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Chuck Olmstead Memorial Fund

Released March 22nd, 2010

Chuck Olmstead, a former news reporter for WHAS 11 in Louisville, KY, passed away from a brain aneurysm on March 9th, 2009.  His wife and children started the Chuck Olmstead Memorial Fund to honor his life and memory.  The monies from the Fund provide support of community education and screenings so as to help those at risk detect aneurysms before they rupture.  A partnership with Norton Neuroscience Institute has been made in hopes of bringing a mobile unit to the uninsured or those unable to travel to hospitals for screenings.

We have been fortunate to get to know members of the Olmstead family.  Over the past year they have been inundated with calls from supporters and those interested in finding out how they can help.  It was time The Chuck Olmstead Memorial Fund had an informational website to which the Olmstead family could direct supporters regarding events, resources and donations.

We were honored to design and build a platform for the fund: http://chuckolmsteadfund.com/ that provided for simple and clean navigation for the diverse population of likely visitors.  The website features a multitude of information along with an event calendar, resource videos, a contact form, and a portal for donations.

The site launched in time to accept donations for two successful telethons (which raised over $40,000 dollars) and a memorial walk in Louisville!

Please visit the site to keep up-to-date on the progress of the Olmstead family’s mission in fighting this disease for others.  Please mark your calendars and join the Olmstead’s in support of the Fund as there will be a race in honor of Chuck at Churchill Downs on May 15, 2010.  Mission Data will certainly be there!

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Introduction to the Social Web

Released February 11th, 2010

Engaging with your clients and community through the Social Web is powerful and necessary. On February 11th, two of our team members, Annastasia Webster, Business Analyst and Jim Cook, VP of Interactive Strategy and Services partnered with The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) to discuss the Social Web.

This introductory course was intimate and collaborative. The attendees learned about the different aspects of the Social Web and how to apply them to their nonprofit organization. The Social Web is not a fad. Our goal for this course was to help our partners navigate through this intricate and forever changing space.

We will continue to partner with CNPE to offer courses that will dive further into specific types of Social Media.

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Business First article spotlights Mission Data

Released October 30th, 2009

It has been a busy few years.  The Mission Data team has grown by 50% and our revenue has increased by 20% each year. Focusing on strategic partnerships has been instrumental in growing our business.

In an interview by Business First, Stuart Gavurin, CEO of Mission Data, spoke to our talent and our offerings.

Read the full Business First article.

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Presentation at the Kentucky Association of Realtors Annual Conference

Released September 24th, 2009

Mission Data recently designed and developed the new Kentucky Association of Realtors (KAR) website, check it out: www.kar.com! We had a blast working with the KAR team and collaborating on a website that would work well for them, their membership and their visitors.

Our work with KAR led to a request for Mission Data to present at their annual convention and expo. Todd Budnikas, Creative Director for Mission Data and Marvin Chartoff, VP of Managed Services gave a talk about Website Trends and Design Strategies. We were honored to have the opportunity to speak to realtors about strategies they can use to attract more business and influence their existing clients. Realtors are in a competitive space, the use of the web, social media and mobile devices is critical to conducting and attracting business.

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Mission Data awarded the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award

Released August 19th, 2009

Mission Data has been selected as a winner of the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in the greater Louisville area!

This prestigious award recognizes employers that are successfully using workplace flexibility to meet both employer and employee goals. As a winner, Mission Data ranks in the top 20% — the 80th percentile — of employers nationally in terms of flexible work programs, policies and culture.

The Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility are part of the When Work Works project, an ongoing initiative of Families and Work Institute, the Institute for a Competitive Workforce (an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce), and the Twiga Foundation. Through When Work Works, these partner organizations provide research, resources, and recognition to employers nationwide. The project shares the results of research on creating effective and flexible workplaces that meet the needs of the 21st century.

We are honored to receive this award. Workplace flexibility is an integral part of our business practices.

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