834 Designs and Marketing http://834design.com It's About You Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:58:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Jump into Spring with these great events! http://834design.com/2010/02/25/jump-into-spring-with-these-great-events/ http://834design.com/2010/02/25/jump-into-spring-with-these-great-events/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:36:19 +0000 admin http://834design.com/?p=587 March Events

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,…

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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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Government
Communications

Client:

SHE Marketing

Services Performed:

Logo design
Business card design

Description:

Work with business owner to develop a logo design that would appeal to the company’s target audience.

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There are a variety of reasons to host an event, but the planning can become tedious. Events…

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Sports

Client:

Grand Rapids Rugby Club (grandrapidsrugby.com)

Services Performed:

Logo design

Description:

Grand Rapids Rugby Club approached 834 to develop an updated logo that would appeal to a younger generation, while being concious of the club’s 30 year history.

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Manufacturing

Client:

GR Spring & Stamping (www.grs-s.com)

Services Performed:

Graphic Design, Copyrighting, Project Management

Description:

GRSS approached 834 to assist with the development of a new corporate folder and insert. GRSS was exposed to previous work through another 834 client and was impressed with the creativity,…

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