Happy 4th Birthday Symplicity
On January 5, Symplicity celebrated it’s fourth year in business! In 2007, the company was founded by Catherine Lazarock, who conducted business from her home. Over the years, Symplicity has grown in many ways. The company now employs six individuals, operates two branches, helps companies all over the world, and has seen triple digit growth for the past three years! In addition, Catherine and Symplicity have won several awards including the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs Woman of the Year Award in 2010, the Grand Valley State University 2010 Outstanding Internship Supervisor of the Year Award, and the Corp! Magazine Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots Award. Symplicity was also chosen as a top three finalist for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce EPIC Awards.
It is at this time that we want to thank our customers and partners for helping Symplicity to become the successful company that it is today. We could not have come this far without your continued support. Thank you and Happy Birthday Symplicity!
Symplicity On The Town
This holiday season, Symplicity staff were seen at several events around town. Check out our Facebook page or our Blog for more details on the following events.
The West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) Holiday Party
On December 2, the staff at Symplicity celebrated the holiday with the West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) at the Rock Fire Grille in Grand Rapids. The event had a wonderful turnout and many prizes were given away including a Wii Gaming System, donated by Symplicity Communications and Infusion Communications Group and two gift certificates to Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, donated by US Signal.
Holiday Visit to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
This holiday season, Symplicity wanted to do something to give back to our community. We chose to visit the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans to spread the holiday cheer. With the help of some of our partners, clients, vendors, and friends, we were able to sponsor lunch, entertainment, and donate over 30 gifts to the men and women that have served our country. Santa even made an appearance to help us pass out presents! Thank you to everyone who helped us make this event so special for our country’s veterans.
Noteworthy News
Symplicity Employee of the Year
With a wonderful staff of six, Symplicity decided that 2010 would be a great year to begin a new tradition of naming an employee of the year. The 2010 title was awarded to Caitlin Brown, Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Symplicity Communications, Inc.
Caitlin began her employment at Symplicity Communications as a Marketing Intern in 2009. Upon her graduation from Grand Valley State University in May, Caitlin joined the team as a full-time employee, taking on many of the responsibilities relating to marketing, pre-sales, and implementation. Symplicity is looking forward to a new tradition and we are eager to find out who next year’s winner will be.
Symplicity Comunications - A Top Women-Owned Business
Symplicity Communications, Inc. has recently been selected as a finalist for the Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “Top Women-Owned Businesses”. This year’s celebration will mark the fifth awards event since 2001, which will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. At the event, all
finalists, including Symplicity, will be honored and the winners within each of the four revenue categories will be announced. Symplicity will waits with anticipation as March 2nd approaches for the chance of being honored with this wonderful title.
Symplicity is also excited about several other pending award nominations. Currently, Symplicity is in the running for the U.S. Small Business Administration “Women in Business Champion of the Year” and the Michigan Business and Professional Association “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”. We are absolutely thrilled for such great opportunities and hope to bring you news of further award nominations in the future.
Client Corner
We would like to extend a thank you to Spartan Distributors, a Symplicity client since early 2005. Spartan has recently signed contracts for the third time through Symplicity for phone and internet services. Over the years, we have worked with Spartan in the implementation of internet, local, and long distance services at two
locations. Thank you, Spartan Distributors for your continued support!
“Spartan Distributors has greatly benefitted from our relationship with Symplicity. They take the time to understand our business, and recommend products that are a good fit. With their direction, we now have the best combination of equipment and carriers seen in my fifteen years on the job. Not to be overlooked, the savings achieved while maintaining or improving the level of service has been amazing.”
John Grahs, IT Administrator
Spartan Distributors
