The foundation of Barcelona Creative Group is built on the success of the many local businesses and organizations we serve, so it only makes sense that we stay actively involved in our community and give as much back as we possibly can.

We do this by participating in local clubs and organizations, staying active in local chambers of commerce and whenever possible, by contributing our professional expertise to local non-profit organizations, civic and charitable causes.

Local involvement keeps us in close contact with many of our clients, and has helped us establish many lasting relationships and friendships.

Here are a few of the organizations we were proud to help during the past year:

City of Palos Heights 50th Anniversary Celebration - We designed the 50th anniversary commemorative logo, created street banners, publicized community events and published "50th Anniversary Facts" - a series of historical facts appearing in the Palos Regional each week throughout 2009.

The Art Garden of Palos Heights - We contributed creative planning and graphic design services needed to develop a logo, signage, and invitations to special events celebrating this wonderful addition to our City.

Palos Heights Chamber of Commerce - In addition to contributing to monthly member newsletters, we created a new logo marking the 60th anniversary of the Chamber.

Carmelite Missions - Our graphic design assistance helped the Carmelite Missions, based in Darien, IL, produce their "Saint of the Month" newsletter, which is very instrumental in their fundraising efforts.

Orland Township Food Pantry - BCG held its first annual "Turkey Talk" open house and food drive in November, 2008. The generosity of our clients and friends helped us collect more than 600 non-perishable food and household items for the Orland Township Food Pantry. The Palos Township Emergency Food Pantry will benefit from "Turkey Talk" 2009, scheduled for Monday, November 23rd.

We keep our hands on the pulse of the industry and the community by participating in a number of civic and professional organizations, including:

• The Publicity Club of Chicago
• The Second Wind Network
• The Palos Heights Chamber of Commerce
• The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce
• The Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce
• CenterPoint at Governors State University
• Chicago Chapter, Construction Financial Management Association
• Chicago Chapter, 85 Broads