01/11/16
Our graphic designer, Katie Sakurai, is truly one of a kind. She has a degree in Japanese, and for two years lived and worked abroad assisting junior high English teachers. After returning to the U.S., she graduated from Portland Community College with a degree in graphic design and has worked at Gard Communications since 2008. We love her sense of style and work ethic. She righteously won the coveted Gard Gold Star for 2015 and we’re proud to have her on our team. Full story »
12/21/15
Idaho’s Treasure Valley sure knows how to ring in the holidays. This year was no exception with its annual kick-off event, the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees. It… Full story »
12/03/15
High school football is a way of life in many of the communities where U.S. Cellular maintains a presence. That’s why, as part of the company’s commitment to… Full story »
11/18/15
This year on National Philanthropy Day, a few of us at Gard had the pleasure of attending the Oregon chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual Philanthropy Awards luncheon. Our president, Brian Gard, and friend of the firm and executive secretary of the Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council, John Mohlis, received an award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers of the Year. Full story »
11/11/15
No matter where you get your healthcare in Oregon, there’s a good chance that OHSU has touched your life and made it healthier in some way. Breakthroughs and… Full story »
11/03/15
Michelle Helm-Carpinelli is our director of media and promotion. She also works on a variety of accounts and specializes in building partnerships among clients, businesses and charitable organizations to drive measurable results through multiple marketing channels. Michelle has been working at Gard Communications since 1991, taking a 4-year detour in 1998 to serve as marketing director at OregonLive.com. She has an analytical eye and a deep understanding of the industry, which helps her stay on top of media trends and best practices. Full story »
10/28/15
Here at Gard Communications, we notice that new website clients’ most pressing questions are often about messaging, SEO, social media integration, and so on. But before a website can be successful… Full story »
10/01/15
Every year when basketball season starts, I remember something I learned from the Book of Isiah. By that, I mean Isiah Thomas, NBA All-Star and point guard for… Full story »
09/16/15
Have you ever walked into someone while using your cell phone? Embarrassing, right? Do you get annoyed when someone uses a mobile device in a movie theatre? How… Full story »
