April 8, 2008
Gift of Hope campaigns to recruit
thousands of new donors
A former professional football player, a hospital
fund-raising administrator, and a working mother
who as a teenager underwent two liver transplants are three individuals given the gift of a second chance in life thanks to the generosity of organ donors.
November 2, 2009
Jefferson pushes financial options to avert CTA service cuts and layoffs
Every October in recent years Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) makes a public announcement that it faces another “doomsday” financial situation, said Darrell Jefferson, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union – Local 241, Tuesday, at a news conference where he blasted CTA management as being “top heavy” and should be reduced.
October 14, 2009
100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. Hosts
7th Annual Scholarship Fair
As many as 6,000 students and parents are expected to attend the 7th Annual 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc.’s College Scholarship Fair presented by State Farm on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. To date, over $5 million in scholarships have been awarded.
September 22, 2009
Harvey Park District Board Approves
$1 million bond to bolster parks system
Several years of financial mismanagement and corruption have left the Harvey parks nearly broke. However, a newly reorganized Harvey Park District Board approved a $1 million bond last week to help stabilize parks’ operations and pay for much needed repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
First Trace Communications Branding Initiatives
In addition to first-rate media management, First Trace is a leader in developing branding campaigns for small businesses, professional services and governments. We create a full complement of collateral material, including video campaigns, event programming, websites and brochures.
Dr. Mary Palmore kicked off a branding campaign with website that would present her medical practice in a professional, sophisticated yet warm and inviting light. The site is critical to First Trace's efforts to position her as an expert in the media and before other professional groups as she expands the breadth of her medical endeavors and continues to perform community outreach.
Jack's Construction needed to expand its market reach and a place to send potential customers seeking to do due diligence before hiring a contractor. With a new website, business cards and door hangers, the company launched a summer marketing campaign. The site features testimonials and photographs of completed work — must-haves in the home remodeling business.
First Trace Comunications designed an almuni outreach program to connect Malcolm X College graduates with existing students. The program, which included a training component and events, will serve to enhance contacts, mentoring and job opportunities for new grads, adding another layout of value to the Malcolm X learning experience.
Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL)
First Trace has provided a range of services related to public relations, campaign management and political strategy to one of Illniois' most popular congressmen.