The Carroll Experience
EA member Jason Therrien was featured in the Fall 2009 issue of John Carroll Magazine highlighting The Carroll Experience. Click here to read the story.
Ohio’s Only Crisis Communications Firm Changes Name
EA member Bruce Hennes announced the name change of his crisis communications firm. Hennes Paynter Communications is the new name of Ohio’s only public relations agency focused exclusively on crisis communications. Founded by Bruce in 1989, the firm added Barbara Paynter to the formal firm nameplate to recognize Paynter’s inclusion as a full partner in the firm and because of the contributions she has made to the firm’s growth over the past three years. For more information, visit www.crisiscommunications.com.
Glazen Creative Studios Wins Top Ohio Tourism Marketing Award
Under the direction of EA member Tony Weber, Glazen Creative Studios, in partnership with Positively Cleveland, won a first place Middy Award from the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus for a recent Cleveland tourism video. The video was shot in high definition and features spectacular aerial footage of the region’s hottest attractions. The piece also includes an original song written and performed by local hip-hop artist Q-Nice and local jazz musician Bill Ransom. For details, visit www.glazen.com.
Gordon Square Arts District Signage + Wayfinding
EA member Rachel Downey and her team at Studio Graphique recently completed phase one of the signage and wayfinding program on behalf of the Gordon Square Arts District. The District is a geographical subset of the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood and the economic cornerstone of Cleveland’s West Side, helping to infuse more than $500 million in economic development in the local community. Studio Graphique created a phase one sign program that communicates identity and information by bringing people into the district and to locate public parking. The firm is moving into phase two signage and wayfinding to enhance the pedestrian experience. Click here to view the press release.
Wise Group launches “10 to Change”
Under the leadership of EA member Tammy Wise, Wise Group recently published a special book called “10 to Change.” The brochure highlights Wise Group’s campaign about “how an idea and a few dollars blossomed to make a difference.” Each staff member donated $10 to a nonprofit organization and shared their experience on the firm’s blog. The book details the impact of that donation. Click here to view the online version. (link to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/wise/10tochange/#/0
Perspectus Architecture recognized as one of CBC Magazine’s Top 10
Professional design firm Perspectus Architecture, led by EA member Bill Ayars AIA, was honored by Cleveland Business Connects (CBC) Magazine, by vote of its 15-person editorial advisory board, as one of the Top 10 Northeast Ohio companies and organizations that has exemplified entrepreneurial success in 2009. The firm was profiled in a first-ever supplement to CBC’s November/December double-issue. For more information, visit www.perspectusarch.com.
Sharlene Chesnes joins Greater Cleveland Partnership Board
Congratulations to EA member Sharlene Ramos Chesnes, board chair and executive vice president of business development for InterChez Logistics Systems, who was recently elected as a new member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership Board. InterChez Logistics is a full-service contract logistics and consulting company that uses technology-driven solutions to integrate and simplify complex logistics operations. Click here to congratulate Sharlene.
Mary Patton elected to Press Club of Cleveland Board
EA member Mary Patton, President of Patton Public Relations, was recently elected to the Board of The Press Club of Cleveland. Click here to congratulate her.
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