The Land Trust's second
1% Wednesday
grouping of partners
highlights our dedicated
SERVICE PROVIDERS
and the gifted entrepreneurs who started them, including
:
These businesses raise funds by collecting a
voluntary 1% donation
Learn more about each local business and ways to support them below.
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Book Music Now
has the
top musical talent
and
entertainment
for your next event! The company's roster of entertainers has been vetted for the
highest quality music
and most
professional
performers in the region.
Book Music Now
serves local hotels and resorts such as The Westin Jekyll Island and Sea Island Resort, restaurants, brides and grooms, convention and conference attendees, and others. Its talented performers include business
owner and singer/musician Owen Plant
,
Sweetheart Deal
,
Pace Conner
,
Nick Bryant
, and
many
more
. Owen Plant has also provided entertainment at
Land Trust events
including our annual
Oyster Roast
.
“I believe in the Land Trust's mission statement, and more importantly their actions align with my beliefs.
Conserve the island's natural beauty!
-- Owen Plant,
Owner of Book Music Now
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Commonground Creative
, owned and operated by
St. Simons native
Clay Caldwell, provides
brand identity development
,
graphic design
, and
copywriting
that expertly clarifies each client’s
mission
and
unique offerings
to the community.
As Clay says, the name of his company refers to his mission of
“finding Commonground”
with island residents and visitors. In addition to providing the
St. Simons Land Trust
with dependable service and creative design and branding ideas, Clay serves other local mainstays in the business community such as
Fuse Frozen Co.
,
Parker's Convenience Stores
,
Porch
,
On the Fly Outfitters
,
Golden Isles Wedding Association
and many more from his home or office in Aviator Plaza.
"I spent the majority of my childhood exploring and enjoying the natural beauty of St. Simons. Today, my growing family gets to enjoy that same, simple luxury, and I hope one day my grandchildren can too."
--
Clay Caldwell,
Founder of Commonground Creative
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Photo by Chris Moncus Photography
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Creative Printing, Inc.
offers
integrated printing solutions to businesses and individuals. This locally-owned printing company is dedicated to
collaboration and providing
excellent service to the
Golden Isles.
Creative Printing
Inc. produces
marketing materials such as
menus,
brochures, flyers,
letterhead, envelopes,
signs,
banners,
postcards, and other print work to businesses, organizations, and individuals all over the nation. As a premier commercial sheet-fed and digital printer, it serves a
diverse customer base with
highest standards, utilizing the industry's
best materials and
equipment.
“Creative Printing has been serving delicious low country boil at the Land Trust's annual Oyster Roast from the start , and we are proud to help preserve St. Simons by participating in the 1% program.”
-- Bob Thompson,
Owner of Creative Printing Inc.
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POSEIDON CONSULTING & RENOVATIONS
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Photo by Coastal Illustrated
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Poseidon Consulting & Renovations, formerly Portis Building & Interiors, earned years of
solid experience in the
Atlanta construction arena before its owner, Sam Portis
relocated, bringing his
reputation for quality,
honesty, and
professionalism to the
Golden Isles.
Poseidon Consulting & Renovations works on a wide variety of projects -- from
very small construction needs to
complete home renovations. Sam's design
experience, combined with attention to the customer's
needs and
budget, have earned his company a reputation for
quality work and
consumer value in the industry.
“Poseidon Consulting & Renovations is excited to participate in the St. Simons Land Trust's 1% Program. As a resident and business owner on the island, we feel it is important to preserve our island for all future generations. I am so glad we have an organization like the Land Trust working hard to preserve our island.”
-- Sam Portis,
Owner of Poseidon Consulting & Renovations
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SocialCompass provides digital marketing services that are among the
best in the
industry! The company's expertise includes
website development,
social media marketing,
search engine marketing,
email marketing, and
digital consulting.
Jared DiVincent and his staff at
SocialCompass focus on helping small businesses
filter through the noise to create
customized digital marketing strategies that achieve client
goals, freeing up more of their
time to focus on what they
enjoy and
do best.
“SocialCompass has always been a company devoted to nature and the great outdoors as part of our work-life balance. The natural beauty and serenity of St. Simons Island is unmatched and we find supporting the 1% for St. Simons program is a small part we can play in preserving this beautiful place for generations to come, while encouraging others to protect our beloved outdoor spaces.”
-- Jared DiVincent,
Founder of SocialCompass
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Please remember that our local businesses
continue to need our support!
Be on the lookout for
1% Wednesday
features
on social media and via email.
Each spotlight will include additional opportunities to support
our hometown restaurants, retailers, and service providers.
Let's Keep It Local!
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1% for St. Simons businesses raise funds to preserve and protect St. Simons Island.
Contributions are raised by the participating businesses collecting a
voluntary 1% donation
from their customers' receipts or invoices
.
Currently, the program's contributions have been earmarked to help pay for the
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Please also consider supporting these local businesses
by
forwarding this information
to your friends, family, and co-workers.
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From the entire Land Trust team,
thank you for your partnership and support!
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