COMBA Client Profile
| LG Communications |
| Principal: Lori George Billingsley |
Address:2762 John Steven Way, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| 3970 Yukon Avenue,Groveport, OH 43125 (After Feb. 16) |
| Phone: 614-863-5812 614-836-7182 (After Feb. 16) Fax: 614-863-5813 614-836-7187 (After Feb. 16) E-Mail: LGBillin@cs.com LGBillin@cs.com Type of Business: Public Relations Consultancy Years in Business: Six Scope of Services: General public relations, strategic counsel, writing, multicultural communications, health communications, alliance building Service Radius: National Number of Employees: 1 Major Projects or Clients: Beaman Inc., AT&T Broadband, BP, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Art.com, NAMIC Why did you go into business? One day I realized the owner’s of the firm I worked for (Porter/Novelli) were normal people just like me...and if they could do it and be successful, so could I. Why is your business a success? We provide our clients with superior, tailored pubic relations service and counsel. Company Goals: We develop and implement breakthrough programs that meet client goals, target audience needs and produce results. What’s your position or main responsibility to the company? Principal -- I do it all! Principal -- I do it all! What’s the best aspect about your position? 1.) Flexibility of time; 2.) Variety/diversity of clients and projects What’s your worst aspect about your position? Not enough time! The best business advice you received? Don’t put all your eggs in one basket -- diversify The biggest business mistake you made? Not retaining the firm I worked for as a client prior to leaving to start my firm. (Turned out that they did become one of my first clients.) Not retaining the firm I worked for as a client prior to leaving to start my firm. (Turned out that they did become one of my first clients.) What MCBAP services do you take advantage of? Counseling, certification, insight to Columbus marketplace Counseling, certification, insight to Columbus marketplace How has the MCBAP helped your business? Exposure in Columbus and information for expansion. Exposure in Columbus and information for expansion. Tips for persons wanting to open a business: Do your homework on the industry, find a mentor, network and make contacts, join appropriate organizations/associations, use resources wisely (find free counsel and services like MCBAP), barter your services, pray hard. What would you like people to know about your company? We bring 15 years of public relations experience to the table and provide communications solutions for clients with a range of needs. We launch national and local public awareness campaigns, forge public/private partnerships, manage special events, media and community relations, provide writing and broadcast services, develop health communications programs, reach multicultural audiences and conduct diversity training workshops. We offer strategic counsel that works! Favorite Book: The Bible The Bible Favorite Musician: CeCe Winans CeCe Winans Best place for a business meal? P.F. Changs Favorite Food:Seafood Hobbies: Writing, Walking, and Calligraphy/Drawing Family: Jeffery, Husband |