Business Letters for Busy People part 24

Business Letters for Busy People Press Release — Anniversary Use this press release to alert the media of a company’s anniversary. Darling’s Cookies 309 Watertown Road · Tacoma, WA 98438 January 19, 20XX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On February 5, 20XX, Darling’s Cookies will celebrate its Announcement 50th anniversary, making us the oldest bakery in Tacoma. 12 Darling’s Cookies was established on February 5, 195X, by Darrel Darling. At first, Darling’s employed only three people and was located on Front Street in downtown Tacoma. After the war, Darling’s moved to its present location on Watertown Road and now employs 25 people full-time. Darling’s specialties are cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies and its patented double chocolate fudge bar. Darling’s will host an open house on February 5 at its plant. We are expecting children from several local schools, residents from several nursing homes and group houses, as well as our regular patrons. Please stop by for free refreshments. Explanation Specific Details FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Darrel Darling, Jr. Contact Information President 555-2211 218 Media Letters Press Release — Speaking Engagement Use this press release to alert the media of an upcoming speech. Los Gatos Community College 2312 College Dr. · Los Gatos, NM 87531 505-555-6636 April 2, 20XX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Larry Thompson, noted historian, will speak April 20, 20XX, at Los Gatos Community College. He will speak on “History in the Making: How Current Events Redefine Our Lives.” Dr. Thompson is a leading authority on trends in history. He is professor of history from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He is presently on leave from the university so he can lecture around the world on this topic. His speech has been well-received throughout the United States. He will explain how the fall of the Berlin Wall has affected all of us. After the speech, Dr. Thompson will hold a symposium on American business trends. He will autograph copies of his best seller, Wake Up, America, in the lobby of the Emerson Auditorium prior to his speech at 7 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sara Thompson Public Relations Department Los Gatos Community College Announcement Topic Explanation 12 Specific Details Contact Information 219 Business Letters for Busy People Press Release — Promotion Use this press release to notify the media of a promotion within your business. Ogden Manufacturing 58 Brigham Young Dr. · Ogden, UT 84404 801-555-9889 August 30, 20XX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ogden Manufacturing announces the promotion of Paul K. Van Daan to Vice President, Accounting. He will replace Terrance Reilly, who is retiring. Paul Van Daan joined Ogden Manufacturing in March 19XX as an accountant and was promoted in 19XX to Department 12 Head, Accounts Receivable. In 20XX, he was promoted to Division Head, Customer Relations. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Previously, he worked for Dowling Box, Ltd. Announcement Explanation Specific Details FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Contact Information Dana Conrad Human Resources Office Ogden Manufacturing A black-and-white photo is enclosed. 220 Media Letters Press Release — New Employee Use this press release to announce to the media that a new employee will be joining your firm. KLINGER BLINDS 2221 Washington · Flagstaff, AZ 86093 October 17, 20XX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Klinger Blinds announces that Karen M. Bark has been hired as our director of sales. She will start in her new position on November 1. Karen M. Bark is a native of Southern California and was previously employed by Tremore Window Treatments in Los Angeles as sales coordinator. She has a degree in interior design from the Design Institute in San Francisco. Ms. Bark’s design for Home Lovely’s “Home Beautification Project” won first place last year in the prestigious competition. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Trish Klinger Klinger Blinds Announcement Explanation 12 Specific Details Contact Information A black-and-white photo is enclosed. 221 Business Letters for Busy People Response to Editorial — Positive Use this letter to respond to an editorial when your firm agrees. Greater Augusta Merchants 651 Main · Augusta, ME 04326 September 22, 20XX Bonnie Ervin, Station Director WKLT Radio 1500 Walker Augusta, ME 04325 Dear Ms. Ervin: We, the Greater Augusta Merchants, wish to commend you for the stand you have taken against parking meters in downtown Augusta. Your editorial of September 20 was well thought out. 12 We feel that placing parking meters in downtown Augusta will discourage our customers from coming downtown to shop. Your report of other nearby cities who have recently installed parking meters and have seen a drop in customers demonstrates that parking meters could create the same problem if the city government passes this ordinance. We strongly urge you to continue to speak out against this issue. Announcement Explanation Specific Details Thank you for your support of our position. Thank You Sincerely, Signature Marvin Quackenbush Executive Secretary MJQ:omr 222 ... - tailieumienphi.vn