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As a woman-owned business, SJC Marketing was proud this month to celebrate the contributions of women in the business world. Over the past few weeks, our company recognized the unique and valuable work that many women have engaged in that has allowed businesses and industries to progress. “We find that this was an ideal […]

If you grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri, you remember the pink building on the corner of Ashland and Gene Field. There were many flower arrangements made in that building over the years. Sadly, Sansone Floral closed and the building got a new coat of paint. But it now happily houses a new store, Narrative […]

Human sentiment: It’s the bottom line, isn’t it, of all our communications? Whether it’s joy, sadness, love, friendship, gratitude or appreciation … Everything we do as humans when it comes to reaching out to one another is about sharing a sentiment. It’s also true in marketing. The campaigns, concepts, platforms and evaluations we do are […]

An old-fashioned American summertime tradition can be found right here in St. Joseph, Missouri. Phil Welch Stadium has seen generation after generation play ball since 1939. Originally home of the St. Joseph Saints, the stadium was named in honor of and dedicated to United States Senator and local mayor Phil Welch. In those days, the […]
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Ahhhh… chocolate! Just the word makes us all crave a bite of the delicious sweet treat. Perhaps writer Wayne Gerard Trotman said it best when describing the effect chocolate has when he mused, “As long as there is chocolate, there will be happiness.” Chocolate has been around for thousands of years, and it is a […]

Ahhh, coffee. Whether you require an occasional caffeine boost before an early-morning meeting or you’ve got a daily can’t-miss morning appointment with Mr. Coffee, you likely have a preferred way you like to drink yours. This is far from scientific, but who ever let a little thing like science keep them from having some fun? […]
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and this is your last-minute reminder to grab something special for the one you love. This can be a big or a small surprise, but the important part is that you don’t forget, or you might have to make a pretty big gesture to make up for it later. But maybe […]
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Every bride wants to find the perfect location for their dream wedding. A venue with 30-foot vaulted ceilings, constructed from rough-sawn oak and iron chandeliers sounds like a place where dreams come true, doesn’t it? John and Lana Crawford built The Pearl, a mid-1800s style structure modeled after a barn on their family farm, which […]

Every family has its favorite board game. Maybe you’re a fun-loving family that embraces the noise of Tenzi and Pit, or you might have well-cushioned seats that prepare you for the long hours of Monopoly or dominoes. But whatever you love to play, you might have noticed that some comparisons can be drawn between your […]
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If you are around St. Joseph, Missouri for a while, chances are you will hear the Goetz name used once or twice. But you may not realize just how important the Goetz name was to St. Joseph in the 1800s and early 1900s. So, sit back, sip your Monday Morning Coffee and learn just a […]
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