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Random Election...
Back in October of 2008, over 500 Smaller Indiana members voted in a "mock" election, and the results were clear: Obama for President, Daniels for Governor. And as it turned out that's just the way "bigger" Indiana voted in November.
Today we're holding another Mock Election. Would you stand by your previous vote? Or has the past year caused you to alter your opinion in any significant way? Please cast your votes here:
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Blog Posts
Making “Great Customer Service” a Solid Business Strategy
I am always skeptical when I hear a business owner say that they are going to differentiate themselves by providing "great customer service". Yes, there are plenty of companies with bad customer service, whose customers are aching for better treatment. At the same time, you do not see those customers leaving the company that treats them poorly for one with "great customer service", do you?
Example - How many times have you or a friend complained about AT&T's incredibly poor cu… Continue
Posted by Jamar Cobb-Dennard on February 9, 2010 at 8:16am — 1 Comment
Social Media - and How Do I Start?
When I am discussing with either a client or potential client, one thing never fails – how do I begin with all this social media? Businesses come to Relevate to discuss how to build relationships without spending too much time on what would be considered revenue-producing tasks, and even though I believe being present on social media is revenue-producing, I get their point.
For those who understand they do want a presence and are not rea
… ContinuePosted by Serina Kelly on February 9, 2010 at 7:30am
Walker Survey
We hope your feedback on these issues will help our communities know where to focus attention and help us all do better. If… Continue
Posted by Scott T. Massey on February 8, 2010 at 8:07pm
Apparitions and Authorship
The annals of Turning Left Against Tra… Continue
Posted by Robby Slaughter on February 8, 2010 at 3:26pm
My Yearlong Philanthropy Quest: Month 2
January: Charity:Water
Our fundraising efforts took a nose-dive in light of Haiti. However, two efforts we tried I would recommend to anyone as a way of supporting their favorite cause.
… Continue
Posted by Justin Brady on February 8, 2010 at 10:56am
Your call to action should be a click
For example, I of… Continue
Posted by Michael Reynolds on February 8, 2010 at 8:30am — 4 Comments
Indiana represent on the television during Bowl 2010
Don’t forget Drew Brees went to Purdue. To my knowledge, he is the only Superbowl QB champion from a Indiana college.
Than we have the commercials. I counted 3 spots with natural born Hoosiers in them
1st
Posted by asa blevins on February 8, 2010 at 1:30am — 2 Comments
So many people screaming "Content, Content, Content"
Many people are forgetting some basic economics, "Supply and Demand". With more and more people looking at producing "CONTENT" through video, blog post and pod cast we have to realize what is happening. More content is being produced than what is demanded. Supply goes up, demand(value) goes down!
So should… Continue
Posted by Johnnie Firari on February 5, 2010 at 11:02pm — 2 Comments
Comedy in the Indianapolis Area
The Food was great, the crowd was small (which I equate to friendly), and life was good.
And, this isn't the only place you can get a live dose of standup comedy. It turns out they have a fairly full calendar: http://www.… Continue
Posted by Garth Smitman on February 6, 2010 at 1:24pm
In Defense of Indianapolis
Go Colts!
Post and Comments on Musical Family Tree
There has been some… Continue
Posted by Jeb Banner on February 4, 2010 at 11:30am — 6 Comments
Events
January 25
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Baby Sign Language Class---- Carmel
January 25, 2010 at 9:45am to March 1, 2010 at 10:30am – Monon Center in Carmel
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Indy's Biggest Loser!
January 25, 2010 at 6:30pm to April 15, 2010 at 7:30pm – Indianapolis
February 1
Monday
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FIT & Fabulous Boot Camps
February 1, 2010 at 6am to February 24, 2010 at 6:45am – Plainfield Aquatics Center
February 3
Wednesday
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Golf Fitness Class
February 3, 2010 at 6pm to February 24, 2010 at 7pm – Fitness By Design
February 5
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iPhone SDK Developers
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Indiana Chamber of Comme…
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Great downtown amenities @ The Chamber of Commerce Building!
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DJ in Central Indiana 7 Replies
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Good produce in Indy. 11 Replies
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Driven BSU Advertising graduate ready to work 4 Replies
Started by Matt Campbell in Classifieds - Position Wanted. Last reply by Erik Deckers 10 hours ago.
Which QB will have the bigger day? 3 Replies
Started by Pat Coyle in Sports. Last reply by Debra A. Kemp 17 hours ago.
Data recorders for video cameras
Started by George Price in Questions and Answers 20 hours ago.
Can't change the direction of the wind so let's Change the direction of your sails!
Started by Anne Moorehead in Classifieds - Help Wanted 22 hours ago.
Brand Yourself And Your Message – Using Metaphors
Started by Paul Godines in Business 22 hours ago.
How do you get business? 1 Reply
Started by Will Hardison in Business. Last reply by Harrison Painter 1 day ago.
Any MasterMind Groups that I can "Test" either online or offline? 6 Replies
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