Entries by Karen Fraser-Middleton

Soroptimist Supports Cowpoke Fall Gathering of Cowboy Poets

With the Soroptimist International Loomis Basin, I volunteered at the Saturday dinner for the 16th Annual Cowpoke Fall Gathering, a cowboy poetry event that benefits community organizations, and celebrates western traditions and values. The Cowpoke Fall Gathering was held at the Blue Goose, a fruit shed in Loomis that was renovated by the South Placer […]

Filming Sierra STEM Tech-Explorer story

Robert Ansell of Royce Video Production of Sacramento is working with Marketing Action in Loomis to record implementation of Sierra College National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for the Tech-Explorer project. With the goal of preparing and encouraging students to consider Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and careers, Sierra College is building on the […]

Apply for Soroptimist Awards

Teachers, girls volunteering & women training can apply Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin announces that applications are being accepted for community awards. Contact Marketing Action if you need more information. Violet Richardson Award This award recognizes young women who make the community and the world a better place, particularly for women and girls, through volunteer […]

Referrals can grow your business

Most successful businesses grow from the referrals of satisfied customers or business associates. If you go out of your way to solve a customer’s problem, treat a client with kindness or help your friends’ businesses, they will remember your efforts. And, they may consider making referrals to your company. It starts with you. Look for […]

Success Stories Sell

Rather than tell prospects how good your product or service is, consider using short stories about how your clients have benefited from working with your company.You can turn success stories into press releases or newsletter articles and then post them on your web site like Sierra College Training & Development does to promote customized training […]

Are you rattled by making an introduction?

The key to a good introduction is to get the audience’s attention and have a specific message about your company prepared that describes the benefits of your services. Plan ahead and you won’t get rattled. Share an interesting fact or experience that will get their attention. If you are in security, give the latest crime […]

Soroptimist starts club in Rocklin, CA

Last week, Soroptimist of Loomis Basin held an introductory event for women in Rocklin who are interested in community service. Members described the programs they support as well as the plans to charter a Rocklin Soroptimist club. Read more at Placer Herald Soroptimist invites Rocklin. To learn more, see a Soroptimist meeting in action this […]

Sierra College Employer & Energy Programs win Awards

Congratulations to Sierra College for the acknowledgement at the Placer County Economic Development Summit held March 17, 2010 for leadership in economic development. Both the Sierra College Energy Technology Program and Sandra Scott, director of grant development and career technical education for Sierra College, received awards. Marketing Action, Inc. is honored to work with both […]

Soroptimist contributes to KidsFirst

Read about Soroptimist Loomis Basin in the Loomis News 4/29/10 Soroptimist Club donates supplies to KidsFirst. Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin has been making a difference in Placer County since 1974 and recently extended a helping hand to KidsFirst (kidsfirstnow.org) by donating over $1,700 in baby supplies. KidsFirst, with centers in Auburn, Citrus Heights and […]

Business Blossoms at Loomis Chamber

Horton Iris Garden hosted the Loomis Chamber of Commerce meeting night. Welcome to Master Color Printing a new Chamber member and a printer that I’ve been using for years. Getting involved is a great way to make your business blossom. The Loomis Chamber actively promotes members’ businesses. For instance, if you bring a gift for […]