DETROIT - Budco, the Highland Park based marketing services firm, recently participated in a conference at Michigan State University examining the importance of creative communities to the vitality of the State. "Creative Communities and Economic Innovation: Working For Michigan's Future," was sponsored by the Michigan State University EDA University Center.

Budco participated in a panel that showcased Creative Companies. Creative Companies are one of the cornerstones of vibrant, successful communities. Budco is considered a Creative Company because of its mission, which is to develop and execute creative and innovative marketing solutions for its corporate customers, and its focus on innovation, an entrepreneurial work ethic and social responsibility.

Garry Cole, president of Creative Services and Marketing and Paula Biskup director of Corporate Communications, presented on behalf of the company.

The challenge of fostering Creative, Cool Communities is paramount, and raises many issues for various sectors in Michigan cities, as it does nationwide. This seminar provided leaders and professionals from communities, economic development organizations, state and local government, and business with insights and strategies to make this climate a reality.

About Budco
Budco helps organizations solve business communication problems and build dialogue with their customers by developing and executing results-focused marketing and distribution initiatives. The company uses a variety of traditional and digital marketing competencies in innovative ways to do this. Founded in 1982, the company's vision is to be recognized as the leader in providing dialogue business solutions, measured by customer loyalty, attracting and retaining outstanding employees, community involvement and financial growth. Clients include Allied Domecq, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, HoneyBaked Ham, McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals (a division of Johnson & Johnson), SBC, TAP Pharmaceutical, UPS, VW/Audi, and Walt Disney Co. The company is headquartered in Highland Park, MI, just outside of Detroit. In 2003, Budco established Pareto Dialogue, Inc., Mississauga, ON, outside of Toronto, together with a local partner, to provide warehousing and distribution services to the Canadian marketplace while providing the company with a strategic location from which to serve its global customers. Additional information about Budco is available at http://www.budco.com.

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