::Monograms America::

TESTIMONIALS

As new members we want to thank you and the members of this association for all the help
and advice provided to us at the convention in July...Our first move when we returned (from the conference) was to order a transfer machine and ICD Design transfers. In our first weeks, the gross profit from the sale of the kindergarten transfers and the associated t-shirts was more than enough to pay for the convention trip and a years dues. Joining the association was certainly a good move for us and we would highly recommend it to other potential members. Again thanks for all the good advice and if we can be of help to anyone, please give us a call. Thank you!
---Mack & Joann Weathers

My partner Linda & I are pleased to be new members of Monograms America. The convention/seminar in Atlanta was wonderful. I have never met friendlier or more sharing and helpful people.

After 18 years in business, we felt that we had "seen it all". We were delighted to see so many new ideas and products. If only we had found you years ago, WOW, where would we be today? Thanks again for your great leadership.
---Betty

...I'm writing to ask you to pass along our sincere thanks to all who attended the Convention last week. Everyone was incredibly helpful and made us feel a part of the family. Gabe and Paula went above and beyond the call of duty in mentoring us and answering innumerable questions without complaint. We made a journey to Columbus on Saturday to visit their store and continue to enjoy our newfound friends and benefits from their experience.

We would never have undertaken this adventure (purchasing a store) without the support of the Association and also appreciate all of the time and energy that the two of you have devoted to us, from the very first phone call that I made, at Tealla's suggestion.

Thanks again to everyone who has helped us choose this path. We hope to be able to return the favor to someone in the future. Anyone ever in the Cullman area is cordially invited to visit us at Monograms Plus of the Warehouse District!

Sincerely,
Margaret Hamm & Mark Hamm

As a charter member of the Monograms America Association, we would hate to think where our business would be without the knowledge and support we’ve gained though the Association. We were introduced to the major national gift markets, which we now attend twice a year. Attending these markets, along with the Associations Conventions that are held during the gift markets, provides us a networking opportunity to find and learn about new products that we couldn’t get anywhere else. It’s like having a hundred people shopping and looking for products for our store. We learn what works for other stores and what doesn’t. We learn about the latest trends early on and the other members are extremely helpful in sharing tips and ideas. Our vendor- shopping forum during our convention offers us discounts from ‘tried and true’ vendors that other association stores have recommended. These discounts more than pay for the expense of our trip. In addition to learning about new products, through the association we have access to a wealth of knowledge about embroidery, engraving, sublimation, painting with paint pens and printing invitations.

Bob and Clare Heinz
Monograms America, Manchester, CT

We began our monogramming business in our home as a part time enterprise. After struggling for about a year we discovered Monograms America and applied for membership. The association was beginning to expand membership to include store front, home operators and strip center members. We were approved for membership. We attended our first convention and market. We found ready acceptance, friendly people and a wealth of information. The support of the membership in our efforts to move into a retail location was fantastic. Without the help of the association, we would probably still be in our home or possibly not in business at all. We are proud to be members of this wonderful group.

James and Paula Gable
Monograms Plus, Columbus, MS