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The Salvation Army Participates in “Lend A Helping Glove” Contest

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Text KETTLE to 86132

Back in February when The Salvation Army team met with the Indianapolis Indians, this “glove thing” we talked about was months away…  Two sponsors, lots of paint, tons of pictures, and several meetings later, we finally have a finished project:  A five foot tall glove that could help The Salvation Army win $10,000.

Thanks to Reach Magazine and TKO Graphix, The Salvation Army is able to participate in the Indianapolis Indians’ “Lend a Helping Glove” contest.  As part of the Indianapolis Indians’ celebration of 125 years of professional baseball in Indianapolis, the Indians have designed a contest to raise awareness for worthy causes in our community.  Five charities were picked to participate, and The Salvation Army is so thankful to be one of them!

Custom painted fiberglass baseball gloves will be displayed in the Indy area. Each glove is painted by a different charity—ours is designed by TKO Graphix.  The Indians need your help in deciding which glove has the best paint job.  Vote via text message or online, and they’ll give $10,000 to the winning the charity.  Voting started June 3rd at 5:30 PM EDT and ends August 19th at 11:59 PM EDT.

How do I vote?
You can purchase votes. Votes are $5 for 5, $10 for 10, $15 for 20, $20 for 30 and $25 for 40.  You can vote as frequently as you’d like.  All proceeds benefit the charity for which you vote.  You must be registered to vote.

Can I still play if the contest has already started?
Yes. As long as it is still within the voting period.

How else can I vote for my favorite charity?
You can also vote by texting on your mobile phone.  There is no charge to vote by text unless your carrier charges.  No donation is required by text.  To vote for The Salvation Army via text message, send KETTLE to 86132.  Text services are provided by Qtego.

Salvation Army – Text Kettle to 86132

How is the winner decided?
The winner is decided by a combination of three votes – online, text, and a celebrity panel.  The winner will be announced on September 2, 2011.

Thanks for your help!  Be sure to follow us on facebook to find the gloves next location:  facebook.com/salvationarmyindiana.

~Mel

Helping Businesses Succeed in a Bad Economy

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The economy in recent years has been less than stellar. Many people have lost their jobs. Lost their savings. Lost their cars. Lost their houses. And some have even lost their businesses. Enough is enough. We must help each other.
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Press Release: TKO Graphix Merger

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Plainfield, IN, November 5, 2010 — TKO Graphix President, Tom Taulman II, announced this week the merging of Plainfield Sign and Elite Sign Company, Inc. with TKO Graphix. The two central Indiana firms will operate under the newly-formed TKO Graphix subdivision, Plainfield Sign.

The merger allows TKO Graphix to offer additional services, such as architectural, illuminated, and dimensional signs to its national market. TKO believes the strategy will bring new contracts to central Indiana and expand the opportunities and capabilities of all three organizations. Taulman said, “We’ve all worked together for 25 years, and with the current economic realities, it just makes since to house all of us in TKO’s 50,000 square-foot facility.”

Plainfield Sign, founded in 1969, maintains up to seven employees with annual revenues averaging $400,000. President Lee Faulkner brings 35 years of award-winning multimedia and carved signs experience to TKO Graphix. Faulkner will continue to serve as manager of Plainfield Sign.

Elite Sign Company, Inc., owned and operated by Ron Long for 29 years, staffs six employees with annual revenues over $500,000. While the company will operate within TKO Graphix’s Plainfield Sign subdivision, Elite will also continue as a separate company to service their existing customers. Long will supervise electrical sign installation for Plainfield Sign / TKO Graphix.

TKO Graphix offers a full-range of graphic services — including graphic design, digital and screen-printing, graphic installation and removal. In 2000, TKO was named a 3M Scotchprint® Graphics Authorized Manufacturer. Its installers became members of the United Application Standards Group and 3M Certified Installers in 2001. In 2004, TKO moved into its custom designed 50,000 square-foot facilities in Plainfield, Indiana.

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Tom Taulman II, contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398 or rclark@tkographix.com.

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Mishawaka Resident Wins TKO Graphix 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes

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Congratulations to Michele Jurkaites of Mishawaka, Indiana, for winning TKO Graphix’s 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes, $500 Simon Malls Gift Card.

In recent months, contestants signed up for the TKO Graphix Brandwire Newsletter, making them eligible for the drawing, which took place on Friday, October 1, 2010.

More details to come for the TKO Graphix 25th Anniversary Celebration.

If you would like more information on this topic contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398.

TKO Graphix, a 3M Scotchprint® Graphics Authorized Manufacturer, is a full-service, large format graphics company servicing the fleet, vehicle, retail, event, tradeshow and OEM industries. For over 24 years, TKO Graphix has helped companies nationwide with comprehensive graphic solutions to build their brands. TKO Graphix produces a variety of products for both indoor and outdoor, promotional and permanent uses.