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Month of the Military Child and The Community That Serves Them
“What we hear repeatedly from military kids is that they need people in their community to know what they’re going through.” – National Military Family Association You are the community that can support our military-members and their children. As a MilitaryAvenue Partner we know that you hold the military family in high-regard. So what can you do to help the military child? Get to know them, collectively and individually. The National Military Family Association has created a great tool-kit that you can download for free. It has some fabulous tips that they devised by talking to military-kids. I think you will glean a lot of great information from it that…
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“Pay, benefits make military towns affluent” – Are you tapping in?
Just in case you wondered about the impact of your local military-installation on your community… Rapidly rising pay and benefits in the armed forces have lifted many military towns into the ranks of the nation’s most affluent communities, a USA Today analysis finds. * According to the article on MilitaryTimes.com some of this new found affluence is from hazardous-duty incentives and combat pay in war zones. (I would supect a majority of the pay increase since 2000, actually) How are you taking care of the spouse and children back home in your town? How is your business welcoming the troops when they return home? Don’t wait for other businesses to show their…
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A Magical Experience
I vaguely remember my college business 101 classes. It has been a few years after all, but certain bits and pieces have stuck with me. I DO remember studying Walt Disney and his ‘magical’ Disney World in Marketing 101; how the employees (ahem, Cast Members) were treated, how life was to feel transformed as you entered into a different world. How customers were guests. I experienced Disney World first hand with my family as we took a much needed vacation, since my husband’s return from Iraq. I was totally transformed into a six year old as we walked into the park on that first day. Disney World did things from…
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An Opportunity to Support the Injured Military Marine (and play some golf!)
Warm weather, sunshine, and a game of golf to support injured Marines: What more could an avid-golfer ask for? Whether Orange County, California is right around the corner, or it is a great vacation-destination, please consider attending the Cox Community Golf Tournament for a great cause this Spring. Please, consider becoming a sponsor of this event: I would suggest forwarding this Press Release on to your business partners or advertisement department; find out what your company can do for our injured-Marines. You can find all the details and contact information in the following press release from C&M Communiqué. MilitaryAvenue.com is a proud sponsor of this event and we hope you…
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Col K’s Corner–2009 A New Year We Are Ready to See
It is the beginning of 2009 and many Americans are saying goodbye to 2008 with a very definite lack of nostalgia. We won’t miss the high gas prices, the Wall Street failures, the housing crisis, the political hype or watching some of the arrogant Corporate CEOs/Executives walk off with millions while their businesses fail. In the meantime, small businesses, homeowners and average Americans see economic crisis and a serious impact to their standard of living. What should a small business do when faced with customers who are not spending as much due to factors such as reduced income, credit limits, etc? Many must reduce budgets to stay open and not…
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By the Numbers: Supporting the Military Community
The holidays are upon us … and there are US military members and families spread throughout the US and the world. My family of five will be separated this year as my husband serves our US Army in the Iraqi Theatre. This Christmas will not be the same as those in the past. But I realize it isn’t just my family. The nature of the military requires countless moves across the country and separation from loved ones. From the adults who miss their moms, dads, siblings, nieces & nephews to the children who over the holidays. It isn’t always feasible for cash-strapped newlyweds stationed in California to get home to…
