We have the privilege of developing and activating brands. With that comes the responsibility of doing this for companies and organizations that have worthy purposes. Ultimately, our work must honor and glorify our creator.  This matters to us if the client is a non-profit organization or a for-profit enterprise—whether the work is a paying job or pro bono. Our mission is to improve people’s lives with what we do—emotionally, financially, and spiritually.  It’s important that the brands we serve exist for a similarly positive impact via the sale/marketing of their goods and services.

One of the organizations we’ve served is The Bell Center for Early Intervention. It is dedicated to maximizing the potential of children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for developmental delay. Being a beneficiary of The Mercedes Marathon, the Bell Center receives a major part of its funding through the personal fundraising efforts of runners in its Partners in Training program. Individuals or teams raise money for Bell Center children by participating in the race each year. Forte’ founder Jamie Warren and his wife, Julie, have been involved with Partners in Training since 2006. Through their personal efforts in the Marathon Relay—and thanks to the support of Forte’ clients, friends and family—they have raised nearly $50,000 for the Bell Center. It’s all been in honor of the Warren’s second son, Jonathan, who was born with Down syndrome.

See WBRC-TV, FOX6 new stories from 2007 and 2009.

Another organization we’ve served is Parent Advocates Down Syndrome (PADS). This statewide organization seeks not only to advocate for the needs of individuals with Down syndrome, but to offer support, acceptance and encouragement for parents and families of persons with Down syndrome. PADS’ major fundraiser is The Buddy Walk. Local groups across the country organize walks in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society each year. Forte’ began handling the collateral and public relations needs of this event in 2007. In the two years since Forte’ got involved, the event has raised over $100,000 each year. The 2007 and 2008 walks were the highest grossing years in the event’s nine-year history. PADS enjoyed news coverage from four network TV affiliates, higher corporate sponsorship donations, and record attendance.

We endeavor to model sustainability toward the environment. We seek to recycle or reuse as much material as possible in the operation of our business.