Asher Agency, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Fort Wayne, earned an international web design award for a website it developed for the Indiana State Fair.
Asher received a 2010 gold W3 Award in the General Website-Events category for its redesign and updated look for indianastatefair.com. Asher updated the site’s look to reflect the 2010 Indiana State Fair’s theme, which was "A Summertime of Fun!"
"This competition is truly international, so to be recognized is very exciting for us," said Matt Georgi, vice president and creative director at Asher Agency.
2010 is the fourth year Asher Agency has served as agency of record for the Indiana State Fair. More than 950,000 people attended this year’s 16-day event.
Founded in 1974, Asher Agency provides a full range of advertising, marketing and public relations services through its offices in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Lexington, Kentucky. For more information, visit www.asheragency.com.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Free Networking Expo: Vitalize your business
Network with more than 50 organizations for new ideas on how to vitalize your business at this networking expo November 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fort Wayne Marriott Inn. Admission is free, plus there will be door prizes awarded every hour starting at 10 a.m.
After the exhibition hall opens at 8 a.m., three speakers are scheduled:
Register now at www.vitalize.expoexperts.org.
After the exhibition hall opens at 8 a.m., three speakers are scheduled:
- 9:30 a.m.: "Vitalize Your Business"
- Noon Lunch: Keynote speaker
- 3 p.m.: "Kick your Business into Action"
Register now at www.vitalize.expoexperts.org.
Insights from a new VP
By Michelle Merritt of The Chamber
I am inspired. I admit to being someone who seeks inspiration to keep my creativity level high so I'm often inspired. I become inspired by the little things most often. Inspiration comes to me from a simple statement someone made unknowingly, an act of kindness I see in the world, an exceptional sunset or even the sound of hustle and bustle. However, this time inspiration surprised me.
I attended KPC's 2010 Innovation Awards at Sweetwater Sound yesterday. (You can read about the winners at Business Weekly.)
It's hard not to be inspired when you enter Sweetwater but I'd been before so I wasn't anticipating extra inspiration. I have an incredible respect for innovators and for those who are creative on a technical level. My personal lack of technical knowledge often leaves me in awe of those who have it but I didn't anticipate extra inspiration from the innovators either. I knew sitting in such an amazing venue with such amazing people and honoring such amazing talent would inspire all of us.
What I didn't expect was the inspiration that came from where their innovation comes from. We heard story after story of why people do what they do and how it affects them personally — people wanting to be sure their communities were connected and educated, people who wanted to make medical procedures easier for children, people who simply wanted to make life for caregivers of disabled children better, even someone who wanted to make sure the dog didn't run out of water.
As I sat and listened to each story, I realized that we all have opportunities to be innovative. Each one of us has a story, a cause, a desire to help someone in our lives, or a problem that needs solved. Fort Wayne is full of amazing people who have the desire to make the world better.
This is how great companies begin. They begin with an individual saying, "I'm going to try and if I fail, it's OK. I'll just get back up."
After all, our greatest lessons come from failure, not success. Great companies come from teams of people with guts and determination saying, "I'm going to give it a shot. I'm going to make a plan and execute it."
Fort Wayne companies do great things because great people decided to share an idea and take pride in where they live and where they work. We really are a great community!
What a great way to end the week! I know I'm putting my great ideas to the test and am going to take a chance on what they can become. Will you?
Michelle Merritt is vice president of member relations and communications at The Chamber.
I am inspired. I admit to being someone who seeks inspiration to keep my creativity level high so I'm often inspired. I become inspired by the little things most often. Inspiration comes to me from a simple statement someone made unknowingly, an act of kindness I see in the world, an exceptional sunset or even the sound of hustle and bustle. However, this time inspiration surprised me.
I attended KPC's 2010 Innovation Awards at Sweetwater Sound yesterday. (You can read about the winners at Business Weekly.)
It's hard not to be inspired when you enter Sweetwater but I'd been before so I wasn't anticipating extra inspiration. I have an incredible respect for innovators and for those who are creative on a technical level. My personal lack of technical knowledge often leaves me in awe of those who have it but I didn't anticipate extra inspiration from the innovators either. I knew sitting in such an amazing venue with such amazing people and honoring such amazing talent would inspire all of us.
What I didn't expect was the inspiration that came from where their innovation comes from. We heard story after story of why people do what they do and how it affects them personally — people wanting to be sure their communities were connected and educated, people who wanted to make medical procedures easier for children, people who simply wanted to make life for caregivers of disabled children better, even someone who wanted to make sure the dog didn't run out of water.
As I sat and listened to each story, I realized that we all have opportunities to be innovative. Each one of us has a story, a cause, a desire to help someone in our lives, or a problem that needs solved. Fort Wayne is full of amazing people who have the desire to make the world better.
This is how great companies begin. They begin with an individual saying, "I'm going to try and if I fail, it's OK. I'll just get back up."
After all, our greatest lessons come from failure, not success. Great companies come from teams of people with guts and determination saying, "I'm going to give it a shot. I'm going to make a plan and execute it."
Fort Wayne companies do great things because great people decided to share an idea and take pride in where they live and where they work. We really are a great community!
What a great way to end the week! I know I'm putting my great ideas to the test and am going to take a chance on what they can become. Will you?
Michelle Merritt is vice president of member relations and communications at The Chamber.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
FREE export seminar coming to Fort Wayne
Indiana businesses can learn how to tap into growing export markets at the Northeast Indiana International Trade Seminar in Fort Wayne.
All interested Hoosier businesses and individuals are invited to attend this free seminar, to be held Monday, November 15, from 1-4 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne. Free underground parking is available for all library card holders.
"Exporting Hoosier-made products and services can boost the Indiana economy, grow small businesses and create jobs by opening previously untapped markets," said Sen. Richard Lugar.
Lugar learned the importance of exports when managing the family’s small manufacturing company in Indianapolis with his brother, Tom. With help from Senator Homer Capehart, Lugar got an appointment at the Ex-Im Bank in Washington, D.C., and after meeting, began exporting cracker and biscuit machinery to new markets in Mexico, Peru, Columbia, and the Philippines. The connections made through the Ex-Im Bank interactions helped propel further success of the company, resulting in the first E-Award for excellence in exports from the U.S. Department of Commerce in central Indiana.
Ex-Im Bank Director Diane Farrell will deliver opening remarks at the seminar, followed by a panel discussion on "Tools and Techniques for Marketing Globally." Panelists will include representatives from Ex-Im Bank, the Small Business Administration and The Department of Commerce and private companies.
The seminar is open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required. Interested individuals may register by calling Amy Fumarolo in Senator Lugar’s northeast Indiana office at (260) 422-1505. More information is at Sen. Lugar's web site.
All interested Hoosier businesses and individuals are invited to attend this free seminar, to be held Monday, November 15, from 1-4 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne. Free underground parking is available for all library card holders.
"Exporting Hoosier-made products and services can boost the Indiana economy, grow small businesses and create jobs by opening previously untapped markets," said Sen. Richard Lugar.
Lugar learned the importance of exports when managing the family’s small manufacturing company in Indianapolis with his brother, Tom. With help from Senator Homer Capehart, Lugar got an appointment at the Ex-Im Bank in Washington, D.C., and after meeting, began exporting cracker and biscuit machinery to new markets in Mexico, Peru, Columbia, and the Philippines. The connections made through the Ex-Im Bank interactions helped propel further success of the company, resulting in the first E-Award for excellence in exports from the U.S. Department of Commerce in central Indiana.
Ex-Im Bank Director Diane Farrell will deliver opening remarks at the seminar, followed by a panel discussion on "Tools and Techniques for Marketing Globally." Panelists will include representatives from Ex-Im Bank, the Small Business Administration and The Department of Commerce and private companies.
The seminar is open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required. Interested individuals may register by calling Amy Fumarolo in Senator Lugar’s northeast Indiana office at (260) 422-1505. More information is at Sen. Lugar's web site.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
SportClips Feet on Street
SportClips Haircuts in the Pine Valley Shopping Center on Dupont Road is helping military families connect.
For every haircut SportClips gives on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, it will donate a dollar to help more than 100,000 military families around the world connect this holiday season.
The fundraiser is called Operation Uplink - Help a Hero Call Home.
Store Manger Tina Kucinsky said many people do not realize that soldiers often have to pay out of their own pockets for the internet and phone calls that allow them to call home.
Learn more about SportClips and Operation Uplink by calling them at (260) 490-4247 or by checking out their website at haircutmencoldwaterfortwaynein.com.
For every haircut SportClips gives on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, it will donate a dollar to help more than 100,000 military families around the world connect this holiday season.
The fundraiser is called Operation Uplink - Help a Hero Call Home.
Store Manger Tina Kucinsky said many people do not realize that soldiers often have to pay out of their own pockets for the internet and phone calls that allow them to call home.
Learn more about SportClips and Operation Uplink by calling them at (260) 490-4247 or by checking out their website at haircutmencoldwaterfortwaynein.com.
Q&A with Totally Inclusive Travel
New Chamber member Toni Miller of Totally Inclusive Travel provided this Q&A for our blog:
If you had 30 seconds to communicate your business to someone, what would you say?
I am a full service travel consultant that specializes in all-inclusive and special occasion travel for families and couples.
What is the one thing that sets you apart from all the others?
Totally Inclusive Travel offers very personalized services. I can meet prospective clients in their home or office at their convince to discuss all of their travel needs. I work closely with our clients to fulfill any travel requirement they may have and be available via telephone, text, or e-mail should any additional questions or concerns arise. But our service does not stop just because we have booked the travel. I am constantly aware of clients departure and return dates and monitoring of any national or international news that may affect their travel . We want to be with them from the first stages of their trip till their safe return home.
Who are you looking to connect with through your chamber membership?
I anticipate meeting individuals looking for leisure travel. I also want to meet other business owners and become more involved in the community.
What is your #1 goal for 2010?
To provide value and quality travel to families and couples looking to get away together even in this economic environment.
Find out more about Totally Inclusive Travel at its Web site.
If you had 30 seconds to communicate your business to someone, what would you say?
I am a full service travel consultant that specializes in all-inclusive and special occasion travel for families and couples.
What is the one thing that sets you apart from all the others?
Totally Inclusive Travel offers very personalized services. I can meet prospective clients in their home or office at their convince to discuss all of their travel needs. I work closely with our clients to fulfill any travel requirement they may have and be available via telephone, text, or e-mail should any additional questions or concerns arise. But our service does not stop just because we have booked the travel. I am constantly aware of clients departure and return dates and monitoring of any national or international news that may affect their travel . We want to be with them from the first stages of their trip till their safe return home.
Who are you looking to connect with through your chamber membership?
I anticipate meeting individuals looking for leisure travel. I also want to meet other business owners and become more involved in the community.
What is your #1 goal for 2010?
To provide value and quality travel to families and couples looking to get away together even in this economic environment.
Find out more about Totally Inclusive Travel at its Web site.
American Eagle bringing more Chicago flights to Fort Wayne
From PRNewsWire:
Read the entire story here.
American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, Monday announced it is adding another daily round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, Ind., beginning Feb. 10. The new service will be operated with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
"We're delighted to increase our service from Fort Wayne to American's cornerstone hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "Now with four daily nonstop flights, customers from Northeastern Indiana will have even more travel options from which to choose and more convenient connections in Chicago to destinations throughout American's vast global network."
Read the entire story here.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Holiday party of the year: Taste of The Chamber
Join the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce for the downtown holiday party of the year:
Taste of The Chamber
Thursday, December 2, from 5-8 p.m.
The Chamber building
826 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, Ind.
Spend the evening networking with hundreds of area business professionals while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres from dozens of local restaurants and caterers and various cash bars. All three floors of The Chamber building will be filled with vendors at the annual event.
Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Purchase your tickets online at www.fwchamber.org or at the front desk at The Chamber building.
This year’s silent auction will feature the tree decorated on behalf of The Chamber in the Festival of Trees at the Embassy Theatre. The tree, titled Taste of the Holidays, will be decorated with gift cards from Chamber members participating in the Taste of The Chamber.
Any restaurant, caterer or food vendor interested in taking part in this year’s Taste of The Chamber should call Laureen Voirol at 424-1435, extension 266, or email her at lvoirol@fwchamber.org.
Taste of the Chamber is sponsored by Embassy Theatre and Comcast Business Class.
Taste of The Chamber
Thursday, December 2, from 5-8 p.m.
The Chamber building
826 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, Ind.
Spend the evening networking with hundreds of area business professionals while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres from dozens of local restaurants and caterers and various cash bars. All three floors of The Chamber building will be filled with vendors at the annual event.
Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Purchase your tickets online at www.fwchamber.org or at the front desk at The Chamber building.
This year’s silent auction will feature the tree decorated on behalf of The Chamber in the Festival of Trees at the Embassy Theatre. The tree, titled Taste of the Holidays, will be decorated with gift cards from Chamber members participating in the Taste of The Chamber.
Any restaurant, caterer or food vendor interested in taking part in this year’s Taste of The Chamber should call Laureen Voirol at 424-1435, extension 266, or email her at lvoirol@fwchamber.org.
Taste of the Chamber is sponsored by Embassy Theatre and Comcast Business Class.
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