Alligator Records’ Bruce Iglauer Named A Chicagoan Of The Year

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate our longtime friend and client, Alligator Records’ Bruce Iglauer for being named one of nine Chicagoans of the year by The Chicago Tribune. Alligator Records kicked off 2011 in February with the release of the 2-CD set The Alligator Records 40th Anniversary Collection. In June, during the Chicago Blues Festival, Iglauer received a proclamation from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Mayor Emanuel honored Iglauer’s contribution to the city’s musical heritage on a night dedicated to the label’s anniversary, featuring performances by blues icons Lonnie Brooks, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Michael “Iron Man” Burks, Rick Estrin, and Shemekia Copeland.  Among the many other highlights of the label’s 40th anniversary, in July, rolled out a new Alligator Records website built by 305 Spin featuring over 3,000 track samples from over 280 albums by more than 100 of the leading blues artists from yesterday and today. 305 Spin is very proud of everything that Alligator Records celebrated in 2011, and we wish them continued success and growth in 2012 and for many years to come.

Check out the website at www.alligator.com. And while you are at it join us in congratulating Bruce on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alligatorrecords.

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Future Sun Protection Looks Bright with Sun ProTec Systems

Sun ProTec Systems, a leading health and wellness company, is passionate about reducing the risk of skin cancer caused by unprotected exposure to the sun.  To protect people from harmful UV rays, they are focused on developing more effective and innovative preventative solutions that make sun protection more accessible and economical to consumers.  Innovative Sun ProTec Spray Stations provide an effective, touch-free method for applying sun screen.  From golf courses and sporting events, to water parks and theme parks, outdoor music venues, and government and educational applications; Sun ProTec Spray Stations are revolutionizing easy and affordable sun protection.  Essentially, Sun ProTec Spray Stations offer an effective alternative to traditional sunscreen methods by providing on-site, on-demand sun protection.  To learn more, please visit their new website designed by 828 Communications and developed by 305 Spin at www.sunprotecsystems.com.

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from 305 Spin

Greetings, Happy Holidays and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2011 has been an eventful year. What a year of wild weather here in Central Missouri and across the US. We had a blizzard in February, tornados in May, and a very strong windstorm in August that temporarily shut down the Missouri State Fair. Joplin is still recovering from the tornado there in May, and we encourage everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we look forward to 2012 and their ongoing rebuilding of the city.

And through it all, there has been a whirlwind of work going on at 305 Spin including new websites, some major applications and lots of SEO and Social Media initiatives. We have had many fun website projects again this year including: Aquion, Inc., Cheffies, the Sedalia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Buddy Guy's Legends, Alligator Records, Budget Mobile, Lenny's Sub Shops, Steamboat Sunrise, StarhavenbyLiz, Swanky's Taco Shop, and many more. From mobile friendly websites and iPhone and Android applications to extranets and online web to print projects, it has been another amazing year. Thank you!

And thank you for thinking about us with all the great gifts and cards. Once again, we will be making a donation on behalf of all our clients to some select worthy causes. We have been doing this for several years and many of you have expressed your appreciation for this approach. This year we are pleased to announce that in addition to our contribution to the Peggy White Memorial - Ponca Bible Camp in Ponca, Arkansas, we will also be making contributions to Open Door, a local organization that provides meals and basic necessity resources in our area; Sedalia's American Red Cross; and Sacred Heart School's National Honor Society sponsored Christmas Eve dinner for the unemployed, elderly, and disabled in Pettis County.

We are so fortunate to have such a great group of clients to work with and friends to share with. We are extremely excited about what 2012 will bring and look forward to celebrating more successes with you throughout the New Year. We will continue to have ingenious solutions up our sleeves. Having such a great, creative team of talented individuals here at 305 Spin is pretty exciting.

Blessings and Goodwill.
Peace on Earth
All our Best to you and yours
from all of us at 305 Spin
CHEERS!

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Catch the New Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament Website

Each year, the Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament and its governing organization, Chesapeake Employees for Haynesville Communities (CEHC), work to conduct an industry bass tournament in a fun, family friendly atmosphere that will benefit non-profit organizations dedicated to the betterment of the children in the Haynesville Shale area of East Texas and Northwest Louisiana.   The tournament was designed to bring the community of natural gas and oil professionals in Haynesville Shale together in the spirit of sportsmanship and charitable giving.  As a one-day, 150-person event in its first year, the tournament experienced substantial success and has now been expanded to two days and 300 anglers. 

In 2010, the two-person Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament raised $20,000 for Gingerbread House and Cara Center, child abuse advocacy groups located in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Each year the CEHC Board meets with various non-profit organizations in the community to choose the group that will receive the proceeds from the tournament.  A different organization is chosen each year to ensure all parts of Haynesville Shale region and all types of agencies benefit from our efforts.  To learn more about the Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament, please visit their new website designed by Gremillion and Pou and programmed by 305 Spin at www.haynesvillebass.org.

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70% of the Earth is Covered with Water - Aquion Inc., Covers the Rest

Aquion, Inc. manufactures and markets premium water treatment equipment and water quality solutions serving a variety of markets around the world.  They have been manufacturing water treatment equipment since 1953. Aquion, Inc. offers a diverse line of water conditioners, iron filters, carbon filters, drinking-water purifiers, ultraviolet disinfection systems, reverse osmosis systems and acid neutralizers for the residential and commercial water treatment industry.

Aquion, Inc. worked with 305 Spin to revamp their website with a fresh new look and feel to better serve those looking for more information about each member of Aquion's family of water treatment companies.  Check out the new website at www.aquion.com. 305 Spin also hosts and develops other websites for Aquion including www.RainSoft.com, RainSoftDealer.com, and RainSoftLetters.com.

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Eat, Drink, and Chill at Swanky’s Taco Shop

Swanky’s Taco Shop combines the atmosphere and service of upscale restaurants with the pricing and convenience of fast-casual dining. And since burritos and tacos just are not the same without a margarita or a beer, Swanky’s boasts a full bar to better serve customers and to create a more social dining atmosphere.  With three locations and counting, Swanky’s prides itself as an upscale, quick service restaurant specializing in serving up TN-Mex cuisine. They pair fresh food, prepared in house daily, with a laid back atmosphere and accommodating staff to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

If you’re in Tennessee, visit a Swanky’s Taco Shop in East Memphis, Germantown, or Franklin and check out their new website built by 305 Spin at www.swankystacoshop.com.

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Professional Golfer Matt Miller Gets New Website

Matt Miller began playing golf at the age of 9 when he would tag along with his two older brothers when they played with their friends.  Matt’s love for the game continued to grow and he started playing local competitive golf tournaments at the age of 12. 

Matt went on to play golf in college at the University of Central Missouri.  Now, Matt has begun his career as a professional golfer.
  
Join us as we cheer Matt on in the 2011-2012 Bridgestone Tour Winter Series on the Hooter's Tour. 

Follow Matt’s professional career on his new website built by 305 Spin at www.mattmillergolf.com.

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