Help a small business grow with the click of a mouse… nominate them in the “Love a Local Business” campaign from Intuit. Typing a few kind words about your favorite local hangout or service provider literally puts them “on the map”—not to mention gives them a chance to win a $1000 Intuit Growth Grant. Or nominate your own business and share why you love what you do.
If you are looking for last-minute holiday cards, or need stationery gifts for clients or colleagues, I invite you to browse my online greeting card shop. We also offer personalized Notecards too! *Please mention this offer when placing your order. Free shipping is via first-class mail. Offer good through Dec. 31, 2009.
I spent the last month revamping my website. The site features a new services page, an improved portfolio, fresh testimonials and my Tech Tips for Non-Technical People. You can sign up for updates via RSS or Email and submit your own ideas for my Tech Tip section. The content was written by fellow ideaXchanger Jenni Prokopy and my portrait taken by Rodger Ruzanka. Explore the site, and let me know what you think!
My entry for Placemaking Chicago’s “What Makes Your Place Great?” contest made it to the final voting round! Click here to vote. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for my photo of the south end of the lakefront bike trail. Voting runs through Sept. 14. It’s a great way to “think local” and support Chicago—and if I win, I can participate in a roundtable featuring the other 3 winners. Thanks for your vote! Learn more about Placemaking Chicago here.
ideaXchanger Lidia Varesco was recently featured in the book Freelance Design in Practice by Cathy Fishel (HOW Books, 2009). This book, valuable for both newbies and experienced freelancers, covers all the aspects of freelance life, such as finances, finding clients and work/life balance. Our e-newsletter Solstice was featured in the book as a way for a freelancer to “announce yourself to the world.”
Trying to figure out Twitter? Been there! It can be baffling to beginners. It IS baffling to beginners. But YOU can take advantage of the months I spent researching, watching and learning how Twitter works…so you can eliminate the long learning curve. I’m offering a hands-on small group workshop on June 24th in Lincoln Park. In this 2-hour session, you’ll: Whether you’re selling hula hoops or houses, social media will help you gain visibility faster than anything you’ve ever done. Hands on. No Hype. Twitter 101. Sign up today. Wednesday, June 24th To register, go to http://www.rickeygold.com/current-workshop.html For more info,
Neighborhood Networking is heading south… the South Loop, to be exact. This month, we are joining with Business by Referral Chicago (BBR) for double the networking opportunities. Connect with other businesses and as usual, sample great appetizers from a local favorite. Wednesday, June 24th from 5–7:30 pm at Cuatro Restaurant, 2030 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago IL. Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door. Buy your tickets here. Bring lots of business cards and/or promo materials. Share this invite with fellow business owners and friends. Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design (IdeaXchange member) & Elizabeth Lulu Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals For updated info visit our blog.
Design Feast is a go-to resource for students, professionals, educators and the design-curious—delivering relevant and diverse design content, creative voices and projects. Read the latest designer interview with IdeaXchange member, Megan Coleman.
Join us after work to meet a nearby business owner or make connections in a different neighborhood — as well as sample appetizers from a local favorite for BBQ, Smokin’ Woody’s. Great raffle prizes too! Mon, Apr 20th from 5-7:30 pm at Smokin’ Woody’s, 4160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL. Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door. Purchase tickets here. Bring lots of business cards and/or promo materials. Share this invite with fellow business owners and friends. Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design (IdeaXchange member) & Elizabeth L. Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals For updated information visit our blog.
Just found this terrific “colour design” trends blog (love the Brits!) http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2009/04/02/lesser-known-color-vocabulary-m-through-r If this is one that Lidia already shared in her newsletter, never mind. But I don’t see it in my bookmarks or Delicious so I think it may be one we haven’t shared. |
contact Rickey at 773.348.4973 or rg@rickeygold.com