Fireside Cafe launches in Vancouver, Washington!

One of our clients, Fireside Cafe just opened in Vancouver, Washington at 63rd and Andreson. They have a great selection of cafe food and beverages for a very reasonable price. Marc and I ate there yesterday and it was quite tasty! I especially enjoyed the wood fired over pizza I had! The combined forces of M+BG (Pipe & Tabor and Mind Lightning) helped with the branding and signage. We're hoping that we can help them to launch a website splash page soon, and will let you know when it's up. Check them out at 6709 NE 63rd St, Vancouver, WA 98661. 360-314-4301.

IE6 is Dead! (again) Read this funny news story...

For those still using Internet Explorer 6, please read the below. Yes, we've mentioned this before in a previous post, but one development firm in Denver has taken this to the extreme to make a point: No one should be using IE6 any longer, nor should development companies support it. It is a free download to move to IE7 or 8, or better still... Firefox.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/04/ie6.funeral/index.html?hpt=T2

A Recap of last month's M Plus BG Party

How do you stand out in a room of smooth operators and cool customers?

You serve the food, and that's what the lovely people from Pacific Perks did. Pacific Perks provided quesadillas and a full espresso bar featuring smoothies. "I had four shots of espresso and a smoothie," raved in-house technology director Jeremy Wilson. The conversations were a delightful pairing with the food and drink. Clients, friends and co-workers all congregated in our home away from home to check what their favorite creative group has been up to. Brian, our vinyl expert, provided excellent hi-fi sound and some classic records. Classic songs like Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like An Eagle" were featured. The background music provided the soundtrack to Marc's mingling and conversing. It wasn't all friendly though, Chris Faulconer "destroyed and ravaged" Jeremy in foosball. Jeremy may never play again. All kidding aside, it was a great chance to catch up with our clients and prospects, while showing off some of our best print and web graphic design work for 2009.

M+BG wants to thank everyone who attended and made this such a great success! (and would like to express our sadness if you missed out... maybe next time right?). Take a look at the pics provided by the very creative Calvin Carl Ross (he's the one with the golden locks of hair). We hope you have all been well fed, and are ready for the next party!

M+BG Launches new site for Juhasz Law

The Juhasz Law Firm, PC recently launched their new website with the guidance of M Plus BG. Juhasz Law in Houston, Texas focuses on Patent Law, offering a range of services to companies needing to realize their full potential strategic value from their IP. Using The IP Path to Value™ methodology and it's suite of products and services, Juhasz Law differentiates themselves from all other Patent Attorneys in the field of IP.

As part of the process, M+BG developed the new Brand Identity, Messaging and Website as piece of their whole branding strategy. Web Design and logos are just one aspect of the strategic plan in developing a successful new brand, and we were glad to help with the Juhasz Law official launch. Find out what Guiding Your Patent Beyond the Horizon can mean for your business, product, or idea today by visiting their website! www.patenthorizon.com

M+BG Lunch Party!

M+BG (M Plus BG, LLC) launches new website!

M+BG (M Plus BG, LLC) of Vancouver, Washington launched it's new website on Wednesday last week, showcasing some of the latest work. There are several case studies that show the best in website design and development, Logo Corporate Identity design, Print Collateral and Brochure design, Tradeshow and Banner design, Interactive Flash and Motion Graphic Design art direction. More than just your typical Northwest graphic design agency, M+BG is the type of creative agency that helps it's clients tell their stories visually in an authentic and effective manner, building better brands.

Check it out: www.mplusbg.com

LiveLight Energy launches new site to promote solar in the Northwest

M+BG helped launch the new website for LiveLight Energy, to help promote their work with solar voltaic and solar hot water system installs in the Northwest for both residential and commerical projects. They recently have been engaged with Legend Homes in a local Tigard development that utilizes smart practices and solar voltaic to help new home owners save money on their energy bills, increase their home values, and save the planet.

We designed the corporate brand, print collateral, supporting in-home marketing information and promotion, and the web based strategy utilizing a new website and email blasts. Find out more about their energy saving technologies and systems that will help save you money, giving you more hot baths and money in your pocket!