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Snapp Conner PR's Partners Named to the vSpring Capital 2009 v100

-- The v100 honors the region’s outstanding entrepreneurs --


SALT LAKE CITY—April 1, 2009—Snapp Conner PR, Utah’s most progressive PR agency, announced today that all three partners, Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham, have been named  to vSpring Capital’s 2009 v100.


The v100 list was created in 2004 as a way to recognize the region's outstanding entrepreneurs and to support and promote collaborative partnering and mentoring among top entrepreneurs in the region. The v100 has been designed to help entrepreneurs and vSpring Capital locate and cultivate relationships among top CEO and CTO talent in the region. Members of the v100 are chosen through a peer-nominated and peer-selected process.


“We are honored to be recognized by our peers and vSpring in this group of outstanding Utah entrepreneurs,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “In today’s economy, public relations is more important than ever before. This recognition is tremendous validation for the role PR plays in Utah’s thriving businesses and for Snapp Conner PR.”


In related news, Cheryl Snapp Conner was also named Trustee of the Year by the Utah Technology Council (UTC). UTC President Richard R. Nelson announced the Council’s 2008 recognitions during the most recent meeting of the Board of Trustees. Cheryl has headed UTC’s Communications Council for the past six years and has played an integral role in shaping and promoting UTC’s accomplishments in the regional and national press.


Snapp Conner PR recently moved its headquarters to 1258 W. 10400 S., Ste. 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095 to accommodate future growth. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com. 


About Snapp Conner PR

Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the technology industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations ranging from start-ups and growth companies to established ventures and public companies in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results.

Snapp Conner PR Kicks Off 2009 With New Headquarters, New Hire, and Nine New Accounts

-- Agency welcomes AmberAlertGPS, FranklinCovey Products, Franchise Foundry, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Big-D Construction, JyzeFit, MountainWest Capital Network, Nexeo and the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Ogden Pioneer Days --

SALT LAKE CITY—January 26, 2009—Snapp Conner PR, Utah’s most progressive PR agency, started 2009 with a new headquarters in South Jordan, UT. In addition, the agency added PR Associate Jason Timpson and became agency of record for 9 new accounts:  AmberAlertGPS, Big-D Construction, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Franchise Foundry, FranklinCovey Products, JyzeFit, MountainWest Capital Network, Nexeo and the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Ogden Pioneer Days.


The company will celebrate its new headquarters at 1258 W. 104th S. in South Jordan with an extended Open House on Thursday, February 5 from noon to 5:30. Attendees can RSVP by emailing Kenny@snappconner.com.


Since Snapp Conner’s inception in April 2007 the agency has experienced record growth. The company’s headcount has more than doubled, and the agency has signed more than 30 new public relations accounts. At just under two years old, the agency has already been named one of UVEF’s Top 25 Under 5, and most recently, was named Utah’s top PR Agency by Business Connect Magazine.


“The rapid growth we’re experiencing has allowed us to solidify our role in the Salt Lake City and Mountain West market by purchasing our permanent headquarter space,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR.  “It also underscores the strategic importance of strong public relations, particularly during these times of rapid change and economic challenge.”


The new Snapp Conner location, just west of the 106th offramp of I-15, is easily accessible from Utah, Salt Lake and even Davis County.


Snapp Conner’s newest team member is Jason Timpson, who joins the company as PR Associate. Timpson obtained his PR background from Utah State University where he majored in Public Relations and Journalism and worked as an intern in the university’s Public Relations and Marketing office. Prior to joining Snapp Conner PR, Timpson was employed by SNG PR, where he worked on accounts including Silex Technologies, UCN, Family First Federal Credit Union, and Interbank FX.


The agency’s newest accounts include the following:


  • AmberAlertGPS is a GPS child locator system to give parents 24/7 peace of mind. The upcoming v2.0 model will be wrist, ankle and belt compatible. The Amber Alert GPS was founded by Russell Thornton, a seasoned senior executive and also a concerned parent who has experienced the desperate panic of temporarily losing a child. 

  • Big-D Construction Corporation has 40 years of experience in providing Design-Build, General Contracting and Construction Management services to customers from a wide variety of industries. As one of the largest construction companies in the country, Big-D employs more than 600 associates throughout the western United States.  The corporation’s headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in Ogden and Lindon, Utah; Pleasanton, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Jackson, Wyoming.

  • Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce through a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™. The company recently began offering franchise opportunities of its process in the U.S.

  • Franchise Foundry is a venture capital firm that is also a franchise partner. Franchise Foundry focuses on helping new concepts with high growth potential. In the early stages of a new franchise’s development, Foundry ensures that the fundamentals are in place for a successful sales program can be launched. Software design, web design, marketing, sales, financial modeling and business planning, legal and compliance work are among the core services that Franchise Foundry offers.

  • FranklinCovey Products helps individuals and organizations worldwide achieve greater productivity, effectiveness and success. Some of the Company’s best-known consumer products include the popular FranklinCovey Planning System™, PlanPlus Planning Software™, PlanPlus Online™, as well as a line of binders, business cases, totes, other productivity and organizational tools and accessories.

  • JyzeFit is a private company that develops the Jyze exerciser product to enhance fat-burning and fitness results for any level of workout and for any fitness lifestyle from beginner to expert. Jyze adds full fat-burning aerobic conditioning to walking-type workouts by giving participants a safe, convenient and fun way to burn more calories during their workout time.

  • MountainWest Capital Network’s objective is to support entrepreneurial success and enable business growth through networking activities which foster synergistic relationships, educating and mentoring one another in innovation and excellence, identifying and reporting on the dynamic flow of information about business growth through capital formation and distribution, and recognizing and rewarding performance. It is Utah’s first and most effective business networking organization devoted to supporting entrepreneurial success. MWCN fosters the building of relationships through signature activities and events, such as the Entrepreneur of the Year, the Utah 100, real-time Deal Flow reporting and recognition, and presentations by industry experts.

  • Nexeo, with offices in Salt Lake City and Orem, Utah, simplifies the complexity of human resource functions for businesses, enabling clients to focus on their core practices. Nexeo acts as an extension of its clients’ HR department by providing customized, outsourced solutions for staffing, HR administration and consulting. With a hands-on, personal approach, Nexeo provides unmatched service and quantifiable results for each client.


  • Established in 1934 Ogden Pioneer Days celebrates 75 years of western life, bringing real meaning to the slogan “A tradition… make it yours.” Nominated “The Best Rodeo in America” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Ogden Pioneer Days 75th Anniversary Celebration combines the excitement and heart-pounding action of professional rodeo with the beauty and historic scenery of the Ogden valley. Ogden Pioneer Days 75th Anniversary Celebration is the best the west has to offer.


Snapp Conner PR is also the agency of record for the Accend Group, AxisPointe, Broadcast International, Celio, Cemaphore, ContentWatch, CompletexRM, DirectPointe, Footnote.com, InteliSum, ProPay, Timpanogos Technologies, Grow Utah Ventures, and the Utah Technology Council (UTC).


For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com. 


About Snapp Conner PR

Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the technology industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness, and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations ranging from start-ups and growth companies to established ventures and public companies in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit the Web site at www.snappconner.com.

Snapp Conner PR Announces New Headquarters; Appoints PR Veteran Cory Maloy As Senior Director

–Custom-Built Headquarters Will Serve as Region’s Premier Location for Technology and Life Science PR–

SALT LAKE CITY—Oct. 22, 2008—Snapp Conner PR today announced its expansion to new headquarters, and appointed veteran PR professional A. Cory Maloy to the position of Senior Account Director as a key element of its ongoing strategic growth.

Managing Partner Cheryl Snapp Conner said the agency finalized plans to purchase space that will become the agency’s new headquarters at the Jordan Professional Plaza, 1258 W. 104th S. Snapp Conner PR plans to move into its new location approximately Dec. 1.

The appointment of Maloy brings nearly 20 years of PR experience to Snapp Conner PR. He has served in both agency and corporate capacities for global companies including Dayna Communications, Iomega Corporation, Plantronics, Maxtor, Cobalt Networks (Sun), silex technology, Travelers, ArtStamps, Podfitness, and others. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Public Relations/Corporate Communications for MediConnect Global. Prior to MediConnect, Maloy served for two years as Senior VP for PR and ad firm Adams & Knight in CT. http://tinyurl.com/6rllzg

In addition to serving as a senior strategist for Snapp Conner’s growing roster of clients, Maloy will play a lead role in the business development efforts that will be essential for the agency’s next phase of growth.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Cory to our senior executive team,” said Conner. “I have had the great opportunity to work directly with Cory and also to collaborate with him during many of his prior roles. I know the extent of his experience and background first hand, and I know that our clients will benefit greatly from the strategy and knowledge he brings. Our whole team looks forward to working with him.”

About Snapp Conner PR

Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.

Snapp Conner PR Continues Record Growth In 2008 With Addition Of Ten New Accounts

– Wi5Connect, Klymit, Broadweave, Wendia North America, Corcoran Group, Lync.net, ProPay, DiskAgent, Kynetx and Fifty Studio make 26 companies to join Snapp Conner’s roster since the agency’s launch in 2007 —

SALT LAKE CITY—October 13, 2008—Snapp Conner PR, Utah’s most progressive PR agency, today announced the addition of ten new accounts: Wi5Connect, Klymit, Broadweave, Wendia North America, Corcoran Group, Lync.net, ProPay, DiskAgent, Kynetx and Fifty Studio.

These new clients play an important role in the rapid growth Snapp Conner PR has undergone since its inception in April 2007.

“With today’s economy companies are searching for new ways to differentiate themselves and gain a competitive advantage,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We see companies turning to public relations to elevate their positions in the marketplace and we’re happy to be developing the PR strategies that help our clients grow and succeed even in a down economy.”

The agency’s new additions include:

Wi5Connect is a pioneer in the integration of Learning Management System (LMS) technology into private social networks that reduce employee turnover, increase capabilities, and deliver proven return on companies’ investments in Web 2.0.

Klymit is an insulation technology company based in Ogden, Utah. Klymit develops and licenses its noble-gas-based, adjustable insulation technology to companies in a variety of industries. Klymit has plans to introduce its technology in a number of products ranging from ski jackets and boots to military uniforms and camping equipment.

Broadweave delivers its “Triple-Weave” suite of voice, video, and data services via the Company’s own FTTP networks. Their acquisition of the iProvo network makes it one of the country’s largest FTTP network operators. They also deliver data services, commercial telephony, and hosted Voice over IP (VOIP) communications services to small to mid-size businesses and enterprises.

Wendia North America provides best-in-class ITIL-based service management solutions to hundreds of organizations worldwide. Wendia’s service management offerings provide a best-in-breed and easy-to-implement service management solution that is instantly compatible with all major systems and all major desktop management solutions.

Corcoran Group is a Salt Lake City-based real estate team committed to helping its clients make the best and most well informed decisions when it comes to buying or selling a home, investing in a rental property, or expanding an existing real estate portfolio.

Lync.NET manufactures computer software that helps investment management firms streamline the process of reporting to clients, interested third parties, brokers, custodians and government agencies.

ProPay has led the market in providing simple, safe and affordable credit card processing and electronic payment services for merchants ranging from the small, home-based entrepreneur to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

DiskAgent puts enterprise-level data and hardware protection within reach of small businesses and individual users, without the need for IT support or expensive infrastructure.

Kynetx provides online merchants with easy to use tools and services that give them the ability to merchandise in real-time to shoppers according to the shopper’s individual context without changing their existing ecommerce toolset. Shoppers get a better shopping experience without sacrificing their privacy.

Fifty Studio delivers interactive websites utilizing flash, video, and the latest programming technology to deliver a website that wows your customers and meets your company’s goals.

“I’ve worked with a number of PR agencies over the course of my career and I’ve never had such a great agency experience as I’ve had with Snapp Conner PR,” said Matt Bowman, Vice President of Marketing at Wi5Connect. “What sets Snapp Conner PR apart from other agencies I’ve worked with is the depth of their relationships with key media, their ability to stay in front of industry trends, integration of technology and social networking tools and their overall dedication to my company’s success.”

In addition to his role at the helm of Wi5 Connect, Matt Bowman is a leading author, speaker and industry source in the areas of sales, marketing and social media.

“I am also extremely impressed with SCPR’s strong work ethic,” Bowman continued. “From 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 at night—when I ask a question, I get an immediate response from the members of my Snapp Conner PR team.”

Snapp Conner PR is also the agency of record for the Accend Group, AxisPointe, Broadcast International, Celio, Cemaphore, ContentWatch, CompletexRM, DirectPointe, Footnote.com, Finicity, InteliSum, Timpanogos Technologies, Grow Utah Ventures, and the Utah Technology Council (UTC).

For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.

About Snapp Conner PR

Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the technology industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness, and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations ranging from start-ups and growth companies to established ventures and public companies in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit the Web site at www.snappconner.com.