Meet JoAnne

“I deliver creative marketing solutions to small business owners  who want to gain visibility off-line or on-line through strategic marketing ideas and consistent branding messages”

 

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JoAnne Funch

 I am a marketing consultant and social media manager and trainer.  I started GIR – Graphics & Innovative Resources in 1996 and provide marketing services to clients so that their businesses grow and thrive both online and offline.

If you’re looking to gain more visibility and thus attract more customers, social media marketing is an effective and affordable tool that can do just that. We provide our business clients with marketing and social media consulting, brand management, email marketing, social platform creation as well as “Done-With-You” Social Media Management packages so that you can focus on what you do best, and let us do what we do best for you.

Social media marketing isn’t a fad, it’s a revolution that has been proven to be a crucial piece of every business marketing strategy, and we will show you how to use social networks to grow your business, or we will do it for you…your choice.

Contact me today.  I look forward to successfully  helping you to maneuver the maze of marketing and social media, helping you become a leader in your industry, and a viable and profitable business in your community.


Don’t want to learn social media?  No problem, GIR can train your staff!

Services:

  • Consulting – Review what strategies you currently use and make suggestions for more exposure profitability.

  • Marketing Development Strategies - Create your vision of success & develop strategies to get you there.

  • Electronic Communications- Reach your customers and prospects with newsletters and email marketing campaigns and electronic lead capture.

  • Social Media Management & Training- Let me help you maneuver the maze of social media.  Connect you with important social media platforms and teach you where you should spend your time and resources

  • Training – Be a resource for ongoing learning for the marketing programs we implement

Working with business coach Mari Smith - 3rd most influential woman in social media according to Forbes 2013

Working with business coach Mari Smith – 3rd most influential woman in social media according to Forbes 2013

I have an extensive background in marketing, promotions and sales. GIR-Graphics & Innovative Resources, is a successful marketing company established with my late husband in 1996 while residing in Southern California. We served the US Military as well as many small business owners throughout Southern California.

I relocated to my hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2007 and has established myself in the business community here. I am passionate about helping small business owners and non-profit organizations to create marketing campaigns that produce results.

If you want to know more about marketing with social media and email marketing campaigns, please Schedule a Free 30 minute consultation to evaluate your current marketing and discuss opportunities take take your business forward. CLICK HERE


Other things I care about…

I am a constant advocate for small business and supports women in the workplace through my volunteer activities include working with Ready For Success in Minneapolis and Dress For Success in St. Paul.  I am a champion for Kiva, a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.

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 SPEAKING: 

 I am a member of the WOW Speakers Network, for more information on my speaking topics, click here

Some current and past clients include;

ATK Aerospace Systems
United States Marine Corps Exchange, Quantico, VA
State of California So. California Metropolitan Water District
American Red Cross, Inland Empire Chapter
Altura Credit Union, Riverside CA
ADB Construction, Maple Grove MN

Barrier Motors, Bellevue WA

Black History Month Committee, Riverside, CA
Buffalo Hospital Foundation, Buffalo, MN
Career Resources, San Diego, CA
Cottonwood Construction, Maple Grove MNGabriella Holt for State Assembly, CARuss Bogh, State AssemblymanInland Empire Job Corps Center, San Bernardino, CAMission Inn Hotel, Riverside CAMoreno Valley Chamber of CommerceMoreno Valley Community Health FoundationMorrison Business Solutions, Big Lake MNMoss Motors, Riverside CANational Technical Systems, Fullerton CAParkview Hospital Foundation, Riverside CAPacific Air Technology, Mission Viejo CARiverside Community College – EMS Program

Rocky Start Foundation, Corona CA

University Realty, Redlands CA

Vista Guidance Centers, Highland CA Walter’s Mercedes-Benz, Riverside CA
Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic, Riverside CA