Onyx Group

Tallahassee, FL, June 30^th, 2009 – Social Networking has become a household phrase. Local Tallahassee magazine, Capital Executive, recently dedicated their quarterly summer issue to the popular topic. With Onyx Group holding a strong presence in the field they were presented with the opportunity to be a contributing columnist for the magazine.

Onyx Group’s column was centered towards association executives and their need to participate in social networking for generating new membership and increasing communication amongst current association members.

“Social networking is a free, fun, and a valuable business tool. You get back what you put in and it’s definitely worth the effort involved,” Matt Meinrod, Onyx Group Regional Business Developer and article columnist.

Tallahassee, Florida, June 15, 2009 - Onyx Group was awarded the 2009 Small Business Service Award on Friday night at the 26th Annual Small Business Recognition Gala, a part of the annual Small Business Week Celebration hosted by Florida A&M University’s Small Business Development Center and other local, state, and county agencies.

“We are so excited! As always, it feels great to be honored by our peers for all the hard work we do,” said Agency Principal Kris Carter.

Tallahassee, Florida, June 15, 2009 - June has not only been a busy month in the office for Onyx Group staffers, but also around the community as charitable efforts are becoming more apparent. Participating in both the 2009 Big Bend Start! Heart Walk and Big Bend March of Dimes events in the coming weeks the Onyx team has been charging throughout town looking for donations and are right on pace to reach their goals.

“It’s so easy to get caught up in our own lives in and out of work, but working hard for good causes like the Heart Walk and March of Dimes gives me a chance to give back to the community,” said Matt Meinrod.

June is looking to be a very busy month for Onyx Group!

On June 2nd, Nadia Kamal, Onyx Group Agency Principal, will be co-presenting the Emerging Business of the Year Award at the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of Excellence Awards. To purchase tickets to this event, go to www.talchamber.com .

On June 9th, Nadia will be speaking for the University Center Club’s “Appetite for Learning” series. The topic of her presentation will be “Social Media and Integrated Marketing.” Please note that this event is for University Center Club members only. Members can click here to make their reservation online.

On June 17th, Nadia will be speaking at the Tallahassee Society for Association Executive’s Power Lunch, where she will discussing the importance of strategic planning for association executives. This event is open to TSAE members and non-members. Click here for more information.

On June 18th, Nadia (she’s a very busy woman!) will be speaking at TSAE’s CEO Roundtable discussion (topic TBD). The Mission of the TSAE CEO Roundtable is to provide any TSAE member who is an association CEO education and information regarding issues relevant to association management and the office of chief executive. For more information on how to reserve your place for this event, contact TSAE at (850) 561-6124.

On June 25th, Nick Williams, Onyx Group New Business Manager, will be “locked up” for Muscular Distrophy and will not be released until he raises $3,200. For more information on how you can help the Tallahassee MDA, call (850) 681-6763.

For more information on Onyx Group speaking engagements and events, contact Elyse Gibson at (850) 877-3930.

Onyx Group is excited to announce new summer intern Sarah Santilli. The senior Information Technology major at Florida State is ready to hone her skills for the next three months in graphic design, branding, and business strategy here at the Onyx Group.

Originally from Palm Beach, Florida, Sarah is an avid scuba diver, enjoys going to Seminole football, baseball, and basketball games, and likes to think of herself as a restaurant connoisseur.

Welcome to the Onyx Group, Sarah!

Atlanta, Georgia, May 13^th, 2009 – This week Nadia Kamal and Matt Meinrod traveled north to Atlanta, Georgia to continue Onyx Group’s southeastern expansion. The visit marks Onyx Group’s first trip to the Peach State which resulted in a huge success. Onyx Group is now a member of both the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Sports Council.

“The past two days in Atlanta were fantastic. Everyone we met on the visit was extremely friendly and welcoming. I’m very confident Onyx Group is going to find success here,” Matt Meinrod, Regional Business Developer.

The Onyx Group is continuing their expansion throughout the state of Florida. Most recently the dynamic group from Tallahassee joined the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce on their visit two weeks ago. Staying up to date with events and connecting with the community and its businesses is our goal. Orlando offers many great opportunities and is the next step for Onyx Group’s growth.

Tallahassee, Florida, May 8^th, 2009 – Onyx Group staff member and former Florida State offensive lineman Matt Meinrod spent the winter working with Harris Kaufman, a junior FSU student, in pursuit of making the football team as a walk on this spring. The duo spent countless hours on the football field going through drills and conditioning work to prepare him for his tryout. What seemed like a lofty goal turned into reality as Kaufman made the team this past March. The story was so inspiring it got picked up by Sun Sports Network which recently aired last month.

“Harris came to me last fall with high hopes. He did everything I asked and it paid off. I couldn’t be more proud,” said Matt Meinrod, Regional Business Developer with Onyx Group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2e5B0jWZRk

Onyx Group will be participating in the 2009 Big Bend Start! Heart Walk this October. We have pledged to raise $2,500 for the American Heart Association and we need your help!

Heart related health issues have touched most of our lives in one way or another: heart disease and stroke are the nations number 1 and number 3 killers respectively. You can do your part to fight heart disease by donating your time or money to Onyx Group. By clicking the link below, you can donate by credit card or PayPal now, or sign up to be a member of the Onyx Group Heart Walk Team. Participants who join the Onyx Group team and help us get to our goal of $2,500 will receive a special edition Onyx Group Heart Walk t-shirt designed by our Uber Doodler, Kris Carter.

In January 2008, the Centers for Disease Center (CDC) release new mortality data which shows that, since 1999, coronary heart disease and stroke age-adjusted death rates are down by 25.8 percent and 24.4 percent, respectively. This means that the American Heart Association’s 2010 strategic goal for reducing deaths from coronary heart disease has been achieved, and for stoke nearly achieved - well ahead of schedule. A new impact goal for 2020 is already being developed.

To donate or join our team:
- Go to www.bigbendheartwalk.org
- On the left, click “Find a Team”
- Choose “Onyx Group”
- If you’d like to join our team, click “Join Our Team.” If you’d like to donate, choose “General Team Donation” tab.

Tallahassee, Florida, April 28^th, 2009 – Onyx Group is proud to announce that co-principal Nadia Kamal will be speaking this Thursday at TechExpo 2.0, the 2^nd annual area Technology Conference, organized by TalTech Alliance and being hosted at Tallahassee Community College. The topic to be presented will be on social networking from a business owner’s perspective.

Nadia Kamal on presenting at the expo, “social networking is a tool not only my staff utilizes, but myself as well. Being able to communicate with clients on multiple levels is the key to building long and lasting relationships.”