Avenues to Independence Continues Its Mission With Updated Website

AdEasel recently updated and launched a brand new website for Avenues to Independence, a non-profit organization that provides homes, jobs, social activities and learning opportunities to adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to help them become part of the community in every way.

As a staple in the Chicago community that has helped those who need it most for over 65 years, AdEasel wanted to bring Avenues’ web presence up to speed so that their important mission can continue to thrive and be driven forward. As Avenues already had a good amount of quality content, AdEasel focused on giving the website a dynamic & responsive look and feel, as well as a fresh new makeover all optimized for search.

Key website features and highlights include simplified scroll-based pages, a dynamic website navigation system, easily swappable site banners, integrated donation systems, an updated news & press section, programs for independence, volunteer and advocacy forms and opportunities, engaging contact forms, email newsletter and subscription, thrift shoppe, success stories, site galleries, videos, and more.

Avenues was founded in 1953 when a group of parents believed things should be different for their sons and daughters with developmental disabilities. They wanted them to be a part of the community, close to home, among family and friends. Remaining in the community wasn’t always easy, but it was what everyone wanted. Today, thanks to their vision, Avenues is a non-profit organization that provides homes, jobs and community living programs to Chicago area adults with physical, intellectual, and other developmental disabilities.

We are pleased to announce the launch of Accelerated.com. With the updated branding and responsive website, Accelerated™ will be launching several new products and services in the coming months. Accelerated's new online presence has a fresh, bold look, and is fully responsive to generate better results through Google's stricter SEO algorithm for mobile users.

AdEasel worked closely with Accelerated to update its brand and core messaging, with the slogan Connected is Everything, along with an industry and consumer-centric approach to content and presentation. We designed and developed the website specifically to establish a greater impact for global sales and marketing initiatives, including new product launches, company expansion and market development, and direct eCommerce programs.

Key website features and highlights include a responsive design, news & blog engines, online ordering, partner networks, help and support features, integrated custom search, and SEO focused industry solutions. The site also includes extensive custom sales and support forms for products and industry solutions, demo request forms, inquiry tracking systems, and integrated social media. Future additions to the website include online ordering for select products and options, including extended warranties, Accelerated Care, and pre-installed firmware upgrades integrated with the fulfillment centers and ConnectWise third party CRM applications.

Accelerated Concepts, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise wireless cellular network data hardware and services specializing in the development of solutions for primary network access, wireless 3G/4G backup connectivity, device monitoring, and centralized management. Founded in 2006, Accelerated has seen much growth in its life so far, and its solutions are used today in fortune 500 companies.

Home Carpet One, has launched a new responsive website with AdEasel, complete with available brands & styles, dynamic contact forms, rotating promotions, email marketing tools, custom online-ordering options for samples, and additional tools and resources to manage online assets.

AdEasel worked closely with Home Carpet One on this project to provide the best possible experience for online visitors. With hundreds of available brands, users can browse thousands of different color options and order samples at the click of a button.

Beyond HomeCarpetOne.com, AdEasel also assisted the carpet retailer with online advertising through Google AdWords, as well as traditional TV advertising in the Chicago area.

Home Carpet One is owned by a second generation husband and wife team, Joel and Debbie Schreier, who live and breathe their flooring business. You will find one or both of them at the showroom every day spending time sourcing products and making sure their staff is well-trained on those products. With an overarching goal to make luxury affordable by leveraging buying power to benefit customers, Home Carpet One understands the importance of building successful client relationships by providing memorable service and overall product value.

AdEasel has launched a new responsive website for Electrical Power Products (EP²) featuring information and galleries, video, lead generation forms, and secure client access management applications with file sharing and project surveys.

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries including control buildings, protective relay panels, and control systems for power generation, transmission and distribution. AdEasel was initially hired to develop P2M – a Project & Panel Management System to streamline the manufacturing & quality control processes for each department.  After successful implementation, EP² proceeded with the development of a dynamic, customer oriented website complete with client access and file sharing.

With a responsive design interface, the new EP² website provides potential & existing customers with an optimized interactive experience on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones. Integrated video, photography, custom-built contact & feedback forms, client access and integrated drag-n-drop file sharing are just a few of the applications featured on the new EP² website.

EP² works on many large-scale projects that require substantial storage capacity and the ability to effectively share design specs and other vital project resources between clients. To increase communication efficiencies, AdEasel developed a custom File Management & Distribution Application which ties directly into EP² Servers, Google Drive and the Easel Cloud.

Now in its fourth year, Winter WonderLoop assembles more than 100 special offers and events from around the Loop for you to enjoy this holiday season, from the area’s hotels and restaurants, retail destinations, cultural institutions, and more.

For the second year, Chicago Loop Alliance brings the sounds of the season to Lightscape – an exciting light and sound installation on State Street that creates vibrant patterns of color, choreographed to favorite holiday tunes. Enjoy the show, or join in: you’ll know the words to every song!

And keep your eyes peeled for "random acts of holidays" taking place along State Street this November and December. From pop-up carolers to outdoor photo booths, the Loop is the place to celebrate the fun and tradition of the holiday season.