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Your Biz Your Town – Animals, PR Folk and Kids

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Your Biz Your Town
Your Biz Your Town – February 2014

Every month when we host Your Biz Your Town (#YourBizYourTown) it makes us happy to live and work in Grand Rapids. There is so much good going on in our community from great events, wonderful nonprofits to professionals supporting other professionals – we are happy to be able to highlight just a few amazeball happenings for you.

This month the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, West Michigan Public Relation Society of America and the Humane Society of West Michigan joined Shelley Irwin and 834 in studio.
Down Syndrome Association, 3.21 Shop!

World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21st, a day that celebrates individuals born with 3 copies of chromosome 21, which is unique to those born with Down syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day was created to promote awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and to advocate for inclusion, rights and a better life.
From March 17th through March 23th, the local community will be able to show their support for the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) and local business through a small $10 donation in exchange for great deals at a wide variety of local businesses throughout West Michigan.

Check out all the details here. I mean, this is awesome.

West Michigan Public Relations Society of America
We heart @WMPRSA (follow them on Twitter…that was a hint) and all they have going on and do for PR professionals.

Here is what they have going on:

PRoof Awards
Each year West Michigan public relations professionals, agencies and corporate communications teams are invited to enter their best work into the WMPRSA PRoof Awards. It’s that time again. On Thursday, April 24, 2014 during the 29th Annual PRoof Gala we will celebrate the hard work and acknowledge the accomplishments of all winners with a fun evening of food, networking and an awards presentation.

Entry Deadlines
Late: Entries submitted at or before noon on Feb. 27, 2014
Deadline to enter 2014 PRoof Awards extended to March 6!

Meet the Media
WMPRSA’s annual “Meet the Media” event with its popular “speed pitching” format has always been one of our most highly attended programs.

Humane Society of West Michigan Paws Claws & Corks
Humane Society of West Michigan is excited to present the 2nd annual fund raising party, Paws, Claws & Corks!
This extravagant event will feature the hottest restaurants, breweries, and wineries in West Michigan.  Guests will enjoy fabulous cuisine, wonderful wine and beer samples, as well as opportunities to bid on exciting packages including adventures, trips, wine, sports memorabilia and much more!  Most importantly, money raised will benefit the Humane Society of West Michigan in our mission to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in our community through education, example, responsible placement and protection.

834 is a proud sponsor of this event and all the fur kids in our community, please support the great work they are doing.

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