Quarterly Newsletter

April 2008	Going Green - What it means to you and how you can make a difference. Hello, With Earth Day just around the corner, it's time to think about how you can preserve and enjoy this beautiful planet. US Markerboard wants to help you mark the occasion with a new eco-friendly website and great deals on products you need for your outdoor events. This month's newsletter features our latest updates and hottest products, so take advantage and celebrate Spring and Earth Day to the fullest with US Markerboard. US Markerboard is proud to unveil USMarkerboard-Green.com, a new website dedicated to green products. Just like you, we're committed to making our planet a greener and cleaner place for ourselves and for future generations. Read the article below to learn how US Markerboard Green can help you do your part to save the Earth! The Spring season presents a perfect opportunity to plan outdoor events such as company barbecues, graduations, weddings, family, as well as church and class reunions. No matter what the event, you need two key products to keep guests comfortable and happy - tables and seating.US Markerboard offers tons of seating solutions at low prices for all types of functions. In addition, we offer useful resources to help you decide on the right venue for your event. Read the article below to learn more. In this issue: US Markerboard goes 'Green' Screen Green Exchange Program Seating and Table Arrangements Hot New Products Look Who's Ordering From Us Coming This Month
1. US Markerboard goes Green What does it mean to go green? Going green means choosing high-quality products that don't compromise the quality of our environment. And it's not just a passing fad - when you choose to buy green products, you're making a concerted effort to achieve the right balance for yourself and for the planet. US Markerboard thought about how to help you find that balance, and we came to a few important conclusions: Green markerboards, whiteboards, supplies, desks, and furniture give off lower emissions and often use recycled content and materials from old products, thereby reducing waste. By making these products available to you, we provide the office supplies and school furniture you need to go green. The more you buy and use, the greener our world becomes. As a result, we created a new website called USMarkerboard-Green.com to satisfy all your green shopping needs. Many of our products are GreenGuard™ certified and can help you get your building LEED certified. Visit USMarkerboard-Green.com today and save on our wide selection of high-quality, environmentally friendly office equipment, furniture and supplies. Read our Press Release.
2. Screen Green Exchange Program™ Recycling for projection screens In today's eco-conscious world, there's a growing demand for more user-friendly recycling programs. In fact, did you know that you can even recycle your old projection screen? It's an industry first that's offered to you by Da-Lite Corporation, the leader in projection screens and presentation products. The process has been designed to make disposing of your old projection screen easy and painless. The Da-Lite Screen Green Exchange Program™ offers free recycling of any existing screen when you replace the old screen with a new installation from Da-Lite. So stop throwing away your old projection screens and start learning about Da-Lite's recycling program today.This program is currently offered through the manufacturer and will be available with full customer participation details along with a full line of Green Da-Lite products on USMarkerboard-Green.com later this month.
3. Seating and Table Arrangements Bring Your Guests Together We all know real estate comes down to 3 key factors: location, location, and location. So at your next spring event, your guests naturally want to know where they're sitting so they can figure out how far away the buffet line is, and who they'll be talking to for the duration. For that reason alone, seating and table arrangements can make or break your event. In addition, you need to assess the size and shape of your event space and choose round or square tables to balance the number of people being seated. However, there's another very important dynamic to consider - flow of conversation based on seating arrangements. For example, the right arrangement at a company outing can encourage people from different departments to get acquainted on a personal level. And at weddings, you can put together guests who share something in common to enhance the flow of friendly conversation. Having a seating plan also saves time before an event begins, so guests don't have to play musical chairs. So whether you're a bona fide event planner or just looking for different ideas on where to go or how to choose the right venue, click here for some great suggestions.
4. Hot New Products - Andersen Floor Mats The Best Floor Mats Available Check USMarkerboard.com and you'll find a new line of Facility Floor Mats from The Andersen Company. We offer a number of different styles suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including anti-fatigue, slip resistant, entrance and lobby mats. No matter which facility floor mat you choose, you get 4 key benefits: safety, performance, value and sustainability. Check USMarkerboard.com and you'll find a new line of Facility Floor Mats from The Andersen Company. We offer a number of different styles suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including anti-fatigue, slip resistant, entrance and lobby mats. No matter which facility floor mat you choose, you get 4 key benefits: safety, performance, value and sustainability. Wondering where to put your floor mat? We've provided this handy placement guide to show you some hotspots that provide optimal benefits for certain facilities. No matter where you work, it's important to keep customers and employees safe, comfortable and productive at all times. Visit our Andersen Floor mats information center and learn how these durable, attractive mats can make a significant difference in your factory, school, business, or office building. To get up close and personal with the features that make Andersen Mats truly unique, watch this video demonstration.
5. Look Who's Ordering from Us Everyone Uses US Markerboard While we can talk all day about how great our products are, nothing beats a ringing endorsement from top brands and celebrities who expect nothing less than the best. Just recently, a member from Ty Pennington's 'At Home' Magazine staff ordered an A-frame sidewalk chalkboard for a feature story in an upcoming issue this summer. In addition, the Chicago Blackhawks professional hockey team ordered almost a dozen magnetic rolls in a variety of colors and one 'El Grande' five foot porcelain high board. H & M, the famous women's clothing store chain, recently ordered two enclosed aluminum bulletin boards for one of their stores. Coca Cola just ordered a recessed display case to display awards in their office lobby. And that's just the beginning - our phones are always ringing and our customers on the other end turn out to be part of something really exciting! We share these experiences with you to show that whether you're ordering for a famous company, celebrity, or for yourself, you can always expect the VIP treatment!
6. Coming Soon A New Website Everyone Will Love It's just about complete and we're excited to be offering you an easy-to-use website with a full line of high-quality products and helpful information you'll return to again and again! Here's a little hint - the title of our blog is called 'The Main Dish'. Look for our announcement in your in-box coming in June!
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