September 26, 2012

Q: Can you tell me about your background and how you got into this industry?

A: When I graduated from the University of Florida, I took a job with American Express. My job was to call on businesses that did not accept American Express and sit down with the owners of places and try to close them. I’ve been around the restaurant industry my whole entire career, but I knew that owning one was very risky and failure rate is very high. But, to answer your question, one of the main owners asked me to get involved and I originally said no. He pretty much twisted my arm and I finally agreed to be a part of the partnership.

Q: So do you like the decision you made?

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Trina Owen is a transplant to Western North Carolina by way of Southern California.  She is an artistic, creative soul who brings a passionate touch to her gallery and framing store located in Brevard, NC.  The name of Trina’s store is 32 Broad Gallery and Framing and she makes it her personal mission to ensure that each client feels as though they are getting every dollars worth of her knowledge and expertise. Along with creating beautiful pieces, providing superior customer service is a top priority. She has a bubbly personality that is infectious and her creative ability is mesmerizing.  It was a true pleasure interviewing her. 

 

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While here at Western Carolina University I have met a plethora of people that I now hold close and dear to my heart. One of these people is Conner Orr, A tight end for the WCU football team. His father is Jim Orr, an Entrepreneur and the subject for my entrepreneur interview

Jim received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Business Administration. He worked for IBM directly out of college; soon after this he opened his own dry cleaning business for 10 years before selling it. His next couple of jobs was with MTI whirlpools, SFI and most recently he worked for National Print Group Incorporated in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While working for this business he simultaneously began his company Uppercut Promotions Incorporated.

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