Shop Local and Support McKinney Small Businesses during MLA Business Expo on Nov. 11
Posted: October 30, 2013 Filed under: Business Writing, News Releases, Uncategorized | Tags: Business, Holly Becka, HorsePower Communications, McKinney, McKinney Ladies Association, MLA, MLA Business Expo, MLA Business Owners, MLA Business Showcase, MLA Members’ Business Expo and Vendor Showcase, MLA Vendor Showcase, Texas, Things to do in McKinney Comments Off on Shop Local and Support McKinney Small Businesses during MLA Business Expo on Nov. 11By Holly Becka, HorsePower Communications
The McKinney Ladies Association (MLA) is comprised of diverse volunteers from all walks of life who work together for community betterment.
But exactly who are these local business owners who graciously donate their time to help the McKinney-area community? The public is welcome to attend the MLA Member Business/Vendor Showcase on Monday, Nov. 11 to find out.
“MLA is organizing our first-ever business fair to spotlight all of the business owners and vendors who so willingly give of their time to support MLA and our community,” explained MLA President Becky Smeltzer. “We want to do what we can to support them for being part of MLA’s ongoing efforts to raise funds for charities throughout our community.”
The MLA Members’ Business Expo and Vendor Showcase is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee in historic downtown McKinney, Texas. Vendors will exhibit information about their companies, and a wide variety of services will be represented — ranging from jewelry, makeup, fine baked goods and window treatments to financial advice, professional photography and public relations/business writing. Vendors say that holiday pricing will be available for those who would like to shop early for the holidays!
The Nov. 11 event is free to attend. Snacks will be provided, and glasses of wine will be available for purchase. In addition, there will be goodies and door prize giveaways, so be sure to mark your calendars now. All attendees are asked to bring a donation to benefit Seniors Helping Seniors in McKinney.
MLA’s mission is to support the children and families of McKinney through special events and fundraising efforts organized by MLA. The group meets monthly during each club year, which mimics a school calendar and extends from September to May. Each meeting is designed to give members a philanthropic opportunity as well as the chance to engage in a variety of social activities with other members. MLA’s goal is to have fun, make friends and change lives in our community.
Sharing the Love: Kindness Pays in Business
Posted: August 14, 2013 Filed under: Business Relationships | Tags: Advertising, Business, business relationship building, HorsePower Communications, McKinney, McKinney Texas, Online newspaper, Texas, TownSquareBuzz Comments Off on Sharing the Love: Kindness Pays in BusinessOne of the things we most love about owning our business is the opportunity to work with the people we choose to work with.
When talking with prospective clients and business partners, we recommend considering whether they’re a good fit both business-wise and personality-wise. Are they passionate and excited about what they do? Are they friendly and helpful? Do they treat others well? Will they treat you well? Do you want your business name associated with theirs?
Several months ago, we started working with Megan Hickman, an account manager at TownSquareBuzz.com, an engaging local news site in McKinney, Texas, one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Megan is the kind of person you enjoy working with — super nice, helpful at keeping our various client accounts organized, and just all around great at her job. She had sent a note sometime back to provide the latest statistics about stories and ads we helped coordinate for clients — so we dashed off a quick note of thanks and expressed gratitude for all of her help. When she asked if she could use it as a testimonial online for prospective advertisers, we added to what we had already written so that it more fully expressed our thoughts.
TownSquareBuzz just revamped their website, and it looks great — and our testimonial is featured here, on the main advertising page under “Testimonial.”
We love that they’ve shared our gratitude and given us some love in the process. Thanks, TownSquareBuzz!
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