NEWSLETTER 45
THIS IS OUR NEWSLETTER
LOVE & GENEROSITY
At Marion Design Co. love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we put into action. Whether it’s through the generosity of creativity, the connections we cultivate, or the ways we give back to our community, this season is a celebration of what truly matters.
This month, we’re thrilled to share the love in so many ways—our recent feature on a local radio program, a refreshing team retreat that strengthened our vision, and our commitment to hosting and sponsoring events that bring people together. We’re also gearing up for an inspiring art exhibition and a Valentine’s Day sale that’s all about gifting with heart.
We invite you to be part of it all—because love and generosity are at their best when shared.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to, and what lies ahead.
CHANNEL 27 SMALL BUSINESS INTERVIEW | 01.06.25
WENDY & MARION DESIGN CO. FEATURED
In this episode of “Small Business Spotlight” Andy McCord interviews Wendy about her story, the founding of Marion Design Co., and the kind of design every human being is built to do. Starting with our partnership with the brand identity for the City of Marion and discovering a need for human centered design for hundreds of clients.
INDIANAPOLIS | 01.10.25
TEAM RETREAT
As a part of our annual retreat, the Marion Design Co. team got to tour the Tube Factory and artist residences, enjoy dinner and live theater, review 2024, and strategize together for 2025! Much good food, good company, and celebrating our wins, our team members, and our partners.
MARION DESIGN CO. PRESENTING SPONSOR | 01.14.25
GREATER GRANT COUNTY EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST
Wendy presented for the Greater Grant County Early Bird breakfast, engaging all participants like only she can with exercises to discover Grant County’s business ecosystem and value stream mapping. The businesses represented at the Greater Grant County events continue to grow, and we’re excited to continue to support the good work they do for us all throughout the community.
KENNEDY ART CENTER EXHIBITION | 02.08.25
MAKING A GARDEN OF STRANGE FRUIT
This exhibition will feature the installation previously displayed at the 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial: THIS IS A REHEARSAL at the Chicago Cultural Center. The installation, Making a Garden of Strange Fruit, is by Marion-born artist Samuel Levi Jones and his collaborators LAA Office and Sam Van Aken.
Be sure to come for the exhibition’s opening on February 21st from 7-9pm to hear from the artist and experience this one-of-a-kind installation for yourself.
LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE | 01.27.25
COLLABORA CLIMB
Our team recently developed an additional sub-brand mark to be used within the Collabora brand system. With new design elements and supporting assets, this concept works within the larger Collabora brand system and more directly explores the power of collaboration in overcoming obstacles, using the metaphor of climbing mountains together to represent collective strength, trust, and resilience of a team.
The CLIMB, Collabora Leadership Intensive: Mobilizing the Bold, attracted 30 community leaders to build their capacity to lead in Grant County!
MARION DESIGN CO. STORE & COMMUNITY EVENTS | 02.14.25
VALENTINES & CHOCOLATE WALK
Love and chocolate—what could be better? We’re excited to be a stop on the City of Marion’s Chocolate Walk, a delicious way to explore local businesses while indulging in sweet treats during the Valentine’s Day weekend. As you stroll through downtown, be sure to visit our store to grab some chocolate and take advantage of our exclusive 30% off sale from February 7th-15th.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift or just treating yourself, we’d love to see you and share a little sweetness—both in chocolate and in savings. Mark your calendar and join us for this fun, community-filled event!
