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Miracle Graphics & Marketing, LLC
News 4 U 2 Use - May 4, 2009
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Miracle is MOVING!!!!!! Bethel office open through May...
Opening in Brookfield~June '09 BIGGER & more colorful!
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Also: Postage rates are on the rise ~ plan now to save $$$ (see info below)
Also: Networking opportunities to help your business & grow your circle of friends, 5/7 & 5/14/09
Also: A couple of seats available at our table at American Red Cross in Western CT Hero breakfast event 5/6/09 Miracle is proud to be the Gold Corporate Sponsor of this event. See below for details.
There's lots of info in here! Please be sure to scroll through to the end! :-) |
| Greetings!
To assist you (our wonderful clients & friends!) better... Miracle Graphics is moving into a BRAND NEW (& LARGER) building! Opening in Brookfield, June 2009, at 4 Sand Cut Rd, Unit 9, Brookfield, CT 06804, across from Golf Quest. Our old phone numbers will forward, no worries, and we added another line at the request of our some of our clients (thank you for the suggestion!). We will have a grand opening, to be announced (please come!), and new products & services to grow your business. We are still open in Bethel through the end of May. Please call if you need a map/directions sent to you or if you have any questions.
If you have stopped by the office lately, perhaps we have shared with you some of the amazing new promotional items & ideas we brought back from the huge 2-day trade show we attended in New York City for the Advertising Specialty Institute (we are properly accredited with ASI, to give you access to the very best products & pricing). Neat stuff you need to see in person & touch n' feel... but I will try to include more of that in these newsletters.
What an enjoyable time lately - networking with new business people! We refuse to participate in a recession! We are out there connecting people and selling MORE to each other & good referrals are changing hands. A special THANK YOU to Sid Madwed, his 4/30/09 talk on " The Best Investment is Your Health" @ Rocco's over lunch was educational & interesting. Hope all who came remember his advice - we all need 12 hugs a day to thrive! See photos on www.FaceBook.com - join "Networks Anonymous" group to see some of the people at our lunch events. Hope to see you at the networking after-hours event Thursday May 7th in Sandy Hook (details below), and again May 14th, noon @ Rocco's, Brookfield (see below)! If you are not getting those email notices from Kevin PLEASE send me an email - we seem to have some incorrect email addresses on that list. Don't forget the American Red Cross in Western CT Hero Breakfast 5/6/09! It's at 7:30 am, so please no going crazy for Cinco de Mayo the night before if you expect to be there! See info below.
Spring (and lots of rain!) is here, let the energy of the season carry your business to the next level. "Water" your business (with help from Miracle Graphics & Marketing!) & it will grow! Now is the time.
Sincerely, Sarah Becker |
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+ American Red Cross in Western CT......
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Heroes of Western Connecticut Breakfast
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 7:30 A.M.
Once again, Miracle Graphics & Marketing, LLC is involved with this huge community event, expecting almost 500 people this year in the Amber Room! Wow! We are honored to be the Gold Corporate Sponsor for this annual breakfast that honors amazing local people and brings so many of us together to hear their stories. Congratulations to all the award recipients (see list below). Miracle employees Mandy R. & Omar F. pitched in to help print & bind the invitations & cards for this event within a tight deadline.
Miracle Graphics has a table of 10 for this event, with a couple of seats remaining available as of tonight. If you are interested in joining me for breakfast & a little inspiration, please email ASAP or call my cell phone at 203-733-7255. There is no cost to you, I have the table, but you are free to leave an additional donation at the event - helping locally is a great idea! See contact info below to give a gift even if you can not attend. ~ Sarah Becker, MGM LLC
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Hi Sarah,
Thanks again for everything you're doing for the Red Cross - we are so grateful to have your support. Pat will be sending you information on your Gold Corporate Sponsorship. Thank you!
Nicole
Nicole Arsenault
Manager of Development and Communications
American Red Cross of Western Connecticut
2 Terrace Place | Danbury CT | 06810
Tel: (203) 792-8200 ext. 3027 | Fax: (203) 748-2563
E-mail: arsenault.redcross@snet.net ------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact them today & see how YOU can help:
American Red Cross in Western Connecticut
2 Terrace Place, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 792-8200, Fax: (203) 748-2563 New Milford Branch Office40 Main Street, PO Box 56, New Milford, CT 06776 (860) 354-3415, Fax: (860) 350-1849 http://westernct.redcross.org
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Please join the American Red Cross as we honor Western Connecticut Heroes and celebrate their distinguished acts of courage and compassion.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, ( 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. ) ( Registration begins at 7:15 A.M. )
Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT
American Red Cross HEROES of Western Connecticut 2009
The American Red Cross touches lives in our community every day hrough programs and services such as disaster relief and health and afety training. As an organization committed to helping the community,
we are honored to salute the individuals listed below who are also hanging lives through their actions.
Emergency Responder Award: Joe Dzamko, Sherman
Professional Award: Rommie Ducteworth, Sherman
Military Award: Adam Horosky, Danbury
Good Samaritan Adult Award: Fred Visconti, Danbury
Good Samaritan Youth Award: St. Mary's Life Teen Group, Ridgefield
Animal Rescue Award: Dallas, Quarter Horse, Governors Horse Guard, Newtown
Community Health Impact Award: Russell Cornelius, Brookfield
Community Impact Award: Dottie Miles, Brookfield
Spirit of The Red Cross Award: Beth Adamson-Strauss, West Redding |
Networks Anonymous Presents......
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An After Hours Open Networking Event!
Thursday May 7, 2009
5-7 PM (or stay later for dinner!)
at Chao Chao Restaurant
Directions: 1 Glen Road, Sandy Hook CT,06482, intersection of Rt 34 and Church Hill Road on the corner. Restaurant: 203.364.9393 Come and meet Co-Owner Steve Garrett and network at this fresh new Fusion/Eclectic Cosmopolitan Restaurant..bring a friend, bring 5 RSVP to Kevin Doherty.... kevin4mortgage@yahoo.com 203.885.0221 or Sarah Becker sarahbkw@gmail.com or just hit "reply" to this email. Appetizers will be served in a private party room, cash bar if you like with reduced signature drink pricing - Just for our guests! $10 per person. Bring business cards & a smile - networking is FUN!
~~ Sarah Becker, VP, Networks Anonymous |
Time to get ORGANIZED!
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 There are SO MANY cool promotional items you can imprint with your logo & share with your clients to help them stay organized, such as... pocket calendars/planners, custom Post-It� notes, giant paperclips, magnetic frig clips, pill organizers, pocket folders, CD wallets, USB drives, note pads, highlighters, desk clocks, calculators, cell phone & pen holders, pen cups, piggy banks (for your younger clients!), OK you get the idea... YOUR CLIENTS LOVE THESE ITEMS! Order some today at Miracle Graphics ~ we have lots of samples in the office.
Plus you can come get organized & invite others to join you for... lunch Thursday, May 14th at Rocco's Restaurant, (by 4-corners) Brookfield, CT.
Bonnie Joy Dewkett AKA The Joyful Organizer will be our featured speaker! Bonnie says, "I will speak on the attendee's biggest and toughest general home organization questions." If you can organize your home... maybe you can organize your office! Those with home offices have special concerns, so do bring your questions for Bonnie.
Please plan on arriving between 11:30-12 noon to mingle with interesting new people, and we try to get seated by around 12:15 but it's hard because everyone is busy meeting new friends! We have a lovely salad & buffet lunch - different every time - and $20 covers all you can eat, soft drinks, networking fun & tip. Do bring flyers & business cards to share. ALL ARE WELCOME (as long as you are interesting and have a positive attitude of course) & feel free to invite a friend, working or non-working, it's fun for all.
More about our speaker!
Bonnie Joy Dewkett began organizing as a child when she would organize her
toys, and has been organizing ever since. Bonnie is passionate about helping her clients meet their organizational goals, and loves to see the positive impact that organization has on their lives. Her diverse background in teaching, corporate relocation, and customer service gives her the ability to assist her clients with everything from the unique needs of organizing children's room to the organizational challenges of moving an entire family across the country.
Bonnie has been a guest speaker at many groups in Fairfield County, has been featured in the Ridgefield Press, and is a regular contributor to the newspaper. She is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce.
So come learn something new while having a nice lunch with new people. Remember what I'm always saying - "Don't eat at your desk everyday! Come out and play." RSVP if you are organized to sarahbkw@gmail.com or if you are not organized, just show up! Just come hungry. Call/text me if you need more info on my cell @ 203-733-7255. Thanks!! ~ Sarah B, VP of Networks Anonymous (our job is to make you NOT anonymous!)
& owner of Miracle Graphics & Marketing, LLC (same goal, different approach!) |
Girl Scouts Thank Miracle Graphics/Sarah Becker......
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Monday night, April 27th, I had the priveledge of meeting with about 100 Girl Scouts at Roger's Park Middle School, Danbury, from all over western CT. They had questions about being in business and what it takes to get a good education, respect from peers & employment. I enjoyed their enthusiasm and wish them all the best. If you are interested in sharing your experiences in business or any adventure, don't hesitate to contact a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout troup or school. Help inspire the next generation to greatness! ~ Sarah B
PS. Thank you again girls for the lovely gift bag!
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for agreeing to be on our panel of Women Business Owners and Professional Women! We are expecting about 100 girls to attend, many of whom are working towards their Silver Award and need the "Your Own Business" badge and the Silver Career Award Charm to complete the requirements for the award. By volunteering your time you are helping these girls to achieve their goal!
At the beginning of the evening we will begin with a short introduction: your name, company's name, what your business is, how you became a business owner or professional and/or anything that you think is important... After the panel has been introduced to the girls, we'll break the girls into small groups and they will travel to where you are seated where they'll ask you a series of questions. We'll have eight sessions of the round-robin groups so unfortunately you'll have to answer the same set of questions 7 to 8 times (sorry about that!). I've attached the list of questions that the girls will need to ask you so that you'll be better prepared. Because you are a mulit-talented person I've attached two lists for you to look over. Depending on which type of person we need (either a business owner or a professional) we'll use the appropriate sheet... After all the sessions are completed we'll have some light refreshments for everyone.
If you have any questions about the evening, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule to support Girl Scouts! We look forward to meeting you on the 27th!
Wendy Hesse [& Uta Robertson]
Leader, Troop 50282
Danbury Service Unit
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| Quick Links...
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Try sending a real 1st class printed & mailed postcard or card right from the internet for FREE! Because we are graphic designers over here at Miracle, we can help you upload your digital business card, logo, product shorts or whatever to try this special online service. Amazingly cost-effective marketing and a good organizational system. SendOutCards is a great tool, I've used it for years and I can help you get started - for FREE! Click on link below or call my cell 203-733-7255. Reply to this email with your address & I will mail you more info & a sample card. Thanks! ~ Sarah B
https://www.sendoutcards.com/thebest
Miracle Website ~ www.MiracleTime.com
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| First Class MAILING COSTS are going up Monday May 11th!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Plan to get out a mailing NOW before price goes up! Or go buy lots of "forever" stamps to lock in your rate. The other option is to have Miracle Mandy (contact at mandy@miracletime.com) help you create a targeted mailing piece to utilize bulk mailing rates, which can offer a considerable savings. Direct mail works, so use it! ~~ Sarah B
Info for you:
Mailing Services Prices Effective Monday, May 11, 2009
"On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42� to 44�. Prices for other mailing services - Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services - will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Customers can use their Forever Stamps - regardless of when purchased - to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online.
Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May."
First-Class Mail - Price
Letters - first ounce $0.44
Large envelopes - first ounce $0.88
Parcels - first ounce $1.22
Additional ounces $0.17
Postcard $0.28 |
| Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Southridge Technology Group, invites you to a "Linked In" class
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Brookfield High School Technology Lab
2:15 - 4:00 pm
This class will consist of 16 participants on a first come first served basis. The cost of this class will be $25.00. If you have not "linked in" as yet be sure to sign up for this class and learn all the techniques you will need to know for your business needs.
If you are interested in signing up for this class please reply to this email or call
the Chamber office at 203-775-8282. Sign up as quickly as you can as this class will fill up quickly. susan@brookfieldchamber.org
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Brookfield Chamber success! Their luncheon presentation featuring Stew Leonard, Jr. at The Fox Hill Inn on April 15th (tax day!) was very nice. I enjoyed the event, great speaker, interesting guests (well over 100 of them!) & lunch was a treat. Any event that ends with chocolate is fine by me! ~ Sarah B | |
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| Contact Information
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ phone numbers: 203-744-4212 (Bethel office) ~ 203-740-2929 (Brookfield office) � Fax: 203-790-6348 � www.miracletime.com � cc@miracletime.com
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| Save Lots o' Money! |
EMBROIDERY! We love it! You love it! Order some super-sexy new shirts or uniforms today! Digitizing your logo is FREE if you order at least 24 pieces (hats, shirts, mixed items is OK with us - you can even bring in your own items!) We also offer silk screen, heat transfer (full color), direct-to-shirt printing (full color), heat-set vinyl & even rhinestones! Wow!
There's just no excuse for wearing boring shirts!!! Get professional today - decorate your employees, clients & friends with YOUR logo! Your business will look better. |
| Offer Expires: Dec 2009
As a special bonus to people who did read all the way to the bottom of this letter, I will offer you 100 FREE b/w photocopies and/or 10 FREE color copies - any size. Just mention this e-newsletter before May 30th, 2009. Call to check which office has what you need - after June 1st most of the copiers, presses, bindery equipment, etc will be in new Brookfield office. Thanks for reading! ~ Sarah B |
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