It was only a dream last year as we began putting the pieces of the SmileMonster Project together. After designing the SmileMonster character, we were convinced we had something truly special, that would immediately fascinate and appeal to people of all ages. No question, SmileMonster would produce smiles wherever it appeared. Thanks to the world class professionals at the Costumer in Schenectady, SmileMonster came to life and surpassed even our wildest expectations. The website, www.SmileMonster.com has proven to be a labor of love and a significant learning experience for all of us! What we have realized over the past year is that SmileMonster has many moving pieces. It is the physical Mascot and the frequent direct interaction of that Mascot, within the community, that provides the driving visibility and energy for the project. Every day now, as community awareness of SmileMonster grows, we are overwhelemed with the ground swell of support and interest. Over the past several weeks, score of emails and calls have come into SmileMonster headquarters requesting information, offering assistance and interested in sponsorship.
We are extremely proud to announce new partnerships with CDTA’s (Capital District Transit Authority) the innovative new BusPlus Service and a strategic marketing alliance with Mr. Subb’s 20 regional locations. Local media is beginning to notice as well. SmileMonster will be apprearing LIVE at 8:45am on WNYT TV 13 with Dan Bazile on Sunday, April 10th. Should be interesting to what a 4 minute interview with a SILENT SmileMonster. I’m sure we’ll be there to help out! At this point, I would like to personally thank everyone who has SMILED along with SmileMonster, everyone and every business that has believed and supported our mission to help make people smile more, our SUNY ALBANY INTERNS, our webmaster Nancy McKiernan, web support Kierstin Burns, our friends and the local community.
SMILEMONSTER Please tell a friend, an associate, everyone you know, about SmileMonster and let’s all catch this wave of positive energy and appreciation of what wonderful people, places and things we have right here in our own backyard. Look for LOCAL BUSINESSES that support LOCAL COMMUNITY needs and causes. Before you shop… Please look for the SMILEMONSTER LOGO on all participating businesses and organizations. SmileMonster, local business and consumers, working together for a happier, healthier local community!
