Outside the Sandbox

• US Commerce Association (USCA) 2011 Best of Charlotte Award, Graphic Design Services Category

  The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that  have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

• Business Leader Media 2011 Movers & Shakers Triad Award

  Karen Dortschy. The 6th annual Movers & Shakers Triad Awards  honors up-and-coming leaders in the NC Triad, and award recipients are rising leaders within their company and community.

• Constant Contact 2010 All Star Customer Award

  Sandbox Solutions was recognized as a customer who stood out among more than 400,000 small businesses and organizations across the country.  According to Constant Contact, we're a "power user" that makes the most of marketing tools like email marketing and marketing research.  We were chosen based on how well we consistently use Constant Contact to meet business goals, and the results we received.

• Business Leader Media 2010 Women Extraordinaire Award

  Mara Campolungo. The 9th annual Women Extraordinaire Awards honor accomplished women business leaders in the Charlotte community. Award recipients were women of outstanding accomplishment, leaders and mentors to others and serve the community by making a difference.

• Improve Your Sales Now Forum/Meetup - March 2011 - "What's the Buzz About Branding?"

• LakeNet Networking and Referral Group - January 2011 - "Your Brand is Not Just Your Logo"

• LakeNet Networking and Referral Group - October 2010 - "Taking the Aaaaaaargh Out of Social Media"

• BENCH (Business Education Networking Charities) - October 2010 - “Your Brand is Not Just Your Logo”

• Women With Know-How Elite - September 2010 - “Your Brand is Not Just Your Logo”

• Executive Women of Lake Norman - June 2010 - “Taking the Aaaaaaargh Out of Social Media”

• Women With Know-How Elite - April 2010 - “Taking the Aaaaaaargh Out of Social Media”

• Hopewell High School, Honors Marketing class and Fashion Merchandising class - March 2010 - “How Do You Successfully Brand Your Business or Product?” 

• Professional Network Connections, Southpark Charlotte Chapter - March 2010 - “How Do You Successfully Brand Your Business or Product?”

• Women With Know-How - May 2011 - "Consistency is Key to Brand Awareness"

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - April 2011 - "How Will You Use Your Tongue Today?"

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - November 2010 - "Your Brand is Not Just Your Logo"

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - September 2010 - “How Will You Use Your Tongue Today?”

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - July 2010 - “Customer Service Can Make or Break Your Brand”

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - May 2010 - Sandbox Solutions Profile

  

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - April 2010 - “Eeeeeek!  Do You Really Need a Marketing Plan?”

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - March 2010 - “Get Smart! How to Use the Tools in Your Sandbox” 

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - February 2010 - “Taking the Aaaaaaargh Out of Social Media”

  

  

  

  
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• Women With Know-How - January 2010 - “Smart Print Buying Saves You Money”

  

  

  

  
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Organizations

• B.R.A.K.E.S. (www.putonthebrakes.com)

• BENCH (Business Education Networking Charities)

• Bit O' Luck Equine Rescue, Huntersville, NC (www.BitOLuck.org)

• Duxbury, MA Student Union

• Hopewell High School PTSA

• Juvenile Diabetes Association

• March of Dimes

• My Dream is Possible

• S.E.E.D. (Social Empowerment Evolution Development), Charlotte, NC (www.We-Seed.org)

• Small Business Professionals of Charlotte

• The Sandbox, an approved partner of Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC (www.WhatsInYourSandbox.org)

• Toastmasters - Advanced Communicators of Charlotte, Constructive Speakers Club and Matthews Toastmasters

• TreeHouse, Charlotte, NC

Events

• An Evening of Stars Prom hosted and produced by The Sandbox, Charlotte, NC - September 2011

• Tub and Tents Drive - 2010