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A Move in the Right Direction

February 13, 2011 in Omni News by Jill at Omni | No comments

After 19 years in the marketing business, we like to think we are a pretty progressive marketing firm that has kept up with the industry and trends. However, we try to be pretty selective about what trend we fall in line with: we aren’t rabid Justin Beiber fans, (sorry!) we have so far avoided being lured into watching Jersey Shore marathons, and have just said ‘no’ to Lady Gaga-inspired footwear.

However, the universal business trend of ‘remote offic-ing’ is one we decided to try out for ourselves. If it’s effective for mega-companies like Microsoft and Apple, we decided it would be good for us as well.

Technology has allowed our creative resources to expand geographic boundaries along with the marketing industry in general, so allowing our team members to work remotely is just the next step in providing more flexibility and more creative freedom. One day that actually might be one of us working from the beach!

Our address is changing, but that’s really about it. Our services are the same, and so is our capacity to provide effective marketing solutions you need to promote and grow your organization. You can still reach us at the same phone, email, website, Face Book … you get the idea. We look forward to working on more great marketing ideas for great companies!

So, be sure to update your contact list with our new mailing address. Of course, if anyone forgets and stops by the old downtown office, make the trip worthwhile. There are a dozen great spots downtown to shop, grab some great food or cup of coffee!

Laura Nestler Forty Under 40 Award Recipient 2010

August 5, 2010 in Omni News by Kathy at Omni | 2 comments

Laura Nestler of Omni Communications Group was recently recognized during the Springfield Business Journal “Forty Under 40″ ceremony, an annual program recognizing excellence in business and community leadership by individuals under the age of 40. Here is Laura was Daniel Hynes, Illinois State Comptroller and the keynote speaker at the event held on July 13, 2010 in Springfield, Illinois. Congratulations to Laura for her impressive achievement!

Visit Art in the Garden in Springfield, IL

June 18, 2010 in Omni News by Brandy at Omni | No comments

See outstanding works by area artists at Art in the Garden on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Lincoln Memorial Garden from 8am to 4pm. The works will be on display at the Springfield Art Association from now through June 20th and will be sold by Silent Auction on June 26th at Art in the Garden. You can also view the works online by clicking here. At Art in the Garden you can even watch artists work in the Garden! The Reception from 5pm to 7:30pm will include a Silent Auction of juried works and Live Auction of En Plein Air works. Food and drinks will be available. Lincoln Memorial Garden is located at 2301 East Lake Drive in Springfield, IL.

Sangamon Auditorium 2010-2011 Season Brochure

June 9, 2010 in Creative Services, Omni News by Kathy at Omni | 1 comment

Omni has just finished the beautiful Sangamon Auditorium 2010-2011 season brochure, and we’re quite pleased with the design. Watch for this coming soon to see all the fantastic performing arts events coming to Springfield, Illinois!

Sangamon Auditorium 2010-2011 Season Brochure

Omni Welcomes Brandy Moore as Project Manager

May 13, 2010 in Client Services, Omni News by Kathy at Omni | No comments

Brandy Moore of Springfield, IL has recently joined the staff of Omni Communications Group as Project Manager in the client services department. Her responsibilities include working closely with Omni clients throughout the various stages of project development and ensuring the successful completion of each marketing project on time and on budget through her adept facilitation of information and communication between the various advertising agency departments.

Moore worked previously as the Marketing and Promotions Director at Capitol Radio Group and holds a bachelor degree in communications from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She serves as an ambassador for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and also as a board member for the Kidzeum of Health and Science. Moore loves to cook, travel and spend free time with her animal shelter rescue dog Woody.

Murder Mystery Gala at Kidzeum of Health and Science May 22, 2010

May 13, 2010 in Client Services, Omni News by Kathy at Omni | No comments

It’s not too late to help support the Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield, Illinois and have some “killer” fun at their 1920′s themed Murder Mystery Gala on May 22, 2010 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Hotel. Tickets are still available by calling 217-971-4435 and cost $55 per person or $100 per couple. This includes dinner and participation in the interactive murder mystery performed by professional Chicago acting troupe Murder Mystery Maniacs.

Sarah Riopell Joins Omni as Graphic Designer

April 15, 2010 in Creative Services, Omni News by Kathy at Omni | 1 comment

Sarah Riopell of Woodstock has recently joined the staff of Omni Communications Group in Springfield as a graphic designer in the creative services department. She will be responsible for the conceptual development and creative implementation of a wide variety of marketing communication projects using her extensive graphic design, layout and formatting skills. Riopell worked previously as an artist for a central Illinois graphic design studio and holds a bachelor degree in graphic design from Illinois State University. She enjoys knitting, traveling to artistic locales for creative inspiration, and searching for unique additions to her collection of over 400 PEZ dispensers. Please help us welcome Sarah to Omni!

Entrepreneur Competition Rewards Innovative Ideas for Medical Improvements

February 25, 2010 in Omni News by Kathy at Omni | No comments

Project Innovation, a Sangamon County medical contest to provide funding to entrepreneurs and pioneering companies for innovative medical solutions through cash prizes, has just been announced by the Greater Springfield, IL Chamber of Commerce Quantum Growth Partnership. The goal of Project Innovation is to encourage creative thinking by providing financial and business resources to advance medical care and treatment, therefore increasing opportunities for business and economic growth in the community. Innovative ideas will be considered from a broad spectrum of healthcare fields, including but not limited to new medical products, improved patient services, technological innovations in medicine, or advances for existing products or services. Project Innovation will award $15,000 to the first place winner, $8,000 to the runner-up, and $1,000 to the remaining three finalists of the competition. Applications are now available and the deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. April 30th, 2010. For more information or to download the application, visit www.sangamonprojectinnovation.com or contact Mikal Sutton-Vereen, Director of Medical Development for The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 217-525-1173 ext 221.

Omni was pleased to work with both the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Q5 and the Mid-Illinios Medical District and provide custom website design services, marketing consulting, media planning and collateral materials for Project Innovation.

Cookies from Lisa Burris of The Batch Support Contact Ministries

January 19, 2010 in Omni News by Kathy at Omni | No comments

As a follow-up to our Christmas blog post, kudos to Lisa Burris of The Batch! Cookies baked and sold in November and December of 2009 through her fundraising ministry raised $11,200 to finance a much needed bathroom renovation project for Contact Ministries, a faith based, not-for-profit organization which has an emergency homeless shelter for women and children and provides food, clothing and other essentials to people in need in Springfield, IL. Lisa Burris was also personally responsible for recruiting Curt Trampe of Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen to donate $8,400 worth of labor and supplies to Contact Ministries for a second bathroom project. Lisa Burris had this to say about the success of her endeavors on behalf of this organization:

There are really no words to adequately describe the joy that has been mine while working towards the goals set for the bathroom projects! Thank you for the privilege of serving along side of you as we have witnessed God provide a miracle for the needs of Contact Ministries. All glory to Him and may many be changed because of all He has allowed to be accomplished.

Lisa Burris will continue baking in support of other faith-based charities and is already working towards goals set for 2010. You can learn more about her inspirational mission and how to help by ordering cookies from the On the Radar at Omni blog or a recent article in the State Journal Register.

Treasures in Town

September 23, 2009 in Omni News by Jill at Omni | No comments

I had the extreme pleasure to preview a new technology and visual extravaganza recently at a local museum that is slated for opening later this fall. It was a project called Science on a Sphere, housed at the Land Surveyors Museum in downtown Springfield, Illinois, and developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). To describe it is, well, impossible. Suffice it to say it changes – literally – your perspective on things like geography, astronomy, meteorology, land changes, migration, on and on. What struck me as I sat, uncharacteristically with a loss for words, while watching this amazing demonstration, was how lucky we are in this town to have the treasures we do. From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, historic sites, museums, art and gift boutiques, and downright incredible locally owned and operated dining establishments, we are the keepers of great treasures! To dovetail onto the “Buy Local” theme, I would say let’s “Appreciate Local” and visit these treasures, spread the word, and get busy enjoying them!