117 N. FARMER - P.O. BOX 168 - OTSEGO, MICHIGAN 49078… · 2015-09-30 · COMMUNITY 2015...

COMMUNITY 2015 Advertising GuidePhone (269) 694-9431

Fax (269) 694-9145email: [email protected]

117 N. FARMER - P.O. BOX 168 - OTSEGO, MICHIGAN 49078

Reaching over 13,000 homes in Southwest Michigan since 1945 • Otsego, Plainwell, Martin, Cooper and Alamo areas.

Shoppers Guide

Let us partner with you to help build a successfulmarketing strategy. We’ll work with you to form abusiness plan that maximizes your presence inthis consumer-driven market. It doesn’t matter ifyou’re advertising locally, regionally or across theentire market - we can customize packages andcreate solutions to best suit your budget andmarketing goals.

Our Business isHelping Your Business!

Marty Bennett, Owner/PublisherShannon Morris, SalesMatt Blauvelt, Sales

` Advertising Classifieds Inserts Web Design

Reasons toAdvertise with us...WE ARE THECOMMUNITY SHOPPEROur content of Display & Classified adshas been an established medium ofexchange between buyers and sellers inSouthwest Michigan since 1945.

WE DELIVER FREEto over 13,380* homes & businesses onSaturdays, plus we distribute additionalcopies free of charge at many key trafficlocations in Allegan, Barry & KalamazooCounties. * 2014 CVC Audit.

WE ADD VALUENo other print or online publication canoffer you the sustained, targeted circula-tion, market coverage and readershiployalty of the Community ShoppersGuide.

WE ARE COMMITTEDWe print 13,500 copies each week &delivery them free to the community. Wemake that investment because our read-ers and advertisers support us and seeus an integral part of the local marketeconomy.

WE ARE AND KNOW LOCALWe are a locally owned family businessbringing the community together andpromoting the local economy for threegenerations!

We provide effective, affordableadvertising for everyone!

70YEARS

ANNIV

ERSARY CELEBRATION

1945 ~ 2015

www.communityshoppersguide.netAll prices are net.

OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM; FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:00PM




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DEADLINESDisplay Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday 5:00pmClassified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday 3:30pmProof Ad Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday 12:00noon

SUBMITTING ADSSend your ready made ads/artwork by Wednesday 5:00pmof your issue week. Email: [email protected] File format: PDF (bk/wh or 4 color - CMYK)Artwork/Picture files: tiff, eps or jpg

DESIGN SERVICESOur Graphic Design Department will help you createthe right look to capture your audience’s attention.

Contact one of our advertising consultants or [email protected] with artwork and ad copy.

CAMERA READY ADSBlack & White/Grayscale or 4 Color (CMYK)85 line screen & 200-300 dpi resolution.

Preferred format is a PDF (please embed fonts)Tabloid Page Size: 10.375” W (4 Columns) x 16” HFront Page Size: 10.375” W (4 Columns) x 13.565” H

COLOR RATES$10 - extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 inch to 4 inch Ad$15 - extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5 inch to 1⁄8 page Ad$20 - extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5 inch to 1⁄4 page Ad$40 - extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.5 inch to 1/2 page Ad$80-$100 - extra . . . . . . . . . .32.5 inch to Full page Ad

PAYMENTUntil credit is established, advertisers must pay for thespace at the time of insertion. We accept payment byVisa, MasterCard, Discover, personal check or cash.

Classifieds

$11.00 minimumfor 1-15 words

add $1.00for every 1-5 words more.

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$1.00 extra for all bold––––––––––––––––

$2.00 extra for boxed––––––––––––––––

$5.00 extra for reversed––––––––––––––––

$10.00 extra for a logo

Published weekly on SaturdaysDisplay Advertising

$9.93 per column inch12 month contract rate.

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$12.06 per column inch6 month contract rate

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$13.12 per column inch3 month contract rate

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$14.18 per column inchOpen rate






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InsertsBoost your visibility

with insert advertising.

We’ll deliver them to theZIP code areas of yourchoice or to our entire

distribution area.

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INSERT RATESCONTRACT - 52 Weeks$30 per thousandInserts and/or ads weekly.

24+ times per year

$35 per thousand

12-23 times per year$40 per thousand

1-11 times per year $45 per thousand

Non-Profit Organizations (pre-payment required)

$30 per thousand

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Michigan

49009

49046

49080

49055

49078

49070

49004

Allegan Barry

KalamazooVan Buren

Otsego

Key to Features

County Boundary

Zip Code Boundary

Community Shoppers GuideOtsego, Michigan

19-0053

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Plainwell

Delton

Kalamazoo

Gobles

Martin

Plainwell 490804,875 - Circulation*

Otsego 490784,035 - Circulation*

Martin 490701,113 - Circulation*

Gobles 49055200 - Circulation*

Delton 49046860 - Circulation*

Kalamazoo 49009795 - Circulation*

Parchment 490041370 - Circulation*

Assorted 35 - Circulation*

School Districts Covered•Otsego

•Plainwell •Martin

* 2014 CVC Audit






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Display Ad SizesShown is a sampling of ourpopular sizes and shapes.

Visit our website, call or email us for information on other available sizes.

We are a Tabloid sized paperwith a page format of

4 columns wide 10.375” x 16” long.Front Cover size: 10.375” x 13.565”

Ad size is determined by multiplyingcolumn width by length (in inches).Example: 2 columns wide x 4” long

1/8 page / 8 inch ad

COLUMN WIDTHS1 column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5"2 column . . . . . . . . . . . .5.125"3 column . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.75"4 column . . . . . . . . . . .10.375"

1/8 Page Ad Size2 column (5.125” wide) x 4 inches1 column (2.5” wide) x 8 inches

$79.44 12 month contract rate

$113.44 open rateAdd Color for only $15 more!

1/4 Page Ad Size2 column (5.125” wide) x 8 inches


$226.88 open rateAdd Color for only $20 more!

3 Inch Ad Size1 column (2.5” wide) x 3 inches


$42.54 open rateAdd Color only $10 more!






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Business Directory

$30.00 per week

Ted LaFountain, Owner

BUDGETAppliance Service, LLC

Quality Service At Affordable Prices

(269)685-8902

REAL ESTATE 101Insurable Title: The title to property which has beensufficiently reviewed by a title insurance company,such that they are willing to insure it as free andclear.

5839 Oakland Dr.,Portage, MI 49024269-488-5291Cell: 269-217-2546Fax: [email protected]

Marc VanLent REALTOR®

Michigan Real Estate

Looking for anADULT FOSTER CARE

Provider?www.dianas-care.com

Locally owned, RN managed

Diana’s Care, LLC328 East Morrell St.Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-9760

Great LakesPlumbing & Heating

- SAME DAY SERVICE -

349-1644 or 673-6000greatlakesplumbing.com

LLiinnddsseeyyLLiinnddsseeyyIt’s next to impossible to run

wit

You can rely on us to fixit right . . . and right away!

APPLIANCESERVICE

OTSEGO694-6093

RELIABLEDEPENDABLE

Fixed Right - Right Away

JOE’SLAWN ‘N’ GARDEN

JOE’SLAWN ‘N’ GARDEN

SALES & SERVICE & PARTSTrailers • Blowers • Tractors • Mowers • Riders

Rototillers Chippers • Snow BlowersComplete Small Engine and Trailer Repair

Commercial and Residential

DEALER FOR:White • Cub Cadet

Husqvarna • Troy-BiltSMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Briggs • Tecumseh • Kohler • OnanKawasaki • Honda • Subaru

(Most warranties accepted)

– Over 18 years Experience –Corner of 26th & M89, Allegan

269-673-8736

134 Water St. - Allegan(269) 673-1537

www.pawznclawzpetsalon.comOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK by appointment___________________________________• AKC & low maintenance trims• Walk in Nail & Ear Package $8

• Grooming prices start at just $12_____________________________

Cats & DogsWelcome!

SAFE &FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

CCW / CPLPISTOL CLASS

Includes: Lunch, handgun, ammunition, safetyequipment, range usage (no hidden fees)

Saturday, March 28, 2015SPONSORED BY GUN RIVER CONSERVATION CLUB

Our CPL Classes taught since 1994by current Law Enforcement Officials

Call 10am-5pm for information or registration(989)224-3210

www.michiganccwclass.com

269-488-0341

Care for the ElderlyWheelchair Accessible� 24 Hour Awake Staff� No Hidden Charges� In Business Since 1991

Dussia House318 E. Hammond St., Otsego, MI 49078(269)694-9656

(269)685-9660

U S S I AU S S I A

O U S EO U S E A.F.CA.F.C..

www.dussiahouse.net

Dr. Eric Russell

269-685-3660

West Michigan Chiropractic Health Center

352 12th Street - PLAINWELL

Provider forBCBS,

United, HPM,PPOM,

Mail Handlers,AETNA

Now

AcceptingNow

AcceptingNew PatientsNew Patients

• Business Cards • Newsletters • Announcements • Faxes

• Stationery with Envelopes • Copies (Even Single Copies!)

134-B WEST ALLEGAN STREET- OTSEGO -

2 6 9 -6 9 4 - 9 1 4 1FAX: 269-694-2818

email: [email protected]

Monday thru Friday 7:30-4:00

See Us For AllYour Printing

Needs

• SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING • SERVICE/REPAIRS

269•903•2891

email: [email protected]

www.preferredplumbinghvac.com�Prompt, Local,Professional Service

Clip’n Save �$20 on your next

service call with this ad

Elizabeth V. Bauer, Attorney at Law128 E. BRIDGE ST., PLAINWELL685-6883 or 1-888-367-9870

“SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1977”

•Divorce & Family Law•Custody & Support•Wills & Probate•Deeds/Land Contracts•Power of Attorney•Adoptions/Guardianship

Ramsey & BauerAttorneys at Law

“We care about your problems”

Don’t forget to make your2014 IRA contribution.

www.edwardjones.comMember SIPC

Tim Andrus, AAMS®Financial Advisor113 E. Allegan St.Otsego, MI 49078Bus: 269-692-2280

Jim Meles, AAMS®

Financial Advisor101 S. Main St.Plainwell, MI 49080Bus: 269-685-1181

Darren K ConklinFinancial Advisor101 S. Main St.Plainwell, MI 49080Bus: 269-685-1181Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmEves. & Sat. by appointment only

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmEves. & Sat. by appointment only

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmEves. & Sat. by appointment only

Aspen Park Apartments810 S. Farmer St., Otsego

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT1 and 2 bedroom

apartments availableCall Today!

(616) 477-5511

from$575

monthHEAT

INCLUDED!

DeMENT AND MARQUARDT, PLC

A law �rm focusing on estate planning,

estate settlement, and the transfer of wealth.

Charles S. Ofstein • William B. Millard • Michael D. Holmes Michele C. Marquardt • Daniel L. DeMent • Whitney A. Kemerling

the Globe Building211 East Water Street, Suite 401

Kalamazoo, MI 49007269.343.2106

BUSINESS DIRECTORY - LOCAL HOMETOWN SERVICES

400-A Oaks Crossing Mall PLAINWELL

• Hair • Make-up • Manicures • Pedicures

• Facials

a BeautifulBeautifulWedding Day....

M.-F. 9am-8pm; Sat. 8am-5pm

The FinishingTouches to

Make Your DayPerfect...

www.theperfectimagesalon.com

(269) 685-1010

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For Weddingsand Gatherings

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event venue and bed & breakfast414 N. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell

(269) [email protected]

visit us online atwww.sherwoodgardens.net

SALES, REPAIR, ESTATES, APPRAISALS, GOLD BUYER

124 N. MainPlainwell 685-5274

Visa & MastercardAccepted

Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm;Wed., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat. 9:30am-3:00pm

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Wedding Directory

$35.00 per month

Community Page

$20.00 per week1 column x 3 inches

$40.00 per week2 column x 3 inches

• Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries• Birth Announcements • Graduations

• Community Events • Non-Profit OrganizationsCall for more details.

Obituaries

$60.00 per week






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