Speaking of Hope

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There’s nothing better than a sincere, instinctive seal of approval or “job well done.” Not because you need an ego boost, but because you’ve poured your heart into something. Words can’t describe an audience that really appreciates your work.

“Our Speaking of HOPE event turned out to be a ‘home run,’ to put it in the words of our guests. They actually gushed about it.”

– Director of Donor Relations at Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation

Okay, sometimes words do a pretty darn good job.

2-Story recently had the privilege of helping to name and brand this new Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation event to benefit their Cancer Center. They were looking for a fun Friday night out, paired with a compelling keynote speaker, wrapped into a fresh fundraiser. Well, kudos to them. They nailed it. And good news for you – they plan to make this an annual event.

Even the keynote speaker Kelly Corrigan had a blast >>

When we first set out to brand the event, we came up with a variety of ways to do it. Some edgier than others, some sweeter, some punnier, but all with the goal of engaging an audience, empowering cancer patients and survivors, and uniting people in support of a very good cause.

One reason “Speaking of HOPE” rose to the top was because of its adaptability. “Speaking of…” can start a conversation on any topic, whether it be courage, spirit, laughter, hope or otherwise. Year after year, the theme can focus uniquely on the speaker and on Columbia St. Mary’s most relevant subject matter. Yet the event will always be a platform for inviting others to join the dialogue.

Invitation

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A-A-Ron

With football season just ending, and Spring Training on the horizon, seems a good time to take note of our YouTube Channel’s most-watched video:

And what’s even more amazing, is this other spot we did with A-A-Ron that was shared by @chiddybang40  >> with a whopping 105,000+ views! Pretty cool.

We ♥ acronyms!

2-Story is a WBE, DBE, SBE, WOBE and WOSB, FYI. Now, if you don’t know what the hay we’re talking about, then chances are these acronyms aren’t pertinent to you – at least at your current job. But, FWIW, for those of you who need a partner that can exceed expectations while helping meet a contract percentage … we just might be your new BFF.

2-Story is certified as the following:

    • City of Milwaukee
      Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
    • Milwaukee County’s Community Business Development Partners
      Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
    • Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD)
      Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
    • Wisconsin Department of Administration
      Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WOBE)
    • Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
      Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
      Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

 

At the EOD, of course, it’s all about being qualified, knowledgeable and experienced – which we certifiably are.

 

Three-peat!

Three-peat!

The Milwaukee Brewers have been selected as the recipient of the
2014 National Sports Forum ADchievement Overall Award of Excellence – for the THIRD year in a row. We are tremendously proud of the work we do with the Club. This year, the campaign we created for the Brewers Community Foundation helped earn this honor, as well as accolades at the 2013 PromaxBDA Sports Media Marketing Awards in NYC this past November. Kudos to all involved!

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