Chakra Communications Inc., Create to Communicate


		Bisons/Chakra Sign Sponsorship Deal - Chakra Communication to serve as team printer February 26, 2008– The Buffalo Bisons today announced that Chakra Communications, Inc. will serve as the team's official printer for the 2008 season. As part of this partnership, Chakra will work with the Bisons to deliver print, web and signage products that support the team's marketing strategy. "The Bisons are pleased to enter this partnership with Chakra Communications," said Mike Buczkowski, Vice President/General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons. "We look forward to seeing Chakra's professional design and production quality in our print and marketing materials this season." As the Bisons official printer, Chakra Communications, Inc. will receive full trademark usage of all Bison logos; have a sponsor presence at Dunn Tire Park; a sponsor presence on the Bisons website; and scoreboard promotional time. "We are honored and pleased to have been selected by the Bison's to provide these important elements of their overall marketing effort," said Sharique Ansari, CEO of Chakra. Chakra Communications, Inc., headquartered in Buffalo, NY, is uniquely positioned to provide its clients with a complete suite of graphics communication solutions that ensures consistency in presenting their company message, image and products. Central to providing this turnkey solution is the company's award winning design, prepress, high quality printing and web site development and hosting capabilities. Steven Lloyd Named as VP of Sales and Marketing at Chakra Communications January 2, 2008– Chakra Communications, Inc., a visual communications company with offices in Buffalo and Endicott, NY recently announced the appointment of Steven Lloyd to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Steven started his career in sales management at Moore Business Forms and Systems in 1982 and has spent the last ten years working in sales and marketing leadership positions in companies such as ATTO Technology and Multisorb Technologies in Buffalo. Chakra Communications Adds to New Business Development Team July 11, 2007– Chakra Communications, a Buffalo–based graphic communications company located at 644 Ellicott Street, announces the addition of Louis Aguglia, former President of Image Marketing Group, to Chakra’s New Business Development Team. Image Marketing Group was an independent, professional marketing firm, working in partnership with clients to fulfill their short–term and long–term sales, promotional, and marketing strategies including design, print, and web solutions. Aguglia was president of Image Marketing Group for five and one–half years. At Chakra, Aguglia will be focused on developing new business. Chakra provides a holistic approach to producing and delivering their customers’ message. Their full circle of services includes design, pre–press, print, Internet development and applications, digital delivery, and employee recognition services. Aguglia says, “I’m looking forward to being a part of Chakra’s forward–thinking, customer–centric team. Chakra has an exceptional product offering, somewhat unique to the Buffalo market, and I am excited to offer their capabilities to my clients.” Chakra offers a complete circle of services and solutions to get your message to clients, employees, and vendors using state–of–the art, full–service, multi–media graphics communications products. Chakra Communications Buys Assets of Web Development and Hosting Company Chakra Communications, a Buffalo–based graphic communications company located at 644 Ellicott Street, announces that it has acquired the assets of CityWeb Media, a WNY website development and hosting company with clients that include the Washington Market, Ascension Industries, Buffalo Chophouse, Wellworth Products, City Grill, United Men’s Fashion, and Calvaneso’s. Chakra has hired Jacob Woodward, former CityWeb Media owner, as Senior Web Services Developer, who will further Chakra’s commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting edge Internet services. Chakra provides a holistic approach to creating, producing and delivering their customers’ message. Their full circle of services includes design, pre–press, print, Internet development and applications, digital delivery, and employee recognition services. Terry Sember, Vice President of Internet Services and Technology, says, “We are proud to welcome Jacob Woodward as part of our team of highly skilled web developers. Jake brings with him a creative energy and focus that will be a great benefit to our team.” Woodward says, “I’m excited to join Chakra, which is presenting itself as a force in the business marketing arena.” Chakra offers a complete circle of services and solutions to get your message to clients, employees, and vendors using state–of–the art, full–service, multi–media graphics communications products. Chakra VP Offers Solutions to New Managers Terry Sember, Vice President of Internet and Technology Services at Chakra Communications Inc. (www.chakracentral.com), a full service graphic communications company at 644 Ellicott Street in Buffalo, NY, has co–authored a new book, The Essential Supervisor’s Handbook (Career Press, 2007, ISBN 1–56414–893–9), a guide for new and experienced managers. “Being a supervisor means more than just telling people what to do. It is about managing resources as well as people. There are specific skills you can develop to do get the best results,” says Sember. “Providing consistent direction and leadership to your team is critical to your success as a supervisor.” The Essential Supervisor’s Handbook tackles issues supervisors face every day, such as employee relations, leadership, motivation, as well as difficult issues such as hiring and firing, multicultural teams, maintaining a positive attitude, and increasing productivity. “One of the most overlooked challenges of being a supervisor,” says Sember, “is learning to manage yourself as well as your team. Managers lead by example. The best way to have a positive and productive team is to approach your own job with a positive attitude and to develop and implement clear plans that will result in increased productivity. I wrote this book based on my own experiences and is something I wish I had when I first started managing others.” The Essential Supervisor’s Handbook is co–authored by Brette Sember, a former attorney and author of over 30 other books (www.BretteSember.com). The book is filled with checklists, tip sheets, and practical advice. Published by Career Press and priced at $14.99, the book is available at local and online bookstores. Chakra Communications Acquires Assets of Digicon Imaging Buffalo, New York (December 28, 2006) – Chakra Communications, Inc. (www.chakracentral.com), a newly formed, privately held company, has acquired the assets of Digicon Imaging, Inc. of Buffalo, New York, a local commercial printer and graphics communications business with annualized revenues in excess of $10 million. The assets were purchased from Digicon’s secured creditors. The acquisition also includes Digicon’s Creative Printing division in Endwell, NY. In conjunction with this transaction, Chakra Communications has hired from Digicon Imaging more than 60 employees with extensive printing and Internet services experience, the majority of whom work at the Buffalo location. Terms of the transaction were not announced. With the acquisition, Chakra Communications lists as its clients the Buffalo Bills, Delaware North Companies, the University at Buffalo, the fye music and video stores, General Nutrition Centers, Cornell University, Fidelity Employer Services, Erie Insurance, Visions FCU, Disney Publishing and Simon & Schuster New Media. About Chakra Communications Chakra Communications is a full–service graphic communications company providing communication solutions for today’s dynamic business environment. Chakra’s product and services offering includes Internet and website services, digital data management, digital image repurposing and management, prepress, printing and related collateral management.