2009 March « Exhibitor’s Journal

Credit Union wins Retail Merchandising Award

March 27, 2009 2 Comments

Call Federal Credit Union won a 2009 CUNA Retail Merchandising Diamond Award for their new branded location in Richmond, VA. Call Federal CEO, Roger Ball, VP of Marketing and Business Development, RW Lawson Architects (Pittsburg), Baskervill Architects (Richmond, RGI Construction, and Presentation Resource were the team members who worked with Call Federal to design and build this Credit Union branch. This branch is visually branded with Call Federal’s new brand and identity. The branch is located in the Deep Run Business park in Richmond’s West-End.

The team comprised of designers, contractors and fabricators worked for over a year to create the perfect environment for Call Federal’s West-End members. The color pallette, logos, artwork, and other brand identity pieces were combined with space planning that allows for efficient flow of service by the Credit Union staff. Many at the grand opening like Jonathan Davis of Richmond said,

“I’ve never seen anything like this. My bank is stale, corporate, and cold. This is very welcoming. I love it.”

Presentation Resource has worked with Call Federal for over three years helping them visually brand all of their now eight branches. This includes logo treatments, custom branded artwork, signage, POP displays, banner stands, standees (iDude character), channel signs, and vinyl lettering, and more. Working with National Award winning Marketing Director, Kelley Parks Presentation Resource designed, produced, and installed graphics and branded visuals that made the market statements Call Federal wanted to create in their branches.

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San Diego 2009 CUNA Pictures

March 19, 2009 No Comment

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A few San Diego CUNA 2009 photos

March 18, 2009 1 Comment

CUNA 2009 - Balboa Park

We are in the process of updating photo galleries for our blog.

In the mean time here are a few select photos from San Diego, where beautiful weather and beautiful people meet. Enjoy. There will be a full gallery up next week so check in.

Pedro

What is taller a Giraffe or a really creative idea? Hmmmm.

2 X 2009 Award Winner Kelley How's My Hair Parks

Gerri & Miss May

Credit Union CUNA Conference ‘09

March 17, 2009 3 Comments

That's No Bull

CUNA – 2009 San Diego
Impressions of a first time sponsor
First San Diego was a perfect choice of venue what a beautiful place. Two thumbs up.. The week prior to going to SD Richmond had 10” of snow and 7 degrees. I was ready.

Upon arrival I realized that my on-line registration had not gone through. We’ll chalk it up to USER ERROR. The very calm and professional Bobbi Bischke said “No Problem” and proceeded to accommodate me. They found a space for my BDTOGO Kit and we were off.

The set up on Wednesday went well, the staff at the Business Center and the Hilton were very easy to work with. All of my stuff showed up when it was supposed to. Yeah! I was next to Erik and Matthew of CBSI Loyalty Solutions and Gary & John from inLighten Digital Signage. Great guys. They are the DS vendor for our client Call Federal.

So… Wednesday after setup we had the Welcome Reception. Rory the Rhino went up easy, CUNA (pronounced “KUNAH”) the Lion was a breeze, but for some reason Gerri the Giraffe just wasn’t happy. I think she didn’t have any trees to nibble on. Sorry to the guys in the next booth I think she ate some of your display. The Hilton folks did make one error in that they put the food out in the hall so a lot of attendees came in got a drink from the bar and went back out into the hallway. Still got a chance to meet a few folks, but for the most part the Welcome was not very welcoming. Stuff happens, move on. Read the rest of this entry »

Business Development Kit TOGO!

March 11, 2009 1 Comment

Exhibit Warehouse has released a new product for membership drives. Everything fits in a lightweight case that will easily fit in your vehicle. No more lugging fifty cartons of stuff through the lobby. Everything you need is included in this well thought out solution for credit unions, business owners, associations and clubs. Set up takes only five minutes.