Iowa
I Need Your Help
I don’t often ask people to give money. At least not people I don’t know. Today I’m asking you to give a dollar. That’s it, just one dollar. Less than a cup of coffee. Hampton Iowa has this Band Shell. It’s falling apart. They were going to tear it down. RDG Planners and Architects came…
Read MoreBand Shell Play-A-Thon
Monday, August 16 at 10 a.m. Brian Stevens and Leon Kuehner will be playing their musical instruments in front of the now closed Hampton Band Shell to raise money for the Band Shell Renovation Fund. Brian and Leon have issued a challenge to their previous students – Donate to the Band Shell Restoration Fund, and…
Read MoreOur Town
Every so often you are given the opportunity to play along side some incredible people. That was my pleasure this past weekend in the production of Our Town. I have the great fortune to live in a small town with a big attitude. We get it. Enjoy some clips from our theatrical production of Our…
Read MorePlay
Oh don’t get all excited, thinking about playing. Or maybe do get excited thinking about playing …………… but this quick post is not about that kind of play. It’s about the fact that I’m in a community theatre production of Our Town – a play. Our director is 19. The oldest person in the play…
Read MoreStep Away from the Computer
Marketing is more than sitting down at your computer and talking to people on twitter and facebook. If you’ve got a small business – be it brick and mortar or a home business – there’s a very real need to present yourself to the community. There’s many ways to accomplish that task – and it’s…
Read MoreI Love a Parade!
It’s summertime. What are you doing in your community to promote your business? Here’s an idea — get in a parade. That’s right — gussy up that old jalopy and be in a parade. While you are at it, take a lot of pictures and talk to some other people in the parade. Meet folks…
Read MoreWhat Is Branding?
Today we had a ground breaking for the new aquatic center in Hampton Iowa. The mayor, city manager, co-chairs of the aquatic committee and several city council members showed up. In the pouring rain and surrounded by muddy ground. Everyone had umbrellas. It got me to thinking. There’s a perfect opportunity for branding. Look at…
Read MoreSunday Musings
I’m a great aunt – again. Natalie Anna was born yesterday at 11:55 p.m. 6 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long. Little shit huh? Life is precious. Have you seen what Amber Naslund is up to? www.brasstackthinking.com Looking forward to pie and ice cream on June 27th. Looking even more forward to my friends…
Read MoreGot Money?
I do a good amount of fund raising. I live in a county where people are generous and willing to give. Our churches cook a lot of food and raise funds for many things; roofs, operating expenses, mission trips and such. They have a method – they’ve been doing it a long time. Tell the…
Read MoreEasy Supper on Thursday
Thursday I supported my local businesses. First I went to the After Five at the First National Bank. I met and networked with other local business owners in town. I also enjoyed a soft drink and some finger food snacks. Next I headed over the Windsor Theatre. KLMJ radio station was out front giving out…
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