I can attest to the fact that it takes a village to raise children. I will admit before I had children I thought “pfft I got this, I don’t need help to take care of MY children”. Well I can tell you 5.5 years (and 2 sons under the age of 6 later) I was wrong. Way wrong. Yes it can absolutely be done, but it is that much harder!  There were no classes offered in school to prepare me for this! That parenting class where we had to dress, care for and carry around a bag of flour did...

Glass is fairly easy to clean but there are some considerations that are unique to the engraving process used for etched glass plaques. Never apply cleaning solvents or commercial glass cleansers directly onto your glass plaques.  Solvents and cleansers may result in permanent damage to any coloured graphics and hand painted colour-filled, engraving.  Suitable methods for keeping your plaques looking their best include the following. ·      Always use a soft, clean cloth. ...

It is once again that time of year where our clients approach us to engage in our Continuity Services.  Student / Faculty / Alumni award walls need updating and our clients know that when they call on us we will deliver, on time, on budget and most importantly we will deliver a product that matches the previous year’s materials.  Sounds easy enough doesn’t it?  Well it is for us but only because our record keeping is impeccable.  We strive to record all the details of our projects so...

It was very exciting to once again be the Platinum Sponsor at the 3rd annual ADRP Toronto conference last Friday. The Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) is a 13 year old Association from New England that is expanding into the Canadian market. It is an Association for those working in the Donor Relations and Stewardship professions.  The Association and the conference offer these professionals the opportunity to share information, ideas, strategies and experiences with their...

Presidential is once again the Platinum sponsors for the ADRP Toronto Conference which is taking place on May 26, 2017. This is the 3rd year that this conference is taking place in Toronto and we are so excited to have been on the ground floor as this is also our 3rd Platinum sponsorship for this conference. The members of this organization represent the top decision makers in the Philanthropic world. This particular association focuses on the importance of bringing increased visibility to...

We are just completing a significant project at one of Canada’s largest Health Systems in Toronto that includes a cumulative donor wall, area recognition plaques, a historical display, exterior lettering and other items and I am in awe.  It occurs to me that Canada truly is an inspiring and unique country.  And we are fortunate enough to call this our home! Part of the design for the multi-million dollar campaign, that has enabled the complete rebuilding of this Healthcare space, is an...