LINK Lake Norman™ — Workforce & Community Strategy

Jaime Lane

Founder & Principal · LINK Lake Norman™

Meet the Founder

Jaime Lane

Workforce & Cultural Strategist · Lake Norman, NC

LINK Lake Norman™ is not a typical consulting firm — it is the only organization in this region that simultaneously bridges employers, educators, government, nonprofits, and community at every level. Jaime Lane has spent over 20 years building the trust, relationships, and proven programs that move this region forward.

From designing and operating the Future Ready™ internship program from scratch — placing 100+ students over four years — to facilitating events at every scale and building a network of 70+ nonprofits, Jaime is the connective tissue that makes the Lake Norman region work. She bridges workforce development, cultural strategy, marketing, career development, and community impact with 20 years of authentic relationships no outsider can replicate.

"I don't just consult on workforce development. I am the connective tissue between education, business, government, and community in this region."

🏭 Workforce Development 🎯 Cultural Strategy & Retention 📣 Marketing, Brand & Networking 🤝 70+ Nonprofit Partners 🎓 Career Readiness 🏗️ Government & Civic Relations ⭐ 20+ Years · Lake Norman, NC

20+

Years in Region

100+

Students Placed

70+

Nonprofit Partners

Sectors Bridged

📩 Connect With Us 🌐 linklakenorman.com 📞 (704) 224-7830

Services & Pricing

Every engagement is personalized. Start with a FREE 30-minute discovery call. Custom proposal & scope of work: flat $150 fee, applied to your contract.

WHERE LINK CREATES THE MOST IMPACT

3 Priority Service Areas

These are the engagements that drive the most measurable results across the Lake Norman region.

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Priority 01

Cultural Strategy & Business Impact

Culture transformation, retention strategy, and organizational alignment. Real results — not theory.

$150/hr

Fractional: $150/hr · Retainers from $2,500/mo · Projects from $2,500

Starting at $150/hr

Business & Leadership Coaching

›Business & leadership coaching — starting at $150/hr

›Culture transformation & retention planning

›Organizational alignment & leadership strategy

›HR consulting & workforce engagement

›Community & impact strategy

Schedule a Discovery Call →

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Priority 02

Career Pathway & Soft Skills
Program Developer & Facilitator™

Designing and facilitating career pathway programs, educational soft skills workshops, and workforce readiness training — from middle school through early career professionals. Jaime develops the curriculum, facilitates the sessions, and builds the partnerships that make programs sustainable.

$150/session

Coaching · Workshop packages · Program design available

›Career pathway program design & facilitation

›Soft skills & workforce readiness workshops

›Internship pathway & educational career programming

›Middle school through early career coaching

Schedule a Discovery Call →

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Priority 03

Small Business Marketing™ & Personal Brand Strategy™

Marketing strategy, content, local outreach & campaigns — paired with brand identity, LinkedIn strategy, and visibility for executives and entrepreneurs.

$200/hr

Marketing · Retainers $1K–$3K/mo

$250/session

Personal Brand™ · Full packages avail.

›Marketing strategy, content & local campaigns

›Brand identity, voice & LinkedIn strategy

›Event consulting ($200/hr) & networking ($175/session)

Schedule a Discovery Call →

Also Available

🎪 Event Consulting™ — $200/hr 🔗 Networking & Facilitation™ — $175/session 🤝 Fractional Leadership™ — $150/hr 📈 Workforce Dev Strategy — $5K–$15K 🌐 Community & Impact — $3K–$8K 🎤 Speaking — Contact for pricing 🚚 Logistics & Finance — Contact

📋 View All Services & Pricing → 🤝 Work Directly With Jaime →

For individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, school districts, corporations & government agencies.

Not a Consultant. A Community Partner.

LINK Is Not a Silo. We Are Partners
in Lake Norman's Ecosystem.

Most networks collect members. LINK builds relationships. Every business invited into the LINK vetted network is there because of earned trust — not a payment. We make soft, thoughtful introductions that connect the right businesses to the right clients, partners, and opportunities. We don't blast a list. We make the call.

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Invited. Not Listed.

Every business in the LINK network represents the top of their category in this region. Membership is by invitation and vetting — not by payment alone. We only refer businesses we would personally stand behind.

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Soft Introductions. Real Relationships.

LINK doesn't forward an email and call it a referral. We make personal, aligned introductions between businesses and clients who are genuinely the right fit for each other — protecting both parties' time and reputation.

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Invested in LKN's Growth.

LINK's success is tied directly to the region's success. When local businesses win, nonprofits thrive, and industries grow — the whole community benefits. That's not a mission statement. That's how we operate every day.

Invested In Every Sector

LINK bridges businesses, nonprofits, schools, government & community — all at once.

🏢 Local Business 🌱 Nonprofits 🏗️ Industry 🎓 Education 🏛️ Government 🤝 Community

🌱 Become a Community Partner in LKN → 📋 Apply for the Vetted Network

LINK Lake Norman™ Vetted Directory

LINK represents the top businesses invited to join our ecosystem — active, trusted members of the Lake Norman community driving local impact and accountability. Every business in this directory has been vetted for integrity, quality, and genuine community alignment. This is not a listing service open to anyone with a credit card. This is a relationship-based ecosystem where every partner is known, accountable, and invested in the growth of this region.

💻 IT & Technology🎤 Keynote Speakers🤖 AI Compliance📣 Marketing & Brand🍽️ Catering & Events⚖️ Legal & HR🏗️ Trades & Construction📊 Finance & Accounting🎓 Training & Coaching🤝 Fractional Services🚚 Logistics & Operations

🌱 How to Become a Community Partner in LKN →

Track 1

👁️ View the Directory

For businesses, nonprofits, and community members who want to search and access LINK's vetted partner network. Find trusted vendors for any need — pay a monthly or annual membership fee for your 1-user login.

Plans from $47/mo or $470/yr

📋 Apply for Directory Access →

Track 2

📋 Be Listed in the Directory

For businesses that want to be found and referred through LINK's network. Apply for a vetted partner listing — receive a profile, referral routing, and a member portal.

Requirement: Must be an active business in the Lake Norman community — driving local impact and accountability.

Plans by business size: $850–$2,500+/yr · Setup fee: $150 · Founding members (before June 1): setup waived + 5% off.

📋 Apply for Vetted Partnership →

🏆 LINK™ Vetted Partner Directory

Enter your member password to view full profiles, contact info, pricing, and exclusive member details.

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Member Login Required

This directory is exclusively for active LINK members. Enter the password provided when your membership was confirmed.

Active members: enter your password above. Not yet a member? Apply for access below ↓

View Membership Plans ↓

Preview — Unlock to see full details

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IT & Technology

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Keynote Speaker

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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AI Compliance

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Marketing & Brand

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Catering & Events

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Legal & HR

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Trades & Contractors

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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Finance & Accounting

Member access only

LINK™ Vetted

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HOW IT WORKS

Click Apply on any plan below to complete the LINK vetted application. Once approved, you'll receive your member password and invoice. Both Track 1 (directory access) and Track 2 (business listing) use the same application — select your track inside the form.

Track 1 — View the Directory

Community & Business Viewer Memberships

For businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community members who want access to LINK's vetted partner network. One login per membership account.

Monthly

Annual SAVE 2 MONTHS

For Community Members

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Community Access

$47/mo

or $470/yr — 2 months free

✅ Password access to full vetted directory
✅ Complete profiles, contact info & pricing
✅ All vendor & partner categories
✅ 1 user login per membership
✅ Member-only events & roundtables
✅ Quarterly LINK community newsletter

📋 Apply for Community Access →

Business Size	Annual Investment
1–15 employees	$850/yr
16–50 employees	$1,250/yr
51–100 employees	$1,750/yr
101–400 employees	$2,500/yr
400+ employees / Corporate	Custom Rate

What People Say About LINK™

⭐ Student Voice

★★★★★

"She is an incredibly professional and kind individual who brought a sense of fun and engagement to the entire internship. Every interaction was lively, engaging, insightful, and ultimately an amazing experience."

— Jonathan Maye

Intern · PIVOT Program · Hopewell High School

Community Builder

★★★★★

"Jaime is one of the most natural connectors and community builders I have ever met. Through LINK Lake Norman, she has created a talent and networking powerhouse that brings people, opportunities, and organizations together."

— Dee Jetton

Strategist · Advisor · Transformation Partner

Nonprofit Expo Impact

★★★★★

"LINK Lake Norman is a game changer. I was able to share my Bank's platform while connecting with nonprofit leaders. Successful events like this left a huge impact on my ability to connect with the people in my community."

— Bradford McMillian

Market Executive · Piedmont Federal Bank

Workforce Pipeline

★★★★★

"Jaime played a key role in promoting the Carolina Panthers TRANE Stadium Build event to local high schools. She is passionate about encouraging youth to explore career pathways, including internships and skilled trade work."

— Dave Stogdill

Manager of Education · Carolina Panthers

Executive Endorsement

★★★★★

"Jaime consistently demonstrates the ability to get the work done at a high level. She has impeccable people skills. I watched her build and restore relationships with our business partners from across the region."

— Melinda Bales

Former Mayor of Huntersville · Co-Chair, LKN Education Collaborative

Regional Expert

★★★★★

"I would highly recommend working with Jaime. She is a wealth of knowledge and an amazing resource in the Lake Norman area. She knows everyone!"

— Jessica Medlin, CIC

Sr. Vice President · IMA Financial Group Inc.

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Site Admin — LINK Lake Norman™

Manage vendors, toolkits, site content, events, and more.

⚙️ Admin Dashboard

🏆 Manage Vetted Vendor Directory

Add, edit, or remove vendors from the Membership Hub directory. Each vendor needs name, category, description, and optional logo.

➕ Add New Vendor

Business Name

Jaime Lane

Services & Pricing

📞 FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call — No Cost, No Commitment

LINK™ Events — Register Now

LINK Is Not a Silo. We Are Partners
in Lake Norman's Ecosystem.

LINK Lake Norman™ Vetted Directory

What People Say About LINK™

Site Admin — LINK Lake Norman™

⚙️ Admin Dashboard

Jaime Lane

Services & Pricing

📞 FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call — No Cost, No Commitment

LINK™ Events — Register Now

LINK Is Not a Silo. We Are Partnersin Lake Norman's Ecosystem.

LINK Lake Norman™ Vetted Directory

What People Say About LINK™

Site Admin — LINK Lake Norman™

⚙️ Admin Dashboard

LINK Is Not a Silo. We Are Partners
in Lake Norman's Ecosystem.