834 Designs and Marketing » Grand Rapids http://834design.com It's About You Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Two Words http://834design.com/2012/05/08/two-words/ http://834design.com/2012/05/08/two-words/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 14:21:33 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=1092 By: Danielle Josephine DeWitt, guest contributor

When you were young and learning your first words, more than likely there were a few key phrases your parents taught you early on. “Hello.” “Goodbye.” “I Love You.” “Please.”

And my personal favorite,…

]]> http://834design.com/2012/05/08/two-words/feed/ 0 Smith Haughey & 834 Receive 2012 Gold PRoof Award http://834design.com/2012/04/30/smith-haughey-834-receive-2012-gold-proof-award/ http://834design.com/2012/04/30/smith-haughey-834-receive-2012-gold-proof-award/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:13:16 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=1074 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…

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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.…

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]]> http://834design.com/2012/04/03/better-late-than-never-your-biz-your-town/feed/ 0 Show your love for Gina’s http://834design.com/2012/02/22/show-your-love-for-ginas/ http://834design.com/2012/02/22/show-your-love-for-ginas/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:36:01 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=944 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…

]]> http://834design.com/2012/02/22/show-your-love-for-ginas/feed/ 0 A letter to small businesses http://834design.com/2011/12/19/a-letter-to-small-businesses/ http://834design.com/2011/12/19/a-letter-to-small-businesses/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=858 Dear Small Business Owner:

There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses.  In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a huge difference in the bottom line and contribute to a strong bottom line.   There are…

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Get Involved: Join…

]]> http://834design.com/2011/11/03/small-business-marketing-tips/feed/ 0 Success is a team effort. Meet the vendors we love. http://834design.com/2011/10/11/success-is-a-team-effort-meet-the-vendors-we-love/ http://834design.com/2011/10/11/success-is-a-team-effort-meet-the-vendors-we-love/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:41:58 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=798 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…

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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…

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