834 Designs and Marketing » Blog http://834design.com It's About You Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:31:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Entrepreneurs, Young Professionals & Blue Moons http://834design.com/2010/07/21/entrepreneurs-young-professionals-blue-moons/ http://834design.com/2010/07/21/entrepreneurs-young-professionals-blue-moons/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:29:41 +0000 admin http://834design.com/?p=608 What a month July was, and August is shaping up to be just as full of opportunity for those looking to expand their network.

Lots of interesting happenings involving entrepreneurs, young professionals and a certain former first lady. Intriguing, wouldn’t you…

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American Marketing Association

Meet-up at The Woods…

]]> http://834design.com/2010/06/02/summer-connections/feed/ 0 Using social media to communicate your brand http://834design.com/2010/05/25/using-social-media-to-communicate-your-brand/ http://834design.com/2010/05/25/using-social-media-to-communicate-your-brand/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 22:04:38 +0000 admin http://834design.com/?p=600 As I sit here putting the finishing touches on my presentation for the Kalamazoo Business Expo tomorrow (nothing like waiting til the last moment), I realize how much information is out there on branding and social media.

So in an effort…

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With networking events, golf outings, and more there is a plethora of opportunities for you to get out there. So…

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If you are a professionals looking to be build your personal brand,  now is the perfect time to get out there and get connected.

See you around GR.

Rapid Growth

Not Your Average Speaker…

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WGVU's Your Biz, Your Town

With spring just around the corner, Grand Rapids is celebrating with lots of chances to connect  in the month of March. There are networking opportunities galore! It’s your chance to get out there build new…

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The topic could not be more timely, as many small businesses are struggling to determine the value in marketing,…

]]> http://834design.com/2010/02/05/marketing-yourself-your-business/feed/ 0 The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING: http://834design.com/2010/01/21/the-month-for-love-fun-and-networking/ http://834design.com/2010/01/21/the-month-for-love-fun-and-networking/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:29:03 +0000 admin http://834design.com/?p=576 The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING:

Business professionals, are you looking for something fun to do, while still keeping warm?  Below is a snap shot of what is happening around Grand Rapids in February.

Valentines Day is just around the corner,…

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Few people realize that you are your brand and your actions, appearance, and conversations shape…

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On the segment we welcomed guests Ellen Markel of the newly renovated Holiday Inn of Grand Rapids and Sheri Compton of…

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