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The
GMS Network sure has had its share of challenges this
year. Many businesses have had to re-think their strategies,
adjust their allocation of capitol, and increase the
amount of hours worked just to "tread water"
this year.
We
are no exception to this "re-adjustment" period
and due to the hard work and dedication of our very
small team, we have been able to maintain our level
of service while adding many new quality members at
the same time.
It
has not been easy however. There have been many hickups
along the way and thanks to the dedication of our small
business owners, their pursuit of excellence, and most
of all - hard work ethic, the GMS Network is as strong
as ever.
Thank
You!
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business card exchange in May at The Palms was outstanding.
The food was great, the room had a real buzz about it, and
business relationships were not just established, but "Commitments"
were made right in the room as over $700 in "Doubled"
GMS Rebates were signed. If you haven't had a chance to come
to a GMS Business Card Exchange, you simply have to do your
best to catch the next one. Many thanks to all who did show.
GMS
Web Server Upgrades:
Technology
is constantly changing and it is our commitment to bring you
the best service at the lowest cost. Although GMS invests
tens of thousands of dollars into our technology per year,
we still run into issues now and then. Well May brought us
"NOW and Then SOME!"
We
upgrade our server almost semi-annually, usually seamlessly.
However, our latest upgrade included both software and hardware
improvements. The "improvements" were a little hard
to appreciate due to all the email issues. There are many
components to hosting and what we hoped would be a smooth
transition simply wasn't. We think we have most of the "bugs"
resolved, and we do apologize for any inconveniences.
Whats
Up for the Summer?
3 GMS Breakfasts,
2 GMS Luncheons, 1 Tradeshow, and 1 Networking Event for starters!
Details Below! |
| 9th Annual LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS TRADE SHOW!
July 31st & August 6th - 25 Tables Left |
Don't miss out! This event sells out every year.
Only 25 tables remain for
this year's tradeshow. It
is pretty hard to beat marketing
your business to thousands
of people in one night. 'RSVP
Today!
Every business receives 4
tickets for the business card
exchange in the BlueClaws
Executive Conference Center
before the game on July 31st
as well as an 8ft table and
2 tickets for the trade show
on Aug 6th.
Get
all the Details here!
This event is listed in over
350,000 program guides and
promoted in the Asbury Park
Press and other media venues! |
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Getting
involved is fun and easy!
We have 2 additional bonus lunches
planned right around the corner
in addition to the monthly
breakfasts.
The first bonus GMS Networking Lunch
at our office is on June 25th at
12pm, the second is on July 16th
at 12pm. Karen Cardenas, owner of
i
Cook u Eat is going to provide
another wonderful menu for us.
The dates are open to all GMS Members.
We will be giving preference initially
to those who have not been able
to attend a breakfast in the past.
Should the demand be as expected,
we will add more luncheons accordingly.
RSVP
HERE for lunch or breakfast. |
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Wanna
Build your business?
Give it a serious boost with a Custom Website or an Upgrade! |
GMS will take your business "up a notch" and
make it affordable at the same time.
GMS Member ASR Architecture recently launched his site
and said this: |
Dear GMS:
Here's some exciting news- I recently launched my web
site that Marc Gruben worked hard to create. It features
a contact page for viewers to put in their information.
Today I got my first inquiry for design services. The
potential client wants to add a second floor and renovate
the existing first floor of his home. Turns out that
he is so close to me I can ride my bike to his house.
Thanks to the GMS team!
Allen Robinson, RA, AIA
ASR
Architecture |
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New
Site |
Problem
solved |
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Tripled
the size of the site showcasing vast service offering. |
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New
site developed to showcase work completed and services
offered. Congrats Allen!! |
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kiddieu.net |
New
site that immediately lets you know who they are and what
they do. Neat animation added. |
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Over
the last couple months, we have raced in
Pennsylvania, New York, and recently took
a trip to Ohio to qualify for Regionals.
Many obstacles had to be overcome just to
arrive on time as the 10 hour drive was
challenging in and of itself.
Marvin
Jr. came in 11th out of 34 riders in moto
1, crashed in moto 2 and finished 17th.
Eighth was needed to qualify, so we came
up short. The good news is that he rides
this same class next year, so we should
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GMS
Racing had a real neat experience that demonstrates
the power of the Internet. We had a glove company
contact us from the Middle East (near the border
in India) requesting to sponsor our GMS Racing
Team.
After ironing out the details, we were able to
work out an agreement whereby GMS Racing now has
its own Motocross racing glove products. The quality
is outstanding and both Marvin and Brian Smith
absolutely love them. What amazes me is that this
was all done through the web. Without the website,
none of it would have been possible.
On
the racing front,
one of our more exciting races this year was in
Evansville, PA. There was over 30 riders in the
85cc 9-11 class and Little Marv pulled a 7th overall.
The photo to the left and below are the same 60
foot double jump about 20 feet in the air.
On May 12th, we had a GMS Racing Sponsor Dinner
at GMS Member Bayou
Cafe that was absolutely delicious and lots
of fun. The sponsors shared ideas and tight relationships
got even tighter. We are so fortunate to have
such excellent GMS Members. Thank you!
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