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Join Maro Design at this fabulous event on October 7th, 2010 at Pietro’s Prime in West Chester, PA.
On Tap Network
Where we help you Connect, Network, Build and Stay on Tap!
In celebration for On Tap’s ONE YEAR Networking anniversary we are asking YOU to:
GET READY YOUR RED CARPET POSES READY!
ONLY $5 at the door!
We want to thank each and every one of you who’ve attended our past events, for our awesome members and for wanting to learn more about who we are and what we do!
On October 7th at Pietro’s Prime in West Chester, the founders of On Tap and Mary Bigham from WCDISH.COM and Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife will be throwing the most fabulous business card exchange happy hour in Chester County!
Ladies, come in your most fantastic high heels; and gentlemen, put your best tie on for a grand event that promises to be absolutely delicious in many, many ways! Get your red carpet poses ready!
Special Guest Appearance, Joe Conklin!
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A little about On Tap Network:
On Tap Network was formed in early 2009. It’s a networking organization based in Chester County that allows business owners and entrepreneurs to showcase their business and talents in a manner that’s a little different than other networking platforms. With social media on the rise, On Tap brings viral and face-to-face networking together to give their members and attendees a one-two punch in marketing their business.
They offer very affordable banner ads and membership profiles on the website and exclusive mentions on their facebook business page. Members can announce special events, promotions and much more! They help their members grow their business.
The networking events have been described by attendees as fun, laid back and different from so many other events they have attended in the past. Each venue offers a great appetizer spread and you can expect to be in the presence of the best business owners and networkers in Chester County. Every event is different. You might get the opportunity to hear a great keynote speaker, play a fun networking game or participate in a great donation drive where part of your ticket price goes to a local charity.
The Founders of On Tap Network are believers in what you give in this world, you get back two-fold in return.
For more information, please visit On Tap’s website at: http://ontapnetwork.com or email them at: info@ontapnetwork.com
Come out for:
•Free Appetizers
•Dine In PA Cards!
•Happy Hour Specials
•Fun Give Aways and Prizes
•Lots of business cards in YOUR pocket
•Assistance in helping you find your referral partner
•and maybe even get seen in the Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife Magazine!
Summer Mingle Networking Event
Where: Winner’s Circle Exton, PA
When: June 24th - 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Network with Maro Design at the On Tap Network’s Summer Mingle Networking Event!
As summer begins the week of our networking event we hope to shed some old habits and start fresh! There is no better way to do that than to join On Tap’s event and mingle with their members and co-founders and meet some fantastic business owners and professionals. Come out and get great results and have FUN while you do it!
On Tap’s events are a great opportunity for you to strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones within or outside of your field and profession!
What do the co-founders have up their sleeves this time? Well, you’ll just have to join them at the Winner’s Circle to find out!
There is a limit to how many attendee tickets we can sell, so please register as soon as you can.
- Free Appetizers
- Dine In PA Cards!
- Happy Hour Specials
- Fun Give Aways and Prizes
- Lots of business cards in YOUR pocket
- Assistance in helping you find your referral partner
Please RSVP via this link:
http://ontapsummermingle.eventbrite.com/
Sponsorship Opportunities are available for June 24th! Please contact On Tap Network soon if you are interested in presenting or a vendor table! We also have logo sponsorships for only $25!! Get your logo on eventbrite!!
Some days we all need a little kick to get us moving and the same goes for design inspiration. Designers are challenged each day to produce beautiful work whether it is a logo, web site, or even knick-knacks in the family room to accent the curtains or pillows. Here is a description of “Designer Blocks” with some handy ideas for your next design inspiration.
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Total Block - This is a Serious Design Block
Visit COLOURlovers :: Color Trends + Palettes Try choosing a inspiring color palette to get the inspiration going.
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Creative Block - You have some ideas but can not tie them together
Try looking at blog posts with great examples to inspire a starting point. For Web Design, take a look at this great list of nav menus! Compliments of Balkhis.
OR Check out this logo site for some truely awesome logo designs. LogoPond
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Stagnant Block - Need something fresh
Tutorials can give you that boost you need. Learn how to make new Photoshop brushes or new navigation. Halftone Navigation Tutorial! Compliments of Tutorialzine.
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Now you have TMI Block - This is when you have spent hours searching and looking for inspiration online
Now you need to step away from the computer, take a walk and let everything around you sink in, see a fabulous color hanging on fabric in the storefront, take a pic of it, yeah you know you didn’t leave with out your phone. Try to exercise to clear you mind and not think about it for a while then revisit your thoughts later. Go to the bookstore and browse the magazines. This is just a small sampling of some ideas but I hope it was worth reading. If you have a good design inspiration idea please comment and let me know, there are all different ways to find inspiration.
A CLASSIC example that not all web designers know search engine optimization. That is why when looking for a web designer you should make sure they are what I call a SEO designer. Please read the blog post from our friends at Yoast.
Web Designer Mag should fix its SEO
It is quite funny yet so embarassing for Web Designer Mag.
In December Receive $150 off already low priced WordPress Package Deals!
As the holidays approach, we are all trying to pinch here and there to save money. Right now, Maro Design is offering an amazing holiday offer. All of the WordPress Package deals are reduced by $150 in the month of December. Email us today to lock into this deal.
*offer ends 12/31/2009
Check out this good deal on audio transcription, low fees. Expand to the new level using audio! Use audio to transcribe Books, EBooks, Manuscripts, Newsletters, Minutes of Meeting, Conference Calls, Employee Training Manuals, PowerPoint Presentations, and more. Visit the outsourcing company to save money and time and get your audio done right!
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Teen Investigations, Investigating Teenagers
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Is someone trying to take down the giant? The vague comments on the google interuption leads me to believe they were being hacked! Also, google as malicious… check out the official comments about the “issue” on the google blog. Comment on your thoughts about what happened to google yesterday.
May 7th
Maro Design, Independent Projects, and ELPS Private Detective Agency, are the founders of On Tap Network and are hosting a networking event at Doc Magrogan’s in West Chester on May 7th. Maro Design is the featured host and will be presenting The Importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This will be a great networking opportunity for ANY business!
Join for the Ideas on Tap: Business, Brains and Beer Networking Event!
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