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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Dream Big! Entries being accepted through Oct. 31

After this bit of commentary, the following post is going to read like a news release because, um, it is one. But instead of sending it to mass media, we decided it would be better to simply post it on our blog, giving our loyal readers an advantage over non readers. (Let's see if this social media thing really works:)) Anyway, take a look and if you work for a non-profit or know someone who does, dream big.

BOISE (Sept. 10, 2008) — Drake Cooper, Idaho’s largest integrated marketing communications agency, introduced a program today that will provide a non-profit organization in the Treasure Valley with a year of valuable marketing and branding assistance during the 2009 calendar year.

Drake Cooper, in its thirty-year tenure, has found pro-bono work to be an integral part of its business, working with several non-profit organizations over the years, including Zoo Boise, Trey McIntyre Project, United Way, The Idaho Community Foundation and several others. This year, the agency has formalized its selection process, and will choose a progressive, pro-active applicant that is passionate about its cause.

Jamie Cooper, CEO of Drake Cooper, said, “There is a lot of incredible not-for-profit work going on in the valley and a lot of great people behind that work. We thought the best way to make an impact would be to package our time and services together and select one great cause for the year.”

All Drake Cooper employees will take part in the selection process, said Cooper. “It’s going to be difficult to pick just one. This way, we can come to a decision based on varied perspectives.”

Most recently, Drake Cooper awarded an integrated pro-bono campaign to Idaho Select’s BAM JAM 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The event benefited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Idaho, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and Men Today Men Tomorrow.

“I would consider Drake Cooper one of the biggest assets our event had. Their creative ideas, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile was more than we could have ever hoped for,” said Vince Hordemann, Director of the Bam Jam division of Idaho Select.

Dream Big applications are being accepted now through October 31. For more information on the Drake Cooper Dream Big program or to apply, go to: http://www.drakecooper.com/about/dream-big/.

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