So, how many of you have gotten umpteen invites on Facebook recently to complete that little “25 random things” list?
Yeah, me too.
So, as a way of introducing our little blog … and ourselves … to you, here’s “25 random things,” that you may or may not have known about SG&D.
1. We’re more than just a design company. Yes, we create annual reports, logos, stationery items, brochures, catalogs, and other collateral pieces. But we also can help you in promoting your upcoming event through public relations and event planning services, get ready for that big conference with trade exhibit booth design, and even place your outdoor and transit advertising.
2. And yes, we design Web sites, too!
3. All the members of our creative team are Pittsburgh-area graduates. We have two alums each from Robert Morris (Carla and Mike W.) and Duquesne (Dianne and Donna, both for grad school) and one from LaRoche (Mike S.).
4. SG&D recently earned recertification from both Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). This allows us the ability to bid on government, state, and county projects. In the past, we have worked with Slippery Rock University and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
5. Our favorite water cooler discussion topic is the Pittsburgh Penguins … even in the off-season.
6. We’ve provided services to a multitude of business sectors, including higher education, logistics, manufacturing, business-to-business, non-profit, health care, financial, and technology.
7. We have a candy dish in our front office that’s currently filled with Hershey’s Kisses, but always filled with some sort of chocolate, compliments of Esther.
8. To new or potential clients, we offer a MARKevation session, which is a review of your current marketing materials to see if you’re effectively Making Your Mark. Did we mention it’s FREE?
9. Yes, we made up the word MARKevation. But it’s kind of catchy, is it not?
10. Even though we each have individual job titles, we all wear a multitude of hats. That’s one of the fun parts about working in a smaller design and communications agency.

