Indiana Chamber Recognizes The Midas Center As Finalist in Employer of the Year

Indiana INTERNnet, Inc., a statewide internship resource provided by the Indiana Chamber, has named The Midas Center as a finalist for the Employer of the Year in recognition of its 2010 student internship program. The awards program will take place in Indianapolis on February 10, 2011 at the Indiana Chamber Conference Center beginning at 11:30 a.m. People interested in attending the event may register at www.indianaintern.net or call IndianaINTERNnet, Inc. at 317-264-7536. The Indiana Chamber is the largest business advocacy organization in the state.

The Midas Center’s program caught the Chamber’s attention because of the leadership opportunities it offered in local business development and new technology. Owner Andrea Cook comments, “One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been obtaining projects that provide jobs and empower other creative professionals. Working with younger individuals challenges me to keep learning all the evolving technology solutions.”

Intern Camden Robertson, a 2010 graduate of Plymouth High School, was given an opportunity to learn and practice business development skills with the launch of iHEARTplymouth.com. This social media resource was created to improve the quality of life and economic development for local communities and was rolled out during his summer internship program. "The internship has really proved to be beneficial to me in so many aspects,” said Robertson. “My time management has gotten a lot better. My experience at The Midas Center has not only improved my communication skills with some important customers, but the fact that I have experience in sales and marketing via an Internet platform puts me above many of my coworkers that are my age. I’m grateful for my experience there." Robertson is now a student at DePaul University in Chicago.

The Midas Center is a full-service creative communications agency located in downtown Plymouth that provides professional marketing, advertising, public relations and branding services to businesses and organizations. For information about internships at The Midas Center, please contact Andrea Cook, President, by phone at 574-936-7058 or by e-mail >

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Special Tips for Women in the Workplace

Calling all women in the workplace... want to learn some tips on how to succeed? In preparation for the upcoming networking event sponsored by the Women's Advisory Group, we'd like to share an encouraging TEDtalks video by Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook titled, "Why There Are So Few Women Leaders and What Women Can Do About It."

Basic tips include:
1. Sit at the table.
2. Make your partner a real partner.
3. Don't leave before you leave.

For more, view this video now >




Want more encouragement and tips on professional development tailored to women in the workplace? Join us this Monday for the next WAG networking event at our new office location, 200 N. Michigan Street.

WAG Networking Luncheon
Monday, Jan. 10, 2011
11:45 a.m. Registration and Networking
12:15 p.m. Presentation on Balancing Work with Life, by Angie Stults
12:45 p.m. Discussion
1:00 p.m. Event ends

Please bring your colleagues and business cards. RSVP by calling the office at (574) 936-7058 or email to reserve your seat and catered lunch, $7.50.

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Wheel of Progress Congratulates Winners!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Wheel of Progress: 2010 drawing for Plymouth Chamber of Commerce gift certificates!

Today, on Monday, December 9th, The Midas Center presented the results of the Wheel of Progress 2010 to the public. During this presentation, The Midas Center shared the process on how the new image and message was developed. Much of the process included an agreement on the need of a cohesive image for Plymouth as stated collectively by five key stakeholders. Stakeholders included the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Community Public Schools, Plymouth's Chamber of Commerce and PIDCO who commissioned The Midas Center to develop a new image and message that will be used to communicate Plymouth online.

The presentation overview may be reviewed on a post shared on iHEARTplymouth.com >

The apex of the presentation was a slide show of the value propositions of Plymouth with the main message, "Join us in the Journey." For a preview of this slideshow, please see below:



And last, but not the least of today's presentation included the announcement of the winners of the five $100 gift certificates from the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. The winners are:
- Ken Houin
- Gnomes_Garden
- Lois Evan
- S Clarke @ fourway
- Brantley Houlihan

You may stop by the new offices at The Midas Center, 200 N. Michigan Street in downtown Plymouth to pick up your gift certificate. Please stop by during regular business hours and I.D. will be required.

The next phase of the Wheel of Progress: 2010 will be presented to the public in March of 2011.

Thank you all who participated to make this campaign successful! The members of The Midas Center thank you for your investment into this public branding program and we hope to continue to work with the community towards the ongoing progress!

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You Are Invited To Attend February's Brown Bag Lunch: Branding Basics: It Is More Than Just For Cows

The Midas Center is presenting this month's free workshop titled, "Branding: It Is More Than Just For Cows."

This 30-minute session will include information on how businesses and organizations can communicate a competitive advantage and separate themselves from the herd. Learn more about what branding is and how to succeed from a healthy branding platform.

Business leaders are welcome to attend this free seminar scheduled on Wednesday, February 24th at noon at The Midas Center, 100 W. Garro Street, Plymouth, IN.

The Midas Center's main objective is to help local businesses succeed. To help reach this goal, a series of monthly Brown Bag Lunch Workshops are offered to business leaders. Presented by The Midas Center's President, Andrea Cook, "Branding: It Is More Than Just For Cows" is part of an ongoing series of workshops. Other presentations include "Website Basics," "Social Media, The New Frontier of Marketing" and "Networking: Increase Your Net Worth."

Seating is limited. Online registration is available >>
Pre-ordered boxed lunches are available upon request during the registration process.

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Visualizing the Future From the State of the Union Address

Each year the President of the United States of America presents the State of the Union address to review the current condition of the country and share a vision and plan for the country's future.

Despite the decline of public opinion on his first year in office and the downturn in our economy President Obama stood tall and proudly presented his priorities for our nation peppered with some strong rhetoric that was designed to encourage and spur the production of our people into an improved future.



We've captured some of the key words he used from his transcript and would like to share the visual illustration for you. If you would be interested in reviewing a copy of the actual transcript, it is available here >>

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Plymouth's Christmas Folk Party: A Benefit for Entire Community

For many of us, Christmas is a time for celebrating, gathering with friends and family and giving. That was the mission of the recent Christmas Folk Party hosted during Thanksgiving weekend in downtown Plymouth. This event was created to benefit not only the 250 adults and children who enjoyed the fun-filled evening of music and art, it was also a fundraiser to benefit the local families in the community who are in need during this holiday season. On behalf of the inSPIRATIVE art center and The Midas Center who partnered to host this community event, the money raised will go directly to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center this week.

Special acknowledgment is shared with the generous sponsors who donated items and services to help make the fundraiser successful and include performer, Chad Van Herk, Heartland Artists, Herb Store, Imaginary Art School, Sisters' Tea and Eatery and The Laugh Out Loud Company.

The dollars raised during this event is a small amount of support in comparison to the growing needs of the Neighborhood Center which is currently serving an average of 1,200 - 1,500 individuals per month. For more information on how you can directly impact the local community, please contact the Center directly by calling 574-936-3388 and commit to sponsor one of the 55 families who are in need this Christmas season.

WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SPONSORING A LOCAL FAMILY:

1. Drop off or mail a check to Marshall County Neighborhood Center -- 402 W. Garro St.

2. Purchase food and toys and deliver directly to the family you will be sponsoring

3. Purchase food and toys and the family you are sponsoring can pick them up at the Center

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Event Planning: Christmas Folk Party!

Mark your calendars for Friday night, November 27th...

This will be an event you will not want to miss!

A Christmas Folk Party will take place at the inSPIRATIVE. Join friends, family and neighbors as we gather to enjoy music, refreshments and a special collection of vintage art and furnishings.

Singer and songwriter, Chad Van Herk is scheduled to perform during this event. Banker by day, Chad's real passions can be found in a simple life, good friends, good health, accomplishment of goals and a development of a folk music scene in his hometown of Plymouth, Indiana.



When?
Thanksgiving Weekend! Friday, 11/27, following the annual tree lighting activities in downtown Plymouth (tree lighting starts at 6 p.m.)
Where?
inSPIRATIVE art center, Plymouth's new art gallery located at 100 W Garro Street or 203 N Michigan Street
Who?
All are welcome. Suggested donations of $5 each will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will got to a local non-for-profit. Children's admission is free.

More details will follow so stay tuned!

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Thank you for your interest in the upcoming workshop!

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