June is Ohio #Wine Month

It's no secret, I love wine - mostly red but I do like a citrus Sauvignon Blanc too. Washington Reds are my favorite but another favorite is our own Ohio wines. Growing up in Northeast Ohio I have frequented many of the local wineries like Grand River, Laurello and Ferrante. In June I'm going to try Gervasi winery in Canton for the first time. I love how we live in a wine region!

One of my most recent clients is the Ohio Grape Industries Association, or Ohio Wines. A perfect pairing I might add! I've been hired to assist with social media marketing and creating awareness for Ohio Wine Month.

Yes, to celebrate our wine region June has been named Ohio Wine Month. Celebrate Ohio's wines and their impact on the local economy by visit any of the 180 licensed wineries across the state. 

There are several events that will take place in honor of Ohio Wine Month. A full calendar is available on the Ohio Wines website. 

Like the Ohio Wines Facebook page for updates, photos and event notices for all things Ohio Wine month. If you will be visiting an Ohio winery in June RSVP on their Facebook event page.

Cheers!

Busy Capturing Home of Hope Columbus #HOHCbus10

Since Thursday I've been visiting the Home of Hope Columbus Blitz Build site. I was hired by 10TV to assist with social media for this record-breaking Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio build. Volunteers and crews are working around the clock to complete this home in 5 days! 

Today is Day four and most of the outdoor work is complete (other than some landscaping) so the focus is on the work that needs to be done inside. Tomorrow evening the house will be complete and a dedication ceremony will happen, with Mayor Coleman in attendance around 6:00 p.m. Of course I will be there once again with iPad in hand!

My and my red iPad capturing the build on Day 1

Hope of Hope Columbus has a Facebook and Twitter so follow along and check out the progress. 10TV is covering the event as well as Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio too.

Follow the progress:

Facebook

Twitter

10TV

Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio

columbus imPRessions Celebrating 5 years today!

Happy Birthday columbus imPRessions, happy birthday to me!  

I can't believe that what started out as an idea, turned blog, turned business is five years old today!

In dreams some of the interpretations of the number five is spontaneity, daring/bold nature, and action.

Five years ago, I was forced to be all that - and I wasn't even dreaming. Looking back over these years I am so glad it wasn't a dream and that I was brave enough to take chances and to create something that I am so proud of today.

Being the owner of columbus imPRessions is one of the best accomplishments of my life, other than having my two children. I am so thankful for the wonderful client list I have grown and for the variety of projects I have been able to add my company name to.

I look forward to boldly continuing my work with zest and appreciation for what I am currently working on and for whatever will come my way. And tonight I will open up my favorite bottle of wine and cheers to five years!

Planning WLN Casino Night 2013

The United Way of Delaware County Women's Leadership Network Casino Night event was such a fun success in 2012 we decided to do it again in 2013. Save the Date for November 15, 2013. Preparation has started! I'm once again making all the branding for the event and putting together the sponsorship package.

If you are a Delaware County business who would like to have a fun time while helping people in your community Casino Night has lots of options - Your company could be a Title Sponsor, High Roller Sponsor, Gaming Table Sponsor or donate a silent or live auction item. Last year the WLN raised enough money to help many local programs and we had a blast doing it! Email me at michele@columbusimpressions.com if your business would like to be involved.

Here is a sneak peek at the 2013 Casino Night look. Went with the poker chip look. What do you think?

Dispatch Home & Garden Show Highlights #dhgs13

Last week I was busy at the Dispatch Home & Garden Show creating a bunch of social media opportunities - live tweeting, Facebook posts and video.

Here is a video I created this week for the Dispatch Events Group YouTube channel. Just a little highlight reel from the 2013 Dispatch Home & Garden Show.