Auburn Chamber of Commerce Archives | Three Sixty {real estate}

Women in Business Luncheon for the Auburn Chamber

May 15, 2019

We were proud to be the presenting sponsor for the second year in a row for the Auburn Chamber’s Women in Business Luncheon. As a woman-owned business, we take our commitment to community seriously. We love a chance to give back and celebrate amazing business women!

We are honored to have the opportunity to be a part of such an inspiring event. Supporting and encouraging other women and celebrating each other’s success is very important to Nonet & me.
Tricia Peterson Young, Co-founder, Three Sixty {real estate}

Introducing Janeese Lowry Spencer

Three Sixty Co-founders Nonet Parmer Reese and Tricia Peterson Young were pleased to introduce Janeese Lowry Spencer. Janeese is the Executive Director and Owner of Venture Life Coaching. She is a certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Consultant and Pastor.

Janeese has had 30 years of experience coaching, training, and consulting organizational teams in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Janeese speaks frequently on empowering leaders to take powerful next steps to increase their leadership edge. She believes that when organizations invest in their leaders and employees by providing development opportunities, the entire organization benefits. She is passionate about teaching, equipping and coaching individuals to reach their full potential professionally and personally.

Janeese spoke on “The Power of Choice,” and that the choices we make affect how we approach the future. Lead from a place of rest and reflection over exhaustion. Choose a growth mindset over a limited mindset. Choose perseverance over quitting. Be consistently positive over negativity. Choose connection over competition. We especially loved her comment to “choose courageous over perfect.”

Three Sixty leads by example and has been an enormous supporter of the Chamber from the start. We were glad they chose to be presenting sponsors for Women in Business for the second year in a row.
Anna Hovey, Director of Business Development & Special Events, Auburn Chamber

Outstanding Woman in Business Award

**From left to right:** Fran Pick Dillard, Jan Dempsey and Sarah Brown

This year’s Outstanding Woman in Business is former Mayor Jan Dempsey. Sarah Brown was on hand to introduce this amazing woman who has had a visionary impact on Auburn.

Growth and new challenges in Auburn in the 1970s led to a hunger for political change. Jan Dempsey bet that she could make a difference. While the idea of a female mayor was a novelty at the time, she quickly gained respect for her no-nonsense approach and ability to get things done. All this while raising three children and running a successful retail business, The Back Porch, on the corner of Gay and Magnolia.

It is inspiring to see more than 200 strong business women supporting each other and celebrating women who have made such an impact on Auburn. Jan Dempsey’s commitment to this town revolutionized and moved it forward to the amazing place we enjoy living and serving in today. She is a true hero!
Sarah Brown, Chair, Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Co-owner, lifeSTYLED Three Sixty {inspired interiors}

Since her time as mayor, Jan has devoted countless hours to mentorship of the next generation of city leaders. She has served on a number of community boards. In addition she has remained committed to the underprivileged, founding the Community Market for the East Alabama Food Bank. We honor you, Jan Dempsey!

A Match Made in Heaven: Three Sixty, the Auburn Chamber and AYP

May 8, 2019

Three Sixty is committed to our community, and proud of our long-standing partnership with the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. A vibrant organization focused on making connections in the community, the Chamber offers many ways to get involved. When the Auburn Young Professionals (AYP) program started three years ago, Three Sixty Co-founders Tricia Peterson Young and Nonet Reese saw a great opportunity for their younger team members. Since then, many agents have participated in AYP and benefitted from opportunities to network and learn from fellow Chamber members.

Our Relationship with the Chamber

Tricia serves on the Board of Directors of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Her close relationship with the Chamber opened so many doors for Three Sixty in the early days. She and Nonet have always encouraged team members to be involved so that they too can experience the difference of being part of this organization.

It would have been wonderful to have a program like AYP earlier in my career, and to make connections with people in my age group. I encourage our younger team members to get involved and make the best of it.
Tricia Peterson Young, Co-founder, Three Sixty {real estate}

Three Sixty Team Shares First Time Homebuyer Tips with AYP

In a Lunch & Learn two weeks ago, Three Sixty REALTORS® April Coulter and Monica Byrd were on hand to give advice about and share their experience with first time home buying. Many individuals within the AYP group are buying for the first time or have recently purchased their first home. April and Monica shared tips and personal accounts of situations and experiences they have had, and they were thrilled to share the mission and concept to closing approach of Three Sixty. The smaller group setting was ideal. Members were able to ask lots of questions and come away with useful information.

April and Monica were so warm and welcoming, and they made sure to tailor the discussion to fit the needs of the audience. We appreciate Three Sixty – they lead by example and have been an enormous supporter of the Chamber from the start.
Anna Hovey, Director of Business Development & Special Events, Auburn Chamber

About AYP

The first event held for AYP three years ago had over 400 people in attendance. This unexpectedly large turnout indicated to the Chamber that there was definitely a need for the program. There is an “official” kickoff every January, but interested individuals can join AYP any time of year. Requirements are simple: employers must be members of the Chamber and the person must be between the ages of 21-40. Members can attend AYP only events, and since they work through Chamber members, they can attend general Chamber events as well.

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new ways to help its members make meaningful connections with the community. Monica and I were thrilled to be able to contribute to AYP with this session. We learned a lot about the group, and they gained valuable information about home buying and our local real estate market!
April Coulter, REALTOR®, Three Sixty {real estate}

The program offers opportunities for professional development. Sessions include topics such leadership and networking skills, social engagement, and opportunities to work on service projects. With approximately 100 non-profits served in the community, the Chamber prioritizes a quarterly service project. With this project, the organization gives back and shows members ways to make additional connections in the community.

Upcoming Women in Business Event

We are proud to be the presenting sponsor for the second year in a row for the Chamber’s Women in Business event. Held at the Hotel at Auburn University, this year’s event features keynote speaker Janeese Spencer, founder of Venture Life Coaching. The event connects women in the community and will award an outstanding woman for her success in business. As a woman-owned business, this event is a perfect fit for Three Sixty, and we are very excited for it!

Auburn Chamber Women in Business Luncheon Is a Huge Success!

April 25, 2018

Three Sixty {real estate} is proud to be an active participant in the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, so there was no question about our answer when the Chamber approached us about sponsoring the inaugural Women in Business luncheon. We jumped at the chance, as we knew we’d enjoy spending time with the many successful entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the Auburn/Lee Country area. What we didn’t know was how inspired we would be by seeing this amazing group of women in one room, how moved we would be by the leadership journey of Major General Sheryl Gordon, and how honored we would be to be able to celebrate with Fran Pick Dillard when she received her award for Outstanding Success in Business. The Chamber wanted to create an event that would “Connect, Inspire, Celebrate” Women in Business, and with this room full of exceptional women who are friends and colleagues, we think they accomplished their mission!

Left to Right: Major General Sheryl Gordon, Outstanding Woman in Business Fran Pick Dillard and Lolly Steiner, Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Major General Sheryl Gordon gave the keynote address at the luncheon. She told us about her military career, where she most recently assumed her duties as the 42nd adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard in July 2017. This was a major promotion for her, and historic for our state, as she is the first female adjutant general in Alabama National Guard history. As adjutant general, she advises the governor on military affairs and commands the Alabama Army and Air National Guard.

Fran Pick Dillard, a co-founder of Cary-Pick Realty and Management Company, was at the forefront of real estate sales and property management in the Auburn area for over two decades, and was the driving force behind so many developments in our community, including Shelton Woods, Cary Woods, and Eagles West Apartments. A self-taught entrepreneur, she and her husband, “The Colonel” Andy Pick, really loved their business and it showed by the quality work they produced. We feel especially honored to follow in her footsteps as entrepreneurs in this amazing community.