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Supplier needed for large-scale framing

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Can anyone help out Stephanie FitzSimons of the Bartlett Park District?
Hi all! I am doing a large scale project to get some art in our HUGE gym hallway. Time is of the essence as always. Does anyone have a great place that they have purchased framing/frames…. I am looking for 32 by 40 no mat [...]

View Agency Showcase entries online

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As you know, this year’s Agency Showcase Competition required you to submit your best creative marketing pieces electronically. This new process made it quicker and easier for you to nominate your work - but it also made it easier for judges to access the entries. But most importantly…now everyone can access and reference [...]

The 21st century journalist

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Do you ever wish that your local newspapers published more of your press releases? Ever wish they printed what you actually wanted them to print?
The 21st century has given the power of PR to people like you. More people are made journalists with the power of blogs. Watch this video to learn [...]

Developing Websites for IE & Firefox

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Here is a great article regarding developing websites for both Internet Explorer and Firefox:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201802175
There is a slight delay with some advertising, however, the page will redirect automatically..
In the process of learning CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)? If so, this CSS Reference Document may help…

Earn your stripes at Boot Camp

It doesn’t matter what rank you hold within your agency - at any given time you may be called upon to recruit sponsorships for your home agency…are you ready?
As we get ready for the first ever Communications & Marketing Section Boot Camp this August 28 and 29, I couldn’t help but think of the great [...]

Sponsorship Training to Drive Results

On August 28 and 29, a brand new, two-day sponsorship Boot Camp will emerge with cutting-edge solutions for managers, supervisors and team leaders. It doesn’t matter what rank you hold within your agency – at any given time you may be called upon to recruit sponsorships for your agency…are you ready?
The IPRA’s Communications & Marketing [...]

Park District Videos Online

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Check out these online videos from the Bolingbrook Park District and the Skokie Park District.

Great job showcasing the park district and the benefits you provide your residents!

What is the definition of a family?

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We are currently evaluating our definition of a family. Today’s family may not always consist of what may be considered a traditional family. This definition has an impact on our membership rates and household maintenance in our database. Does anyone have an updated definition of a family? Does it account for extended [...]

Going rate for graphic design

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Our agency contracts for our brochure and newsletter design. I’m looking for information on the current pay rate for designers and also assistance on where to direct RFP’s, (where do I find a new designer?), for our upcoming contract. Carrie Karl, Village of Villa Park, 834.8970, carrie@vprd.org

Wanted: Marketing Plans

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The Waukegan Park District is in search of marketing plans for fitness centers and athletic programs/leagues. They have a new facility and want to create their first plan. Any advise or examples would be most helpful. Upon completion they would be happy to share the final product with everyone in the section through a future [...]