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Honest Abe

January 10, 2013 – 12:55 pm

Directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a cast of acclaimed actors headlined by the venerable Daniel Day Lewis, the recently released film Lincoln was destined to be a big hit at the box office. What was less expected, however, was how resonating the film would be as a master class on leadership. Anyone familiar with [...]

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A Year in Review

January 3, 2013 – 12:45 pm

A Snapshot of our Blog in 2012 2012 was truly a year worthy of conversation. Facebook’s IPO opened the world’s eyes to a new understanding of social media, mobile technology continued to grow and captured more of our attention and our dollars, the Summer Olympic Games unfolded in London, Hurricane Sandy became the most digitally [...]

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A Time for Thankfulness

November 22, 2012 – 10:26 am

**From the pages of Junction’s notebook: Read about the experiences, perspectives, and ideas of Junction team members. At Thanksgiving, it is important to take pause from our daily routines and the pressures of demanding responsibilities to recognize and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. The following are the reflections of the Junction team for [...]

By junctioncreative | Posted in Junction's Notebook | Also tagged 2012, business, CEO, clients, end of year, experiences, favorite, friends and family, holidays, ideas, Junction Creative Solutions, loved ones, Notebook, partners, peers, personal note, perspective, practices, reflections, routines, season, team members, Thankful, thanks, Thanksgiving, turkey | Comments (0)

The President, the Congressman, the Senator, and Twinkie the Kid…

November 20, 2012 – 2:19 pm

With the 2012 Presidential election in the books, we are gaining a clearer perspective on what the next four years of governance might look like and what the ramifications might be for businesses. In the two weeks following Election Day, the media has been quick to offer citizens multiple reports of that both Democrats and [...]

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Creating Brand Unity to Fight Cancer

October 2, 2012 – 3:15 pm

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although the campaign to raise awareness for the disease, which constitutes nearly a quarter of all cancers affecting women, is decades old, it’s message has never been clearer, and support for the effort has never been stronger. Advocacy for coping with and ultimately defeating breast cancer has grown [...]

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Junction to Lead Conversation on Launching Your Brand in a Crowded Marketplace

September 20, 2012 – 4:00 pm

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) Executive Director of Business Development & Partnerships Mark Cropp will be a featured speaker on a panel of experts as part of the Empower Concepts series on Thursday, September 27th from 8-9AM at The Work Spot in Duluth, GA. Cropp will join Sherry Heyl, CEO of Concept Hub Inc. and Julie [...]

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Junction Recognized for Supporting Central PA Businesses

July 17, 2012 – 1:10 pm

On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, the Gettysburg Adams County Chamber of Commerce held a special membership breakfast in Biglerville, PA recognizing members that remain dedicated to growing businesses in the Central Pennsylvania region. Sponsored by Knouse Foods Inc., an international food service company headquartered in Biglerville in northern Adams County, the event welcomed more than 50 [...]

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JXN Executive Roundtable Attracts Central PA Business Owners to Discuss Sustainability and Growth

May 7, 2012 – 2:48 pm

On Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) welcomed guests for its JXN Executive Roundtable event, a forum for entrepreneurs and business owners to share insights and perspectives in an intimate environment. Cosponsored by Raffensperger, Martin, and Finkenbiner LLC and Patrono & Associates, the event included 27 area business owners who participated in a [...]

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Junction to Host Inaugural JXN Executive Roundtable Event in Gettysburg, PA

April 18, 2012 – 3:17 pm

Atlanta based Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) announces the launch of its JXN Executive Roundtable, providing an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives to share and discuss best practices for sustaining and growing business. As an advocate for the creation of progressive, sustainable, and successful businesses, Junction is dedicated to bringing together thought leadership and [...]

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Introducing the JXN Executive Roundtable

April 17, 2012 – 10:21 am

In 2012, businesses face the challenge of reacting to major shifts in consumer behaviors within the financial constraints of a less than favorable economy. Many owners and CEOs find themselves looking for ways to reenergize the company with what seems like a shrinking budget. Junction, as an advocate for the creation of progressive, sustainable, and [...]

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