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Print Savvy Recognized for Community Service

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Great to see one of our “First Class Business” honorees being recognized in other venues. Congrats to Lisa Landry and the rest of her team at Print Savvy!!

Print Savvy’s Savvy Workshop is proud to announce that Print Savvy, Inc. was selected as the Mayor’s 2011 Small Business Award winner for Community Service.  

Since launching in 1998, Print Savvy has sustained an impressive community service track record with leadership roles in many organizations, including the American Heart Association, Manchester Rotary Club, and the New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility. “We feel that we have many talents, skills and offerings that can benefit non-profit organizations. We share our talents freely”, stated Lisa Landry, President and Founder of Print Savvy. In fact, the Print Savvy employees have provided their expertise in over forty official capacities for non-profit organizations since 1998, not including countless other organizations that received services and savvy know-how informally! 

Print Savvy President and Founder Lisa Landry

Print Savvy President and Founder Lisa Landry

The Mayor’s Small Business Awards were created to honor and recognize small businesses within Manchester in three separate categories: Growth, Innovation and Community Service. The winners of all three categories were announced today at the Mayor’s Award Recognition Breakfast held at the Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. This breakfast was the culmination of the Small Business Week, May 16th-20th, which was designed by the City of Manchester to recognize the small business community and emphasize the Queen City as New Hampshire’s small business capital. 

You can read more about Print Savvy and the Small Business Award recipients for Growth and Innovation in the next edition of the NH Business Review. 

About Print Savvy and Savvy Workshop

Savvy Workshop is a multi-channel printing and marketing firm servicing a diverse clientele throughout New England and beyond. From concept to creation, as a virtual marketing partner Savvy works closely with clients to offer the most appropriate marketing tools for supporting business growth and development within their individual industries. For more information, visit www.savvyworkshop.com and www.printsavvy.com.

“First Class Business” in the Fast Lane Tomorrow

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

It’ll be a smooth ride on the “First Class Business” segment of Jack Heath’s “New Hampshire Today” show on WTPL-FM on Wednesday, June 2 at 4 p.m. when Capital City Limousine Owner Joey Seluk is welcomed to the program.

 capital-city-limoLocated in Concord, Capital City Limo has been a great friend to the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, donating the use of its fleet for our “Open Invitation” (www.nhopeninvitation.com) initiative. Joey and his great group of drivers have been extremely helpful in picking up Massachusetts business owners and transporting them to New Hampshire so that our business recruiters can tell them about the benefits of expanding or relocating to the Granite State.

With service extending to the New England states and as far away as Montreal, Capital City Limousine (www.capitalcitylimo-nh.com) is a great option for weddings, proms, concerts and trips to the airport.  And, interestingly enough, limo service is actually a “green” driving option as the limo industry is all about moving people in the capitalcitystatehouserear of the vehicle with professional chauffeurs. So when you consider the rear passenger capacity of a Toyota Prius is two vs. a Lincoln 100″ or 120″ at nine, that translates into 90 pmpg (passenger miles per gallon) for the Prius and 180 pmpg for the Lincoln Limousine. Therefore the Lincoln 120″ delivers twice the passenger fuel economy than the Prius. Pretty neat, huh?

So, to learn more about these and many other interesting facts, join Capital City’s Joey Seluk, New Hampshire Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner George Bald and WTPL’s Jack Heath for what’s sure to be an informative and fun “First Class Business” segment. You can tune in live at 107.7 FM or via your computer at www.wtplfm.com.

A Flashback to the Days of Vinyl Focus of “First Class Business”

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Looking for that impossible to find original version of The Beatles’ “Revolver” album? Can’t seem to land Carl Douglas’ immortal “Kung Fu Fighting” on 45 RPM? If you’ve been on a quest for a hard to find recording, you’d be wise to listen to this month’s “First Class Business” segment of Jack Heath’s “New Hampshire Today” show on WTPL 107.7 FM on Wednesday, February 3rd at 4 p.m.

vinyl-recordThis month’s “First Class Business” is Manchester-based Music Connection, a music store which harkens back to the day when vinyl was king. Owner Richard Gesner has spent the past 22 years helping customers locate vinyl records from great artists from the past and present though his store also features CDs and cassettes.

“The Music Connection is a step back in time where all of your old favorites can be heard in the background while you shop,” said Heath. “If you miss the purity of a vinyl recording or have a burning question about a release that you’ve never quite been able to find, this show will be a great one for you.”

 “First Class Business” appears on a monthly basis as part of the “New Hampshire Today” program that runs from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on “The Pulse.” “New Hampshire Today” host Jack Heath and New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner George Bald share good news about innovative new products created by New Hampshire companies, community service projects undertaken by local businesses and firms that are thriving despite a tough economic climate.

To listen live, tune in to WTPL 107.7 on Wednesday, February 3rd at 4 p.m. or visit WTPL online at www.wtplfm.com.

Common Man Donates Over $45,000 to Local Charities

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the State of New Hampshire can give thanks to great companies that embody the spirit of corporate citizenship. Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to be asked to speak at a press conference celebrating The Common Man Family of Restaurants charitable efforts. Owner Alex Ray, who was recently honored with the Cornerstone Humanitarian Award by the National Restaurant Association, has been a great friend and partner to the economic development community and we salute him and his team for their commitment to the Granite State. Here’s the press release that emanated from yesterday’s event:

The Common Man family of restaurants in New Hampshire celebrated receiving a national humanitarian award by joining with local business partners in donating more than $45,000 to five Granite State charities.

Common Man Owner Alex Ray and Judy Gove of the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op join New Hampshire Governor John Lynch in presenting a donation of $15,345 to New Hampshire Food Bank Executive Director Melanie Gosselin.

Common Man Owner Alex Ray and Judy Gove of the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op join New Hampshire Governor John Lynch in presenting a donation of $15,345 to New Hampshire Food Bank Executive Director Melanie Gosselin.

Common Man Owner Alex Ray, CEO Jason Lyon and Vice President Diane Downing announced the largest donation of the award event to the New Hampshire Food Bank of Manchester, which received $15,345 from the Common Man family, raised at an annual golf tournament and through sales in nine restaurants of bottles of water filtered with the Common Man’s new sustainable AquaHealth filtration system.   That donation was matched in full with a presentation by Judy Gove of the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op Foundation, bringing the total gifted to the food bank to $30,690.

Lyon also noted that AquaHealth President Barclay Hansen partnered with the Common Man in its charitable efforts earlier in the month, donating $100 per Common Man location using the sustainable water filtration system to the New Hampshire Food Bank, for a total of $900.

“We will make our goals for the holiday after today’s donations, so for that, I thank you,” said Melanie Gosselin, executive director of the New Hampshire Food Bank. “There are only a few events that leave you speechless, and today was one of them.”

Common Man owner Alex Ray was named the Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year by the National Restaurant Association in a recent ceremony in Washington, D.C., and said he wanted to continue the spirit of the award here at home by helping non-profits that make a difference in the state.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch congratulated Ray and the Common Man family with a proclamation, citing the good works the restaurant’s staff and employees do in local communities.

“Alex understands he has a responsibility to the community, and I don’t know anyone in New Hampshire who takes that more seriously than Alex,” said Governor Lynch.

Also receiving a significant donation was Webster Place Center of Franklin, a non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation center founded by Ray after he saved the historic property from demolition and made extensive renovations to open it as a treatment facility.

Ray presented a check to Webster Place Center Executive Director John Knowles for $5,000 from the National Restaurant Association, as Ray’s work building the center was the focus of the Cornerstone Humanitarian Award, and a matching donation of $5,000 from The Common Man family for a total gift of $10,000.

Downing welcomed representatives of the American Cancer Society in New Hampshire and its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign to accept a $4,514 donation from a summer promotion that included the sale of “Strides Salads” at all Common Man-named restaurants. The salad was created by Common Man Concord Chef Shane Milianes and a portion of proceeds of each salad sold was designated for Making Strides.

Rounding out the organizations receiving donations were the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter (NSKS), which received $500 to help continue its efforts to fight hunger and homelessness in the greater Nashua area. The donation was a result of a gift card ad done by the Common Man family, which pledged $2 of every card redeemed at The Common Man restaurant in Merrimack to NSKS.

The Easter Seals of New Hampshire Veterans Count fund also received a $100 donation, the final tally from a Veteran’s Day “American as Apple Pie” promotion done by some of the Common Man’s locations in southern New Hampshire, which pledged $1 per slice of apple pie sold to benefit the fund in memory of U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael Ouellette, a Manchester native who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan in March.

NH Division of Economic Development Communications & Legislative Director Steve Boucher lauds the Common Man's charitable efforts.

NH Division of Economic Development Communications & Legislative Director Steve Boucher lauds the Common Man's charitable efforts.

During the donation event, Steve Boucher, Communications and Legislative Director for the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, named The Common Man family the department’s “First Class Business” for December, recognizing its 38 year history of community involvement and calling it a role model for other businesses to emulate.

Lyon closed the event noting that the restaurant family’s support of the New Hampshire Food Bank during this time of increased demand continues with the sale of a holiday coupon book sold at all Common Man family locations during the holiday season. Each $10 coupon book is full of offers – from a free entrée to discounted overnight rates at the Common Man Inns, and the entire purchase price goes to the New Hampshire Food Bank, said Lyon.

“If there was ever a time to feel hopeful, thankful and grateful, it’s the holidays,” said Lyon. “We hope this helps you kick off the season in a wonderful way, and inspires residents, businesses and organizations across the state to follow the mantra The Common Man family lives by, ‘Do well by doing good’,” said Lyon. “Stop and think, have you done good today? Your efforts really do make a difference.”

“Life in the Years” the Focus of “First Class Business”

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

What happens when music and message collide in a glorious explosion of sound and social awareness? If you want to find out, you should make plans to listen to WTPL’s “First Class Business” segment on Wednesday, November 4th at 4 p.m. when Moore Center Services President & CEO Paul Boynton is featured.

Moore Center Services President & CEO Paul Boynton

Moore Center Services President & CEO Paul Boynton

Boynton, whose Manchester-based agency supports services for individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries, will be discussing Life in the Years, a new national health care initiative to develop innovative community-based care options for our nation’s elderly. The first program under this initiative is a national Adult Foster Care for Elderly program that will provide seniors with significant cost savings over nursing home placement and a better quality of life.

In a unique twist, the initiative uses music to create awareness and provide financial support. Moore Center Services has joined with Musicians for a Cause to develop the most comprehensive compilation of music in the world focused on creating compassion for the elderly called Life in the Years, a CD which is being sold nationwide through a grassroots network of Life in the Years Champions as well as on Amazon. The initiative’s goal is a Gold Record – 500,000 copies, which will enable funding of the implementation of at least one new program in every state.

Nationally known recording artists Natalie Merchant, Livingston Taylor, Carly Simon joined songwriters selected from an international competition on this project in which entries were selected based on their ability to create emotion, awareness and compassion. 

“With services to the elderly commanding top attention nationally, this is an excellent time to learn more about an initiative that’s trying to provide solutions,” said New Hampshire Today Host Jack Heath who, along with NH Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner George Bald, will host this month’s “First Class Business” segment. “The elderly are one of our nation’s greatest resources and Life in the Years is an innovative way of shedding light on many aspects associated with aging.”

“First Class Business” appears on a monthly basis as part of the “New Hampshire Today” program that runs from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on “The Pulse.” “New Hampshire Today” host Jack Heath and New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner George Bald share good news about innovative new products created by New Hampshire companies, community service projects undertaken by local businesses and firms that are thriving despite a tough economic climate.

To listen live, tune in to WTPL 107.7 on Wednesday, November 4th at 4 p.m. or visit WTPL online at www.wtplfm.com.

Social Networking the Focus of “First Class Business”

Friday, July 31st, 2009

14 million tweetaholics can’t be wrong. If you’ve ever wondered about how social networking via Twitter and Facebook can help your business’ bottom line, you’ll want to be listening to WTPL’s “First Class Business” segment on Wednesday, August 5th at 4 p.m. when Epiphanies Inc. Co-Founder Allen Voivod is featured.

“With millions of Americans using these new communications tools to reach friends, customers and business prospects from around the globe, it’s a great time to explore this phenomenon,” said New Hampshire Today Host Jack Heath who, along with New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Communications & Legislative Director Steve Boucher, will host this month’s “First Class Business” segment. “Whether you’re a novice or someone who accesses social media on a regular basis, this segment will teach you something that will help your business set the pace.”

Boucher said that Lakes Region-based Epiphanies Inc.’s rapid rise as a force in the world of social marketing owes much to the firm’s creativity and ability to follow the ever changing developments in the world of communications techology.

allen-voivod“Allen and Lani Voivod (Epiphanies Inc. founders) are two of the most creative thinkers in the industry,” Boucher said. “In addition to helping the Division of Economic Development launch its ‘No Bull Business Blog,’ they’re shaping the communications tactics and strategies of some great companies of tomorrow.  They are truly a ‘first class business.’”

“First Class Business” appears on a monthly basis as part of the “New Hampshire Today” program that runs from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on “The Pulse.” “New Hampshire Today” host Jack Heath and New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner George Bald share good news about innovative new products created by New Hampshire companies, community service projects undertaken by local businesses and firms that are thriving despite a tough economic climate.

To listen live, tune in to WTPL 107.7 on Wednesday, August 5th at 4 p.m. or visit WTPL online at www.wtplfm.com.