TLC is Growing!

It's hard to believe my company turned 7  years old in January.   

It seems like yesterday when I signed on my first client who is still with me.  With a lot of faith, hard work and determination TLC is striving. 

Equally excited to have hired my first employee, Ms. Shady Wheeler a recent graduate of Texas Tech.

Shady will be assisting with client relations, marketing strategies and social media. 

I am very grateful to continue to work with the finest companies in Southwest Florida and beyond.  

I look forward to what 2016 holds for TLC and our clients.  

On behalf of the TLC team may all your dreams come true this year.

Happy New Year

With Gratitude and Kindness!

Trish 

2nd Annual Bonita Springs Film Festival Nov 5

It's Lights, Camra  Action, as filmmakers and guests take their seats at the  2nd annual Bonita Springs Film Festival, Thursday Nov 5 at Prado Theatre, in Bonita Springs.

Sponsors, filmmakers city officials and the festival committe will walk across the red carpet, get their picture taken, while sipping champagne and enjoying an exciting evening under the stars.

Over 30 entries with winners  in several categories being shown that evening. 

Limited tickets are still available at www.bonitaspringsfilmfestival.com 

See you there!

U.S. Congressman Curt Clawson tours the Everglades Wonder Gardens in Downtown Bonita Springs

Recently several Board of Directors of the Bonita Wonder Gardens Inc; were  excited to give  U.S. Congressman Curt Clawson a tour of the Everglades Wonder Gardens located in Downtown Bonita Springs. 

Like so many, Congressman Clawson shared his memories as a young man touring the gardens with his parents.

Much has changed since his childhood visits especially since the not-for-profit took on the task of Preserving the Experience of the Wonder. 

If you have not been to the Everglades Wonder Gardens in a while, or have never been there, we encourage you to stop by and meet our awesome staff and enjoy the beauty of the botanical gardens, cool alligators, pink flamingos, birds, reptiles and so much more. 

Many more surprises are forth coming including  Ghost in the Gardens in October and the return of Big Joe.

Stayed Tuned, more to come!

Visit us at www.evergladeswondergardens.com for more information!

Client Referrals

You know the best referrals come from others.  I am so grateful to have  clients who I have had the pleasure to work with and send my name to others.

It's not always about work either. It could be as simple as who does your lawn, babysitting ect.. 

Just think about the next time your name is given to someone. Make sure you send that person a thank you note.  Better yet a referral back to them! 

Thank you to all my clients and friends who have sent me referrals since I opened TLC Marketing in 2009. 

A huge salute and thank you!

Keeping Busy In The Summer

A lot has been said that Florida is slow in the summer.  However,  I am not so sure.  

Restaurants are still busy, there's lots of traffic on the road, retail stores have shoppers and I have attended a lot of events in the community filled with professionals networking.

But August is almost here, which means yellow school buses, kids biking and walking to school and of course more business for everyone. 

I am so thankful to the clients  who I have the honor and privilege to work with year-round.  They are really awesome business owners who work tirelessly to keep their businesses and employees  engaged and enthusiastic. 

So it's time to gear up for season.  (Ok almost). Polish your silver, dust off the shelves and get your customer service

staff ready and eager to welcome back our winter friends!

Lehigh Chamber Presentation

What a great time speaking at the Greater Lehigh  Acres Chamber of Commerce membership Luncheon on Marketing Strategies on a Shoe String budget.  

Wonderful members and great networking.  

Thank you Inke Baker, President of the Greater Lehigh Chamber for this great opportunity. 

TLC Marketing named Small Business of The Year

I was humbled and surprised when my company TLC Marketing & Creative Services was named the  2015 Small Business of the Year by the Estero Chamber of Commerce.  

What an honor to be selected by a group of peers who I admire.  I so appreciate my clients, chamber members and most of all my guy, Gary Price!

Bonita Chamber Nomination

Very humbled to have been one of 11 nominees of the Small Business Award presented by the Bonita Springs Chamber at their annual luncheon today. 

TLC is a Bonita Chamber Small Business of the Year Nominee!

I'm so proud to announce that TLC Marketing & Creative Services has been named as a Small Business of the Year nominee by the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The winner will be announced at a luncheon on June 16, 2016 at 11:30 am. 

To read more, please CLICK HERE! 

To learn more about the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, please CLICK HERE.

Customer Service in Asia

For the past three weeks I have been touring Asia with my finance.  The reason for the trip was my brothers wedding in Serong, Indonesia.   I felt if we were going to travel this far, we might was we'll see what Asia has to offer.  

Well It has been a truly  amazing expierence from the airlines, hotels, retail shopping and more. 

What I found in each country we visited ( Hong Kong, Indonesia, Bali, Singapore and Dubai, was the friendliness of the people, as well as the customer service provided.   We were greeted with kindness and smiles everywhere we went.  We also leaned tips were not expected and when given, very appreciated.

 Some folks were just happy to see Americans.  At my brothers reception we felt like celeberties  we shook hands with the 1500 guests invited and took pictures with many of them who have never met Americans. 

It just reminded me of how we should treat foreigners when they arrive in the U.S.   We should all review our customer service procedures, make our visitors feel welcome and make sure employees are well trained, after all, it cost nothing to smile!

TLC Marketing & Creative Services is a proud Project HELP Sponsor!

TLC Marketing & Creative Services is a proud Project HELP Sponsor! Project HELP is Collier County's only state-certified rape and crisis center, and a recent fundraiser, with TLC as a sponsor, was the most successful event ever!

To read more from the Naples News, click here.

To learn more about Project HELP, and how YOU can HELP, click here. 

History Made

  Tonight was a very special evening. History was made.  The Everglades Wondergardens was purchased by the Bonita Wondergardens Board of Directors, Inc. 

It was a festive evening with lots of smiles and relief.  The work now begins, paying back the 3.5 million to the City of Bonita Springs.   A huge thank you to all who took part in Preserving The Wonder.

Project Help A Place For Hope!

Tonight  I supported  Project Help a non-profit organization of professional counselors and advocates, committed to providing hope, empowerment and healing to anyone affected by sexual violence, sudden death and other crimes. 

My hope is that anyone who may need this service know it's here for you.  Call 239-262-7227. All services are free!  Thank you Robin DeMattia for inviting TLC to be one of the sponsors for this event. 

Coffee with Congressman Burt Clawson

Very nice way to start the morning by meeting with Congressman Curt Clawson and share with him how important it is to have his support to help Preserve the Everglades Wonder Gardens.  

As president of Bonita Wonder Gardens, Inc, the financial arm of the Everglades Wonder Gardens, we have a lot of work ahead to keep it open.

 Congressman Clawson promised to schedule a visit after his trip to DC. We welcome your support. 

I am going to hold him to it!

Coconut Point Honda Groundbreaking

What fun it was seeing so many community leaders, business owners, safety personnel and  Honda Co-owners at the Groundbreaking of the new Coconut Point Honda in Estero. 

Thank you to the new Mayor and  Council of the Villages of Estero for taking part in this exciting project.  

Great Things ahead for Estero!

Thank You City of Bonita Springs!

On Wednesday March 18, history was made.  The City of Bonita Springs Council voted 7-0 to loan the Bonita Wonder Gardens 3.5 million dollars to purchase and preserve the Everglades Wonder Gardens.  This  79 year old landmark is nestled on the Imperial River in Downtown Bonita Springs. 

We are so grateful to the council and supporters of the Everglades Wonder Gardens for taking a leap of faith in our abilities as a board to recognize that something so precious is worth saving.

Now fun begins as we lay out the ground work for our Capitol Campain efforts. 

Stay tuned, we need you!

Everglades Wonder Gardens

Who would have ever thought a group of citizens in Bonita Springs Florida would ban together and help to preserve a 79 year old Florida landmark? Well we did. 

This group known as Bonita Wonder Gardens, Inc; lobbied to purchase and negotiate to buy the property which sits on the Imperial River in the heart of a small town from long time residents the Piper family.

On March 18 the board of directors hope that the City of Bonita Springs will move forward and become our landlord by providing the 3.5 million dollar Bridge Loan needed to purchase the site.  

It's been over 8 long months meeting and planning to accomplish this goal.

We hope there are people out there who believe that this jewel is worth saving a pledge to help us get there. 

Stay tuned!

Inaugural Eyeball Soiree - January 31, 2015

The Inaugural Eyeball Soiree to benefit the Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic will take place on Sat January 31^st at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.  This event is anticipating a sell-out crowd of 250 attendees. The Lions Eye Clinic serves about 6,000 clients annually, providing free eye care.

Guests will enjoy tastings by six South Florida Chefs with wine and beer to savvy the flavors.  Entertainment,  live and silent auction will also take place.   M/C is Stacey Deffenbaugh, NBC-2 News Anchor.

Click HERE to read the full press release at the Naples Daily News web site. 

Happy 2015!

Here we are another year older and wiser   with New Years resolutions galore. I know for me personally I plan to continue to grow my business slowly and profitable.

 My goal is to continue to take care of my existing clients offering more services listen to their needs and communicate 

more.  

I will be traveling a bit this summer, one trip overseas to see my brother marry the girl of his dreams which only took him 50 years to find the right gal.  Then out west to Colorado to the annual family reunion.

There is so much to do in only 364 days hopefully I will accomplish some if not all if it.

Here's to a great 2015!