon events, the exeCConnect hosts larger evening receptions. Hor'dourves and refreshments are provided andattendees have the opportunity to share business strategies and discuss industry news and happenings in a relaxed environment with peers.
At a spring 2009 Charlotte event, Peak 10 CEO David Jones and Mayor Pat McCrory spoke to the more than 100
executives in attendance about how the Charlotte market is well positioned for economic recovery. The invitation-only event was supported by the 
North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the Charlotte Chamber, Business Innovation Growth (BIG), Peak 10, Cisco, HP as well as other local companies.
The exeCConnect receptions attract leading companies from the Charlotte-Raleigh-Richmond corridor. Attendance at a Spring 2007 reception in Raleigh included SAS, Cisco Systems, Engineous Software, House-Autry Mills, Investors Title Company, MDeverywhere, Misys Healthcare Systems, Motricity, Peopleclick, SchoolDude, SciQuest Inc., Square 1 Bank and Variety Wholesalers.
At a Fall 2006 Raleigh reception, special guest Dr. Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS,was honored with a lifetimeachievement award for his commitment to education, the local community, advancing the use of technology, and ethical leadership.
Evening receptionsare limited to 100 attendees.
