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1. Connections
A trusted source for chamber businesses and the community
2011
Editorial
Calendar
Passionate
Calling
The Bottom
Dollar
Spice of Life

2. January
Issue Date: January 19, Reblast: January 21
Ad Close Date: In house – January 5, Outsource – January 14
Passionate Calling: Bright Spot: Replicating Previous Successes in New Ideas
• Potential advertiser: financial planning
The Bottom Dollar: Blogging for Profits
• Potential advertiser: computer supplies, service
2011 Editorial Calendar
Spice of Life: Smart Phone Anxiety: How to Recover When You Lose Your Phone
• Potential advertiser: fitness, well-being
FeBruary
Issue Date: February 16, Reblast: February 18
Ad Close Date: In house – February 2, Outsource – February 11
Passionate Calling: Businessman’s First Gig
• Potential advertiser: accounting services
The Bottom Dollar: Turning Browsers Into Buyers
• Potential advertiser: automotive
Spice of Life: Reframing Failure
• Potential advertiser: fire, disaster, restoration
MarCh
Issue Date: March 16, Reblast: March 18
Ad Close Date: In house – March 2, Outsource – March 11
The WoMen in BuSineSS iSSue
Passionate Calling: Balancing Family and Work
• Potential advertiser: entertainment, resort
The Bottom Dollar: Do Women Still Make Less than Men?
• Potential advertiser: financial planning
Spice of Life: The Tall Order of the Working Woman
• Potential advertiser: spa, health and wellbeing
* Editorial Calendar subject
to change without notice.
[ editorial • jgrimm@nxtbookmedia.com, 717.735.9207 ]
[ advertising • jblussick@observer-reporter.com, 724.206.2304 ]
[ twitter • www.twitter.com/ConnectWash ]

3. aPriL
Issue Date: April 20, Reblast: April 22
Ad Close Date: In house – April 6, Outsource – April 15
Passionate Calling: How an Entrepreneur Overcame Business Adversity
• Potential advertiser: catering services
The Bottom Dollar: Do Gimmicks Boost Business?
• Potential advertiser: marketing services
2011 Editorial Calendar
Spice of Life: Are You a Person of Business Integrity?
• Potential advertiser: banking, financial planners
May
Issue Date: May 18, Reblast: May 20
Ad Close Date: In house – May 4, Outsource – May 13
Passionate Calling: Making the First Sale
• Potential advertiser: telecommunications
The Bottom Dollar: With the Internet, Your Customers Call the Shots
• Potential advertisers: computer supplies, services
Spice of Life: How to Deal with Failure
• Potential advertiser: small business lending
June
Issue Date: June 15, Reblast: June 17
Ad Close Date: In house – June 1, Outsource – June 10
Passionate Calling: Dumb Ideas that Took Off in Business
• Potential advertiser: entertainment, resort
The Bottom Dollar: The Cost of Standing Your Ground
• Potential advertiser: energy
Spice of Life: How to Overcome When Employees Are Resistant to Change
• Potential advertiser: consulting services
* Editorial Calendar subject
to change without notice.
[ editorial • jgrimm@nxtbookmedia.com, 717.735.9207 ]
[ advertising • jblussick@observer-reporter.com, 724.206.2304 ]
[ twitter • www.twitter.com/ConnectWash ]

4. JuLy
Issue Date: July 20, Reblast: July 22
Ad Close Date: In house – July 6, Outsource – July 15
Passionate Calling: The Creative
• Potential advertiser: entertainment, resort
The Bottom Dollar: How to Snap Up Cost Effective Talent
• Potential advertiser: talent agencies, staffing
2011 Editorial Calendar
Spice of Life: We All Think We’re Above Average
• Potential advertiser: wellness, fitness
auguST
Issue Date: August 17, Reblast: August 19
Ad Close Date: In house – August 3, Outsource – August 12
Passionate Calling: Success, Acquisitions and Achievements in Business
• Potential advertiser: banking
The Bottom Dollar: Product Lifecycles
• Potential advertiser: funeral homes
Spice of Life: What Role Do Online Friendships Play in Business?
• Potential advertiser: schools, universities
SePTeMBer
Issue Date: September 21, Reblast: September 23
Ad Close Date: In house – September 7, Outsource – September 16
Passionate Calling: How a Businessperson Spawns Innovation
• Potential advertiser: schools, universities
The Bottom Dollar: Free Upgrades for Your Business
• Potential advertiser: computer services
Spice of Life: Are Your Passionately Committed?
• Potential advertiser: management training
* Editorial Calendar subject
to change without notice.
[ editorial • jgrimm@nxtbookmedia.com, 717.735.9207 ]
[ advertising • jblussick@observer-reporter.com, 724.206.2304 ]
[ twitter • www.twitter.com/ConnectWash ]

5. oCToBer
Issue Date: October 19, Reblast: October 21
Ad Close Date: In house – October 5, Outsource – October 14
Passionate Calling: Web Entrepreneurs
• Potential advertiser: website developers, designers
The Bottom Dollar: Smart Phones and Business: Detriment or Advantage
• Potential advertiser: telecommunications
2011 Editorial Calendar
Spice of Life: Picking a Good Fight in the Office
• Potential advertiser: career coaching services
noveMBer
Issue Date: November 16, Reblast: November 18
Ad Close Date: In house – November 2, Outsource – November 11
The SMaLL BuSineSS iSSue
Passionate Calling: Entrepreneurs and Small Business
• Potential advertiser: small business
The Bottom Dollar: How Games Boost Marketing and Business
• Potential advertiser: marketing services
Spice of Life: Time Management Techniques
• Potential advertiser: career coaching services
DeCeMBer
Issue Date: December 21, Reblast: December 23
Ad Close Date: In house – December 7, Outsource – December 16
Passionate Calling: Small Green Entrepreneur
• Potential advertiser: small business
The Bottom Dollar: Can a Business Survive without Using E-mail?
• Potential advertiser: computer training services
Spice of Life: How to Recover When You’ve Made a Mistake in Business
• Potential advertiser: fitness, wellness
* Editorial Calendar subject
to change without notice.
[ editorial • jgrimm@nxtbookmedia.com, 717.735.9207 ]
[ advertising • jblussick@observer-reporter.com, 724.206.2304 ]
[ twitter • www.twitter.com/ConnectWash ]