Miracle Graphics & Marketing, LLC ~News 4 U!
February, 2009                      We don't look good until you do.
Greetings!
Hey!  The business news may be doom & gloom at the moment, but do notice that there are lots of great opportunities and events happening locally!  Connecticut attracts some very interesting and intelligent people and we are all finding new ways to innovate, network and grow our companies.  This is the time to show that you appreciate your clients and referral sources - a call, a postcard, a promotional item or what is most appropriate for the relationship.  When you need a product or service, consider looking through your own client list first - you know who you can trust based on how you have worked together in the past, and in these interesting times going with someone you trust will certainly lower your stress level.  So be the company to trust, be there for your clients, say "yes!" and mean it, and you WILL survive (and thrive) through this economic hiccup.  We're here if you need a Miracle.  ~ Sarah Gallo Becker
PS. Don't forget lunch with me Thursday, Feb 19th @ 11:45 am, info below... 
 
Recession Busters!!!
*** FREE digitizing/set-up for any new Embroidery order of at least 24 pieces (they can be different as long as imprint is the same size, like shirts + hats! What a deal! You can even bring in your own shirts if you like.  Embroidery is great for logos with lots of different colors.
*** Silk-Screen Special! 1/2 off screen/set-up charges for quantities of at least 72.
Upcoming EventsNetwork & grow!
Reminder: Thursday, February 19th 2009  11:45am - 1:30ish
Networks Anonymous (Kevin D =Pres, Sarah Becker =VP)
Lunch networking group with few rules - just be positive & interesting!  We have over 50 RSVP's already!  We need to find other big restaurants so we can keep inviting even more people, any suggestions??? The News-Times is coming to see what all the excitement is about, so smile pretty!
From Kevin ~ "Many thanks to all 50 of those that attended our 9th meeting on the 29th at The New Sorrento Restaurant of Networks Anonymous......The Luncheon Networking Event, with no rules, for positive people that want to have a great time, a great lunch, and meet new contacts.. And a big thanks to our Guest Speaker Carolyn Finch. www.carolynfinch.com . 
An Invitation.........Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday Feburary 19th at 11:45 AM at the new Empire Szechuan in the new Big Y plaza on Stony Hill Road in Bethel, next to Starbucks.  Directions online: www.empireszechuanbethel.com   I have eaten there with Sarah Becker and met Elizabeth the manager.....very clean and modern....promising very prompt service for anything on the menu!  And very reasonable too."
 
Our guest Speaker will be Michelle Milton from Brilliant Byz  www.brilliantbyz.com . Should be a very interesting presentation........  Event Agenda...............
 
11:45-12-15 PM.........................................................open networking
12:15-12:20 ..............................................................We are seated........    Introduction......Anonymous Update
12:20-1:00   ..............................................................Lunch and great conversation
1:00-1:30     ..............................................................Guest Speaker Michelle Milton from Brilliant Byz 
Thank you to all who RSVP'ed to kevin4mortgage@yahoo.com or sarah@miracletime.com, it's getting a little crowded but there's probably room for a couple more because they just agreed to give us the ENTIRE MAIN DINING ROOM!... or text message Sarah @ 203-733-7255 (Verizon).
 
COMEDY & DINNER AT THE PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTER
Comedians Jeff Norris and Rob Falcone will perform at a dinner and stand-up comedy show on February 20 at the Portuguese Cultural Center.  The venue is at 65 Sand Pit Road in Danbury; reservations are required.
Stage Door Productions is presenting this night of entertainment beginning with a dinner-buffet from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), and the comedy show follows at 8:30 p.m. The dinner-show package is $30 per person.  The ample dinner-buffet includes dessert and coffee; there will be a cash bar.
Tickets are picked up and paid for at the door by cash or check only.  However, a credit card is required when you contact us and is used only to hold your reservation.  To make reservations, call (203) 470-7528 or send an email to: StageDoorCT@aol.com  (All proceeds benefit the Portuguese Cultural Center.)

 
From Heather Burns-DeMelo info@ctgreenscene.org ! 
Fairfield County GreenDrinks...Earthplace (10 Woodside Lane) on Thursday, February 26th from 6 to 9 p.m. Buy discounted advanced tickets online. Enjoy more than 20 green exhibitors, a screening of Two Angry Moms and hear film producer, Amy Kalafa talk about the Westport Green Village Initiative's School Garden Program. Thanks to Whole Foods Westport and Organic Vintages for providing organic fare.
Hartford GreenDrinks...same day and time thanks to the snow in early Feb...Thursday, February 26th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor Street, Hartford. Admission is free. Cash bar and food may be purchased.
~ LOTS of other GreenDrinks chapters have sprouted up around the state. Visit GreenDrinks.org for more info.
 
Green Business and Career Development Give your career a kick and  take this LEED CI workshop by the founding Chair for the US Green Building Council Committee for LEED Commercial Interiors and wrote the Reference Guide for Commercial Interiors for USGBCrenowned author of the LEED guide to commercial interiors, Peggy Bonda. The workshop will take place in  Connecticut on Wednesday, February 25th at Trudy Dujardin's award winning "Green Residence" in East Norwalk. 
Space is limited to 10 applicants (3 spots are already taken!) and the cost is $350.00 per person, depending on number of applicants.  6 CEU credits will be given.
Please inquire at 203-838-8100 or 203-855-0545 or email trudy@dujardindesign.com or nicole@dujardindesign.com
What did I miss?
(Hopefully you didn't miss anything and made it to these events...)

Brookfield Chamber Events, Home Show at O'Neil CenterBCC, more...
Hope you took time to visit the February '09 Home Show, I was lucky enough to pick up a free ticket at the Brookfield Chamber event at Bernie's Brookfield Store (Thank You!)  Bernie's party was after our last Networks Anonymous meeting & lots of the same faces came to both events (yeah!).
There was also a great lunch at Franco's Restaurant the following week for the Brookfield Chamber, we all learned about the history of Bernie's and met new & old friends - excellent event all round. Yum!
Anyway, I went to the home show Sunday, Feb 8th and most of the vendors reported that traffic was OK but better on Saturday.  Vendors did appreciate that the event was moved away from Superbowl Sunday which used to be counter productive at best. Lots of fun people were there including Scott Tunmer from Coffee News www.coffeenews-wct.com , Jeremy & Daryl from PowerUp Electric (hi guys!), Keller Williams Realty, American Cabinet Door Replacement, Todd from Invisible Fence by PetSafe and many more!
Remember, see you for lunch or call for your Miracle today!  Special pricing on black & white copies!!! No job to big or small...  we'd love to see you.
Sincerely,
 
Sarah Gallo Becker
Miracle Graphics & Marketing, LLC ~ 203.744.4212 ~ www.miracletime.com

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