MECO served as the Interim Communications Manager for the City of Elmhurst for several months. Stepping into the role, we managed social media accounts, wrote and distributed press releases, managed off-season preparations and promotion of the City’s Summer Trolley Program, managed production of City newsletter including design, writing, editing, coordination of printing and mailing of publication, handled design and publication of Fire Department Annual Report, and assisted with development of materials regarding the City’s water meter replacement program.

Morton College Careers and Technical Education Division educators and staff felt there was a lack of awareness of what the division had to offer. They wanted to enhance marketing of the programs they offered and ensure their message was getting to appropriate audiences. MECO developed a Marketing Plan for the division to provide direction and strategy for their outreach efforts.

When the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission was considering a website overhaul, they turned to MECO for assistance. With the help of Basecamp Web Solutions, MECO worked with ONCC staff and members to rebuild an easy-to-navigate, visually attractive and informative site. MECO also assists the Commission with Media Relations and Publications.

The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association, an all-volunteer organization, coordinates several community events throughout the year. MECO assists them with social media management, marketing and promotion of great events like Fall Fest/Oktoberfest, Summer Slide Pub Crawl and Derby de Mayo Pub Crawl.

Award winning family-owned Capannari Ice Cream realized their business at a turning point after being in operation for nearly 15 years. They engaged a Board of Advisors and brought MECO on board to develop a strategic plan. MECO also assisted Capannari’s with Social Media management, award applications, public relations and event promotion.

In a time of tight budgets and public scrutiny, the Mount Prospect Public Works Department wanted to tell the story of the essential services the provided that residents often take for granted. MECO worked with them to create a marketing strategy and assisted with implementing aspects of it including social media management, media relations, publications and more.

The Prairie Center for the Arts is owned and operated by the Village of Schaumburg and is one of the premiere performance venues in the northwest suburban area. MECO serves as the Marketing Specialist for the Prairie Center, responsible for social media management, media relations, e-newsletters and more. MECO also assists the Prairie Center Arts Foundation in promotion of their mission, campaigns and events.