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Smith Haughey & 834 Receive 2012 Gold PRoof Award

kimb — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:13:16 +0000

Grand Rapids, Mich., April 26, 2012 — Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge’s marketing department and 834 Design & Marketing have been honored with the 2012 “Gold PRoof Award” in the category of reputation and brand management for their work on…

Dining Out For Life Kick-Off Reception

kimb — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:16:37 +0000

We love events and we love them even more when they are for amazing organizations like the Grand Rapids Red Project.

We had the privilege of planning the first ever, Dining Out For Life sponsor and restaurant kick-off party.…

Show your love for Gina’s

kimb — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:36:01 +0000

I often say that I love our client, because without a doubt it is true. We have had the pleasure of working with a local downtown business that has been paving the way for other downtown businesses for years. Gina’s…

A Grand Event

kimb — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:47:18 +0000

In the new year we had the privilege of being able to work with another woman-owned business, Grand Events LLC. Grand Events owner, Cecily Near puts on several events a year with the most recent being the Grand Rapids Antiques…

Success is a team effort. Meet the vendors we love.

kimb — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:41:58 +0000

Over the years, 834 has formed many relationships with vendors from all service areas. From video to print t0 large format printing to window sticks to direct mail to digital printing to…well you get the picture.

We want to take…

The painful act of volunteering

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:48:33 +0000

So lately, I have endured a few painful volunteer experiences. As a former non-profit professional, and now serving the non-profit industry, here are a few tips on the treatment of volunteers. I don’t believe it is rocket science, but after…

Meet Renay

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:56:45 +0000

By: Renay Shoenmaker

Well it seems to be that time of year again. Summer rays have begun fading away; while Fall’s crisp winded days are blowing in, whistling the phrase: Welcome Back; school is now in session. It is…

Celebrating Grand Rapids’ History

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:50:39 +0000

In November of 2011, the West Michigan based law firm, Smith Haughey Rice Roegee will be moving into the historical Flat Iron Building in downtown Grand Rapids. The project includes approximately 26,600 square feet with the ground floor housing a…

Honoring Former First Lady, Betty Ford

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:58:40 +0000

In September of 2010, 834 Design & Marketing was asked to plan a very special event, one that would honor Former First Lady, Betty Ford. It was an exciting event to plant, as it included public relations, event management, social…

Saluting West Michigan’s Health Heroes

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:24:38 +0000

834 Design & Marketing was hired to plan the inaugural Alliance for Health – West Michigan Salutes Health Heroes. The goal of the event was to raise the organization’s awareness within a younger demographic, while also recognizing individuals in the…