Company Name DMA GAB-RRR Issue 6 June 2012 About Us The Schoolhouse is a preschool in Duluth GA and is a learning community for children, ages one to four, families and teachers who embrace the joys of learning and its unimaginable possibilities. At the heart of its work, The Schoolhouse, which is central to Duluth, Suwanee, Buford, & Norcross, offers an inspiring environment where young learners can explore their sense of wonder in a rich pre-school environment collaboratively formed and structured to cultivate learning, challenge and choice. The Schoolhouse's mission, as a premiere daycare and educational provider is to partner with families and community to create unimaginable learning experiences for young learners that cultivates learning, challenge and choice. Vision Our vision is to be a model school for how early learning environments integrate the best ingredients to cultivate life- long learning. Values The Schoolhouse experience is characterized by these fundamental values: Collaboration - We enjoy fruitful working partnerships with children, parents, fellow educators and the community. Differences - It’s the differences that make us who we are, and we inclusively respect that. Flexibility - We pursue a progressive academic and cultural approach that nurtures the whole child. Curiosity - We encourage children to develop this important tool for learning. Kindness - Our actions and words are expressions rooted in kindness always. Our Thinking Our Thinking We Believe that young learners have a right to a beginning that cultivates limitless possibilities. Rooted in the creation of authentic learning experiences that promotes understanding, The Schoolhouse is committed to valuing young learners’ unique abilities by respecting their sense of wonder by giving them the freedom to explore and construct new discoveries. Our goal is to provide a balanced, enjoyable, nurturing environment where every young learner can develop to his or her full potential while being steeped in healthy amounts of play! Our Next Meeting is June 5 th at 6PM The School House Pre-School Academy Anguilla Jones 2466 Buford Highway Duluth, GA 30096 Phone: (678) 240-2507 Map This Location
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Our Next DMA Meeting will be on
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6pm
DMA GAB-RRR
Issue 6
June 2012
About Us
The Schoolhouse is a preschool in Duluth GA and is a learning community for children, ages one to four, families and teachers who embrace the joys of learning and its unimaginable possibilities. At the heart of its work, The Schoolhouse, which is central to Duluth, Suwanee, Buford, & Norcross, offers an inspiring environment where young learners can explore their sense of wonder in a rich pre-school environment collaboratively formed and structured to cultivate learning, challenge and choice. The Schoolhouse's mission, as a premiere daycare and educational provider is to partner with families and community to create unimaginable learning experiences for young learners that cultivates learning, challenge and choice.
Vision Our vision is to be a model school for how early learning environments integrate the best ingredients to cultivate life-long learning.
Values The Schoolhouse experience is characterized by these fundamental values:
Collaboration - We enjoy fruitful working partnerships with children, parents, fellow educators and the community.
Differences - It’s the differences that make us who we are, and we inclusively respect that. Flexibility - We pursue a progressive academic and cultural approach that nurtures the whole child. Curiosity - We encourage children to develop this important tool for learning. Kindness - Our actions and words are expressions rooted in kindness always.
Our Thinking Our Thinking We Believe that young learners have a right to a beginning that cultivates limitless possibilities. Rooted in the creation of authentic learning experiences that promotes understanding, The Schoolhouse is committed to valuing young learners’ unique abilities by respecting their sense of wonder by giving them the freedom to explore and construct new discoveries. Our goal is to provide a balanced, enjoyable, nurturing environment where every young learner can develop to his or her full potential while being steeped in healthy amounts of play!
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Anguilla Jones 2466 Buford Highway
Duluth, GA 30096 Phone: (678) 240-2507
Map This Location
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Presidents Letter 2
Survey 2
June Meeting 3-5
Board of Directors 5
NEW MEMBERS 6
About DMA 6
Brown Bag Invite 7
Member Ads 8-9
May Calendar 10
Meeting Calendar 10
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President's June Letter, "DMA More Than a Networking Organization"
I don't know about you, but I think a group like DMA should be more than just networking
and a place to socialize and be known. I look for organizations like a chamber of commerce
and a business group to introduce me to tools and folks that might enhance my business.
The more we know about each other and our needs the more DMA might develop programs
and events that will support us better. Do we know what is working to enhance business
growth at this stage of the economy? Let's do a survey of our membership. Some would say
“Why Bother" and others might wish to join a Round Table Discussion Group that
reviews successful marketing campaigns that generate leads and or store traffic. We could
have a B to B group and another B to C group. Let me know. Please complete the survey
below and mail to John Monk at DMA PO Box 55 John Monk at DMA PO Box 559, Duluth
GA 30096, scan and email to me at [email protected] or bring to a
meeting. Or go on line to our Web Site… www.duluthmerchants.com and you can fill it
out on line! If you want take the survey via email… just then email me
[email protected] and I will send you a copy to complete!
Marketing Survey May, 2012
What is your approximate marketing, advertising budget per month? _________
Do you have a web site? Yes____ No_____ How often updated______________?
Do you have a business Facebook Page? Yes____ No_____ Updated daily____ Weekly____
Do you have a Twitter Account? Yes____ No _____ How often do you tweet _______
Do you have a LinkedIn Account? Yes ____ No ____ Do you use to prospect? Yes___ No___
Do you send out emails to customers and prospects? Yes ___ No ____ How often? _______Number on your list?___________
Do you advertise on TV__ Radio ___Print___ Direct mail____ Patch_____ How often?_____
Do you offer Coupons? Yes____ No ____ Where do you place them? ___________________
Do you advertise on the DMA news letter? Yes____ No ___
Do you advertise on Outdoor Signage Y__ N__LCD Monitors in your business Y___ N ___or advertise on LCD monitors in other high traffic businesses Y____N_____
Do you have a list of customers and prospects that you make offers to using Text Messaging on Smart Phones Yes_____ No _____ How often to you send out text messages Daily___ Weekly___ Monthly____ How many names do you have on your list _______
Do you do all the marketing yourself ? Yes____ No_____ Who do you hire?________________________________________________
Would you join a sub-group of DMA members to commit to growing your business Y___ N___
Would you join a sub-group of DMA members to collaborate and do joint marketing to lower the cost? We would start with $500 each in a pot. Yes _____ No _____
Do you market business to business _______ or business to consumer _____ both_____
What is your type of business? ______________________________
James Johnson,
President DMA
2012
DMA GAB-RRR
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Duluth Merchants Association In Good Spirits
Duluth Merchants Association members were in good spirits at the Duluth Fine Wine & Spirits Super Store for the May DMA meeting. Networking and wine tasting DO mix.
Owners of Duluth Fine Wine & Spirits Super Store, Sharon, Bernard and Gareth Robertson have been a part of the Duluth community for the past 13 years. While their welcoming superstore on Peachtree Industrial offers large selections of liquors, cognacs, whiskeys, beers, etc, their love of wine is obvious. They opened the Duluth “The Crush Tasting Room” where they offer educational wine tasting on a regular basis, and a place to try out some new vintages. They assist their customers in finding just the perfect wine for any occasion, and a “wine of the month” club for fellow wine enthusiasts is in the works…stay tuned!
As active DMA members for the past 9 years, Sharon, Bernard and Gareth have hosted a DMA meeting each year, and this year was another example of their wonderful hospitality. Fine wine and tasty food led to enjoyable camaraderie and business networking among the many DMA members and visitors who attended.
Several members highlighted upcoming community events including the Barefoot in the Park fine arts event at the Town Green this weekend. DMA member Kathryn Willis reminded us of the need for more sponsors for the 2012 Duluth Fall Festival, now in its 30th year—a permanent part of the Duluth Community!
And Duluth Economic Development Manager Chris McGahee presented a positive outlook for Duluth, noting several businesses that are moving to Duluth, road construction which is improving our roads, and new entertainment venues which are bringing more folks and potential business to the community.
Discussion with DMA Board Member Jenny Wesselmann and visitor Clayton Lee, both VPs of the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce around hosting a joint trade show in the fall were well received by the DMA members
Espey Financial Group/Guardian, Don Kemp
DMA Member Don Kemp of Guardian reminded everyone he will be hosting the first DMA Brown Bag event at The Work Spot on June 6th, free to DMA members. Don's presentation will be focused on retirement planning.
The meeting ended on a personal note, honoring the three DMA members who became proud grandpas in April. Baby pictures were shared via cell phone and a toast was raised. "Good health to all!" It was a good night.
DMA Board of Directors
James Johnson, President JMS Management 404-626-6245
Al Brown, Vice-President
Bill Eppright, Secretary Positive Public Image 404-803-7171
John Monk, Treasurer John Monk CPA 770-495-8900
Rayann Larsen The Work Spot 770-330-1001
Albert Marquez Planet Earth Adventures 907-717-96666
John Martin Gwinnett Community Bank 770-476-2775
Chris McGahee City of Duluth 770-476-3434
Sunny Ramsay Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth 678-312-6857
Laurie McClain McClain & Company 678-474-9090
Tony Schmid American Family Insurance 770-380-7753
Greg Steele Signs by Tomorrow 770-4958882
Jenny Wesselmann Sperry Van Ness 678-682-3224
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The DDMMAA was conceived with
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participate in and improve
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The DMA was conceived with the idea that as business people we can best accomplish together what no one could do alone. It is an association for members to participate in and improve the Duluth Community.
The Duluth Merchants Association Cordially Invites You to Attend
A Brown Bag Educational Series Wednesday, June 6th at 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Work Spot
3150 Main Street, Suite 103, Duluth, GA
The first in a series of educational Brown Bag lunches sponsored by DMA, this session will focus on Retirement Income Planning Considerations · Savings Rate – how much should I be saving for retirement?
· Longevity – how long should I plan to be retired?
· Inflation – what impact will inflation have after I retire?
· Income – how much income can I expect from my IRA?
· Taxes – is it true I’ll pay less taxes in retirement?
· Volatility – how will market volatility impact my next egg?
· Interest Rate Variability – what will interest rates be in the future?
· Life Events – what impact will unexpected life events have?
Seating is limited! Please RSVP to Rayann Larsen 770-330-2002 or e-mail to
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Duluth Fall Festival 30th Anniversary Celebration
6-10pm
6-10pm
th Anniversary
Celebration June 30, 2012 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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