SKAGIT MARKETING

content marketing, social media, organic search engine optimization

Julie Burgmeier

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Julie Burgmeier – My path has led me here to this place….Skagit Marketing. The path began on the mighty Mississippi River. I grew up in, on and around the river….the natural environment was imprinted on my brain. At a very young age of 5, I started promoting and marketing outdoor plays alongside the river to unsuspecting neighbors. From there it led to a Marketing Degree from the University of Northern Iowa. I spent 15 years in Sales, Marketing, Technology, & Acquisitions Editorial work in the publishing industry from Washington DC to the West Coast.

Motherhood and the birth of my third child caused me to to re-evaluate my priorities in life. Being a member for 10 years and Past President of Soroptimist International of La Conner showed me how important community was to my spirit, and the idea of a business in La Conner where I could work, live, and volunteer was born. Along with business partner and friend, Carol Whited, Childhood Bliss (a children’s boutique) storefront was created and had an extraordinary 5 year life span.  During those five years I was on the Executive Team of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce. I re-designed LaConnerChamber.com, implemented a content-management system, and volunteered my marketing services by creating a marketing strategy and advertising campaigns & schedules. I have also started a Marketing Seminar series for the La Conner Chamber Business Community.

In 2009 I worked like crazy to create the new VisitSkagitValley.com. What a privilege this has been to volunteer on this project. I have met and collaborated with amazing Skagitonians to bring the content together. How it Works has been wonderful in “using their hammer & nails” to build the site while letting me “the architect and interior designer” direct the project. The Skagit County Chamber Executive Directors Association has trusted me with this project, and I thank them.

I love Marketing….I love Small Business & Non-Profits….and I love the Skagit Valley. One of my favorite children’s books is A Fairy Went A-Marketing. This is the story of a sweet graceful fairy who enjoys her purchases only for a short time, then releases them for their own good or the good of others. The illustrations in this book are extraordinary for their nearly-glowing, rich colors, but also a special spirit which shines through as being the work of someone who has observed nature and has quite a love of it. Couple this quality with the story about a fairy who treats her animal friends and nature with the utmost care and respect and you have a Skagit Marketing metaphor. Like the Fairy Went A-Marketing, I also have a strong respect for other living things and nature. 10% of all Skagit Marketing profits will go back to Skagit Valley conservation organizations.

My mission is to Catch & Release the Magic of your organization while preserving and respecting this incredible Natural Treasure & Legacy…the Magic Skagit Valley!