I just recently read an article on Entrepreneur.com on the differences between networking and connecting. Read the full article here. It dawned on me that I am a connector. According to my friend and colleague, Sue Tellier, she has been telling me this for years (but I neglected to listen). In fact her email response […]
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 Boutique specializes in bringing trendy, affordable and unique fashions to Grand Rapids through exclusive, contemporary […]
I have known of Mike Jandernoa for a long time and I often run into him at charity functions, business conferences or at a luncheon where he was the keynote speaker. I have always had the deepest respect for him and all that he has done for the Grand Rapids community, so I was delighted […]
I love my clients. I say that often and when I get the opportunity to work with (and garner media attention) for such amazing people as Lisa Young, well I REALLY enjoy my career. I have known Lisa Young for many years and I have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects, […]
The Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge grand opening was bittersweet for all of us at 834. The grand opening event marked the end of the Flat Iron Building public relations campaign that we had started back in the spring of 2011. However, it did give us the opportunity to throw a great party. We worked […]
Time again for another edition of Your Biz, Your Town..it sounds so official when I build it up like that. In all seriousness, this segment has me very excited due to the mission of the two organizations we are chatting with. I again feel privileged to be able to introduce or reacquaint listeners with nonprofits […]
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 Market. For 2012, Cecily brought 834 in to manage the design, public relations and sponsorship. […]
I am not the type to continually wish people Happy New Year or make resolutions, however as a small business owner the new year is a time to reflect, resolve and ramp up your strategy. At 834 we use the time between Christmas and New Years to put together a plan for the coming year. […]
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 advantages to being small; by creating a marketing plan and increasing participation in the local […]
JetCo Solutions is a phenomenal company that we at 834 have the privilege to work with. As PR professionals we often peruse HARO for opportunities for our clients. With Veteran’s Day coming up, a query through IdeaMensch came up. IdeaMensch is a community of people who do ideas, rather than talk about them. Check them […]
