Midtown’s Très Chic Boutique announced this week that it will close its doors for good after 18 years in business. Owner Susan Tiesing, 53, said she decided to shutter the business by the end of May due to the impact of the economy as well as her need to be in Oroville to be with a family member in poor health. “I left my shop with my worthy store manager, and I think in this tough economy you can’t expect your business to continue on without you there,” Tiesing said. “Although I think she did a good job, I wasn’t there to manage it myself.” The shop, located at 2228 J St., specialized in prom dresses and clothing for special occasions. Tiesing said this is the first year she has seen

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales, Marketing and Advertising Intern. The successful candidate will assist the Department with various projects and tasks that will give them a well-rounded understanding of business operations. Your Role: Distribute marketing materials for Sacramento Press and clients Coordinate advertising efforts and help design email campaigns for prospective clients Research thoroughly via the internet for information to create effective marketing plans for clients’ businesses Compile leads from online and other listings and add them in a database Assist with client management by making sure our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer

Computer shows were extremely popular in the early ‘90’s. They not only offered the Hardware; mainframes, CPU’s, Monitors, Motherboards, etc. but also such including Software. Since the influx of electronic superstores like the Good Guys, Federated Stores, and Circuit City these principled wholesalers have yes seen the lights of day and have become iconic due to the value of their stock. Idealistically the assault alone on gaming and graphic video cards with processor speeds in the Giga hertz made for a industry tedium and nerve racking trying to get the right interface for your computer. Staffing individuals with some more professionalism and less quick draw sells tactics made the Good G

Mark Bean, the managing director of C7, and Josh Hilliker, the director of social media at Intel-GE Care Innovations, sat on a panel moderated by 3Fold’s Gordon Fowler to discuss whether or not social media’s return on investment (ROI) is measurable. Turns out, it is. As was revealed over the course of their discussion, there’s a plethora of tools out there for everyone to track just how effective their social media presence is. There are a lot of dated measurements (i.e. number of clicks or time on site), but they don’t quite carry over into social networking very well. Some of the newer tools include Hootsuite and Tweetdeck for the smaller businesses, or Radian 6 and Crimson Hexagon for

This weekend, September 17th-19th, local shoppers can look forward to great deals and steals at the Midtown Sidewalk Sale. The Midtown Boutique District in conjunction with the Midtown Business Association are sponsoring the semi-annual event that will feature 28 stores and terrific savings. So grab your comfy walking shoes and be sure not to miss this exciting shopping opportunity that begins at 10am on Friday morning and lasts until 8pm on Sunday night. Whether you are a shopaholic or a just out to find a bargain, you will be sure to come across something that meets your fancy. If you are looking to fill your closet with new fashion items for the fall, Bows & Arrows (1712 L Street) is d

Mark your calendar and don't miss the California Automobile Museum's Annual Spring Swap Meet on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 6am - 2pm.Vendors will offer unique and hard to find automobile collectibles and accessories, including antique auto parts, tools, books, magazines, models and much more! The Meet is located next to the Museum at 2400 Front Street - parking in Museum parking lot, on the street, and behind the Museum. New this year, vendors can pre-register by visiting www.CalAutoMuseum.org/SwapMeet. There will also be set-up and merchant and car sales registration on Saturday, March 6 from 2pm - 5pm and registration and set up will open at 5am on March 7. General admission and parking

The amount of mopeds and scooters out on the roads these days in Sacramento, and really all over the U.S., has been steadily growing in the past few years. I would imagine that this is the most common they have been since the mid to late 70s. I have been watching it happen since about 2005 when I purchased the first moped I had ever even ridden. But even The Wall Street Journal is reporting about their increase in sales. The Wall Street Journal reports that “domestic sales of scooters have surged as budget- and environment-minded consumers look for relief from high pump prices and as more-appealing models come on the market.” Sales of scooters with engine sizes of 150CCs or less…have jump

I have come to realize that the amount of time I spend on my bike is directly proportional to the amount of money that comes out of my wallet. Or it might be a more advanced function involving the quadratic equation or a differential analysis. Needless to say, you do not need to be a math major to understand the value of a good midtown sale. Right now boutiques are trying to unload massive quantities of fall and winter goods to make way for spring items. Factor in the after-Christmas mark downs and economic turmoil (did anyone ever confirm that rumor about Prada at TJ Maxx?!) and you've got the perfect conditions for bargain hunting. Let's face it. It's going to be chilly for a couple mo

Do you have a business? As the sales manager of The Sacramento Press, I have been meeting with a lot of small business owners in the area who I would have never heard of if it weren’t for a few good leads. And, it’s pretty likely that a lot of other Sacramentans haven’t heard about these quaint little businesses either. We are talking about businesses that could offer up some great goods and services to you and those you know. With the economy in a downward spiral, it’s becoming more and more difficult for these businesses to brand themselves and market their offerings. As a result, they aren’t in a position to buy internet advertising like they used to. So when faced with these opposit

The past few weeks of growth at The Sacramento Press has been quite exciting to witness.  With more readers, more contributors, and more content, we are sure to see some major success with our site for our community. As the Sales Manager of Sac Press, I am now finding myself moving ahead “full-steam” with our plans to gain great advertising from our local, Southside Park and downtown businesses. My mission is simple.  I will seek local and national businesses who are most reflective of, and beneficial to, the needs and views of our readers and contributors.    Most of our advertisers will have already brought their businesses from what we like to call “brick-to-click,” by having robust,