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A quote from a friend's MySpace page recently quipped, "I refuse to participate in the recession." My sentiments exactly, although I know some would say that down here on "Main Street," we don't really have a choice in the matter. We disagree with this negative outlook and are looking forward to the next several months because it give us a chance to get back to business basics. We will not be reinventing the wheel here at Dande Company, but doing what we've always done for the past 40 years: developing great customer relationships; creating and customizing personalized products, custom gifts, and awards with superior craftsmanship; and making sure that you look good, no matter what the occasion. We hope you will join us as we hold onto our hats and enjoy the roller-coaster ride, antcipating the heights, being scared of the drops, and looking forward to the smiles at the end. |
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| Joining Dande Company
We are pleased to welcome James Valela to the Dande Company staff. James will be working with our business customers to ensure that we are meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. If you've not heard from him already, James will be contacting you over the next few weeks to begin our service assessment. With James' arrival, we are also pleased to expand our delivery services to all business customers within Pierce and south King counties. |
 And the Winner Is...
On the heels of the Academy Awards, Dande Company is proud to announce its own recognition, with a 5th Place award in the 2009 Rowmark Design Challenge for the entry shown to the left.
Rowmark, a premier supplier of plastics and sublimatable materials to the awards and engraving industry, sponsored the challenge with instructions to create a unique presentation using their products.
Dande Company drew inspiration from the many car shows it supports throughout the year, and designed a display board to promote the annual car show organized by and benefiting Job's Daughters Bethel 27. Created by layering individually engraved pieces of sign material, the mountain and car graphic was assembled like a vertical puzzle. The board also contains literature holders for car show registration and information brochures and areas to display past dash plaques and current sponsors.
Dande Company used the opportunity presented in this design contest to enhance its skills in creating interior signage and other business-use displays. Nearly a dozen different sign materials were used in creating the entry, several of which were newly released by Rowmark this past year, giving Dande Company staff valuable experience in how to best use the materials for customer requests.
Special thanks to Dande Company design specialist Rachel Hosick for her skillful illustration and assembly techniques in creating this piece. |
Featured Product: Signs
You've probably heard the saying "A business with no sign is a sign of no business." How about "sign blind," the idea that we see so many signs every minute of our day that we look right past them not realizing they are there?
Look around your business. How many signs do you see? Hopefully one on, or above, your front business door, although you may not be able to see it. Signs in your lobby or reception area, noting office locations, elevators, restrooms? One on your reception desk, identifying the employee there or asking customers to ring bell for service? A few more identifying fire extinguishers and emergency exits. Maybe you're even wearing one, or your employees, identifying who you are.
Once you start looking for them, you'll start to see signs all around your business, or perhaps even realize that you have a need for certain signs. And that's where Dande Company can help you out. We do signs of all shapes and sizes, from electrical panel tags to architectural signage, name badges to bronzed memorial displays.
Just give us a call and we'll be happy to talk with you about your sign needs or visit with you at your business to work out a plan ideally suited for you. |
Service Highlight: Marketing
We know that when economic times get tough, businesses start tightening their belts, especially when it comes to overhead products and services.
Business experts say that during down times, sales and marketing efforts need to be increased; but the boss is saying cuts need to be made. If you or your business are facing this dilemma, Dande Company can help you get through the lean times.
Our core staff include business management, sales, marketing, and graphic design experts -- the essential ingredients of a skillful marketing team. So, whether you're looking to do some internal marketing to pep up your employee morale or needing to outsource the duties of a disbanded overhead group, consider Dande Company as more than just your provider of recognition awards. It is our job to make you -- and your business -- look good, no matter what the occasion. |
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We Couldn't Have
Said It Better
"I know I can
depend on the Dande Company, even when we need something done in a real hurry."
~Gwen, Life Christian School & Academy
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Practical Practice
According to a
recent study, recognition signifies
to employees
that someone notices and cares, leading
to motivation and improved performance. In today's business climate, what does improved employee motivation and performance mean
to your bottom line?
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If You're Tired of the Blues, Check Out Our Green 
Dande Company is hoping to brighten
your days with a bit of green. Now thru St. Patrick's Day, order any green item and we'll take 5% off that item. Order in person on Super-Saver Tuesdays, and receive and additional 5% off your entire order.
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