﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Blog Archive</title><link>http://www.inventure.com</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 08:50:18 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:21:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Inventure delivers BigCommerce Solutions</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-delivers-bigcommerce-solutions</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>For years, we've has dabbled in a number of ecommerce software packages. After many trials and tests, we've found the best. <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcommerce.com/feature-list.php">BigCommerce</a>.</strong><br />
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Inventure simultaneously developed two new BigCommerce websites for customers in early 2012. <a href="http://www.ohioalumni.org" target="_blank"><strong>Ohio University Alumni Association</strong></a><strong></strong> re-launched their <strong><a href="http://bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org" target="_blank">Bobcat Store</a></strong> on the new software. Inventure has served the Association since 2006, delivering both Content Management and Ecommerce solutions. </p>
<blockquote>"The Bobcat Store was originally developed on ASPDotNetStoreFront software, but both OUAA and Inventure found the software to be unwieldy. BigCommerce offers simplicity and maximum flexibility in design," says Clay Burnett of Inventure. </blockquote>
<p>Amy McKee, Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships at Ohio Alumni Association managed the project on the client side approving the custom design, page layouts and functionality. </p>
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<h4>"The store looks fantastic," says McKee. </h4>
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<a href="http://bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/ou_store.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;" alt="Ohio University Bobcat Store" /></a> <br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.pureenchantment.com" target="_blank">Pure Enchantment</a></strong> is a retail store located in Rocky River, Ohio offering the finest natural skin care products. Owners Debbie and Bill Brink had an online store for their retail and wholesale clients, but it was not working and it was frustrating to manage. They contacted Inventure on the recommendation of neighbor retailer Irene Dooley of <a href="http://www.girlsgotswing.com" target="_blank"><strong>Girls Got Swing</strong></a><strong></strong>, who launched her new Inventure-designed web presence in January.
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<p>"When I met with Debbie and Bill, I was inspired to deliver a website that embodied the feel of their soothing, relaxing store. I enjoy delivering easy-to-use websites to small business owners because the quality of their site directly improves their business and makes their life easier" says Burnett.</p>
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Pure Enchantment's variety of soaps, lotions and shea butters is now showcased on an easy to navigate, easy to manage online store... on par with the best natural skin product retailers in the country. Inventure tailored the BigCommerce software package to displays their products by category and fragrance. The software also allows for coupons, discount codes and a wholesale section that meets every one of Pure Enchantment's needs.</p>
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<h4>"We love it!! The pages look great, love the colors, layout, et cetera. I love it! BigCommerce software is very easy to work with," says entrepreneur Debbie Brink.</h4>
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<a href="http://www.pureenchantment.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/pure_store.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;" alt="Pure Enchantment Natural Skin Care" /></a><br />
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Inventure plans to continue to offer the BigCommerce software packages to customers looking to build industry standard, robust online stores. <blockquote>"BigCommerce balances a staggering number of ecommerce features with a surprisingly intuitive interface and an incredibly flexible design system better than any other ecommerce system out there today," says Developer Macklin Chaffee.</blockquote>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-delivers-bigcommerce-solutions</guid></item><item><title>8 Companies Spring into Action with New Websites!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/8-companies-spring-into-action-with-new-websites</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Inventure continues to launch website for clients in the Cleveland, Ohio area as well as Athens, Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona and even New Zealand! Inventure enhanced it's offering by delivering it's first fully functional and robust online store, <a href="http://bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org" target="_blank">The Bobcat Store</a>, for Ohio University. Be sure to notice the highly customized, branded designs for each organization below... Inventure dives into your brand, learns about your goals and creates a unique online experience for all of your visitors. <br />
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<strong>Here's the rundown of our latest website launches...</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.girlsgotswing.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/ggsw.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="Girls Got Swing Women's Golf" /></a>Girls Got Swing</strong><br />
<em>Rocky River, Ohio</em><br />
Cleveland's premier women's golf shop offers quality golf apparel, sportswear, accessories, footwear, and gifts. The "Fun-Loving. Fashion-Forward. Free Spirited" shop is a must drop-in for golfers and fashionistas alike, showcasing the finest brands you can find between LA and NY. <br />
<a href="http://www.girlsgotswing.com" target="_blank">www.girlsgotswing.com</a><br />
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<strong><a href="http://bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/bcat.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="Ohio University Bobcat Store" /></a>The Bobcat Store</strong><br />
<em>Athens, Ohio</em><br />
Inventure and the Ohio Alumni Association worked together to revamp the existing Bobcat Store. The new launch features an all new easy-to-browse, easy-to-manage online store utilizing BigCommerce as a software platform. <br />
<a href="http://bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org/" target="_blank">bobcatstore.ohioalumni.org</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.collegediscountcards.com"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/cdcd.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="College Discount Cards" /></a>College Discount Cards</strong><br />
<em>Phoenix, Arizona</em><br />
The leading provider of discount cards to college students serves 28 colleges and reaches 400,000+ students. The cards are distributed FREE to students by Student Government Associations, connecting students to deals on food, text books, beauty, auto maintenance and more!<br />
<a href="http://www.collegediscountcards.com" target="_blank">www.collegediscountcards.com</a><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.rarunning.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/rarn.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="Randy Ashley Running Coach" /></a>RA Running</strong><br />
<em>Asheville, North Carolina</em><br />
Randy Ashley is a USATF certified running coach for competitive runners of all ages in the Southeast and beyond. Randy's inspiring personality and deep knowledge of running make his coaching services a must-have for any runner looking to gain an edge on the competition.<br />
<a href="http://www.rarunning.com" target="_blank">www.rarunning.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://mediaschool.ohiou.edu"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/smas.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="Ohio U School of Media &amp; Arts Studies" /></a>Ohio University School of Media Arts &amp; Studies</strong><br />
<em>Athens, Ohio</em><br />
As an integral part of the Scripps College of Communication, The School provides an outstanding education and exceptional opportunities for students focused on media. The School was recently ranked among Princeton Review's Top Schools to Study Video Game Design. <br />
<a href="http://mediaschool.ohio.edu/" target="_blank">mediaschool.ohiou.edu</a><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.kidsmarathon.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/kids.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 30px;" alt="Kids Marathon Rod Dixon" /></a>Rod Dixon's Kid's Marathon</strong><br />
<em>New Zealand</em><br />
KiDSMARATHON is a fitness education program that enables kids to complete a full marathon by running a few miles per week while learning about exercise, health and nutrition. The final miles of the KiDSMARATHON are completed in front of thousands of cheering fans at events such as the LA Marathon, Auckland Marathon and other premier events. <br />
<a href="http://www.kidsmarathonfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.kidsmarathon.com<strong></strong></a><strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.geothermalprofessionals.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/geot.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;" alt="Geothermal Heating and Cooling" /></a>Geothermal Professionals</strong><br />
<em>Auburn, Ohio</em><br />
Geothermal Professionals is a fully integrated and licensed geothermal systems installer. They handle each job from start to finish delivering second-to-none service and quality while providing an environmentally friendly means of heating and cooling your home. <br />
<a href="http://www.geothermalprofessionals.com" target="_blank">www.geothermalprofessionals.com</a><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.chooseathletics.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/blog/chos.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px;" alt="Choose Athletics Lisa Burnett Clay Burnett" /></a>Choose Athletics</strong><br />
<em>Chagrin Falls, Ohio</em><br />
Clay and Lisa Burnett serve runners and soccer players by delivering personalized training programs. Clay and Lisa help athletes of all ages and abilities reach goals by creating plans to improve fitness, enhance skills and build self confidence. <br />
<a href="http://www.chooseathletics.com" target="_blank">www.chooseathletics.com</a></p>
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/8-companies-spring-into-action-with-new-websites</guid></item><item><title>Inventure kicks off the new year with 7 new sites!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-kicks-off-the-new-year-with-7-new-sites</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year! Inventure was hard at work through the holidays ensuring that all of our current clients had a new website to brag about in the new year. We delivered online stores to retail shops, online forms to non-profit organizations and mobile solutions to institutions amongst many other services. We are lucky enough to work with such a wonderful group of clients that in the past few months we surfed on a paddleboard, ate some of the finest food in Cleveland, ran with a group of inspiring young people and learned about ancient art. <br />
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Now that we've had a moment to catch our breath, here is a list of our recent work... </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.burntwoodtavern.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/bur.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Burntwood Tavern</strong><br />
<em>Chagrin Falls &amp; Rocky River, Ohio</em><br />
Burntwood offers savory fare in two of the restaurant hotbeds surrounding Cleveland, Ohio. The website conveys the feeling of the rustic, timber-frame, old-england type feel of the dining experience. <br />
<a href="http://www.burntwoodtavern.com" target="_blank">www.burntwoodtavern.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ohioalumni.org/mobile" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/oum.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Ohio University Alumni Association Mobile Website</strong><br />
<em>Athens, Ohio</em><br />
The Alumni Association identified the need for a customized mobile experience to cater the the ever-growing population of alumni using mobile devices to browse the web. The new site delivers all of the social media, events calendars, giving opportunities and other perks to the alumni on the go!<br />
<a href="http://www.ohioalumni.org/mobile" target="_blank">www.ohioalumni.org/mobile</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.curationinternational.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/cur.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Curation Gallery</strong><br />
<em>Lexington, Kentucky</em><br />
Curation Gallery specializes in Pre Columbian, North American Indian and Eskimo Art. Co-Owners Lesley Gilmer, PhD and Kevin Downs expertise in, and enthusiasm for, ancient artifacts is conveyed in their collection seen on the website. <br />
<a href="http://www.curationinternational.com/" target="_blank">www.curationinternational.com</a><br>
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<a href="http://www.mhjf.org" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/mar.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Martha Holden Jennings Foundation<br />
</strong><em>Cleveland, Ohio</em><strong><br />
</strong>MHJF supports K-12 students throughout Ohio by engaging districts in partnerships with higher learning and emphasizing excellent teaching and deep learning.<br />
<a href="http://www.mhjf.org/" target="_blank">www.mhjf.org</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.timmoffit.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/tem.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Tim Moffit<br />
</strong><em>Kalamazoo, Michigan</em><strong><br />
</strong>Tim Moffit is a professor of business at Kalamazoo College. Tim is also and entrepreneur who builds businesses in and around the Kalamazoo area. His expertise in making, managing and measuring value is one of the main topics on his widely followed blog. <br />
<a href="http://www.timmoffit.com" target="_blank">www.timmoffit.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.runchagrin.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/run.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>RunChagrin</strong><br />
<em>Chagrin Falls, Ohio</em><br />
The Chagrin Falls High School Cross Country team recently had a banner year with the Girls finishing 12th in the State of Ohio and the Boys qualifying for the regional meet. The new website reflects the energy and enthusiasm brought to the program by more than 135 athletes ranging from grades 7-12. <br />
<a href="http://www.runchagrin.com" target="_blank">www.runchagrin.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.glpaddleboards.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2012/glp.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /></a>Great Lakes Paddleboards</strong><br />
<em>Catawba Island, Ohio</em><br />
Great Lakes Paddleboards delivers premier quality stand up paddleboards to a region rich in rivers and lakes. Surfers can purchase unique board designs or create their own customized board. <br />
<a href="http://www.glpaddleboards.com" target="_blank">www.glpaddleboards.com</a></p>
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<p><strong><em>Coming Soon...</em></strong></p>
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    <li>Precious Cargo Trailways</li>
    <li>Snavely Company</li>
    <li>Ohio University Bobcat Store</li>
    <li>New Health Capital Partners</li>
    <li>Jason's On The River</li>
    <li>Ohio University School of Media &amp; Art Studies</li>
    <li>Chagrin Athletic Association</li>
    <li>Choose Athletics</li>
    <li>Pure Enchantment</li>
    <li>The Wixey Network</li>
    <li>Western Reserve Consulting Group </li>
</ul>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-kicks-off-the-new-year-with-7-new-sites</guid></item><item><title>Inventure Launches 6 New Websites!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-launches-6-new-websites</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>We finally have a moment to catch our breath and tell you what we've been doing for the past few months. Lately, we've provided our design, development and hosting services to schools, businesses, shops, bands and individuals for promotion and publication via the web. <br />
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As you browse through the links below, you will see that each of our clients received a dynamic, custom design including everything from photo galleries, news feeds, blogs, calendars and newsletter sign-up forms amongst other features. The latest craves have been mobile compatibility, custom online forms, Google calendar, iCal and Dyncal integration... and those are just a few of the features that we are showcasing in our latest list of published websites. <br />
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<strong><img alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_vs.jpg" />VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL</strong><br />
Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is a Catholic, comprehensive, co-educational high school committed to academic excellence and the development of student gifts.<br />
<a href="http://www.vasj.com/">http://www.vasj.com/</a></p>
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<p><strong><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_pt.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px;" />PAPER TRAILS </strong><br />
Paper Trails is a specialty paper boutique located in Rocky River, Ohio providing stationery and more for your everyday, wedding day and workday needs. <br />
<a href="http://www.shoppapertrails.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shoppapertrails.com/</a></p>
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<p><strong><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_de.jpg" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px; float: left;" />DIGITAL EDGE SPORTS</strong><br />
Digital Edge Sports focuses on the development and growth of youth athletics through online and digital solutions. <br />
<a href="http://www.digitaledgesports.com/" target="_blank">http://www.digitaledgesports.com/</a></p>
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<strong><img alt="" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px; float: left;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_tt.jpg" />TOILETTREE PRODUCTS</strong><br />
Toilettree Products manufactures and markets an assortment of bathroom products including their signature Fogless Shower Mirror. <br />
<a href="http://www.toilettreeproducts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.toilettreeproducts.com/</a></p>
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<img alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_bh.jpg" />BECKY HORVATH</strong><br />
Becky Horvath is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer and voice over artist located in New York City.<br />
<a href="http://www.beckyhorvath.com/" target="_blank">http://www.beckyhorvath.com/</a></p>
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<img alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/images/2011/sm_ss.jpg" />SOULSHINE</strong><br />
Soulshine is a band from Chagrin Falls, Ohio that jams to covers of old and new classics. <br />
<a href="http://www.soulshiners.com/" target="_blank">http://www.soulshiners.com/</a><br />
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<p><strong><em>COMING SOON...</em></strong><br />
- Ohio University Alumni Association – Mobile Version<br />
- Ohio University School of Media Arts &amp; Studies<br />
- Great Lakes Paddle Boards<br />
- Wide Open Tour Logo Design<br />
- Curation Gallery<br />
- Geothermal Professionals<br />
- Jason's By The River<br />
- Martha Holden Jennings Foundation<br />
- The Wixey Network<br />
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Thanks for your continued support of Inventure!<br />
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– Clay Burnett</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/inventure-launches-6-new-websites</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Corona Light Wide Open Volleyball</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-corona-light-wide-open-volleyball</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.coronalightwideopen.com"><img alt="" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_wideopen.jpg" /></a>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.elevationgrp.com/">Elevation Group of Companies</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.crownimportsllc.com/">Crown Imports</a> announced the launch of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.coronalightwideopen.com">2011 Corona Light Wide Open Tour website</a>. </p>
<p>The Corona Light Wide Open was created, in part, by volleyball legend Karch Kiraly. Considered by many to be the greatest player ever to compete on the beach, Kiraly serves as the Chief Volleyball Officer of the tour and is involved in both the tournament structure and promotional side of the event.   </p>
<p>The new website features a custom design, a content management system and social media integration. Inventure's InControlCMS allows multiple users to update the website with live info. For example, masters of ceremonies Luke VanValin and Geeter's tweets are posted in real time to the site while blogger Peter Bigler posts live updates from the sand. Fans around the world will receive live blogs, tweets, results and news from the tour.<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-corona-light-wide-open-volleyball</guid></item><item><title>PRINT DESIGN: Seaside Beach Volleyball</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/print-design-seaside-beach-volleyball</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.elevationgrp.com/" target="_blank">Elevation Group of Companies</a> chose Inventure to create a 30th anniversary logo and advertisements for Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament. The Tournament is the largest beach volleyball tournament in the world, hosting more than 900 teams at Seaside Beach in New Jersey.<br />
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<img width="580" height="580" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/fb_seasidelogo.jpg" alt="seaside beach volleyball tournament logo design" /><br />
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<img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/fb_seaside.jpg" style="width: 580px; height: 746px;" alt="seaside beach volleyball ad" /><br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/print-design-seaside-beach-volleyball</guid></item><item><title>LOGO DESIGN: Ace Digital Academy</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/logo-design-ace-digital-academy</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Ace Digital Academy Logo Design <br />
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<img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_acelogo.jpg" alt="orginal logo design - ace digital academy" /><br />
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Below is the original concept sheet... luckily the client chose the best one!<br />
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<img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_logos_r1.jpg" alt="logos round one" /> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/logo-design-ace-digital-academy</guid></item><item><title>Choosing the right web design company</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/choose</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>You've established that it's time for a new website. You've defined your needs. Now you need to find someone to fulfill those needs. Many people, small businesses and large businesses call themselves web service providers, and you will find that there may be large differences in cost, services and solutions available. In our ten years of experience, we have learned much about our competitors, so here's a somewhat comical, but all too real depiction of the web service providers that you may be interviewing when choosing the right web design company for your needs.<br />
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<h1>Leisure Time Web Design</h1>
<p>Leisure Time Web Design is run by Larry Lowe. Larry loves to talk tech with his friends, so he started a web design company that he can run in his leisure time. Larry has a few local clients in his portfolio and he has been in business for about 5 years.<br />
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<em>Price Range: $250-$1,000</em></p>
<h3><strong>What you will get:</strong></h3>
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<strong>DESIGN</strong><br />
It is unlikely Larry will provide a custom design because he doesn't have any knowledge of design, so he will provide you with a generic template and slap your logo right on top.<br />
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DEVELOPMENT</strong><br />
Larry is an HTML wizard, so he will build you an HTML website. The problem is Larry ONLY knows HTML, and he ONLY knows it to the extent that he took a class at the local library, so he is no expert.<br />
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<strong>MAINTENANCE</strong><br />
Larry only knows HTML, so he tells you to call him with update requests and he will take care of it. However, he does not tell you that his leisure time also consists of other hobbies, so none of your requests will be fulfilled in a timely manner.</p>
<h3><strong>What will happen:</strong></h3>
<p>You will become frustrated with Larry's lack of attention and ability to fulfill your needs, so<br />
you will call Inventure.<br />
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</p>
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<h1>Bargain Basement Web Design</h1>
<p>Bargain Base Web Design is run by Barry Brown. Barry is a full-time web designer and there are two things you can be sure of when you're dealing with Barry... you will get a bargain and the work will be done in his basement. Barry has many local clients, and even a few regional clients, in his portfolio and he has been in business for 10 years.<br />
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<em>Price Range: $500-$2,500</em></p>
<h3><strong>What you will get:</strong></h3>
<p>
<strong>DESIGN</strong><br />
Barry may know enough about design to be dangerous, but that is dangerous in itself. He will provide a “customized template” that will include your logo, color scheme and style but will not truly be a custom, branded design.<br />
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<strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br />
Barry tells you that you will be able to maintain your website because he will install Wordpress. Wordpress is a blogging and website management tool. It is free. If Barry knows it well enough, he will be able to integrate different technologies such as photo galleries, form builders and online transactions into the website. He doesn't tell you that Wordpress doesn't inherently support some of the technologies that you have requested, so he will be hacking together technologies and you may have multiple logins in different areas to manage different things.<br />
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<strong>MAINTENANCE</strong><br />
Because your site was built on Wordpress, you will need to update it whenever Wordpress updates their software to “Version 2.0.9.3.4”. Barry forgot to tell you this and he is now charging you for version upgrades. He is also charging you for content update requests because you are so confused by the Wordpress management system, and the other technologies that he has installed, you can't actually navigate through your own website!</p>
<h3><strong>What will happen:</strong></h3>
<p>You will find yourself paying more for upgrades and maintenance than you paid for the website development. The costs will outweigh the benefits as Barry cannot fulfill your requests without hacking together 4 more new technologies and confusing you even further. So, you will call Inventure.<br />
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</p>
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<h1>Inventure</h1>
<p>Inventure was founded by Clay Burnett in 2001. Clay is a full-time business owner and designer and he works with a network of qualified, dependable resources to provide advanced services. Inventure has more than 80 local, regional and national clients in its portfolio. Inventure offers a Content Management System called InControlCMS.<br />
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<em>Price Range: $1,500-$10,000</em></p>
<h3><strong>What you will get:</strong></h3>
<p>
<strong>DESIGN</strong><br />
Clay specializes in design. He will work with you to define the brand, style, color scheme and overall “feel” of your website. He will present you with an authentic, unique design concept and he will be glad to revise the concept until you are 100% satisfied.<br />
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<strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br />
Inventure has a team of specialists that work to meet your every need. The specialists will create an industry standard content management system that will allow you to control all of the content on your website: text, photos, forms, news, events, downloads, links, products and more. Inventure will train you to use the system and you will be able to manage your website. However, if you are short on time, Inventure is glad to lend a hand at an affordable hourly rate for updates. InControlCMS does not have versions, so you will never be charged for upgrades. You will receive regular upgrades as Inventure takes input from their client base to make enhancements to the CMS. Once enhancements are released, everyone enjoys the benefits!<br />
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<strong>MAINTENANCE</strong><br />
You may become so comfortable with the CMS that you will never have to call Inventure! However, if you do call Inventure for assistance, you will talk directly to the owner. If you send an email, if will be answered promptly and your requests will be handled as efficiently as possible.</p>
<h3><strong>What will happen:</strong></h3>
<p>You will be satisfied with the cost of design and development, there will be little to no<br />
maintenance costs and you will talk with a friendly voice every time you call with a question. Clay will visit your business from time to time to make sure that all is well in your online world and you will be proud of the updates that you've made to your website and even more proud of the strides that you business has made due to the visitors of the website being impressed with a professional, easy-to-use, up-to-date website!<br />
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</p>
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<h2>Elite Elephant Web Design</h2>
<p>Elite Elephant Web Design was founded by Ethan Edmonds 25 years ago. Elite Elephant has offices in three different office buildings in three different, extremely pricey, cities. Elite Elephant has hundreds of clients across the globe.<br />
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<em>Price Range: $10,000-$100,000</em></p>
<h3><strong>What you will get:</strong></h3>
<p>
<strong>DESIGN</strong><br />
Elite Elephant has a team of in-house designers that wear the trendiest clothes that you can imagine. The designers disregard all of your input in hopes of winning the next big design award. Communication with this team will be nearly impossible as they do not care what you think, or what your audience will think, they only care how cool the design will be.<br />
<br />
<strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br />
Elite Elephant has a development team in-house that will define your project, however they will outsource the work to a foreign country. They do not tell you that their outsource does not speak english at all and has no knowledge of how a website should function, they are just tech experts who ingest directions and spit out solutions that make little sense. You will receive a CMS, but it will not be intuitive because Vladimir from Russia has no concept of usability, so you will be able to update a few things but have to request updates in other areas.<br />
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<strong>MAINTENANCE</strong><br />
You will soon realize why the word “Elephant” is in their name... they are bulky and move incredibly slow, even when you are paying them hundreds of dollars per hour for updates. They will charge you high hosting costs due to their “state-of-the-art” facility, that they have overspent building. You will also realize that they are only “Elite” because you have just paid for their next shiny office building, brand new pair of designer jeans, and coupe convertible.</p>
<h3><strong>What will happen:</strong></h3>
<p>They will eventually forget about you, and when they do remember who you are, they will send a bill. So, you will call Inventure!</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/choose</guid></item><item><title>Interviewing candidates to build your website</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/interviewing-candidates-to-build-your-website</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>It's time for a new website! Before selecting a company to provide your web services, there are many factors to consider. First, you will want to define, as best you can, what you are looking for in a website. Next, you will want to learn all that you can about the prospective service provider's company. Then, you will want to learn about the solutions that the company has to offer. Finally, you will want to learn about the longterm maintenance of the website and service of the company. Once you are well informed with all of this information, you will be ready to select the right web solutions provider.</p>
<h3>1. WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED IN A NEW WEBSITE?<br />
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</h3>
<p><strong>What do you like/dislike about your current website?<br />
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What are the most desired actions for a visitors to take when they arrive on your site?<br />
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What image do you want your website to portray to your visitors?<br />
<br />
What are some websites within your industry that have nice qualities?<br />
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What are some websites in any industry that have nice qualities?<br />
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Do you want to update your site with new information, news, events, photos, products, downloads and links?<br />
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Do you want to use motion graphics, video or flash?<br />
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What is your time line?<br />
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What is your budget?<br />
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</strong></p>
<h3>2. COMPANY BACKGROUND INFORMATION<br />
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</h3>
<p>It is to your advantage to get to know your prospective service provider's business as intimately as possible. Learning about the company will help you clarify your expectations in all stages of the website design, development and maintenance process.<br />
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<strong>How long have you been in business?</strong><br />
<em>11 years, since 2001</em><br />
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<strong>Where is your central location?</strong><br />
<em>Chagrin Falls, Ohio</em><br />
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<strong>How many employees/contractors do you have?</strong><br />
<em>Clay (Owner, Customer Relations, Designer); Thomas (Sales), Macklin (Content Management System Specialist); Grant (Custom Solutions Specialist); Josh (Video and Flash Specialist)</em><br />
<strong><br />
Are your employees/contractors local? In the US?</strong><br />
<em>We are all located in Ohio except Thomas, he is in Kentucky.</em><br />
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<strong>How has your business evolved since it's inception?</strong><br />
<em>We started providing very basic print and web design solutions, we have evolved into a full service shop providing custom solutions, management systems, motions graphics and more.</em><br />
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</p>
<h3>2a. COMPANY REFERENCES<br />
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</h3>
<p>It is very important to contact the references of any web design resource before you choose their services. You may learn that the prospective service provider has a history of raving, happy clients or exactly the opposite, so be sure to do your research. The most important thing about contacting a reference is asking the right questions. <br />
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<strong>Here are a few to get you started:</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>How easy is it to update content (text, photo galleries, products, etc.) on your website? Can you do this yourself or do you depend on the company?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure creates systems that allow clients to control 100% of their content.</em><br />
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<strong>Did the company stick to the time line and budget presented in the proposal?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure sticks to time lines and budgets.</em><br />
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<strong>When you email the company, what is their typical response time?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure responds within a few hours, typically immediately.</em><br />
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<strong>When you call the company, do they answer the phone?</strong><br />
<em>Clay Burnett answers the phone or returns the call within 24 hours.</em><br />
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<strong>Overall, would you rate the quality of your website compared to others in your industry?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure strives to design and develop industry leading websites.</em><br />
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<strong>Overall, how would you rate the service of the company?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure strives to be rated as an elite web services provider.</em><br />
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<strong>Can I call any clients in your portfolio to discuss your performance?</strong><br />
<em>Feel free to call any of our clients to ask about our service.</em><br />
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</p>
<h3>3.WEBSITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, &amp; MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS<br />
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</h3>
<p>Doing some research on the solutions that a company is offering may save you time and money in the long run. If you are looking for a certain level of quality in design, make sure that level of quality is present throughout their portfolio. If you would like to have total control of the content of your website, make sure that you will have an easy-to-use system to do so. If you do not want control of your website, but want a dependable resource for updates and service, make sure that they are dependable.</p>
<h3>3a. WEBSITE DESIGN</h3>
<p><strong>Who will design the website?</strong><br />
<em>Clay Burnett will design the website and oversee the development process to meet your needs. Our design are 100% authentic and unique, setting you apart from your competition.</em><br />
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<strong>Will the designer work with us until we are 100% satisfied with the look and feel of the website?</strong><br />
Clay will present a unique design concept and work with your through revisions until you are 100% satisfied.<br />
<strong><br />
If you do not have a designer, will you use generic templates?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure does not use templates unless a client specifically makes this request.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>If you are using generic templates, how will ours be set apart and above of our competitors?</strong><br />
<em>If you choose to use a template, we tailor the template to your brand, color scheme and style.</em></p>
<h3>3b. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT &amp; MANAGEMENT</h3>
<p><strong>Will industry standard methods and technology be used in developing the website?</strong><br />
<em>Yes. Depending on your needs we will use ASP.NET, PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS and/or another technology. The implementation of this technology adheres to industry standard methods.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>Will a CMS (Content Management System) be used to manage the site?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure offers both standard and custom CMS options. A standard solution includes simple management tools for text, news, event calendars, photos, forms, products, and more. A custom solution can be built to meet your exact needs, no matter how complex.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>If so, which one?</strong><br />
<em>We install our own InControlCMS or a custom CMS. We always recommend InControlCMS or a custom CMS as we can 100% guarantee the up front and long term costs involved. We can install Wordpress or other “out-of-the-box” systems but we do not recommend these solutions as they lead to difficuly and sometimes costly maintenance down the road.</em><br />
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<strong>What do we need to know? (Copy/Paste, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver)</strong><br />
<em>You will only need to know how to copy, paste and upload files to control ALL of the content on your website.</em><br />
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<strong>Does the CMS have versions?</strong><br />
<em>No. InControlCMS does not have versions. You will never pay for a version upgrade. When we make enhancements all of our customers reap the benefits immediately because our system is centralized.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>Will it need to be upgraded regularly?</strong><br />
<em>You will never need to upgrade InControlCMS.</em><br />
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<strong>What are the costs of version updates?</strong><br />
<em>There are no version updates, so you will never pay for “Version 2.0”!</em><br />
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<strong>If not, who updates the site?</strong><br />
<em>We do not offer solutions without CMS capabilities, so you will always be able to update your site.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>Do we depend on the company to update the site at our request?</strong><br />
<em>You will never be required to depend on us for updates, but if you need assistance, we're always here to help.</em><br />
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<strong>What is the turn around time for an update request?</strong><br />
<em>We typically turn around content update requests within 24 hours, never worse than 48 hours.</em><br />
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<strong>Can we update the website using the right tools? (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver)</strong><br />
<em>You can use HTML and CSS within InControlCMS, but you don't have to.<br />
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</em></p>
<h3>4. LONG TERM MAINTENANCE AND COSTS<br />
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</h3>
<p>While building a website is one thing, hosting and maintaining the website is another. We have covered a few of the aspects of website maintenance in the previous section, so we'll truly focus on hosting and long-term costs in this section. Website hosting may be important to your company for a few reasons.<br />
<br />
First, you will want your website to be visible any time, so up-time is a key factor. Second, you will want the information on your website and collected through your website to be 100% secure, so security is a key factor. Third, you will want to learn how people are using your website, so statistics are also a key factor.<br />
<strong><br />
Who will host our website?</strong><br />
<em>Inventure is your website host.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>Where will our website be physically located?</strong><br />
<em>Dallas, TX or Columbus OH depending on the solution that we deliver.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>Do you guarantee a certain amount of up-time?</strong><br />
<em>99.99%</em><br />
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<strong>Will our website be backed up regularly?</strong><br />
<em>Yes, every night.</em><br />
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<strong>Will our website be secure?</strong><br />
<em>Yes. First, our Tier IV hosting facility has physical security, redundancy, battery backups, generator backups and on-site fuel storage, so it will never be hacked or go down. Second, we take preventative measure to monitor all activity across our servers. Finally, if you are accepting secure information over your website, we will install an SSL that will encrypt this data.<br />
<br />
</em><strong>If we choose another service provider in the future, how easy is it to move the website?</strong><em><br />
Because we use industry standard methods throughout all phases of our process, anyone with up-to-date expertise will be able to take over a website in a seamless transition.</em><br />
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<strong>What type of statistics or analytics will be set up to track visitor statistics?</strong><br />
<em>We install Google Analytics on all websites and it's FREE!</em><br />
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<strong>Do you provide email services?</strong><br />
<em>Yes, we use Google's branded mail services to set up yourname@yourdomain.com and it's also absolutely FREE!<br />
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</em></p>
<h3>5. CONCLUSION<br />
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</h3>
<p>Now that you have this information, define what is most valuable to you and your business and go for it!</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/interviewing-candidates-to-build-your-website</guid></item><item><title>LOGOS: Two new school district logos</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/logos-inventure-designs-two-new-school-district-logos</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy</strong><br />
<img alt="logo design" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/logo_ccpa.png" /><br />
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<br />
<strong>Miami Valley Academies</strong><br />
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<img alt="school logo design" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/logo_mva.png" /> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/logos-inventure-designs-two-new-school-district-logos</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: EatSmart Products</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-eatsmart-products</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.eatsmartproducts.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_eat.png" style="float: right;" alt="eatsmart products" /></a>EatSmart Products delivers high quality bathroom, kitchen and luggage scales. Their high tech and simple-to-use product offerings provide unique and valuable information. <br />
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Inventure redesigned an existing website to produce a clean and simple look for the client. The Inventure InControlCMS is connected with an Amazon WebStore offering online sales for the products. <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.eatsmartproducts.com" target="_blank">View the website &gt;</a></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-eatsmart-products</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Joe Moorhead Music</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-joe-moorhead-music</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.joemoorhead.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Joe Moorhead Music" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_jmo.png" /></a>Joe Moorhead specializes in sending your mind on vacation through his creative, fun and light-hearted songwriting. Joe sings about islands, adventures and parties in all parts of the world. His music entertains fans of other island lovers such as Jimmy Buffet and Jack Johnson.<br />
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Inventure worked with Moorhead's brand management team to create an all new website to reflect the style and attitude of the music. The audio player allows a visitor to fully experience Moorhead's music. <br />
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<a href="http://www.joemoorhead.com" target="_blank">Visit the website &gt;</a> </p>
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</div>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-joe-moorhead-music</guid></item><item><title>REVISED: Great Lakes Financial Group</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/revised-great-lakes-financial-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.greatlakesfg.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_glfg.png" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 19px; margin-left: 10px;" alt="Great Lakes Financial Group" /></a>Inventure and Great Lakes Financial Group collaborated to revised their existing, Inventure-built, website. The new home page features a bit more flare with a blog, slide show and market ticker. <br />
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<a href="http://www.greatlakesfg.com" target="_blank">View the website &gt;</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/revised-great-lakes-financial-group</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: All In Mass</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-all-in-mass</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<h3>Inventure works with All In Mass to launch a website in less than two weeks!</h3>
<p><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/2011/blog_aim.png" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" alt="all in mass alec janda" />Alec Janda contacted Inventure in early December hoping to launch an all new website for the new year. Inventure's Clay Burnett worked to create a custom design for the hunting enthusiast and expert. "The design needed to speak to Alec's love of hunting and his world-wide experiences in his field", says Burnett. The website features a rustic, outdoors theme including photos, hunting signs and barbed wire.<br />
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Inventure created the new design, installed the Content Management System (CMS) and added all of the content, photos, blog entries and events into the new site. "The entire process took less than two weeks, we pleased our client and we set a new standard for work-flow. When clients are actively involved in the approval process, a project can go from inception to launch incredibly quickly", says Burnett. </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-all-in-mass</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Vegan Sweet Tooth</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-vegan-sweet-tooth</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:45:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><img src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/blog_vst.png" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" alt="Vegan Sweet Tooth website" />Vegan Sweet Tooth specializes in vegan sweets. The company makes delicious diabetic friendly, and gluten free desserts, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and pies using the highest quality products available.<br />
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Rebecca Bryan and Tiffany O'Neill co-founded the business to deliver healthy, nutritious desserts to local friends, families, restaurants and event planners. The two decided that they needed to ramp up business by reaching out to new audiences through social media and a brand new web presence. Tiffany immediately knew the answer to "Who do we call for a website?"<br />
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Rebecca, Tiffany and Clay met to discuss a vision for the website in early October, by early November the vision became a reality. "Designing the website was easy, I let the food do the talking!" claims Clay Burnett, lead designer and owner of Inventure. The design, development and content management system were complete within two weeks. Tiffany, the tech expert, and Rebecca, the baker-extraordinaire, then learned how to update the website using a blog, photo gallery, text and twitter using simple content management features. </p>
<p>"With all the social media in today's business market we knew we needed a website to drive traffic to our bakery. Having a professional and efficient company such as Inventure redesign our website took incredible amounts of stress and pressure off of us. <strong>Working with Clay, and Inventure on our website made the process absolutely seamless, creative, and fun.</strong> We would recommend Inventure to anybody that wants a successful website for their business," says Tiffany O'Neill. <br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-vegan-sweet-tooth</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: FitGirl Camp</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-fitgirl-camp</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:43:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fitgirlcamp.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/BLOG_FITGIRL.png" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" /></a>FitGirl, a camp program for girls ages 8-12, launched a new website. FitGirl empowers girls by providing effective 'take away' tools that develop responsibility for a healthy lifestyle and wellness, empowering girls!<br />
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FitGirl President, Leah Lambert Dustin, wanted a website that spoke directly to her audience integrating a fun experience with an easy to use online registration system. Leah also needed to be able to update the website with news, events and photos. <br />
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Inventure delivered a custom design featuring a unique flash carousel. The design features the FitGirl fonts, colors and photos, enhancing the brand identity online. The website allows the client to accept online registrations, update camp information and create photo galleries. <br />
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"Clay and his team have played an instrumental part in the expansion of my presence on the web. He has helped elevate my business model and allowed me to focus in the areas that I know best. Clay takes a difficult process and makes it easy " Leah Lambert Dustin President FitGirl, LLC<br />
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Take a look at <a href="http://www.fitgirlcamp.com" target="_blank">www.fitgirlcamp.com &gt;</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-fitgirl-camp</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Ohio University Homecoming 2010</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-ohio-university-homecoming-2010</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:16:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><strong>Inventure provides unique, custom template design for Ohio University Homecoming 2010. </strong><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.ohioalumni.org/homecoming-2010" target="_blank"><img alt="" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/BLOG_OUAAHC.png" /></a>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ohioalumni.org">Ohio University Alumni Association</a> website was created and is now hosted by Inventure. The site features hundreds of useful pages reaching out to thousands of Alumni worldwide. <br />
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The University wanted to spice up the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ohioalumni.org/homecoming-2010">Homecoming</a> web pages by implementing a unique theme into a custom template. The University created the "Let the Games Begin!" theme and logo and Inventure took it from there. Inventure created the game-piece-like imagery along with the surroundings. The University provided the content for the site. Once the design, content and links were ready, the site was launched!<br />
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Since the Homecoming pages were launched one month ago, the landing page has accounted for more than 3% of the total site traffic attracting nearly 4,000 views and 3,000 unique visitors. <br />
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<a href="http://www.ohioalumni.org/homecoming-2010" target="_blank">View the Ohio University Homecoming website &gt;</a><br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-ohio-university-homecoming-2010</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Rachel Wixey &amp; Associates</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-rachel-wixey-associates-website</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:03:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<h2>All new website makes client proud.</h2>
<p>Rachel Wixey &amp; Associates contacted Inventure on July 23rd interested in a new website to represent their company online. The proposal was sent within 24 hours, the job was signed and a plan was set into motion. On July 28th Inventure presented RW&amp;A with design concepts, they were immediately approved and the website was ready for content on July 31st. Just two weeks later, August 16th, the content was complete and the website was live! <br />
<br />
"The entire process took about 3 weeks. Rachel and her associates we wonderful throughout the process. We were able to put our ideas together to come up with an outstanding design that we are all extremely proud of." says Clay Burnett of Inventure.<br />
<br />
"We are all doing back flips over here!" one of the Associates, Marcia Perna, said about the original design. Once Inventure developed the design into a working website and implemented the content, the launch was made and the site was open for public viewing. A few of the initial responses to the website sounded like this: </p>
<ul>
    <li>"brilliantly manufactured"</li>
    <li>"It looks fantastic!! Seriously, great job"</li>
    <li>"I looked at your website and wow! It had so much positive in it. I love it, and somehow, felt proud of it myself, just from the work I am doing with you”.</li>
</ul>
<p>Inventure and RW&amp;A are both excited to have the website online, so please take a moment and check it out at <a href="http://www.rachelwixey.com" target="_blank">www.rachelwixey.com</a></p>
<p>Read the <a href="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/0910_NewSite/blog/The%20Clay%20Tablet.pdf">COMPLETE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL &gt;</a></p>
<p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-rachel-wixey-associates-website</guid></item><item><title>It's HOT this week! 5 new clients plus many new school designs!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/its-hot-this-summer-5-new-clients</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:17:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><strong>Summer is really heating up at Inventure. </strong><br />
<br />
We've just signed 5 new clients! Each of these clients will receive a custom design and an easy-to-use content management system.</p>
<ul>
    <li>Rachel Wixey &amp; Associates - Toledo, Ohio</li>
    <li>Coffee Rocks Cafe - Kalamazoo, Michigan</li>
    <li>FitGirl Camp - Chagrin Falls, Ohio</li>
    <li>Bergman, Himmel, Goetz &amp; Prebul, Co. Inc. - Certified Public Accountants - Cleveland, Ohio</li>
    <li>Kern Coin - Lexington, Kentucky</li>
</ul>
<p>
We're also working on numerous custom school website designs thoughout Ohio and Kentucky for our strategic partner <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eschoolview.com">eSchoolView</a></p>
<ul>
    <li>Canton Local Schools </li>
    <li>Edison Local Schools</li>
    <li>Fairland Local Schools</li>
    <li>Finneytown Local Schools</li>
    <li>Geneva Area Local Schools</li>
    <li>Grant County Career Center (KY)</li>
    <li>Indian Valley Local Schools</li>
    <li>Knott County Schools (KY)</li>
    <li>Miami Trace Local Schools</li>
    <li>Mohawk Local Schools</li>
    <li>North Union Local Schools</li>
    <li>Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals (PA)</li>
    <li>South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools</li>
    <li>Titusville Local Schools (PA)</li>
    <li>Vinton County Local Schools</li>
    <li><em>many more coming soon!</em> </li>
</ul>
<p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/its-hot-this-summer-5-new-clients</guid></item><item><title>PLAY BALL! The Baseball Players Association signs with Inventure</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/play-ball-the-baseball-players-association-signs-with-inventure</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:52:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>The Baseball Players Association (BPA), of Nicholasville, Kentucky, has chosen Inventure to overhaul their existing website. <br />
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The new website will include:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Content Management System </li>
    <li>Tournament Management &amp; Registration</li>
    <li>Coach Management &amp; Registration </li>
    <li>League Management &amp; Registration</li>
    <li>Umpire Management &amp; Registration</li>
    <li>Player Statistics</li>
    <li>Newsletter Management</li>
</ul>
<p>"We are extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Hugh and Faye Cantrell as well as Sonja Richards at BPA. Our first project with this business was a huge success, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.playnsa.com">National Softball Association</a> website has received high praise from directors, coaches, players and umpires and we are aiming at the same goals with the new BPA website," says Clay Burnett of Inventure. </p>
<p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/play-ball-the-baseball-players-association-signs-with-inventure</guid></item><item><title>Ursuline Sisters Website Redesign</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/ursuline-sisters-website-redesign</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:43:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland started doing business with Inventure more than two years ago. Originally, Inventure delivered a custom design and content management system to overhaul an existing, outdated and difficult to manage website. Throughout the past two years, the organization has used the website to it's full potential in reaching out to new audiences, integrating with a Facebook presence and creating a unique "Sisters Only" section including sensitive information. <br />
<br />
In 2010, the Sisters and Inventure agreed to update the design as well as the content organization on the website to create a better online experience for visitors of all demographics. The new design features an easy to manage flash window on the home page, as well as many easy to manage news, calendars and content sections for the Sisters. <br />
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See the all new website at: <a href="http://www.ursulinesisters.org" target="_blank">www.ursulinesisters.org</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/ursuline-sisters-website-redesign</guid></item><item><title>FORE! Birdies Fore ALS website Launches</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/fore-birdies-fore-als-website-launches</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:51:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p><a href="http://brightsideoftheroad.org/" target="_blank">The Bright Side of the Road Foundation</a> and <a href="http://www.nickihenry.com" target="_blank">Birdies Fore ALS</a> chose Inventure for a website redesign and content management system installation in mid May of 2010. The website is a venue for the public to learn more about Nicki Henry's commitment to stop the fatal disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.<br />
<br />
A mere three weeks after inception, the website launched with a fresh, new look featuring an easy to manage flash banner displaying a tally of birdies and money raised for the cause. The website also features news, events and information about Nicki's successful golf career. <br />
<br />
See the all new website: <a href="http://www.nickihenry.com" target="_blank">www.nickihenry.com</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/fore-birdies-fore-als-website-launches</guid></item><item><title>May Website Launches</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/may-website-launches</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:38:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>Inventure launched three new websites this May:</p>
<p>Nancy Barron Association<br />
<a href="http://www.nancybarron.com" target="_blank">www.nancybarron.com</a><br />
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Fast Track Energy Drink<br />
<a href="http://www.ftenergy.com" target="_blank">www.ftenergy.com</a><br />
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Colonic Center of America<br />
<a href="http://www.coloniccenterofamerica.com" target="_blank">www.coloniccenterofamerica.com</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/may-website-launches</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: ENPAC website redesigned!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-enpac</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:25:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>Inventure is proud to announce the redesign and launch of the new ENPAC LLC website. Inventure launched the previous ENPAC in 2006 featuring a custom design and a custom built CMS. Through the last four years, ENPAC requested advanced functionality that lead to the upgrade to InControlCMS. InControlCMS allows for ENPAC to add products, pages and content as well as manage a private partners area with documents and images only available to a distribution network. <br />
<p>ENPAC is the world's leading manufacturer of plastic Spill Prevention, Containment, and Control products. ENPAC specializes in the design and manufacture of proprietary spill containment at its Molding Technology Center and headquarters in Eastlake, Ohio near Cleveland. ENPAC has been the global leader in high-quality, value-driven polyethylene spill containment products for&nbsp;over 20 years.</p>
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<a href="http://www.enpac.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/0910_NewSite/blog/enpac_blog_image.png" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.enpac.com" target="_blank">View the ALL NEW ENPAC website &gt;</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-enpac</guid></item><item><title>AWH selects Inventure as preferred design partner</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/awh-selects-inventure-as-preferred-design-partner</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:01:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.awh.net">Allen, Williams &amp; Hughes</a> selects Inventure as a preferred design partner in delivering the GeoDocs™ Content Management Systemto clients nation-wide.</b></p><p>Inventure will deliver beautiful, memorable designs that will create a lasting impression for clients and visitors using the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.geodocs.com/">GeoDocs™ CMS</a>.<br><br>Allen, Williams &amp; Hughes first asked Inventure to provide design services more than two years ago. Throughout the past two years Inventure has delivered bold and creative graphic user interface design and logo design. <br><br>See the Ohio School Employees Retirement System website for a great example of an Inventure &amp; GeoDocs collaboration: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ohsers.org">www.ohsers.org</a><br><br>"I am pleased to be working with such a wonderful company. AWH's GeoDocs™&nbsp; CMS is an outstanding, robust and capable system that we have become very familiar with. We specialize in creating designs that will seamlessly integrate with their CMS while 'wowwing' clients and online visitors," says Clay Burnett of Inventure. <br><br></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/awh-selects-inventure-as-preferred-design-partner</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Guard Fabric</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-guard-fabric</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:57:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>Inventure launches a new website for Guard Fabric, the world's best protection for home and business interiors, private plane and yacht interiors and external features!<br />
<br />
Guard Fabric specializes in fabric protection and flameproofing fabric, carpet, leather, suede, wood, concrete and masonry. The business provides these services for private residences, yachts and planes as well as resorts and hotels across the nation. <br />
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</p>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.guardfabric.com">
</a>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.guardfabric.com"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/guard_blog_image.jpg" /></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.guardfabric.com">View the new Guard Fabric Website &gt;</a></p>
<p> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-guard-fabric</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: O'Neill for Congress</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-oneill-for-congress</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:18:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>Announcing: Inventure publishes <a href="http://www.oneill4congress.com" target="_blank">O'Neill for Congress</a> website.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.oneill4congress.com" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/blog/oneill_blog_image.png" /></a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-oneill-for-congress</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: Hillel at Ohio University</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-hillel-at-ohio-university</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:50:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>We're proud to announce the launch of the new Hillel at Ohio University website.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ohiohillel.org"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/0910_NewSite/blog/HILLEL_Blog_Image.png" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ohiohillel.org">View OhioHillel.org&gt;</a></p>
<p></p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-hillel-at-ohio-university</guid></item><item><title>LAUNCH: CollegeTownPints.com - Next round is on us!</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/launch-collegetownpintscom---next-round-is-on-us</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:27:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Inventure is proud to announce the launch of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.CollegeTownPints.com">CollegeTownPints.com</a>, the premier online store for college town bar goods. </p>
<p></p>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.collegetownpints.com">
</a>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.collegetownpints.com"><img alt="" src="http://www.inventure.com/Websites/inv/Images/0910_NewSite/blog/CTP_Blog_Image.png" /></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.collegetownpints.com">View the website &gt; </a></p>
<p></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.inventure.com/launch-collegetownpintscom---next-round-is-on-us</guid></item><item><title>NEW! School Website Designs Online</title><link>http://www.inventure.com/new-school-website-designs-online</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:37:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clayton Burnett</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p>Inventure and iCohesion have combined forces to launch the following school district websites:<br />
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<a href="http://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank">Chardon Local Schools
</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.peake.k12.oh.us/"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.peake.k12.oh.us/"><br />
Chesapeake Local Schools</a><a href="http://www.defiancecityschools.org/" target="_blank"><br />
Defiance City Schools</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.dublinschools.net/" target="_blank">Dublin Schools</a>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.ep.k12.oh.us/">
<br />
Eastern Local Schools (Pike Cty.)</a>
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<a href="http://www.gcls.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank">Gallia Local Schools</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.green.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank">Green Local Schools</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gocruisers.org/"><br />
Groveport Madison Schools</a>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.hamilton-local.k12.oh.us/"><br />
Hamilton Local Schools</a>
<a href="http://www.madriverschools.org/" target="_blank"><br />
Mad River Local Schools</a><a href="http://www.nspraohio.org/" target="_blank"><br />
NSPRA Ohio</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.nordoniaschools.org/" target="_blank">Nordonia Schools</a> <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nrcs.k12.oh.us/">North Ridgeville Schools</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.northolmstedschools.org/"><br />
North Olmsted City Schools</a><a href="http://www.painesville-city.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank"><br />
Painesville City Schools</a>
<a href="http://www.pmsaweb.org/" target="_blank"><br />
Pennsylvania Middle School Assoc. </a><a href="http://www.pickawayesc.org/" target="_blank"><br />
Pickaway ESC</a><a href="http://www.pikectc.org/" target="_blank"><br />
Pike CTC</a>
<a href="http://www.rossmrdd.com/" target="_blank"><br />
Rocky River Local Schools<br />
Ross County Pioneer Center</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.east.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank">Sciotoville Community School</a><a href="http://www.wccareercenter.com/" target="_blank"><br />
Warren County Career Center</a><a href="http://www.waverly.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank"><br />
Waverly City Schools</a><a href="http://www.westernlocalschools.com/" target="_blank"><br />
Western Local Schools</a>
<a href="http://westfall.k12.oh.us/" target="_blank"><br />
Westfall Local Schools</a> </p>
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