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According, to Manta, the online marketing company for small business, lumpy mailings really get attention. It seems that lumpy mailings, when you put something other than a flat sheet of paper in an envelope, are noteworthy when received. When this type of marketing materials, other than a flat letter–such as a small product sample or a ball with your logo on it–and are sent in the mail, they get opened. One example might be this bandage dispenser available from Summit Print & Mail in Lockport.
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ANNUAL JANUARY DINNER MEETING – January 25 at Darrell’s Place Restaurant
38 members and guests present, 24 businesses represented.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance – $3,785.00
New Business:
Patt Fagan presented the availability of an increased web presence for RHBPA members on their own website at RoyaltonHartlandBusiness.com. Dave Huntington made a motion to have RHBPA pay for the additional website. Mary Ann Stroka seconded the motion which was carried by a show of hands vote. Use the link below (in green) to provide your business listing information for the web directory.
Upcoming Events:
- Winterfest – Sat. Feb 4th, 11:00 – 4:00. There are 19 vendors so far. There is still room for more vendors. If anyone is interested, e-mail RHWinterfest@gamail.com or call Coordinator Mike Kozma: 434-9525 or 553-6295. There are 60 Baskets so far. Anyone who wants to donate a basket for the auction can drop them off at any of the schools or at Absolut Care in Gasport.
- Wed. @ The Winery – Wed March 7th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM @ LynOaken. Approximately 25 Vendors can be accommodated. More details at the Feb. 8th Meeting
By acclamation, the current slate of officers will continue in their positions.
A hearty thank you to Darrell for a great job with the dinner! A good time was had by all.
NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 8 AM AT THE ALTERNATIVE GROUNDS CAFFE
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December 14, 2011 Meeting
Attendance: Julie Maedl, Vonda Westcott, Mary Ann Stroka, Susan Pearson, Cindy Meal, Janet Lyndaker, Patt Fagan
Agenda Items: The annual dinner meeting in January was discussed. Darrell’s Place is the location and it was decided that Wednesday, January 25th will be the date beginning at 6 p.m. with a cash (wine/beer) mixer with dinner being served at 6:30. An invitation to all business association members will be sent out soon with all the details. As in the past the association will pay for half of one members dinner per business. Guests are at full price. Payment is due in full when reservation is sent in. The dinner will include a selection of main menu items, a potato, vegetable and choice of soup or salad, beverage and a sundae for dessert. The cost this year is $14 per person ($7 for one business member). Plan on attending and networking with fellow association members. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other business owners.
Welcome to Cindy Meal. Cindy has opened the Lamp Lighter Gallery & Studio at 16 Main Street, Middleport. Stop in and see her gallery.
The is no morning breakfast meeting in January due to the annual dinner meeting on January 25th at Darrells’ Place.
ANNUAL DINNER BUSINESS MEETING – DARRELL’S PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH 6 P.M.
Repectfully submitted,
Julie Maedl (filling in for Ann Busch)
Meeting Notes – November 2011
Next Meeting: Dec. 14th, 8 AM @ Darrell’s
In Attendance: Denny McAvoy, Wendy Beals, Mary Anne Grudzinski, Dave Denny, Vonda Westcott, Sue Pearson, Cindy Jex, Pat Fagan, Andy Twarowski, Lisa Trippensee, Jennifer Allis, Jan Lyndaker, Ann Busch, Cindy Meal
Treasury Report: Current balance – $4,260.64
- Winterfest Update: The Lion’s Club sent out Sponsor/Vendor forms. Business owners can reserve a space to display products or brochures. Basket or Gift Certificate donations are needed for the Basket Auction. This is a very popular fundraiser which provides good exposure for your business.
- Discussed: The annual RHBPA dinner – a motion was made and passed to have the dinner at Darrell’s in January. RHBPA will pay half the cost for members, guests would pay full price. More details at the Dec. meeting.
- A motion was made and passed to have the speed marketing event at Leonard Oakes Estates Winery which will be free of charge in exchange for a two year RHBPA Membership. Members can participate for free and non-members would pay $25.00 which could be applied to an associate membership fee.
- Upcoming Events: Sat., Nov. 26th_ Medina’s Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration 10am to 7:30 PM, Parade of Lights @ 6 PM.
- Fri., Dec. 2nd – Village of Middleport Tree Lighting at Main & Park Ave. Join us at 6:30 PM to sing a Christmas carol outside and then inside the Universalist Church Hall for cookies, cocoa and carols. Any members who can bring cookies, please drop them off at the church between 6 and 6:30. Bring family and friends to this fun Holiday event!
- A warm welcome to new member, Cindy Meal who is opening an Artist Studio/Gallery at 16 Main St., Middleport.
Respectfully submitted by Ann Busch
This is a QR Code. Make it work for you!
QR stands for Quick Reponse. A QR code is a two dimensional symbol like this one, that is actually storing information.
Yes, there is info in there. This particular QR code will take you to an Internet site if you have a QR reader and camera on your smartphone, net book, laptop or your TV.
It’s the latest method of mobile marketing. These codes on your business card, your product or a giveaway item, can bring your customer directly to your website, phone number or get information about your product or service – quickly! Hence, the name QR code.
This QR code is a functional code that is a url for a website – try it and see where it takes you.
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Meeting Notes – October 2011
Next Meeting: November 9th, 8am @ Alternative Grounds
In Attendance: Cindy Jex, Janet Lyndaker, Lisa Trippensee, Mark McDaniel, Vonda Westcott, Mary Anne Grudzinski, Sarah Woodman, Dave Denny, Helen Feron, Pat Fagan, Ann Busch, Julie Maedl. Guests: Joan Nachtrub and Charlotte Doerfel
Treasurer’s Report: Balance as of Aug. 31st: $3,431.40. Bill for planting Mums in the flower pots – $68.20
Discussed:
- Speed Marketing Event possibly at Lynoaken Wed. March 7th, “Wednesday at The Winery”. Vendors would pay a fee of about $15.00. Restaurants will be asked if they want to feature some food samples. Set up would start at 5:00pm. Medina Business Association is interested in doing a combined event. Come with any other ideas you may have. More details to be worked out at the next meeting.
- Winterfest Steering Committee – Helen Feron is not able to continue as head of the committee, but will help with the transition. Our guests, Joan Nachtrub and Charlotte Doerfel from the Gasport Lions Club are considering taking over the organizing of the event. About $3200 –$3400 in the account is available to them. The Winterfest Treasurer will provide the financial info. The Roy-Hart Superintendent is willing to support the event by providing custodial services, tables etc. They would need the help and support of RHBPA members as well. Consider joining in the fun of this event as a vendor to promote your products or to help where needed.
- Upcoming Event: Sat., Nov. 26th – The Parade of Lights @6:00pm in Medina with activities throughout the day, sponsored by the Medina Business Association
- A warm welcome to new member, Mary Anne Grudzinski, owner of Our Farm and “Billy’s Beef” in Maggie’s Kitchen located at 7610 Ridge Rd. (Rt. 104) Gasport.
Respectfully submitted by Ann Busch
Next Meeting: Oct. 12th, 8am @ Darrell’s
In Attendance: April Serriani, Andy Twarowski, Dave Denny, Vonda Westcott, Jan Lyndaker, Lisa Trippensee, Sue Pearson, Julie Maedl, Ann Busch, Denny McAvoy
Treasurer’s Report: $3431.40 Balance + $830 from Goat Chip Bingo + $25 membership fee = $4286.00
Thank you Andy and Greg for selling hotdogs at the Car Show which made a profit of $50.00!
Discussed: Speed Marketing Event – It was suggested that RHBPA do a combined event with Medina Business Association and have a simple buffet or members could bring hors d’oeuvres and cookies. See attached questionnaire at the end of this post. Please share any other ideas you have at the next meeting.
More on Music in the Park/Wine & Chocolate Event: Wayne Blumrick has all the ticket stubs with people’s names and addresses so announcement cards can be sent out next year. Professional signs should be made to promote the event.
$100 was approved for the Girl Scouts to plant mums in the flower barrels.
April suggested more activities to coincide with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, possibly a sleigh ride with reindeer. Alternative Grounds may have a Christmas Tea. Bring your ideas to the next meeting.
Welcome new member Mark McDaniel, owner of The Candle Nook in Medina!
Respectfully submitted by Ann Busch
Doc2 doc Speed Marketing feedback form
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SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be challenging for those that don’t understand the ever-changing rules of the game. However, whether you understand SEO or not doesn’t take away from how important it can be for your business. While there’s a lot to know, here are a few basics you should know to get started with SEO.
Images
Images are essential for an interesting website, but search engines only know the image by what it’s labeled. So the key is to name your photos appropriately when you load them to the site. For instance, if you place your logo on the site and the filename is logo.jpg it isn’t helping your SEO at all. Change it to CompanyName-logo.jpg and the search engine will find your logo when someone searches your name. Go through your site and change image names to keywords that describe your photos and your business.
Page Titles
Page titles are one of the most important items you can focus on when building your SEO. The title of each page gives you the opportunity to tell search engines what content is on each page. The title should reflect keywords that you want people to know you for and that the content on the page reflects the page title. Consider using geographical references because many users search local, such as Atlanta Printing Companies.
First 100
It is important that you know the keywords that people are searching for that will lead them to your business. Once you know what those words are you want to include them in the first 100 words on each page. The first 100 words are the most important so choose your words wisely.
In the end, keep in mind that your ultimate audience of your website is humans, not search engines. So once those humans find your site through a search, make it easy for them to do business with you.
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In Attendance:
- Sarah Reed
- Donna Goldhawk
- Mary Lewis
- Helen Feron
- Wendy Wietz
- Lisa Trippensee
- Sarah Woodman
- Amy Oliver
- Terry Andress
- Mary Ann Stroka
- Vonda Westcott
- Dave Denny
- Andy Twarowski
- Janet Lyndaker
- Dennis McAvoy
- Crystal Bulhan
- Heather McDonald
- April Sevin
- Jennifer Allis
- Julie Maedl
- New member *Mary Lewis of Creekside Floral
RHBPA currently has 46 members
Treasury Report: $2008.81
Meeting Items:
Andy Twarowski motioned to make two levels of membership: Active and Associate. Dave Denny seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by the general assembly.
If any members are interested in being a part of 2 upcoming Union Sun and Journal publications, call Dave at 439-9222 x 6235.
The next Middleport community event is the community wide yard sale the first Saturday in May.
There is a scholarship available from the Middleport Fire Department for anyone interested.
A new committee for RHBPA’s annual business meeting has been formed. Committee members are:
- Lisa Trippensee
- Jennifer Allis
- Amy Oliver
- Vonda Westcott
The next meeting is at Darrell’s at 8 AM, Wednesday, April 13
February 2011 Meeting Notes
Members present: Julie Maedl, Andy Twarowski, Janet Lyndaker, Dave Denny, Helen Feron, Ann Busch, Mary Ann Stroka, Terry Andress, April Serianni, Crystal Buchan, Lisa Trippensee, Cindy Jex, Amy Oliver, Donna Goldhawk, Vonda Westcott, Heather Macdonald, April Granzow, Wendy Wutz
Discussion: Winterfest 2011
Attendance this year was about 400 including 248 adults which was fewer than last year. Bad weather predictions may have been a factor. The general consensus is that having the event take place in one building is better. This will be possible for next year since the new wing of the school is complete. There was positive feedback about the activities.
Planning for Winterfest 2012 starts in April! It would be great to have more volunteers to help with the planning and organizing stage.
Thank you to Helen Feron and Heather MacDonald and all the vendors and volunteers for the great job they did.
The annual Dinner Mixer was well attended with 26 businesses represented.
Thank you Wendy for the decals.
A warm welcome to new member, Stacey Austin, L.Ac. Of Points Acupuncture. Stacey is a Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist and works at the office of Dr. Danaher in Newfane.
There is an advertisement opportunity in the Roy-Hart Musical program, “The Beauty & the Beast” (see attached) The form and payment must be in on or before Monday, Feb 14th.
Upcoming Event: Dan Dodge is organizing the Car Show on Main St. In Middleport which will be Sunday, September 11th from 12 to 3pm. There will be a trivia contest with prizes.
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 9 at 8AM at the Alternative Grounds Caffe
January 12, 2011 Minutes
Members Present: Dave Denny, Helen Feron, Julie Maedl, Lisa Trippensee, Greg Zakrzewski, Andy Twarowski, Dave Huntington, Vonda Westcott, Jennifer Allis, Heather MacDonald, Ann Busch, April Granzow
Treasurer Report: Balance $1962.44
A warm welcome to new member, April Granzow who owns Chop Shop Pizza with her husband, Zack.
Upcoming Events
• Jan 19th Wed. – Annual Business Mixer 6:30 till ? at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – Contact Julie Maedl (735-7631) with reservation if you didn’t already. Member $10.00 Guest $20.00. Remember to bring business cards or brochures for the table. Come and enjoy a good meal and good company!
• Jan 24t Mon. 5:30PM Vendor Orientation Meeting for Winterfest @ Roy-Hart Elementary School in Gasport to discuss table locations and set up.
• Feb 5th Sat. 11AM – 4PM Winterfest 2011 Basket donations or a gift certificate from your business would be appreciated for the Basket Auction. Baskets may be dropped off before Tuesday, February 1st at: Serenity Hair Design, 26 Main St., Middleport or Absolut Care of Gasport, 4540 Lincoln Drive, Gasport. Thanks for your support! Call Heather with any questions or to arrange for pickup (716) 735-7700.
• Three organizations will receive donations from some of proceeds of Winterfest: Honor Flight, Soldier’s Garden and the Elementary School Playground.
Coming Soon: RHBPA decals designed by member Wendy Wutz. Members will receive one complimentary decal with additional ones available for $4.00 each.
Come and join the fun at the Winterfest 2011 Event!
NEXT MEETING: WED. FEB 9th at DARRELL’S PLACE
Royalton-Hartland Business & Professional Association
RHBPA.NiagaraBuzz.biz
PO Box 161
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
December 8, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Members present: April Serianni, Vonda Westcott, Wendy Wutz, Mary Ann Stroka, Sarah Woodman, Julie Maedl, Jan Lyndaker, Ann Busch
- Wed. Jan. 19th : 6:30pm RHBPA Mixer will be held at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery and catered by Alternative Grounds Caffe.
- Menu includes Beef on weck, choice of two soups, chef salad, pie and complimentary wine. Cost is $10.00 for members and $20.00 for guests, which includes tax and gratuity.
- Bring your business cards and brochures for the display table. Come and meet your fellow business members and enjoy some good food and wine!
Upcoming Event: Winterfest – Sat. Feb 5th, 11-4 at Roy- Hart Elementary School and Hartland Bible Church
RHBPA will do a $500 sponsorship for the event.
Membership dues by Jan. 30th, 2011
Next Meeting: Wed., January 12, 2011 at Darrell’s Place, 90 Telegraph Road, Middleport, NY
Royalton-Hartland Business & Professional Association
RHBPA.NiagaraBuzz.biz
PO Box 161
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
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