Texas work and possible house hunting

The Benson Ohana will be heading to Texas in a couple of weeks....

Checking out the area for work (JAFRA, Game Plan Media Events, Game Plan Local) and also to possibly move here when Colin retires.
Starting and ending in Dallas (traveling through Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and back to Dallas)

ISO- Looking for friends and family and recommendations in Dallas, Waco, San Antonio and Houston, Texas!

In a few short weeks I will be in Dallas for a JAFRA conference.

Jan 16-19 staying in the Dallas area
Laura Benson's Jafra Page

Then, Colin will be joining me afterwards, so we can explore the area looking for a possible new home after his retirement.

We will be in the area for another week checking out various local areas and neighborhoods.

While traveling around the cities in the area I will be continuing to work with Game Plan Media Events and Game Plan Local as well as building up some new pages that I just started for local area in these cities:

We will leave Dallas Dallas Local and head to Waco Waco Local and then Austin Austin Local followed by San Antonio San Antonio Local and last, Houston Houston Local

When we are finished we will make our way back up to Dallas around the 27th

Contact us with any advice for areas to check out and visit or if you would like a visit!! ❤️

Military Discounts

When you’re planning out your liberty or extended vacation, remember the sea of goodwill in support of the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Applebee's - 10% Off at participating restaurants
Arby's - Military discount on dining varies at participating restaurants
A&W Restaurants - 10% Off
Boston Market - 20% Off
Carl's Jr. - 10% Off
Chick-fil-A - 10% Off
Chipotle - Military discount on dining varies at participating restaurants
Cinnabon - 15% Off participating locations
Cracker Barrel - 20% Off including all purchases at Old Country Store
Dairy Queen - Military discount on dining varies at participating restaurants
Denny's - 10% Off
Golden Corral - 10% Off
Hard Rock Cafe - 15% Off food, retail, and non-alcoholic beverages
International House of Pancakes IHOP - 20% Off
Outback Steakhouse - 10% Off
Wendy’s - Military discount on dining varies at participating restaurants

Always be prepared to show military/veteran ID card when requesting a discount.

Pax River Air Expo 2018

NAS Patuxent River to host 2018 Pax River Air Expo June 2, 3



NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – NAS Patuxent River announces the Pax River Air Expo 2018. The two-day show is scheduled for June 2-3, 2018 and will be free and open to the public. Gates open at 8 a.m. and performances begin at 11 a.m.


Leading the pack of first-class performers at this year’s Pax River Air Expo are the world-famous Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.


Many other exciting, high-caliber performers will also entertain at the Pax River Air Expo. Scheduled to perform is National Aviation Hall of Famer Patty Wagstaff; Neal Darnell’s “Shockwave” Jet Truck; The World Famous Geico Skytypers; “Class of ‘45” P-51 Mustang pilot Scott "Scooter" Yoak and F-4U Corsair pilot Jim "Torc" Tobul; L-39 pilots Mark “Crunchy” Burgess and Bill “Pirate” Mills of the Warrior Flight Team; Eric Nelson of the Precision Exotics Ferrari and Lamborghini racing team, Carol Pilon of Third Strike Wingwalking; Tora! Tora! Tora! Bomb Squad pyrotechnics; Art Nalls and the world’s only civilian-owned Harrier; and aerobatic pilot and motorcycle racer Elias Corey of Suzuki Competition Flight.

Other attractions include the MWR Kids Zone, static displays, and more.


More detailed information on the acts and how to purchase tickets for covered and uncovered seating is available at www.paxriverairexpo.com.
Information Provided by: CNIC 

Living Local

Do you need part time marketing support?  Can’t afford to hire sales or marketing professionals to represent you, but don’t like the thought of marketing or have the time to do it yourself?

Outsource your marketing, public relations and event planning to me!

Small businesses are the heart and soul of our country.  I have had the pleasure of working primarily with small business owners. 

I can offer a unique "Grass Roots Marketing" approach to grow YOUR business in YOUR community, LOCALLY!

Low-Cost Affordable Marketing Services

• Identifying synergy partners with the same market
• Partnering with local schools
• Cross marketing with similar businesses
• Cooperative Marketing (cost sharing)
• Cause Related Marketing 
• Reviewing your Advertising expenses & budget
• Identifying Vendors & cost savings
• Social Media Support
• Event Services

Co-op (cooperative) advertising is a partnership established between locally owned and operated businesses to share the cost of advertising.

Using co-op advertising cuts down not only on your media costs but also on your ad production and creative expenses as well. A smart advertiser will factor co-op advertising, if available, into his or her budget.  

COST EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE.

MACF

While working for The Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF), I was responsible with the assistance of the Board of Directors and the Executive, Sherry Reeves to elevate the image of local manufacturing through plant tours/shop talks, workforce development, educational training and workshops, grant opportunities, supply chain assistance, and working with local and state legislators on issues facing Central Florida’s manufacturers. 

Florida Governor Scott with Executive Director, MACF, Sherry Reeves and I in 2013 at a Frito Lay Plant Tour in Orlando, Florida. 

Lach Orthodontics Orlando FL

One of my consulting projects was with Dr. Lach in Orlando, FL.  Dr. David R. Lach has created almost 20,000 beautiful new smiles for patients from age 7 to 70 throughout all of Central Florida.  My role as Public Relations Director was to ensure that the Lach Orthodontics Brand was successful shared throughout local area communities, schools, sports programs and through dental referrals.

 

Additionally, I was responsible for large event planning to assist with Smiles for Hope, the Lach Orthodontist nonprofit program that allows any child to have free braces.  

I always admired his community event set up display.  Amazing!