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dovetail solutions Volunteers at Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver-Based PR Firm Completes its Annual Service Day by Helping Develop Children's Garden

June 28, 2010 - dovetail solutions™, a Denver-based public relations and branding firm, completed its annual community service day this Saturday, June 26.  This year dovetail solutions™, along with clients, friends and family, partnered with the Denver Botanic Gardens and volunteered their morning to help develop the Children's Garden. Volunteers took part in a number of activities, including moving dwarf conifers and transplanting and potting perennials. The dovetail team enjoyed the great weather and breathtaking landscapes at the Denver Botanic Gardens. About 250 trees and perennials were planted in the Children's Garden on Saturday that will be seen for years to come.

"It was great to have the entire dovetail team, clients, friends and more come out to give back to the community," said Andy Boian, CEO and founder of dovetail solutions™.  "We truly believe in community investment and take pride in our annual service day."

The Denver Botanic Gardens' mission is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing pleasure and enlightenment to everyone. Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Their conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations.

dovetail solutions Welcomes DU Student to Internship Program

June 22, 2010 - dovetail solutions^TM is pleased to announce its newest addition to the Internship program: Elisa Ballard. During her internship Ballard will learn about dovetail's approach to public relations and will assist with overseeing day-to-day internal/client activities. The new intern is in her fourth year at the University of Denver and has completed her major in Management with a minor in Italian.  She has begun her MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Finance and anticipates graduating in June 2011.
 
"I am extremely pleased to have this talented individual join our team," said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions™. "The internship program has proved valuable in the past, not only for dovetail, but for the intern as well, and I look forward to watching Ms. Ballard grow."

dovetail solutions achieves 5 years of success

Denver-based PR Firm Demonstrates Value of Strategic Community Investment

May 24, 2010 – dovetail solutions^TM, a Denver-based public relations and branding firm, celebrated its 5-year anniversary today. Specializing in public relations, positioning, branding and “Strategic Community Investment,” dovetail solutions^TM has offered its clients a unique agency experience for the past five years now, dovetailing and harnessing elements from the corporate, non-profit and public sectors.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years. Moreover, three out of the five years dovetail solutions ^TM has been operating, the economy was in a recession, presenting the company with even longer odds of success. Nevertheless, the firm has endured and even thrived, increasing its client base over the past two years by 46 percent. dovetail solutions^TM has also established a national presence by opening  an office in San Francisco and has plans to open an office in Washington D.C. in July 2010.

“The work we do is strategic, effective, and generally leads to a more sophisticated approach to branding and community investment,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO. “This unique approach to the traditional PR agency model is the reason I believe we have been able to not only maintain operations, but also grow our operations significantly.”

Boian founded dovetail solutions^TM in 2005 with a vision of establishing a bond between community, business, and government. With clients from numerous industries and parts of the country, dovetail solutions^TM seems to have found a niche in the PR world.

“What we offer our clients isn’t merely media relations and traditional concepts of branding,” Boian said. “We ask our clients to look deep within to find those core beliefs and values of the company, then we identify opportunities and align internal resources to take advantage of willing partnerships in the community. In turn, our clients benefit greatly in areas that traditional PR cannot offer alone.”

dovetail solutions^TM has partnered with numerous non-profit organizations and has made a large impact on the community through volunteer work and partnership programs.  The actions of its employees are consistent with the recommendations given to its clients, displayed by their dedication to 44 different organizations and committees throughout the Denver area, including the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the Downtown Denver Partnership, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Denver Public Schools Foundation’s School Partners Program.  In 2009, dovetail solutions^TM was recognized for its involvement within the community and non-profit organizations with the Partners in Philanthropy Small Business Award from the Denver Business Journal.

Not only does the dovetail team get involved by volunteering with the community, it incubates a non-profit organization called the Young Philanthropists Foundation (YPF), founded by Alexis Boian in 2005.  YPF is devoted to engaging young children in philanthropic actions that guide them in giving back to their community.  Penny Harvest, YPF’s signature fundraising event where young children collect idle pennies for local charities, has donated over $100,000 in the past five years.

dovetail solutions^TM also helped to launch ExecConnect, an exclusive group of executives, community leaders, and business owners with a mission to connect leadership to the public, private and nonprofit sectors.  This group established an alliance with Denver Bike Share and was an integral part in the implementation of this program in downtown Denver.

Team Member Ascends at dovetail solutions

 May 11, 2010 - dovetail solutions recently announced the promotion of CJ Powell to Manager of Client Services. Mr. Powell joined dovetail solutions in Feb. 2010 as Marketing Coordinator and in his new role, is responsible for the management of several clients at the firm.  Mr. Powell also plays a critical administrative role in ExecConnect, an exclusive group of business and community leaders launched by dovetail solutions in 2009.

“CJ is a wonderful person who has a wealth of talent.  We feel honored to have him as a part of our team, and we are elated that his development will happen here,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions. 

dovetail solutions Welcomes New Marketing Coordinator

 April 14, 2010 Amy Secor, a recent graduate of the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and further studies in Spanish and Business Ethics & Legal Studies, has joined dovetail solutions as Marketing Coordinator.

“I am extremely pleased to have Amy on board. She participated in dovetail solutions’ internship program this past winter and brings great talent to the firm. I am excited to have her as part of our team,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions. 

dovetail solutions Adds University of Colorado Hospital as a New Client

March 15, 2010 dovetail solutions welcomes the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) to its list of clients. UCH, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, is the region's only academic hospital and consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

 "We are elated to be working with a prominent and respected client like the University of Colorado Hospital," said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions. "UCH is unlike any of its kind in this region, offering top medical professionals in addition to housing one of the premier academic research institutions in the country."

 dovetail solutions is tasked with developing strategic community investment within UCH, as well as media relations and public relations activities on behalf the academic hospital.

dovetail solutions Welcomes New Team Member

 March 1, 2010 - dovetail solutions is pleased to announce the addition of CJ Powell to the team as Marketing Coordinator. Mr. Powell comes to dovetail overseeing day-to-day marketing services for dovetail as well as its clients. With a strong background in both reporting and strategic communications, CJ is a former reporter for The Daily Camera and the Colorado Daily in Boulder, Colo. Prior to joining the dovetail solutions team, CJ acted as account coordinator at one of Denver’s largest public relations firms, where he worked closely with a diverse client base to build brand awareness and advance the missions of international, national and local organizations through strategic communication.

 “We are thrilled to have CJ join our team,” said Andy Boian, President and CEO of dovetail solutions.  “His marketing experience brings a new dimension of talent to the services we can offer our clients.”

ExecConnect Announces its Inaugural Distinguished Speakers Series Event

January 25, 2010 - ExecConnect, a group of Denver business and community leaders founded by dovetail solutions™, announces ExecConnect's first Distinguished Speaker Series event of 2010.

The members of ExecConnect are proud to present Brian J. Bagley as the keynote speaker for this event. Brian was a key member of the team that researched and wrote Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't, the best-selling hardback business book of all time. As the only research analyst throughout the five-year book project, Brian performed the in-depth investigations, interviews, and analysis on market-leading companies to understand how they came to dominate their industries. "We are thrilled to have Brian presenting to our members and their guests, said Angela Lieurance, ExecConnect Founding Member and Chair. His unique insights and knowledge of what makes companies best of breed will be of great benefit to all our attendees for years to come." As part of his presentation, Brian will provide an inside look at his research that was gathered for the book, but not included in the final version due to limited space. In addition to his work as a management consultant specializing in research-based executive education, Brian is a visiting professor and lecturer at the University of Colorado-Boulder, teaching classes on leadership and executive development for the University's prestigious President's Leadership Class. 

 ExecConnect would like to thank the Denver Business Journal for being the media sponsor.

 ExecConnect's quarterly Distinguished Speaker Series brings thought leaders, innovation experts, and others from the private and public sectors to speak on a variety of topics to keep our ExecConnect members informed and ahead of the curve.

For more information on this event, please contact Gordon Miller, gmiller@dovetailsolutions.com.

dovetail solutions Welcomes New Director of Client Services

January 18, 2010 - Brandy Radey, a senior executive in public relations, has joined dovetail solutions as Director of Client Services.

"Brandy's breadth and depth of experience is going to be well utilized here, on behalf of our clients. We are elated for her to be a part of the team," said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions.  

dovetail solutions Declares "Day of Service" -- Puts Community Focus into Practice

October 13,2009 – dovetail solutions, a one-of-a-kind public relations firm whose mission in revolutionizing the relationship between business and community, made its own contribution to fulfilling that mission on September 19 with a Day of Service at  Denver’s Bluff Lake Nature Center. 

 “We started dovetail solutions to help Denver business and community organizations build meaningful partnerships that benefit both organizations and Denver as a whole,” said Andy Boian, Founder and President of dovetail solutions. “It made perfect sense for us to set an example of how all firms, big or small, can make a meaningful difference. I was thrilled that our staff, our clients, and our extended dovetail family came out to help restore a hidden gem of our natural environment: the Bluff Lake Nature Center.”

 Located in the East Denver neighborhood of Stapleton, Bluff Lake Nature Center is a 123-acre urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom.  dovetail solutions worked to remove invasive grasses from the area and restore plants that support the native ecosystem.  

dovetail solutions Welcomes New Team Members

September 15, 2009 - dovetail solutions™ is pleased to announce it has added two new members to its team: Scott Gossett and Ryan Peacock. Mr. Gossett comes to dovetail as a new Manager of Client Services overseeing day-to-day client activities. Gossett recently relocated back to Colorado after spending four years in Hawaii where his work with some of the state’s “blue chip” firms demonstrated how well-orchestrated community relations programs can be instrumental in building business.

Mr. Peacock also joined dovetail solutions™ as a Manager of Client Services after most recently overseeing content development at Metro Mountain Media (a division of MediaNews Group) for its targeted publications and websites by setting the editorial vision and supporting community outreach efforts. Ryan is also a freelance writer and has worked with several publications on topics that range from business profiles to magazine features.

 “I am extremely pleased to have these two talented individuals join our team,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions™. “They each bring a unique perspective and approach to strategic community investment.”  

dovetail solutions Adds Three New Clients

September 8, 2009 - dovetail solutions™ welcomes CBIZ Financial, High Sierra Water Services, and McDonald Automotive Group, to its list of clients. 

 “We are very excited to welcome these leading Colorado companies to the dovetail family,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions.  “Each of these firms provides exceptional service and value in its market sectors, and we are thrilled to work with them to contribute to their success in business and in the Colorado community.”

Assurity Financial Makes Unconventional Move to Assist Abandoned Borrowers

August 21, 2009 - Englewood, CO – Mortgage banker Assurity Financial Services, LLC has recently stepped forward to help homeowners and mortgage brokers who were left without home loans after their lenders went out of business, literally overnight. During a time of unprecedented turmoil for the mortgage lending industry, the Colorado-based mortgage banker is making an unconventional move to accept appraisal transfers from other institutions, including those that have failed.

Recently, the nation saw its fourth largest wholesale lender and third largest FHA lender fold, leaving tens of thousands of borrowers who were promised loans, out in the cold. “We have been buried with inquiries from borrowers and their brokers pleading for help,” stated Calvin Hamler, Assurity Financial CEO. “Many have been told by their banks and other lenders that they will have to start all over again and potentially pay for another appraisal.”

Hamler, a former Wall Street veteran who co-founded the firm on the premise of conservative FHA, VA and conventional lending over 7 years ago, has made the bold decision to allow for appraisal transfers, which can significantly reduce the time and lower the cost it takes for consumers to obtain the much needed financing for their homes.

“I think about the family that has a purchase contract on a home and finds out that their lender has just gone out of business,” said Hamler. “They don’t need to be told to start the lengthy process all over again and unnecessarily pay for a second appraisal. They need a lender who can cut through the red tape and get their loan closed on time, and that’s what we’re here to do.”

Headquartered in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Englewood, Colorado, Assurity Financial Services has been serving borrowers across its multi-state footprint since 2002. It is the premier provider of suitable home mortgage loans, offering financial stability for its customers by providing an extensive mix of well accepted, safe, conventional and government loan types. Assurity Financial Services is the lender of choice, enabling customers to intelligently maximize their opportunities in a free market environment. For more information call 1-800-979-4801 or visit www.assurityfinancial.com.

CSU-Pueblo Unveils New Home for Students

August 17, 2009 - Denver, CO — Crestone Hall, the first of a new three-building student housing master plan expansion at Colorado State University-Pueblo (http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/), will open its doors this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the University with state, regional, and local officials. Designed by the Denver Architectural firm Carvell PageSoutherlandPage, (http://www.pspaec.com/), the new living/learning, state-of-the-art housing village is the first new residence hall to be built since c. 1965 when Belmont Hall was completed.

The new development is part of a growing trend of on-campus living for small to mid-size college campuses. “As our enrollment continues to grow, we want to provide our students not only with high quality academic programs but also with a fulfilling campus life experience,” stated Joseph Garcia, President of CSU-Pueblo. “This spacious, comfortable, and attractive residence hall will help us to recruit and retain students in an increasingly competitive environment.”

Crestone Hall contains 72 rooms with a total student population capacity of 253 and features a great hall with wireless connectivity to encourage informal study, a warming kitchen, a multi-media classroom, business office/control and check-in desk, conference room, full floor lounges/house wing, “smart” central laundry, postal and flex-program spaces.

On Tuesday, August 18, the school will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to coincide with the first week of classes. Additional details include the following:

Who: CSU School Officials and Southern Colorado Dignitaries
What:Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Opening of Crestone Hall
Where:CSU-Pueblo Campus, Crestone Hall West Patio
When:August 18 at 8:30 A.M.

“We have created a safe, 24/7 living and learning environment for students and faculty that fosters a sense of community and identity, giving them access to the resources they need to continue to succeed,” said Christopher Carvell AIA, NCARB, Design Principal for Carvell PageSoutherlandPage Architects.

When fully completed, the student housing village will feature 750 beds and approximately 45,000 square feet of common area that includes multi-media classrooms, game /recreation areas, a cyber café/computer labs, group study/conference rooms, “technology-smart” laundry areas, a grab & go bistro, and a neighboring recreational field.

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle Arts District in Downtown Denver, Colorado, Carvell PageSoutherlandPage (CPSP) Architects is a design firm specializing in Higher Education, Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Mixed Use, Urban Infill, Affordable Housing, and Alternative Renewable Energy Facilities. The firm is recognized both nationally and internationally for its design excellence and project delivery. With a staff of over 450 professionals and offices in Denver, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Washington D.C., the firm’s practice extends across the United States and throughout the world. For more information, visit www.pspaec.com.

Team Member Ascends at dovetail solutions 

July 27, 2009 - Denver, CO--dovetail solutions announced the promotion of Gordon Miller to Senior Partner of Strategic Services. Mr. Miller will continue to direct the growing Executive Leadership Strategies practice in the firm, as well as oversee strategic client solutions and connections.

“Client service and value is our continuing priority, and Gordon brings the added wisdom and practice of 40 years to that end,” said Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutions. “He is a great fit for this position.”

Miller is a nationally recognized workplace expert and has authored bestselling books on the topic. He appears weekly on KWGN-TV/Fox 31 in Denver.

dovetail solutions is a branding firm that centers on the idea of community investment being a cornerstone of any marketing, public relations, and business development platform to promote brand awareness and help the bottom line. For more information, please call us at (720) 226-9595 or visit our website at www.dovetailsolutions.com. 

dovetail solutions welcomes new team member

 May 5, 2009 - dovetail solutionsTM is proud to announce the addition of Dave Farmer as the Director of Creative Services. With 14 years of experience in creative marketing and brand communications, Farmer’s expertise spans b2b and b2c interactive web design, print design, PR/writing, advertising, branding, and collateral development. Prior to partnering with dovetail solutionsTM, Dave worked in various advertising and marketing companies, eventually starting his own successful firm, where his focus was on brand strategies and market penetration campaigns for a variety of companies, from Fortune 100 firms to tech startups.

“We are thrilled to add Dave to the dovetail family,” reports Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of dovetail solutionsTM. “He brings a creative edge to the table that perfectly rounds out our service offerings.”

dovetail solutionsTM is a branding firm that centers on the idea of community investment being a cornerstone of any marketing, public relations, and business development platform to promote brand awareness and help the bottom line. For more information, please call us at 720-226-9595 or visit our website at www.dovetailsolutions.com.

Coolerado Corporation to Host Event in Support of Green Energy

April 13, 2009 - Coolerado Corporation, the leading manufacturer of high-efficiency air conditioning systems in Colorado, will host an event on May 13 featuring Mayor Hickenlooper and other city and state officials in an effort to support Colorado’s sustainable energy industry. With this event, the company will bring together government officials, business leaders and many other individuals in support of Colorado’s sustainable industries and green collar workforce.

“The state of Colorado is a leading adopter of sustainable energy technologies,” reports Mike Luby, CEO of Coolerado Corporation. “This event will celebrate the energy-efficient practices being implemented in Denver and throughout Colorado and will raise awareness about the long-term environmental and economic benefits of green technologies.” Further details include the following:

 Who: Hosted by Coolerado Corporation
What:Green Energy Celebration with Mayor Hickenlooper
Where:Montbello Library Branch, 12955 Albrook Drive, Denver
When:May 13, 2009 at 9:30 A.M.
Why:To support Colorado’s green energy efficiency industry

Coolerado Corporation was founded in 2004 and operates in Colorado. The company recently received the prestigious “Governor’s Excellence in Renewable Energy Award” from Governor Ritter for outstanding contributions made by a small business to protect the environment and support clean power through renewable energy. In addition, the Coolerado air conditioner was recognized by R&D Magazine as one of “the top 100 most technologically significant products” introduced into the international marketplace. Coolerado air conditioners use as little as 10% of the energy required by conventional systems. For more information, visit www.coolerado.com.

dovetail solutions adds CSU’s College of Business as a Client 

April 1, 2009 - dovetail solutions^TMwelcomes Colorado State University’s College of Business to its list of clients. The College of Business is currently the largest undergraduate major at CSU, with nearly 2,000 students enrolled. Approximately 86 percent of the students come from Colorado, with placement rates around 85 percent. Recently, the school ranked 67th on BusinessWeek’s fourth annual list of the Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the country.

“We are very pleased to welcome CSU’s College of Business to the dovetail family,” said Andy Boian, President and CEO of dovetail solutions. “We look forward to continuing to build upon its exceptional reputation as a leading business school.”

Colorado State University was founded in 1870, and the College of Business was added to the University just 40 years ago. With more 25,000 students, CSU is a major center for education, business, research and services for both Fort Collins and all of Northern Colorado. For more information visit www.biz.colostate.edu.

dovetail solutions adds Coolerado Corporation as a Client 

March 24, 2009 - dovetail solutions^TMwelcomes Coolerado Corporation to its list of clients. Coolerado Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency air conditioning systems in Colorado. Its products deliver 100% fresh, filtered and cool air from the outside, keeping the inside environment cleaner and healthier. Each Coolerado product uses much less energy than conventional vapor compression air-conditioning systems, using as little as 10% of the energy required by the most efficient conventional systems.

“We are very excited to welcome Coolerado Corporation to the dovetail family,” said Andy Boian, President and CEO of dovetail solutions. “Coolerado is an innovative company focused on green technologies, and we look forward to contributing to its success.”

Coolerado was founded in 2004 and operates in Colorado. The company recently received the prestigious “Governor’s Excellence in Renewable Energy Award” from Governor Ritter for outstanding contributions made by a small business to protect the environment and support clean power through renewable energy. In addition, the Coolerado Air Conditioner was recognized by R&D Magazine as one of “the top 100 most technologically significant products” introduced into the international marketplace. For more information visit www.coolerado.com.

dovetail solutions Welcomes New Team Members 

March 24, 2009 - dovetail solutions^TM is pleased to announce it has added two new members to its team: Kellie Burton and Emily Holleran.

Ms. Burton comes to dovetail as the new Manager of Client Services, overseeing day-to-day client activities. Burton recently relocated back to Colorado after spending five years in New York City where she managed media relations activities for Gensler Firmwide and several not-for-profit organizations.

Ms. Holleran joins dovetail solutions as Marketing Coordinator and most recently took on the additional role as Chief of Staff.

“I am extremely pleased to have these two talented individuals join our team,” said Andy Boian, President and CEO of dovetail solutions. “They each bring a unique perspective and approach to strategic community investment.”