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Hilton York Hotel – York, United Kingdom
1 Hilton York Hotel Resort Credit With your generous gift, we will celebrate the honeymoon of a lifetime at the Hilton York Hotel in the historic and beautiful city of York, United Kingdom! Here, we will explore the city and walk among some of York’s most popular tourist attractions. Our room will have everything we need to feel at home away from home, and the two bars and restaurants will satisfy our taste buds. Whatever we decide to do, we will be making unforgettable memories at the Hilton York Hotel. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
2 Trip Contribution to Hilton York Hotel On our honeymoon, we will stay at the contemporary and luxurious Hilton York Hotel. Only five minutes away from the York train station, we will have easy access to all of the nearby sites and attractions the city has to offer. Our room will be the ultimate accommodation, boasting a private balcony and fluffy bathrobes. At night, we will dine at the Tower’s Restaurant and sip on some wine at the Tower’s Bar and Lounge. Your thoughtful contribution allows us the opportunity to witness the beauty of historical York on our honeymoon. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a cash contribution and will be paid out in the form of a check or ACH bank transfer upon your request. At this time, this trip contribution is available to couples residing in the United Sates only. _______________________________________________________________________
3 King Hilton Deluxe $100 Our King Hilton Deluxe provide us with a city view of Clifford's Tower in a chic, modern, and inviting setting. We will also have WiFi and air conditioning at our disposal
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and we will arrive at our room and discover a basket that includes mineral water, wine, fruit and chocolate. This room is luxurious from the moment we step into it. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
4 King Hilton Guestroom $100 Our comfortable and modern King Hilton Guestroom is located in the city center and boasts wonderful amenities for us to use at our disposal. We will stay in touch with WiFi, watch on-demand movies, or simply rest on our plush king-sized bed. Light and airy, this room has it all. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
5 Single Standard Room $100 A beautiful addition to the Hilton York Hotel, our Single Standard Room provides us with a luxuriously comfortable bed, en suite bathroom, and other wonderful amenities such as WiFi. After a day exploring, this is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
6 Double Deluxe Balcony $100 Our beautiful Double Deluxe Balcony room is one of the Hilton York Hotel’s gems. This light and airy deluxe room offers us views of the city of York, including Clifford's Tower, as well as a fully accessible balcony. Complete with air conditioning, a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, and slippers, we will be pampered and receive the best treatment in this accommodation. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
7 Double Guestroom Plus $100 Our comfortable Double Guestroom Plus offers us partial views of the city of York from the opening windows. Special amenities include WiFi, on-demand movies on our own television, plush bathrobes, mineral water, and fruit. We will have everything we need and more to make our honeymoon in York unforgettable. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
8 Double Hilton Deluxe $100 Our spacious and comfortable Double Hilton Deluxe room offers us stunning views of the city of York, including Clifford's Tower. In this fully air conditioned space, we will have the convenience of WiFi and a luxurious bed to sleep on after a day of exploration. We will also have amenities such as a basket that includes mineral water and wine, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at
checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
9 Double Hilton Guestroom $100 A comfortable and modern room, our Double Hilton Guestroom is located at the city center and is the hub of the hotel’s luxury. Here, we will stay in touch with WiFi, get to work at the convenient desk or watch on-demand movies from the easy chair. We will feel at home in this comfortable and modern accommodation. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
10 Double Hilton Suite $100 Our stylish Double Hilton Suite offers us stunning views of the city of York and benefits from our own separate lounge and dining area. The suite also provides us with a television with on-demand movies, WiFi, mineral water, wine, fruit, and chocolate, making this space a romantic getaway for us for our honeymoon. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
11 Room Service $50 On our romantic honeymoon at Hilton York Hotel we will experience pure luxury with room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will choose from a menu featuring a
variety of gourmet selections to make our honeymoon that much more memorable from the comfort of our room! Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
12 Tower’s Lounge and Bar $50 We will sip on a glass of wine or a cocktail while enjoying views of Cliffords Tower from the Tower’s Lounge and Bar. We can also snack on a delicious sandwich or other bar treats while taking in the beautiful surrounding of this contemporary York bar. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
13 Tower’s Restaurant $50 At the Tower Restaurant, we will dine on some of the finest cuisine in the United Kingdom. Expertly prepared and crafted to success, our meal will not only be delicious, but also unforgettable in experience. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
14 Applejacks $50 At Applejacks, we will sip on our favorite cocktail and dine on a delicious meal at this American themed sports bar. Providing us with great food and a great environment, we will have the tastes of home in close proximity to our hotel in York.
Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
15 Bed and Breakfast Price per person? We will make the most of our honeymoon when we book the Bed & Breakfast package at the Hilton York Hotel. With special rates and breakfasts for two, this Bed & Breakfast packages is the perfect way for us to relax and recharge. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
16 Cycle, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Price per person? Our Cycle, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package is the ultimate way to get a taste of York during our honeymoon. After a long day exploring picturesque York by bike, we will retreat to the comfort of the hotel and unwind. We will enjoy a three course dinner in the Tower's Restaurant and wake up to a delicious buffet breakfast that will prepare us for another day of biking. The deal even provides us with a packed lunch for our next adventure, making this the best treatment in York. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
17 Bottle of Wine at Dinner Price per bottle? A bottle of our favorite wine will be delivered to our suite. We will make a toast to our romantic honeymoon in paradise while taking in the sweeping views of the breathtaking York from our balcony or terrace.
Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
18 Bottle of Champagne at Dinner Price per bottle? A chilled bottle of champagne will be delivered to our suite. We will make a toast to our romantic honeymoon while taking in the sweeping views of York from our balcony. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
19 Our Wedding at Hilton York Hotel $100 We will celebrate the greatest day of our lives at Hilton York Hotel in the beautiful paradise of York, United Kingdom! With your generous wedding gift, we will experience a wedding ceremony while our family and friends gather to witness our beloved day. Our on-site wedding coordinator will take care of every single detail for our big day from our ceremony to the reception and all guest arrangements. Whether we are planning an elegant event or an intimate wedding, Hilton York Hotel will ensure that our day is pure perfection! Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
Hilton Dunkeld House – Dunkeld, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 Hilton Dunkeld House Resort Credit With your generous gift, we will celebrate the honeymoon of a lifetime at the Hilton Dunkeld House, a highland escape set along the majestic River Tay. Located in the heart of Dunkeld and once home to the Dukes of Athool, this country house hotel boasts stunning views and scenic seclusion that gives us the peace we crave for our romantic getaway. During the day, we will play a quick game of putting golf and treat ourselves to a luxurious spa treatment at the on-site beauty salon. At night, we will dine on some of the best delicacies in all of Scotland at the Garden Restaurant and sip on our favorite drinks at the Garden Bar. Nearby are some of Scotland’s biggest cities, making the Dunkeld House a great place to rest after sightseeing. Whatever we decide, our stay is bound to be filled with unforgettable memories and moments that will make our honeymoon at the Hilton Dunkeld house truly remarkable. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a resort credit and can be used towards additional services, activities and amenities that can be charged to your room folio at the resort. ________________________________________________________________________
2 Trip Contribution to Hilton Dunkeld House On our honeymoon, we will stay at the Hilton Dunkeld House, a unique escape set over 280 acres of woodland estate on the banks of the River Tay. Located an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, this hotel provides us with countryside charm with close access to some of Scotland’s most memorable sites. From spa treatments to delicious meals at the Garden Restaurant and everything in between, your thoughtful contribution allows us to relax and unwind in tranquility at the Hilton Dunkeld House. Notes to Couple: Please note that this registry item is a cash contribution and will be paid out in the form of a check or ACH bank transfer upon your request. At this time, this trip contribution is available to couples residing in the United States only. _______________________________________________________________________
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3 Double Hilton Deluxe Room $100 We will relax in our bright and inviting Double Hilton Deluxe Room, complete with a luxurious bed and opening windows. Here, we will sit back in our sofa or armchair and watch the cable TV with on-demand movies and enjoy amenities such as a bathrobe and hairdryer. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
4 Double Hilton Guest Room Plus $100 Our Double Hilton Guest Room Plus is a comfortable and relaxing space for us for our honeymoon. Here, we will make ourselves at home in a spacious setting with a luxurious bed and views of the garden. At night, we will sit back on the sofa and watch television, or r3elax in the bath or shower. The suite also includes a bathrobe, mineral water, and alarm clock radio. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
5 Double Hilton Guestroom $100 In our Double Hilton Guestroom, we will enjoy our stay in a bright and airy setting. This suite provides us with a roll-in shower, WiFi, television, and luxurious bath amenities that will be sure to give us everything we need and more. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit.
Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
6 Dukes Room $100 We will make ourselves comfortable in our traditional Dukes Room suite, featuring a stunning four-poster bed and separate seating area with sofa. Including a LCD television, work desk, mineral water, and luxurious bathroom with a separate bath and shower, this suite has everything to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
7 Atholl Suite $100 We will take in the garden view through the large bay windows of our spacious Atholl Suite, complete with separate sleeping, living and dining areas. Here, we will enjoy a meal at the dining table before relaxing on the sofa in front of the fireplace and watching a movie on our television. Newspaper, mineral water, and bathrobe add to the comfort of the suite, making it perfect for our honeymoon in Dunkeld. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
8 Bothy Room $100 Our Nautical themed Bothy Room is our home away from home. After a long day of fun, we will rest in the easy chair in front of the fireplace and watch a movie on our LCD
television. Our bathroom provides us with a walk-in shower, and amenities such as mineral water and slippers add to the comfort of this wonderful room. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
9 Duchess Suite $100 Our Duchess Suite is luxurious from top to bottom. We will admire the breathtaking garden views from either our balcony or the floor to ceiling windows of this magnificent living area. Our indulgent bathroom includes a long bathtub that is perfect after a long day of exploration, and other amenities include a bathrobe, slippers, and mineral water. We will be treated like royalty in this amazing suite. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details. ________________________________________________________________________
10 Fishermans Cottage Suite $100 A more secluded option for our romantic honeymoon, our Fishermans Cottage Suite is the perfect lodging for us. This self-contained cottage suite has no internet access, meaning we are left with nothing but peace and tranquility. With a fireplace and LCD television, we will have amenities that will be sure to provide us with the ultimate romantic experience. With no internet access, get back to basics with this tranquil, separate family cottage. Notes to Couple: Contributions toward your stay will be added to your room folio at your Hilton Worldwide property and will be available to pay toward your room balance at checkout. Only stays booked through hilton.com websites are able to use this credit. Standard cancellation policies apply. Please see "Important Details on Your Registry Account" for terms and conditions or more details.
Peace, Love and Decorating
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Ronda Smith Trunk Show Media Kit PR Plan
In your Ronda Smith Trunk Show Media Kit, I have included a news release, feature story, fact
sheet, pitch letter, and radio news release. All of these contain the basics of what the trunk show
is and when and where it will be hosted, but they also have specific suggestions that will help the
public relations process become easier.
• News Release -- The news release that I wrote for you is made to help news outlets know
about the Ronda Smith Trunk Show. For print media, the news release should be sent out
six to eight weeks before the event. For radio, the release should be sent out four weeks
in advance; for broadcast news, a one-week advance notice is fine.
• Feature Story -- The feature story gives a brief history of Peace, Love & Decorating’s
formation and helps readers get to know the store and the owners better. This would work
well in the lifestyle sections of magazines like KNOW Atlanta Magazine or Gwinnett
Magazine.
• Fact Sheet -- When covering a story, reporters like to know the basic facts – who, what,
where, when, and why – and have it presented to them in a simple and straightforward
manner. This fact sheet can be used as a background sheet to help reporters who are
covering the trunk show.
• Pitch Letter -- The pitch letter can be used for when you contact a source at a news outlet,
like Gwinnett Magazine or the Gwinnett Daily Post, regarding the trunk show. It’s a
simple little email about the trunk show that catches the attention of the reporter or editor.
• Radio News Release -- I wrote a script that a radio announcer or host could read from
that covers the essentials of the trunk show. It’s roughly 30 seconds long, which is plenty
of time for a radio news release.
I have also found some news outlets that you may want to contact. They are local and have great
feature and lifestyle sections that would fit perfectly for not only the event but also for Peace,
Love & Decorating’s self-promotion!
Gwinnett Daily Post Meghan Kotowski, Features Desk 770-963-9205 [email protected] KNOW Atlanta Magazine Lindsay Field, Editor [email protected] Gwinnett Magazine 770-236-8703 [email protected] These are a few suggestions on who to contact for the event and how each written piece could be
used. If there is any confusion or corrections need to be made, please don’t hesitate to contact
me.
Best regards,
Mari
(770) 713-1602
Ronda Smith Trunk Show Media Kit
(To: Duluth Daily Post, Features Desk)
Hello, boutique Peace, Love & Decorating will be hosting a trunk show for Atlanta-based
jewelry designer Ronda Smith Dec. 6 in historic downtown Duluth. Please let me know if you
would like to send a crew to cover the event and to interview PLD co-owners Jana Contardi and
Jennifer Cook. Contardi and Cook are aiming to raise awareness not only for their business, but
also for Smith’s designs; PLD desires to support and promote as many Atlanta-area small
businesses as possible. Any advance mention of the trunk show would also be greatly
appreciated.
Saturday, Dec. 6
10 a.m. Peace, Love & Decorating
Address: 3129 Main Street, Duluth, Ga. 30096
(678) 606-5300
Thanks, I look forward to discussing this with you soon!
Marielena Zajac
(770) 713-1602
twitter: @MarielenaZajac
PEACE LOVE AND DECORATING TO HOST RONDA SMITH DESIGNS TRUNK
SHOW: 30 SECONDS
BOUTIQUE PEACE LOVE AND DECORATING WILL BE HOSTING A TRUNK SHOW
FOR RONDA SMITH DESIGNS ON DECEMBER 6th AT THE PEACE LOVE AND
DECORATING STORE LOCATION ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN
DULUTH. THE TRUNK SHOW AIMS TO PREVIEW NEW JEWELRY FROM RONDA
SMITH DESIGNS AND CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PEACE LOVE AND
DECORATING’S PRESENCE IN THE DULUTH AREA. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE GO TO PEACE LOVE AND DECORATING -- DOT -- COM.
For Immediate Release
Peace, Love & Decorating Hosts Ronda Smith Designs Trunk Show
DULUTH, Ga. -- Peace, Love & Decorating will host a trunk show for Ronda Smith Designs on
Dec. 6, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 8p.m. at 3129 Main St. in Duluth.
The trunk show aims to preview new jewelry from Ronda Smith Designs and to continue
to raise awareness of Peace, Love & Decorating’s presence to the Duluth area.
“We are excited to showcase Ronda Smith’s designs for bracelets, necklaces, and
earrings,” said Jaci Shiendling, store manager for Peace, Love & Decorating. “Her talent is
evident in each of her pieces, and we are thrilled to be able to support another local artist.”
Initially created as a web business, Peace, Love & Decorating opened its first brick and
mortar store in May 2012. The boutique specializes in fine bedding, lighting, furniture,
fragrances, and jewelry, bought from local artists or at market in the Atlanta area.
Customers attending the trunk show will be able to choose from pieces already familiar to
the Ronda Smith brand or create a special order with Ronda Smith herself. The jewelry, which
has a bohemian and vintage flair, reflects the Peace, Love & Decorating store atmosphere.
“What makes Ronda Smith Designs jewelry so special is that each piece is uniquely
designed and can be coordinated to build your own personal ensemble,” said Shiendling.
Peace, Love & Decorating is located on Main Street in historic downtown Duluth. To
view current Rhonda Smith Designs prior to the event, visit peaceloveanddecorating.com/ronda-
smith.html.
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ABOUT PEACE, LOVE & DECORATING:
Founded by interior designers Jana Contardi and Jennifer Cook, Peace, Love &
Decorating incorporates vintage-inspired merchandise and fixtures the co-owners would want to
use for their design clients. Peace, Love & Decorating aims to provide excellent customer service
while introducing clients to one-of-a-kind furnishings and novelty items.
Contact:
Jaci Shiendling, Peace, Love & Decorating
(770) 622-8262
History:
Peace, Love & Decorating was founded by Jana Contardi and Jennifer Cook in 2006.
Both interior designers, the pair grew up as neighbors and best friends before deciding to bring
their individual design businesses together. In May 2011, Contardi and Cook opened their first
brick and mortar store in historic downtown Duluth, 30 minutes north of Atlanta. What started as
a web business venture has now turned into a three-tiered company, comprising of interior
design, online and in-store retail.
What They Sell:
Bought at market and selected amongst local businesses, the items that are sold at Peace,
Love & Decorating reflect an old-European design with touches of modern flair. Items include:
• Tables
• Chairs
• Paintings
• Decorations
• Jewelry
• Ornaments
• Fragrances
• Clothes
• Hair Accessories
• Light Fixtures
About Their Trunk Shows:
Since its opening in 2011, Peace, Love & Decorating has hosted numerous trunk shows for local
jewelry designer Ronda Smith and ornament company Christopher Radco. The trunk shows
present customers with a personal viewing of some of their favorite items. Ronda Smith works
directly with her clients to create their own uniquely designed pieces of jewelry, and Christopher
Radco senior designers sign customers’ favorite Radco ornaments.
About Their Location:
Peace, Love & Decorating is located on Main Street in historic downtown Duluth. Contardi and
Cook envisioned an old-fashioned look for their first brick and mortar store. Historic downtown
Dultuh, with it’s southern charm and timeless setting, proved to be the perfect destination for the
vintage-inspired boutique. Downtown Duluth is home to dozens of local businesses and hosts
numerous events, including the Duluth Fall Festival and Barefoot in the Park.
Peace, Love & Decorating: An Unexpected Venture
Upon entering Peace, Love & Decorating, customers are blown away with its warm,
spacious, and one-of-a-kind interior. The light and airy scents from candles and perfumes
instantly draw people deeper in, and soft music encourages patrons to leisurely explore each and
every crevice of the historic space. Peace, Love & Decorating is ethereal, unique, and inviting:
everything co-owners Jana Contardi and Jennifer Cook envisioned for their business.
This vision for the store, however, was not a planned project for the two founders. After
graduating from the University of Georgia, Cook began her dream career of designing and
renovating homes with distinctive and elegant products. She received overwhelming success, so
in 2001, she opened her own interior design firm in Duluth, Ga., called Jennifer Cook Interiors.
Contardi, Cook’s neighbor at the time and best friend, joined the firm that same year when Cook
saw Contardi’s inherent talent for interior design.
“We had a good, natural partnership from the very beginning,” said Cook. “It was
effortless to work together because we just understood each other.”
Jennifer Cook Interiors thrived for many years, but along with the national economy, it
slowed down in 2008. The “Panic of 2008” stock market crash brought with it a change in the
housing and interior design markets. Customers simply were not looking to re-design or stage
their homes for sale. Seeing the potential threat to the firm, Cook and Contardi decided to open a
web business to supplement for the deficit.
“We had been playing with the idea of starting our own web business for a while,” said
Contardi. “The stock market change definitely pushed our decision a little faster, but it was one
of the best decisions we ever made.”
The web business, formally created in 2009, originally sold custom bedding for girls
exclusively. The market for this trade, however, was not large enough, so Contardi and Cook
chose to add more to their on-line selection. The co-owners went to markets in the Atlanta area
and selected items that appealed more to home décor and design. Staying true to the original
interior design function of Jennifer Cook Interiors, Peace, Love & Decorating was formed.
Peace, Love & Decorating was an immediate hit for loyal customers of Jennifer Cook
Interiors and for new customers across the country. As demand for product began to increase, so
did inventory. With the increase, though, came a decrease in space.
“We had all of this stuff from the web business that it began to crowd the interior design
business!” said Cook with a laugh. “Online customers also began to request displays of the
products we sold, but we had no room to display anything!”
Contardi and Cook began to look for a brick and mortar space to use as a retail
showroom. A retail showroom would not only fulfill their need for more space to store
inventory, but also provide customers with a physical representation of the designers’ vision for
the products they carried. Since both owners lived in Duluth, and most of their firm’s clients
resided there, the two started searching for a location in the Duluth area that was quiet,
comfortable and welcoming. Historic Main Street in downtown Duluth, with its charm and
friendly aesthetic, proved to be the perfect destination for the Peace, Love & Decorating
showroom.
The retail showroom served as both a display for the beds, tables, light fixtures, and home
décor sold online and an in-store location for direct sales. As business continued to grow more,
Contardi and Cook delved into offering products outside of interior design, such as dining plates
and utensils, fragrances, and jewelry.
Peace, Love & Decorating has come a long way since its inception in 2009. It is no
longer just a showroom for interior design clients, but a business, with hardworking employees,
that is forming its own name and clientele outside of Jennifer Cook Interiors, which continues to
thrive. Since the brick and mortar store’s opening, Peace, Love & Decorating has become the
number one retailer in the state of Georgia for Lenny & Eva jewelry, a proud and surprising
accomplishment for what initially began as an interior design enterprise, according to Cook. For
Cook and Contardi, this is only the first of many titles for their unexpected business venture.
In 2010, the online Peace, Love & Decorating created a branch of the business called the
Christopher Radko Gallery, a premier retailer of Christopher Radko ornaments. Every holiday
season, the physical store, which opened in 2011, not only sells these ornaments, but also hosts a
trunk show where customers can have a senior Radko artist sign their favorite pieces. Peace,
Love & Decorating also hosts trunk shows for local jewelry designer Ronda Smith and Donna
Salyer’s Fabulous Faux Furs. Cook and Contardi continue to expand their horizons by adding
clothing, footwear, and accessories to the already impressive selection of items sold at the store.
Although Peace, Love & Decorating continues to expand in its offerings, Contardi’s and
Cook’s vision to provide customers with products that reflect a peaceful yet elegant air still
stands true today. Every product chosen at market is selected with this vision in mind, and the
two partners continue to bring their serene style to Jennifer Cook Interiors. Inadvertently, Cook
and Contardi have created a successful three-tiered business that is harmonious with each branch.
“Our business is so young, but we are definitely continuing to grow fast,” said Cook.
“But we are so excited for what the future has in store for us,” adds Contardi with a
smile.
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Peace, Love & Decorating Announces Lenny & Eva Jewelry Introductions for
2015
New Lenny & Eva offerings for 2015 now available from Peace, Love &
Decorating
Duluth, Ga. – Lenny & Eva online retailer Peace, Love & Decorating is pleased to announce the
arrival of new Lenny & Eva collection additions for 2015. Available in-store or online with free
shipping from Peace, Love & Decorating, the Lenny & Eva line of salvaged sentiments gives
customers the freedom to customize their own unique jewelry collection. Highlights of the new
Lenny & Eva offerings include gypsy wraps, interchangeable bangles, and monogram
sentiments.
The new Lenny & Eva gypsy wrap adds a bohemian flair to any jewelry collection. Worn
as a bracelet or necklace, the gypsy wrap is created from stitched leather cording and tied
together with natural gemstones, glass, and metals. Color introductions for the spring 2015 gypsy
wraps include warm shades of sunside and sunset. Mix and match with your favorite sentiment to
create the ultimate look for your wardrobe.
New to the Lenny & Eva collection of sentiments is the monogram sentiment. Detailed in
beautiful scrolling patterns with a signature initial inscribed in the center, the monogram
sentiment is a unique twist on the classic monogram. Available in brass and silver as well as
select letters, the new monogram sentiment from Lenny & Eva is sure to be a must-have
statement piece for 2015.
One of the most anticipated new additions to the Lenny & Eva collection of salvaged
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KSU Brings Comic Books to Life with Bloody Pulp!
By: Marielena Zajac
Online Editor, KSU Sentinel
Kennesaw State University’s Department of Theater and Performance Studies has created
a one-of-a-kind play with “Bloody Pulp: Crisis in the American Comic Book!,” performing at
the Onyx Theater Feb. 3 to Feb. 8. Written and co-directed by Dr. Charles Parrott and co-
directed by Dr. Jim Davis, the show depicts the rise and fall of comics and the artists behind
many of the popular comic book series we know and love today. It is an imaginative portrayal of
a comic book come to life that serves as, according to Parrott, “an allegory for the things in the
present.”
Set in the early 1950’s, “Bloody Pulp” provides viewers with a brief composite history of
the events that led to the Comics Code Authority. The code, which prohibited comic book
publications from releasing comics that were lurid, violent, or sexual in any manner, hoped to
protect America’s youth from delinquency and future criminal behavior. With 90 percent of
children reading comics, this was a major concern for American society at the time.
“Bloody Pulp” calls attention to the ridiculous restrictions that the Comics Code
Authority placed on publishers but also raises debates that are still prevalent in modern day
society: What should American children be subjected to in entertainment; who decides what is
right and wrong; and when do we as a society say “enough” to violence and sex in children’s
stories?
“It asks the fine question of where do we draw the line,” Parrott said.
Despite the serious undertone, the show is filled with lighthearted and amusing scenes
that are packed with color juxtaposed against a black and white background. The set is staged so
that viewers in the Onyx Theater can see the performance from multiple different angles, giving
the sense that the world is a comic book and we are its characters. Each scene is a unique panel
that brings a whimsical element to every line delivered, giving the true feel of a classic comic.
The truest nod that “Bloody Pulp” shows is to the original comic artists at the time,
primarily Jack Kirby, from whom the story is loosely based. These artists, including Jerry Siegel
and Bob Kane, had a huge impact on modern day entertainment and provided many generations
to come with classic tales of adventure, romance, and heroic antics that have proved to be some
of the greatest stories ever told. “Bloody Pulp” aims to shed light on serious and thought-
provoking issues, but more importantly, it strives to be grateful for the artists who started it all
and to continue their dream of telling a great story.
To learn more about “Bloody Pulp: Crisis in the American Comic Book!,” visit the
show’s Tumblr page at http://bloodypulpksu.tumblr.com/.
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Challenges and Opportunity: 25 years of Communication By: Marielena Zajac The year is 1990. Operation “Desert Storm” begins in Kuwait, the United States enters a
recession that will have repercussions for many years to come, the Berlin Wall is officially torn
down and East and West Germany unite, and the first episode of “The Simpsons” airs. This
would prove to be a year that would go down in infamy, signifying the moments that would
change nations forever. 1990 was also the year that Kennesaw State University founded its
Communication Department, and the changes from then to now show how much society and
culture has grown in the past 25 years.
Kennesaw State University’s School of Communication & Media was officially formed
this year, but its beginnings were humble to say the least. According to the Kennesaw State
College Catalog from 1990, Kennesaw State University was known as Kennesaw State College
and taught just over 10,000, less than one-third of the nearly 30,000 students that attend today.
Communication was only a spec in the college’s program, a tiny major in the then Department of
Liberal Studies in the School of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, which was housed in the Wilson
Humanities building.
The 1990 Kennesaw State Catalog’s definition of a communication major reveals the
prevalence of communication in society at that time: “Communication studies help to prepare
students to meet the challenges of a fast-paces, highly informed society through careful
organization of ideas, effective delivery of those ideas and an increased skill in listening and
responding accurately to those messages.” This lengthy and somewhat vague explanation
signifies how all encompassing this major was to anyone entering any form of communication,
and there were only two focuses within the major: business communication and journalism.
In order to receive a communication degree at Kennesaw State College, certain courses
that may be familiar to current communication students were required. Principles of Human
Communication, Introduction to Mass Communication, Communication Theory, and Persuasion
Methods and Strategy were all classes that communications students in 1990 took that students
take today to earn their degree.
However, some core requirements in 1990 may seem like foreign concepts to the more
technologically savvy millennial generation. Introduction to Microcomputers and Word
Processing, Business Computer Applications, and Two Dimensional Design taught students how
to incorporate a then emerging technology into communication. This may not seem like such a
drastic concept to students in 2015, who now use computers everyday to turn in assignments, but
at that time these classes were revolutionary.
Looking at the 1990 Kennesaw State Catalog certainly revealed how much the School of
Communication has grown. But perhaps the most important change the school has seen in the
past 25 years, according to Kennesaw State University instructor Dr. Charles Aust, was the
establishment of four concentrations that encompassed different facets of modern
communication.
“I believe the ample choices we offer our majors is a huge asset and serves the needs of
many students,” Aust said. “I think that's one of the reasons we attract so many students to the
major.”
Back in 1990, the only two communication concentrations were business
communications and journalism. But widening the theses general concentrations into four more
focused concentrations – journalism, organizational communications, media studies, and public
relations – would further encompass the criteria that need to be met in the communication field.
This growth is gaining even more traction with the establishment of the public relations major in
fall 2015 and buzz about a journalism major in the next year.
The changes in the School of Communication could certainly be in part to the societal
and technological advancements made in the past 25 years. Aust notes that these developments
have also solidified the importance of communication in modern society.
“Communication capacities have made some experiences in our society better than ever,
such as internet medicine, educational applications of digital databases, information search
capacity, comparison shopping, wonderful entertainment to enjoy, and scientific knowledge
gains,” Aust says.
These technological changes have led to KSU Communication courses dedicated to
media knowledge and implementation, such as digital media production, film and video structure
and process, advanced digital audio production, and digital publication design. And this is only
the beginning of the School of Communication’s advancements.
“Enhancing education in digital and new technologies will continue to be an emphasis
for us as a School,” Department Chair Barbara Gainey shares. “A goal is to keep all academic
programs in the School of Communication & Media on the cutting edge of the digital revolution
and ensure students have the theoretical grounding and hands-on experiences necessary to be
equipped for the ever-changing marketplace.”
Kennesaw State University Communication has seen a great deal of growth the past 25
years. From its humble beginnings in 1990 in the Department of Liberal Studies to the massive
School of Communication and Media, the program continues to engage in the modern era and
acclimate to the changing times in the communication industry. But with continuing growth will
come more advancement, more opportunities, and more wealth of knowledge. The future
continues to look bright for Kennesaw State University, and the School of Communication and
Media is a shining light for the times to come.
Jerald Goodoien Major: Communication – Media Studies Graduation: May 2016 By: Marielena Zajac Kennesaw State University is no stranger to the non-traditional student. KSU was originally founded as a college that would cater to traditional and non-traditional students alike, and to this day the campus is filled with adult learners who are returning to school to receive their degrees. Some returned to create more options for themselves; some attend because they desire to learn more about a field that has always piqued their interest. For 74-year-old media studies student Jerald Goodoien, he wanted to seize an opportunity that had not previously been available to him in the past and desired to be a role model for his grandchildren. “I want to encourage every one of them to get a college degree,” Goodoien shared. “I missed a lot of opportunities of jobs I knew I could do hands-down, but never even had the opportunity to apply for them because I didn’t have a degree. But I knew I could do them because of the successes I’d already had.” And he certainly has the experience to back up his words. Goodoien was born and raised in the mid-west, primarily South Dakota and Minnesota. Growing up just below the poverty line motivated him to work and earn every cent he made, taking up odd jobs such as a farm hand, babysitter, and paperboy. All the jobs didn’t deter him, but only instilled in him a great work ethic. Once high school was over, Goodoien enlisted in the Navy, where he underwent extensive training as an engineman, first class, in the submarine service, which he served for seven years. During his service he was deployed on the SSN 585 “Skip Jack”, an attack submarine that was present during the Cuban missile crisis, Cold War, and Vietnam War, as well as the SSN 610 G “Thomas Edison”, a submarine that carried nuclear missiles on board. It was an interesting time that gave him great experience, but once his enlistment was up he wanted to be back on the shore. A series of more odd jobs as a construction worker and volunteer fireman followed his time in the Navy, but a corporate position at Exide Industrial providing sale services to railroads would be the start of a career journey that would shape his life forever. His experience on submarines proved as a vital skill selling batteries to railroad companies, and eventually he found himself in managerial roles over different branches throughout the country. Goodoien worked all over America, from Chicago, San Francisco, and Atlanta and had the chance to travel to over 29 countries worldwide. And during these travels, he always brought a camera. “My aunt was a missionary to Israel and Cyprus,” Goodoien said. “She had a Lyke Reflex camera and always took slides everywhere she went. When I got ready to go to the military, she said, ‘Jerry, you have to buy a good camera, and you need to take that camera every place that you go.’”
That advice certainly has stuck around. KSU Communication students have probably seen Goodoien walking around the Social Sciences building snapping photos for the Talon, the School of Communication and Media website, and for this semester’s issue of Pipeline Magazine. He continues to use his knowledge in technology and photography in any business venture, training, or even church services. He declared himself a Communication – Media major to continue to learn more about the workings of a camera and how that can apply in every day life. But what does he intend to do with his degree once he finishes in May 2016? This jack-of-all-trades is still deciding. “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up yet,” Goodoien chuckles, “but I’ll figure it out one of these days.”
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Scientific Games: Million Dollar Series
The overwhelming success South Carolina Education Lottery’s Million Dollar Series (SC-570) has achieved is due to the creative minds at the SCEL and Scientific Games.
The two have been partners since 2013 when Scientific Games signed an instant ticket and cooperative services contract with the SCEL, making the company, which prides itself on its innovation and customer focus, the sole vendor for the South Carolina lottery.
Well on its way to becoming the best ranking game in the history of the SCEL, the Million Dollar Series was modeled off of the Minnesota instant game of the same name (MN-944). The SCEL was looking for a game with similar play action, but Scientific Games, which provides game design and creative services that are second to none, decided to take the game a step further by including a separate play action on three different scenes within one game. This innovative design gives players the sense that with each scene of the ticket, they would be receiving something different every time.
The idea for the SCEL Million Dollar Series took off and with the inventive minds in Scientific Games’ game programming department, the rotating bonus box feature was formed. To incorporate the idea of three different scenes within one game, developers created a rotating bonus box in which for each different scene, a different feature in the bonus box could be uncovered by the player.
What makes this game so creative is that players have the chance to receive something different every time the game is played. One scene offers a chance to uncover a symbol to win $100; another has a 10x multiplier win; another allows the player to win all the prizes shown on that specific instant game. Each of these scenes rotate between displaying a normal scene or a bonus box. There is also a second chance component to the game to win $1 million, further increasing the appeal and leading to increased sales.
The Million Dollar Series has proven to be a hit in the SCEL. Since its launch in late February, this instant $10 game sold 80% in 10 weeks and 97% in 14 weeks. What is most noteworthy is that even after the 80% mark, which tends to see drop-offs in retailers, the Million Dollar Series contributed to 19.50% of the SCEL’s total instant sales even after the 80% mark.
“Taking a chance on Million Dollar Series clearly paid off for us in South Carolina. The game has been a solid, top performer that piqued player interest with its original multi-scene, multi-title, and differing bonus play area features,” said SC Education Lottery Executive Director Paula Harper Bethea. “We are exploring this concept with other upcoming games.”
Scientific Games and the SCEL’s partnership continues to create new and inventive instant games and products that are appreciated by millions of consumers.
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EDGEWATER FULLSCOPE SET TO BE BE A TOP CONTRIBUTER AT
SUMMIT 2016
Platinum Sponsor will lead over 15 sessions at the Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM User Group
Conference
Athens, Alabama – October 7, 2016– Edgewater Fullscope, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQE:EDGW) and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® AX and CRM solutions
to manufacturers, will be attending the Microsoft Dynamics AX Users Group (AXUG) and CRM Users
Group (CRMUG) Summit 2016 in Tampa, Fl., from October 11th – 14th.
Summit is focused specifically on education for end users of Microsoft Dynamics. Summit 2016 will
include 200 user-led, informational sessions. With thousands of Dynamics users and partners expected
to attend, Summit also provides a unique opportunity to make resourceful connections with Dynamics
peers in the same role, industry, and geography. Summit is dedicated to helping companies using
Dynamics be more successful.
“Summit is the premier Microsoft Dynamics event of the year. It has been instrumental in
helping Fullscope connect in a more meaningful way with the entire Dynamics AX community,”
says Gina Pabalan, Director of Customer Support and Optimization Services, Edgewater
Fullscope.
The Fullscope team will be leading 15 general and five academy sessions covering current and past
versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM. This will be the Summit Hall of Fame Sponsor’s ninth year
at the Summit, and their speakers will focus on topics including upgrading Microsoft Dynamics AX,
reporting with business intelligence (BI), and common mistakes made in AX development.
“This event offers a fantastic forum for Fullscope to share implementation and optimization
best practices gleaned over the hundreds of implementations we have delivered with our
customers,” Pabalan added.
For more information, visit http://www.fullscope.com
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Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Company Contact: Edgewater Fullscope, Inc. Timothy R. Oakes, Chief Financial Officer Russell Smith, Senior Vice President/Investor Relations Tel 1-781-246-3343
Edgewater Fullscope Offers Dynamics 365 Enterprise Edition
Provides Customers a Modern and Familiar Intelligent Experience
Athens, AL — December XX, 2016 — Edgewater Fullscope, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW) and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® AX and CRM solutions to manufacturers, now includes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise edition to its customer offering.
Edgewater Fullscope is one of the early adopters of Dynamics 365 Enterprise and one of a few select national partners that have been chosen to participate in the upcoming Digital Transformation campaign with a multi-city live event planned for 2017. “As a nationally recognized partner, Edgewater Fullscope has always been an active member of the Microsoft channel. Our deep industry experience coupled with our full Microsoft product offerings of ERP, CRM, and BI, position Fullscope as the partner you can count on as you bring your organization into the digital transformation of cloud technology.” Says Russell Smith, SVP of Edgewater Fullscope. “We are dedicated to our clients and are pleased to be able to offer them the latest business application from Microsoft. Edgewater Fullscope is excited of the demand of Dynamics 365 and has customers that have already started taking advantage of the solution. At the same time, the company will continue to offer the best support to customers with on-prem solutions and will offer them appropriate migration paths tailored to their individual software lifecycle requirements. Microsoft Dynamics 365 combines CRM, ERP, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 productivity and communications capabilities into one revolutionary, unified, cloud-based application platform. With Dynamics 365 for Operations, Fullscope has created additional IP for regulated industries and industry templates, such as food and chemical industries, for manufacturers. Additional templates will be offered shortly. Built with operational excellence in its foundation, Dynamics 365 for Operations allows you to drive innovation by giving businesses the flexibility to grow at their own pace with Microsoft Cloud. For more information about Fullscope, visit our website (www.fullscope.com).
About Edgewater Fullscope
Edgewater Fullscope delivers innovative Microsoft ERP, CRM and BI solutions and services on premise or in the cloud to manufacturers in North America and Europe. The award-winning company is one of the largest resellers of Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM. For more information, visit www.fullscope.com.
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Company Contact: Edgewater Fullscope, Inc. Timothy R. Oakes, Chief Financial Officer Russell Smith, Senior Vice President/Investor Relations Tel 1-781-246-3343
Time for Celebration! Nonwoven Fabric Industry Leader Fitesa Selects Fullscope and
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
Congratulations to Emir Dobraca, Linda Hope, Sylvain Menard, Perry Murphy, Ronnie
White, Steve Reed, John Insleman, and Ivan MacDonald for closing a cloud deal,
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, at Fitesa. The Fullscope team was supported by
John Flagg, Deborah Vermillion, Don Lees, and Shawna Mikes from Microsoft. The lead
came from John Flagg at Microsoft.
Fitesa is a leader in the nonwoven fabric industry, specializing in providing innovative
fabrics for the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. They make Spunmelt, Carded,
Airlaid, and specialty fabrics for applications in baby care, feminine hygiene, and adult
incontinence, as well as medical, agricultural, and industrial products. With executive
offices in Gravatai, Brazil, and Simpsonville, SC, Fitesa operates ten manufacturing
locations in eight countries.
Fitesa is currently running three legacy systems: Baan, BPICS, and TOTVS Protheus. One
of the key objectives for Fitesa was to have a system that could support their global
growth strategy, which consists of both acquisition and greenfield. They no longer want
technology to be the bottle neck; instead, they want full visibility into their operations
across the globe. Fitesa believes that Microsoft technology, Dynamics 365 for
Operations, and Office 365 will best prepare them to become a true global company.
Fullscope competed against two ERP vendors and another Dynamics 365
implementation partner and was selected due to our process manufacturing expertise,
which was illustrated through numerous customer reference calls and customer site
visits. Additionally, Fullscope was able to position itself as the best Microsoft partner for
Fitesa for this significant multi-year, global project by exhibiting our process
manufacturing expertise along with our ability to provide global implementation
partners for their respective locations.
Initial project planning begins late January with formal project start in early February.
Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365
It is all anyone in the Microsoft Dynamics community has been discussing. Since
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella’s announcement back in July, Microsoft Dynamics 365
has caused quite the stir amongst partners and customers alike. Dynamics 365 unifies
CRM and ERP cloud solutions together into one unified, cloud-based application
platform. Nadella’s main takeaways to eager customers were that Microsoft Dynamics
365:
Helps organizations move from monolithic application suites to purpose-built,
SaaS applications with intelligence built in
Integrates Microsoft Office 365
Introduces a disruptive and customer centric business model to build what you
want and buy just the capabilities you need, while ensuring all roles have access
to all the data they need to be successful in their jobs
All the fuss has consumers asking, “What is Dynamics 365?” and “What does this
integration mean for my business?” More importantly, “What sets Dynamics 365 apart
from the competition?”
It’s Purpose-Built
According to Microsoft, Dynamics 365 provides customers a modern and familiar
experience with built-in insights, intelligence, and workflow. It allows customers to mix
and match the features that they specifically need, which can be selected from a huge
catalog that include sales, marketing, customer service, field service, project
management, accounting, and much more. Dynamics 365 merges current CRM and ERP
functionality into one comprehensive, cloud-based collection of cloud apps and services
for business.
Dynamics 365 apps are independently deployed and bring together the full
power of Microsoft’s Enterprise offerings. With these business apps, customers can start
small and only pay for what is needed, and from there expand their arsenal. The app
catalogue includes built-in insights, predictive intelligence, and workflow optimization,
among many other selections. All of these will be delivered through simple, easy-to-use
mobile experiences with offline capabilities.
It’s Productive
Dynamics 365 will provide an immersive user experience with Office 365.
Microsoft states that there will be a deep integration between Dynamics 365 and Office
365 that will connect the structured workflow of business apps with the unstructured
work of collaboration and productivity. With Dynamics 365, all information you have can
easily be uploaded and shared on Office 365, and it is offered across web, mobile
devices, and the PC.
It’s Intelligent
Power BI and Cortana Intelligence will be natively embedded into Dynamics 365
to attain actionable next steps and predictive insights for customers everywhere, making
this the AI product that everyone will be eager to demo. Cortana will enable cross-sell
recommendations to help sales reps predict which products and services a customer will
need, and uses tools like sentiment analysis to check on the likelihood of closing a deal.
Meanwhile, the Power BI components of Dynamics 365 align big data and analytics to
enable every user to gain their own analytical insights. With Dynamics 365,
comprehensible data is always at the user’s fingertips.
It’s Adaptable
In an industry that is constantly evolving, you need a system that can be easily
adapted. Dynamics 365 supports existing capabilities that any Dynamics CRM or
Dynamics AX user is running today, and has introduced Microsoft PowerApps and
Microsoft Flow, which are powerful new extension capabilities that work across all the
data that’s been stored in Dynamics 365. Specifically, Microsoft Flow automates
workflows across applications, while Microsoft AppSource offers SaaS applications that
cover a huge range of requirements. To view Edgewater Fullscope’s AppSource apps for
the manufacturing industry, click here.
The new Common Data Model surfaces all the data stored within Dynamics 365
across a set of custom entities that model data across all the different business apps.
This feature allows you to seamlessly extend and accelerate all of your business apps as
well as all your productivity solutions.
With Dynamics 365, customers can get the job done quickly and effortlessly while
adjusting to a changing environment at a moment’s notice. As Satya Nadella said during
the reveal of Dynamics 365, “The motivating force behind everything we do and
everything we build is to empower our customers to make things and make things
happen. Together with our customers and partners, we are reinventing business
processes for a world where devices, data, intelligence and connectivity can be
everywhere.”
An award-winning Microsoft manufacturing partner with nearly two decades of
experience, Edgewater Fullscope can guide you into a move to Dynamics 365. Our team
has deep manufacturing experience that can help you combat your toughest
operational business challenges.
For more information or to request a demo of Dynamics 365, please contact NAME
at EMAIL.
Edgewater Fullscope To Showcase Microsoft Dynamics 365 at IPPE 2017
Fullscope Will Exhibit at Booth C26
Athens, Alabama – December 9, 2016 – Edgewater Fullscope, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater
Technology, Inc. (NSADAQ: EDGW) and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM solutions to
manufacturers, will showcase Microsoft Dynamics 365 at the 2017 International Production & Processing
Expo (IPPE) Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Edgewater Fullscope is pleased with the demand of Dynamics 365 and has customers that have already
started taking advantage of the solution. At the same time, the company will continue to offer the best
support to customers with on-prem solutions and will offer them appropriate migration paths tailored to
their individual software lifecycle requirements.
“We are excited to exhibit Microsoft Dynamics 365 at IPPE 2017,” said Russell Smith, senior vice president
of Edgewater Fullscope.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 combines CRM, ERP, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 productivity and
communications capabilities into one revolutionary, unified, cloud-based application platform.
IPPE 2017 will bring together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. Hailed as the largest annual
trade show for the poultry, meat and feed industries, the show focuses on innovative products,
educational programs, global reach, and networking with leaders across the industries.
For more information about Fullscope, visit our website (www.fullscope.com)
About Edgewater Fullscope
Edgewater Fullscope delivers innovative Microsoft ERP, CRM and BI solutions and services on premise or
in the cloud to manufacturers in North America and Europe. The award-winning company is one of the
largest resellers of Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM. For more information, visit www.fullscope.com.
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Company Contact:
Edgewater Fullscope, Inc.
Timothy R. Oakes, Chief Financial Officer
Russell Smith, Senior Vice President/Investor Relations
Tel 1-781-246-3343
Subject Line: Always Sparkling! Glass Manufacturer Libbey Glass Company Selects Fullscope and
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Congratulations to Steve Sanderson, Beth Wells, Steve Reed, Ivan MacDonald, Alex Kozlenko, Nancy
Mukomela, Ron Scott, Cesar Picone, Drew Rouse, Andrew Baehr and Perry Murphy for closing an SOW
for services for a Microsoft Dynamics AX Cloud deal at Libbey Inc. MCS had initially taken the lead at
Libbey and they were supported by Mike Ossola, Bruno Ierullo, Sandra Larrea, and Steve Moses. This
lead came from Fullscope Business Development, Microsoft, and Convergence 2015 via a Bush Brothers’
referral.
Libbey, based in Toledo, Ohio, is believed to be the No. 1 glassware company in the world. Libbey
designs, produces and markets an extensive line of high-quality tableware including: glassware, ceramic
dinnerware, metal flatware, hollowware, serve ware and home decor items in over 100 countries for the
foodservice, retail and B2B markets.
The company currently uses multiple instances of JD Edwards. The search for a new ERP system was
driven by Libbey’s need to increase productivity, automate manual processes, obtain better information
to make sound decisions and reduce costs. Integrating to one platform solves these demands.
Libbey’s executives considered SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics AX before deciding on Dynamics AX. Fullscope
was selected as their AX partner in a partner evaluation following the selection of AX.
Fullscope benefited greatly from our partnership with Bush Brothers’. Libbey felt that Bush Brothers was
similar to them, and therefore took interest in Fullscope. During the formal evaluation process, Libbey
became comfortable with our attention to detail and experience in the CPG industry. Company
executives also connected with Beth Wells, who led the initial discovery and estimate process during an
RFP phase. We developed a consultative relationship, helping them with various technical and functional
items as they began to delve into AX. We are also helping them scope other initiatives including rollout
of the full breadth of AX in their North America business units.
Libbey began the initial implementation of specific work streams with 400 users in North America the
week of August 1st.
Subject Line: A Heavy Metal Family! Metal manufacturer Samuel, Son & Co. Selects
Fullscope and Microsoft Dynamics 365
Congratulations to Gus Vattiata, Ivan MacDonald, Steve Sanderson, Nancy Feddersen,
John Scandar, Sylvain Menard, Alex Kozlenko, and the implementation team that started
at the end of 2016 of: Fred Betchel, Domenic Mattia, Bill Vail, Samar Al-Jammal, and
Clayton Loden for closing a Microsoft Dynamics D365 opportunity at Samuel, Son & Co.
Microsoft support for the deal came from Alison Wheeler and Joyce Lafleur. This lead
came from Nancy Fedderson from Inside Sales and we were then introduced into the
account and supported by Microsoft.
Samuel, Son & Co., Limited is a family owned business founded in 1855 and is the 4th
largest metal processor and distributor in North America. Samuel is also a major
manufacturer of metal and related products. Samuel offers a full range of value added
processing services and a complete range of carbon, stainless and aluminum products in
all shapes and forms. Samuel employs over 5,000 people who operate over 100 Service
Centers and Manufacturing plants in North America as well as facilities in the UK,
Australia and China.
The company currently uses Oracle, JDE, and other ERP systems. The new search was
driven by Samuel’s objective to move all its business units and locations (approximately
110) onto 1 common ERP system. Samuel has grown substantially and a large portion of
that growth was via acquisitions, leading to an existing IT environment made up of
many disparate pieces.
After considering Oracle, Samuel’s executives selected the cloud-based solution,
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations (formally Dynamics AX). They eliminated Oracle
after seeing the industry-specific Dynamics 365 third party software that Crowe Horwath
offered for the steel industry. Oracle could not provide similar industry specific
functionality. Edgewater Fullscope was highly recommended by Microsoft as well other
Toronto customers, such as Mother Parkers. We are working alongside Crowe Horwath
on the implementation.
As noted above, The Samuel, Son & Co. implementationalready began in October with a
team of six consultants. The Statement of Work was recently completed for the first
phase of the project.
Subject Line: Zipping into Success! Industrial manufacturer selects Fullscope and Microsoft
Dynamics AX
Congratulations to Ted Root, Linda Hope, Randy Goldbeck, Brian Bognar, and Terry Roe for
closing an SOW for services for a Microsoft Dynamics AX Cloud Deal at Zip-Pak. The lead came
from Microsoft SSP with information provided by Brian Bognar and Terry Roe.
Zip-Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a Fortune 200 company that is one of the world’s
leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related
service businesses. The company operates in more than 52 countries around the world with
more than 270 dedicated flexible packaging professionals who focus their efforts to meet and
exceed the needs of every Zip-Pak client. Zip-Pak has a significant presence in developed and
emerging markets, offering a complete range of re-sealable closure services, machinery, and
solutions.
The company is currently using Sage Mas 90 as their ERP system. The search for a new ERP
system was driven by the company’s desire to consolidate their multiple divisions onto a single
platform. Sage Mas 90 is only in a single division and does not have the manufacturing
capabilities Zip-Pak requires.
Zip-Pak’s executives considered Epicor and Infor Syteline before deciding on Microsoft
Dynamics AX. Although the system functionality was relatively close, they selected Fullscope and
because of our implementation and project management. Our desire to lead and guide the
company appealed to the Zip-Pak executives; we will lead them and challenge their assumptions
to ensure a realistic process, scope and timing for implementation. Zip-Pak selected Dynamics
AX for the latest technology and advanced functionality. The scope of the project will be to
replace the existing disparate ERP system into a single ERP for the company.
Implementation began in October with 100 users in four sites.
