SunDance invests and expands in-house finishing services with the power of PUR Binding
Located in Orlando, Florida, SunDance Marketing Solutions offers clients of varying industries a highly unique full-service print, finishing, and production destination that also includes branding and creative design. As such, they produce a variety of products, ranging from traditional trade catalogs and other direct mail, to innovative, large format canvas wall prints and other wall graphics.
“Our customers turn to us because we’re a one-stop, highly dependable resource for all their marketing and promotion needs,” remarked JohnHenry Ruggieri, Managing Partner at SunDance. “Since we handle a job from design to distribution, we deliver an all-encompassing comfort level for our clients that’s fairly unique. But they also count on SunDance to be at the forefront in delivering high-quality end-products that are also efficiently produced.”
USPS Rate Changes Go Into Effect January 22, 2017
While these changes do NOT directly affect the vast majority of our mailing projects we feel it is important to keep our clients aware of postal changes. If you have any questions regarding these changes please contact us for clarification.
From the Pitney-Bowes Website:
Postal rates & promotions
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced price changes for Mailing & Shipping Services. These new rates will go into effect on January 22, 2017.
The postage price for one-ounce Metered First-Class™ Letters is dropping from 46.5 cents to 46 cents, while the postage rate for a one-ounce stamped letter is growing from 47 cents to 49 cents. This means small businesses will have a 3-cent savings on metered letters over stamped letters.
7 Benefits of Keeping Your Business in Your Community
Even though goods and services from global companies can be purchased at the click of a “Buy Now!” button, doing business in your own community can benefit you in many ways. Here are seven of them:
Video - Client Testimonial - Customized Party Bibs
A SunDance client gave us the best testimonial after a special request made her event something special:
I loved working with SunDance Marketing Solutions for a last-minute specialty request. I have used SunDance for many previous, more traditional print jobs, but in this case turned to them for a personal request.
I was planning a themed shrimp boil for my husband’s birthday, and a couple weeks before the event, decided I wanted a personalized lobster bib. Even though online companies promised easy and quick turnaround, no one was able to fulfill my needs.
I turned to SunDance Marketing Solutions and within days they took my theme which was “I Don’t Eat With My Hands”, handled the graphics and delivered the perfect personalized lobster bib. Can’t wait to work with them again in the future.
Bring us your ideas and we’ll make them a reality. That’s what we do here at SunDance.
Video - Bethune-Cookman University Installation
Bethune-Cookman University just completed a huge expansion project adding two new residence halls. This included a campus-wide beautification project in both the new and existing buildings. It did not go unnoticed. It was a big hit even before we had finished installing the job. The concept was to showcase the rich history and tradition of the century-plus institution. Wall Wraps, Acrylic Plaques, Vinyl Applications and more were applied to lobby walls, hallways and stairwells. The final product speaks for itself and will continue to do so for generations to come.
Video - Thought Leadership Series - JohnHenry Ruggieri
SunDance Managing Partner, JohnHenry Ruggieri was interviewed by Cary Sherburne as part of the Thought Leadership Video Series on WhatTheyThink.com. In this video, he discusses the varied uses of the variety of different HP equipment at SunDance, the company rebrand and a little backstory on the company.
3 Easy Ways to Design Creative Workspaces
How much thought goes into your company’s workspaces? Before you pass the buck to the facilities management team and declare, “What’s done is done,” think about the impact that workplace design has on your business. In its Workplace Design Developments for 2016, SBFI reports, “poor workplace design costs U.S. businesses an estimated $330 billion in lost productivity each year.” That’s billion with a “b.”
In its Workplace Design Developments for 2016, SBFI reports, “poor workplace design costs U.S. businesses an estimated $330 billion in lost productivity each year.” That’s billion with a “b.”
So what type of work environment would inspire your employees? One that’s creative, colorful, and attractive enough to delight the visual senses.
Start by taking into account the top current design trends, which include more color, more texture, and the end of permanent layouts. There’s no need to start from scratch and invest thousands of dollars, because creative workspace solutions are just that – creative – and within every company’s reach – and budget.
Here are 3 ideas for making your existing office space more inviting to today’s workforce:
Video - SDU scores BIG and WINS with a 10.6% direct response rate!
SunDance launches SunDance University with a bang! SDU is committed to bringing quality educational content on a variety of subjects. The goal of these classes is to provide clients with insights, ideas and inspiration to help drive their business to the next level. Topics will range from Marketing, Design, Printing (offset and digital), large format, fulfillment and integrating storefronts as an enterprise solution.
SunDance Visits Discovery Cove
SunDance acknowledges their single greatest asset to be their employees and rewarded them with a day off at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove. The day was filled with food, fun and more importantly the SunDance Family. Employees were treated to all the amenities Discovery Cove offers, including the dolphin experience. A day of relaxing and soaking up the sun was enjoyed by everyone.
“We are able to attract and retain employees because we recognize their value and continually work to create a 'family' culture. Furthermore, we attribute our success to their hard work, dedication and commitment to become Central Florida’s preferred provider for design, print, mail and large format needs.” JohnHenry Ruggieri, Managing Partner.
Continuous Improvement Employee Training Events
SunDance Hosts Continuous Improvement Employee Training Events
Sundance plotted a new course in 2015 to raise the bar and awareness of Continuous Improvement through Lean Manufacturing Techniques. One result of this course was the creation of the Continuous Improvement Team whose sole purpose is to receive feedback from employees, thoroughly vet all suggestions and feasibility while defining critical needs for implementation. All suggestions revolve around common themes of Lean Manufacturing – saving time and money. Employees receive recognition and awards for implemented suggestions at the company’s monthly meeting.
