Karen Moore Delivers Keynote Speech at Professional Women’s Forum

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber hosted its monthly Professional Women’s Forum, sponsored by Tallahassee Lincoln Mercury and featuring Moore Consulting Group president and CEO Karen Moore as the event’s keynote speaker.

Moore presented on effective public speaking to more than 250 attendees from throughout the community. This month’s event also marked Women’s Small Business Month.

Moore is no stranger to public speaking or successful leadership as a female business owner, and frequently gives speeches on topics including public speaking, crisis communications, media relations and more.

“Secret” Marketing Web Site Revealed

The Tallahassee-Leon County Economic Development Council unveiled a new “secret” marketing strategy, including a website developed by Moore Consulting Group and IS Consulting: http://www.beapartofoursecret.com/.

The Tallahassee Democrat was there when the cat was let out of the bag, and included this coverage in their recent article on the campaign launch:

"The site is designed to be the centerpiece of a new area marketing campaign that includes highlighting services to existing local businesses. The objective is to help generate new and growing markets as well as bringing new businesses to the area.

In a 45-minute program EDC Chairman Tripp Transou, CSX Transportation's Aubrey Brown and Florida State University Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development John Fraser talked about the area's entrepreneurial future.

Brown said CSX 'is standing by to partner with you to help businesses grow here and come here. If businesses are looking for where the action is, we believe they should look in Tallahassee.'"

Karen Moore Earns Acclaim at Sterling Conference

Today, the Florida Sterling Council announced the evaluation results from the nearly 900 participants in this year’s Florida Sterling Council 16th Annual Conference in Orlando. Participants attend high-quality workshops throughout the week-long conference. Each participant completes a one-page evaluation that reviews the presenter, materials, take-away and overall workshop effectiveness.

The top-ranked presenter from this year’s conference? Moore Consulting Group’s own Karen Moore, whose 90-minute workshop on “Working with the Media” was best of conference.

Karen is a nationally-sought out speaker on several communications topics, including media relations, crisis communications, grassroots advocacy and others.

MCG Named Family Friendly Business of 2008

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce named Moore Consulting Group Tallahassee’s Family Friendly Business of the Year at yesterday’s 2008 Small Business Excellence Awards ceremony. The firm has been nominated for the award two years in a row. (See a complete list of this year’s winners.)

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the community,” said Moore Consulting Group President Karen Moore, who accepted the award. “It’s been a blessing to see the teamwork and leadership that has flourished at MCG thanks to our family-friendly practices. This just goes to show that it pays to put family first.”

Moore was also excited to receive a letter of congratulations on the award from Senator Bill Nelson, who noted the crucial role small businesses play in Florida’s “growth and success.”

Moore Consulting Group offers this video of personal stories from team members about what it’s like to be a part of the MCG family.

Karen Moore Article Appears in Source Magazine

Source magazine, a monthly publication distributed by the Florida Society of Association Executives, includes an article by Karen Moore, Moore Consulting Group’s president and CEO, that talks to readers about how to use social media for their business or organization.

The article, which covers the ins and outs of social media and even includes an at-a-glance social media lexicon, was originally part of Moore’s series of communications-focused columns that appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat last year. “What to Know about Social Media” can be found on page 16 of the May issue of Source.

Lung Association Names Moore ‘Inspiring Woman’

The American Lung Association of Florida has named Karen Moore their “Inspiring Woman,” recognized at the Women and Lung Health Luncheon in Tallahassee. The event offered Tallahassee-area women the chance to meet, network and enjoy informational and emotional presentations from healthcare representatives and patients who have dealt with lung-related illnesses.

The luncheon was part of a statewide series, and also included a fashion show and silent auction, as well as on-site health screenings.

Learn more about the Women and Lung Health Luncheon series.

Amy Martin Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Amy Martin was promoted today to chief financial officer of Moore Consulting Group. Martin has worked at MCG for more than 7 years, and previously held the title of director of administration.

In addition to managing the finance and business department for MCG, Amy also oversees human resources and other administrative matters for the firm. She has 15 years of finance experience, and holds a degree in business administration from Flagler College.