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Former ECU student promotes Greenville nightlife
Lakeisha Goodman
Issue date: 7/16/08 Section: Features
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For Moore, who recently graduated from ECU, promoting parties wasn't always his intended goal. As a college freshman majoring in recreational therapy, Moore looked forward to weekends of going out and enjoying the downtown Greenville club scene; however, he became frustrated after countless nights of being denied entry into clubs.
"There was always a new reason why I couldn't get in," said Moore. "Either I didn't have membership, or my shirt was too big or I couldn't wear my chain."
That is when Moore decided to take matters into his own hands. He got together with a couple of friends and decided to host a party of their own in a local club in Greenville, providing a social yet safe environment where anyone could have fun. After the party, Moore and his friends were given hefty revenue.
Satisfied with how the event turned out and along with making profit, Moore decided to turn this into a business. Shortly after, BiznessMoney Promotions was founded.
BiznessMoney Promotions is a promotional company that sponsors and promotes events. These events can include general parties, birthday parties and concerts. They can also help book entertainment for events.
BiznessMoney Promotions books specific themed parties at clubs and then promotes them, ensuring that there will be many in attendance.
Moore also uses his company to give back to the ECU community. If any student organizations are interested in throwing a party to raise money, BiznessMoney Promotions can help sponsor and advertise the party as well as donate a percentage of profits to the organization.
It may seem simple but Moore believes that it takes plenty of organization and help from others to plan and promote parties. Along with the help of Zack Hewitt and Jamie Brown, Moore also has a street team known as Triple Threat Entertainment.
This team consists of individuals who travel around Greenville to hand out flyers and talk to residents concerning upcoming events.
Although promoting parties is a passion for Moore, he encounters a few problems every now and then. His biggest problems are dealing with competition and some people wanting to get in to all of the parties for free.
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