NEWS ARCHIVES
| New Hartford Business Council Launches New Website |
| Submitted by Susan Matheson, InSight Design Studios, on 2010-10-25. |
The New Hartford Business Council announces the launch of their new website www.newhartfordbusinesscouncil.org. This is their latest initiative to support the retention and growth of New Hartford area businesses. Since 1987, the NHBC has worked tirelessly to promote networking and community activities among their members and neighboring businesses with the goal of fostering a positive business environment and creating opportunities for people to spend their dollars locally.
Through the combined efforts of the Business Council's website committee members, Philip Havens, Tina Rice and Dawn Whalen, the website was created to further promote their 23-year mission. The site will contain a member directory and NHBC members will be profiled on a rotating basis. www.newhartfordbusinesscouncil.org was built on a content management system allowing the council to keep site visitors updated on the latest news and events.
"The New Hartford Business Council initiated this effort because we understand that the success of our local business owners affects us all," said Dawn Whalen, New Hartford Business Council president. "For New Hartford to continue to be a great town for families and businesses, we all must take responsibility and show our support."
The NHBC's Board of Directors, along with a variety of volunteer committees, works diligently to provide their members business visibility, networking opportunities, marketing support, member-to-member discounts and much more.
They have recently joined efforts with the Canton Chamber of Commerce to boost the number of business contacts and offer membership discounts through both organizations. In 2010, the NHBC was proud to announce they had reached their 100th member and are currently accepting applications. Downloadable applications are available on their website as well as information about fall networking events.
If you'd like more information about the New Hartford Business Council, or to schedule an interview with Dawn Whalen, please call 860-238-7142 or e-mail
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| Artist Helping Artists |
| Hartford Courant - Hot Topics |
| Submitted by Susan Matheson, InSight Design Studios, on 2010-05-03. |
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Simsbury artist, Emily Dakota Black has opened a new internet based business, WordWisdomArt.com. She is showcasing her mixed media altered pieces. Her one-of-a-kind creations includes; Tooth Fairy Pillows, Messenger Bags, that allow buyers to customize their bag, and Scraps of Wisdom, framed collages with an uplifting message. All of Emily's artwork conveys her belief that art and inspiration surround all of us every day. InSight Design Studios, a Canton based website and graphic design firm, created and launched Emily's website.
What makes Emily's business truly special is more than her positive message. It is her steadfast dedication to supporting other artists in need of help. Every sale means a 5% contribution of net sales go to One Red Bead's artists and their wish lists. One Red Bead provides much needed supplies to struggling artists.
How did One Red Bead get started? Emily was literally one red bead away from finishing a big project. So she jumped in the car and went to get one.
On the way, she said, "I thought of how many artists also need just that one thing, that one chance, but have no means to get it. So One Red Bead was born."
At first she appealed to friends and family to give up their unused materials and supplies they'd stockpiled. Then she found local artists in need and donated those items to them. All too soon, it became clear that there was a greater need than her very generous circle could support. Her dream of helping others was in danger of becoming lost, so she got to work and began making and selling her own art, using a percentage to fund her vision. Now, www.WordWisdomArt.com and One Red Bead are together, building a strong community of buying and sharing art that inspires all of us.
If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Emily Black, please call (860) 729-5364 or e-mail
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Read about this successful event at blog.insightdesignstudios.com
April 15, 2010, Biz to Biz Open House
Small Business Brainstorming Event
Come share your ideas and what’s worked for marketing your small business.
Sponsored by InSight Design Studios and WordWisdomArt.com
Tag team discussion by Tina Rice and Emily Dakota Black on what they are doing to promote their businesses.
Open Forum brainstorm session and meet and greet to follow.
Location:
Nick of Thyme
244 Farms Village Road
West Simsbury, CT 06092-2407
| Woman Realizes Ambition With InSight Design Studios In Canton |
| Hartford Courant - Biz Buzz |
| Submitted by Susan Matheson, InSight Design Studios/Account Executive, on 2010-02-01. |
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Tina Rice in her home office.
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Although politicians tell us that the economy is on an upturn, this is certainly not the consensus of the general public. We feel the pinch every day. The state unemployment rate still hovers at around 8.5 percent and the cost of living seems ever rising. Tina Rice, a local artist and Connecticut resident, was affected first hand.
Tina's position as an art director and website designer with a local Internet service provider was eliminated after eight years due to company downsizing. Like the rest of us, there were bills to pay and job positions were few and far between. Owning her own design studio had been her plan since graduate school but in the present economic situation, the timing could not have been worse. "I was anxious about opening my own business; but what I did know, was that I had a flair for website design, a unique perspective, and a belief in myself that with the right people I could create a company that would stand out from the rest."
With the support of friends and family, Tina opened InSight Design Studios LLC in October. Her company focuses on website and graphic design for small to mid- sized businesses. WWW.InsightDesignStudios.com offers a wide range of services to assist companies with their online advertising endeavors.
Tina says: "In today's market, I believe that it is essential for all businesses, large or small, to have an online presence. It not only reinforces your legitimacy as a serious business, but also allows you to reach the maximum potential clientele. Most importantly, it is an extremely cost effective way of advertising."
Heading into her fourth month of operation, InSight Design Studios is moving full speed ahead. Their client base is growing as well as their staff. Tina has managed not only to create a job position for herself but has even provided employment to others. Times are tough but perhaps not as tough as the human spirit. |
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