• Lexington Hearing & Speech Center: Although their new website was launched in mid-December it lacked the full array of time-spanning, story-telling photography of Bill Straus. Nearly a dozen photos have been added with more still to come. To learn more about the LHSC and to see their new virtual home, with photos, visit: Lexington Hearing & Speech Center.

• Cumberland Millwork & Supply: Updates to the site include an expanded Contacts page and the addition of the About Us page. These are set to be posted at anytime now. To learn more about Cumberland Millwork please visit their new website.

• Ironhorse Forge: No less than 15 custom-made portfolio pieces have been added to the Ironhorse Forge website in the last month with more still to be posted. Covering the spectrum from ornate gates (including several of the most recognizable in Lexington), intricate stair rails, unique fireplace screens, and one cool mailbox. To check out this amazing work visit their online Portfolio.

• PAA: Posted the Winter issue of their quarterly pediatric health newsletter. Full of great wellness advice and information the latest newsletter can be found here: PAA Newsletters.

• AVID: Work on the all-new website for AVID (Audio/Video Interior Design) is well underway. A temporary home page has been posted and a design for the permanent site has been chosen from the three mock-ups presented. AVID has a remarkable 15 year history of designing and installing custom audio and video environments, including home theaters that look nicer than real theaters.

Other notes:

• Due to the end-of-year website launch rush at KVN Design the web site design portfolio page has been updated and split into two manageable pages (page 1 / page 2). The web design portfolio now consists of 23 designs.

• As a business owner, one of the greatest things KVN can receive is a compliment from a customer. 2006 got off to a great start in this respect as Auto Gallery had these kind words to say about their experience with KVN Design:

“I just want to say that it was a pleasure working with Kevin and KVN Design. In a very short time, they were able to create an original site that not only captures our company’s personality but ROCKS in appearance and content as well. I could not be more pleased with the whole package and fully expect our new site to be our most valuable marketing tool going forward.”

• KVN managed to attend the last two ISBO (Independent/Small Business Owners - www.isbo.biz) meetings. The December meeting covered the WiFi market in Lexington. Very informative and eye-opening. The January meeting was a roundtable discussion on how ISBO members keep in touch with clients and maintain schedules and communication sanity in this day and age. Cell phone? Blackberry? Email? Software? Old fashion day planners? Or a mix?

• Something Useless for the Gray Matter
    - There are seven loops in the squiggle atop a Hostess cupcake.
    - Hippos can run faster than humans.
    - A librocubicularist is a person who reads in bed.