Business Solutions for Summer 2021

S U MM E R 2 0 2 1 5 BUSINESS solutions Don’t Miss the Staunton Art Fair A highlight for 2021 will be the Staunton Art Fair from 5 pm to 10 pm on September 17 and 10 am to 5 pm on September 18. This is a weekend festival celebrating hand- made craftsmanship as well as a juried art fair showcasing approximately 30 artists and their works. The artisan booths are nestled in and around the beautiful Duda Garden at 205 N. Union Street. Marcella Cloud, Development Coordinator for The MAC, wanted readers of Business Solutions to know about the exciting changes in store for the Staunton Art Fair this year. “We’re hoping to make it an even more family-friendly experience. Duda Garden will be decorated, and visitors will enjoy a large art installation and interactive art stations including make-and-take crafts for kids. Plus, there will be different kinds of music, wine and beer, and food vendors. You won’t have to spend much money to have a great time,” she said. (You may be wondering if Marcella Cloud is related to Brandace Cloud. The answer is yes. Marcella’s husband is the cousin of Brandace’s husband.) Connected with Madison Communications Madison Communications will also be part of the Staunton Art Fair in September. Our company is providing Wi-Fi to Duda Garden so that vendors can use their Square devices for easy customer checkout. However, the relationship between The MAC and Madison Communications goes well beyond this event. The MAC has used our High-Speed Internet and Voice services from the beginning. “We’re absolutely happy with the internet fromMadison Communications. We consistently have several office workers using our internet connection, and we have open Wi-Fi for students and visitors. The service is fast and reliable, and it meets our needs,” said Marcella Cloud. She added, “Madison Communications is headquartered right here in Staunton, just down the road from us. Their people are personable and great to work with. It’s probably been two years since we last had a service issue—they’re rare—but when we call Madison Communications, they quickly resolve the problem for us.” Who’s Minding Your Business? Sandy Kreutzberg Accountant Sandy Kreutzberg began working for Madison Communications in June 2020. Prior to then, she spent 20 years as an IT Specialist for a financial institution. In her current role as the Accountant for Madison Communi- cations, her primary responsibilities are accounts payable, account rec- onciliations, and billing. “This position is perfect for me as I like analyzing data and resolving issues,” said Kreutzberg. What does she enjoy most about her job? Kreutzberg replied, “I enjoy interacting with my coworkers each day. We all work very well together and help each other out. It’s really nice to be part of a close-knit depart- ment. I also appreciate that Madison Communications is a family-owned business and that all of the employees function as a team.” Kreutzberg lives in Marine with her husband, Bud, and their children, Caroline and Theodore. They enjoy camping, fishing, riding bikes, and spending time relaxing with friends and family. We’re absolutely happy with the internet from Madison Communications. The service is fast and reliable, and it meets our needs.” — MARCELLA CLOUD, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, THE MAC