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A letter to small businesses

kimb — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000

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…

Small Business Marketing Tips

kimb — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:42:55 +0000

You’re a small business and money is tight (or non-existent), so what do you do to increase your company’s visiblity? Here are a few tips that are tried and tested. (How do we know? We do it.)

Get Involved: Join…

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…

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:59:39 +0000

I have had the opportunity on several occasions to work with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and I never cease to be impressed by the people and organizations involved.

The first time I worked with the Foundation, it was…

McDonalds, Happy Cows, Nonprofit Camp and Shelley Irwin

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:48:52 +0000

I gotta tell ya, I love cramming Shelley Irwin’s WGVU studio with guests every month for Your Biz, Your Town. This month was no different, lots of exciting guests – all with a unique story to tell.

Listen here.

Michael…

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…

Telling WMSTI’s Story

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:59:26 +0000

Companies that serve the health care or life science industry, sometimes have a hard time telling their story to the local community. When the services you are offering are complex, how do you break it down so everyone understands?…