Old Town - Lansing, MI

Message Makers Receives 2009 “Best of Lansing” Award

This article was posted on Wed, Aug 26 2009 | Permalink

WASHINGTON D.C. (August 24, 2009) - For the second consecutive year, MessageMakers has been selected for the 2009 Best of Lansing Award in the Audio-Visual Equipment category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

“It’s a great honor,” notes MessageMakers president Terry Terry. “For years we’ve been providing the audio-visual services that bring great events to Lansing, like the Lansing JazzFest and Old Town BluesFest – as well as supplying large national events, such as the Harley Owners Group training events. It’s great to be recognized for our work.”

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 award recipients qualified as 2009 award winners. Winners were determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

MessageMakers produces experiences that transform worldwide in a number of arenas: events, learning programs, and video. For more information, visit http://www.messagemakers.com.

The U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington, D.C.-based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns across America. Its purpose is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community and advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America. For more information, see http://www.uslba.net.

72 Hour Shoot Out!

This article was posted on Mon, Aug 24 2009 | Permalink

Do you LOVE Old Town? PROVE IT!

The 72-Hour Shoot Out is a unique video-making contest that will prove who really loves Old Town. The rules for the event will remain TOP SECRET until 5:00 P.M on Friday, September 11, 2009.

Videos must be shot, edited, completed, and e-mailed to by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009.

REMEMBER! YOU ONLY HAVE 72 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE VIDEO!

All videos will be posted on You Tube on the Old Town Commercial Association’s You Tube Channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ILoveOldTown

It is crucial that you check back to the channel frequently (starting TODAY!) for informative videos, hints, THE RULES, and your final video.

The 72 Hour Shoot Out Competition will conclude with a Viewing Party featuring the top 3 videos and the announcement of the winner at the Chrome Cat in Old Town, Lansing (Date TBA).

The winner of the competition’s video will be used in a variety of promotional formats to attract attention and let everyone know why they, too, should LOVE Old Town. The winner will also be announced at the Viewing Party and win an OTCA gift basket.

Old Town Pesto Contesto

This article was posted on Fri, Aug 21 2009 | Permalink

Celebrate the summer with this delicious & entertaining fundraiser. On September 13th from 2 – 6 p.m., Perspective2 is working with the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) to host this unique event that will name Lansing’s premier pesto while raising money for the continued revitalization of the Old Town neighborhood.

Perspective2 will host more than 12 select food vendors while they showcase their special Pesto dishes. Guests will have the opportunity to sample dishes while sipping wine and specialty beers to the sounds of light jazz.

Participants have a unique opportunity to compete and showcase their business and delicious food to a wide audience, and to support the great festivals and community outreach programs directed by the OTCA. Selected vendors will be competing for the best pesto dish as well as the top three prizes of $100, $75, and $50 along with a 2009 Old Town pesto Contesto plaque. There are a variety of vendors attending: Mama Bear’s, The Chrome Cat, Hattie’s Kitchen, Grand Cafe will be joined in Old Town by Beggar’s Banquet and Dusty’s Cellar for the pesto cook-off. Judging will be done by the event’s guests and the winner will be chosen based on food tickets collected. The winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m. with awards being given to the top three people’s choice dishes.

Pesto Contesto tickets are $15 each and include tickets for three pesto samples and one drink. This event is a fundraiser for the OTCA as they continue their mission of economic development and historic preservation through community participation. All of the funding to make this event possible has been donated by our generous sponsors, Allegra Printing, Capital Imaging, Ciesa Designs, Lebel & Rice Fairchild, and MI Entertainment.Biz, through both monetary donations as well as promotion and advertising.

Visit www.oldtownpesto.com for more event details.

For ticket information or participate as one of the competing restaurants, contact Maggie at Perspective2 at 517.853.5880 or the OTCA office at 517.485.4283.

Edge Partnerships welcomes recent MSU graduate

This article was posted on Mon, Aug 17 2009 | Permalink

LANSING, Mich. – Edge Partnerships recently welcomed Liz Hill as the agency’s newest public relations and marketing intern. Hill graduates from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication Aug. 18.

“I am excited to learn firsthand from some of the best in the field,” said Hill. “I am confident this experience will be wonderful preparation for my future career.”
Hill resides in East Lansing and is the head coach of the Waverly Piranhas Swim Club. She started her professional experience as a sales associate at Classic Travel in Okemos. 

Hill joined the Edge team to assist Lorri Rishar Jandron, Edge President and CEO, with Inforum, a professional women’s alliance. Jandron was recently appointed chair of Inforum’s Mid-Michigan Regional Council.

“We welcome Liz to the Edge team,” Jandron said. “I look forward to watching Liz as she further develops her talents.”

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Backed by more than 100 years of expertise in public relations, marketing, branding, advertising and advocacy, Edge Partnerships is located in Lansing’s Old Town at 117 E. Grand River Ave.

Burchard Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

This article was posted on Wed, Aug 12 2009 | Permalink

Join members of the Old Town community on August 19th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in celebrating the official opening of a beautiful playground along Lansing’s Grand River in Burchard Park. The OTCA has partnered up with the City of Lansing to provide a safe and fun area for children to play in the Old Town area with the help of Sinclair Recreation, LLC.  As a community build project, the playground will be constructed by volunteers from the surrounding neighborhoods. Their hard work and effort will give Old Town a safe place by the river for people of all ages to enjoy.

On Wednesday, August 19th Mayor Virg Bernero will be helping us welcome this great addition with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The following two hours will be dedicated to bringing the community together. Old Town businesses are coming together to provide fun activities for children, and of course, a place to play. There will be a special guest appearance by Lansing’s “Swish the Fish” and Impression 5 Science Center’s giant dinosaur as well. In order to keep cool on this hot August day, Cold Stone Creamery has kindly donated their delicious ice cream for the kids!

Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of this celebration! Come down to Burchard Park for the ribbon cutting and spend the day with the community at one of Old Town’s most beautiful natural assets. For more information call the OTCA office at 517.485.4283 or visit iloveoldtown.org.