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Holbrook, MA (PRWEB) March 8, 2010 — Massachusetts based company, US Markerboard, the leading on-line retailer of Whiteboards, Science and Laboratory Furniture, and Message Centers, announces the addition of an exciting new program that promises to reward its devoted patrons.

Today, Scott Newman, President and CEO of US Markerboard (www.usmarkerboard.com) has announced the implementation of “The US Markerboard Customer Loyalty Program.” The program was designed to show appreciation and support for US Markerboard’s faithful clients in these tough economic times.

Business for US Markerboard has remained consistent throughout the last couple of years, due to the focus the company puts on the relationships it has with its customers. “The only way we will grow and succeed as a company, is to continue to build-on the successful client relationships we’ve kept over the years. And support the clients who have trusted us with their business and stayed on as clients, even during these tough economic times,” says Newman. “Occasionally we will lose a client to a more local vendor, or big name chain, but what we offer is unbeatable…exceptional customer service, this is really our biggest asset. Our staff build relationships with our customers; they know them by their first name, and they work to understand their business needs, that’s what keeps people coming back to US Markerboard…this loyalty page is just an extension of that terrific customer service.”

The Loyalty Program offers a series of unique incentives that you typically don’t find in other clubs or programs offered by retail companies. Some of the features of the new US Markerboard Loyalty Program include: instant rebates that aren’t available online, no hassle coupons that guarantee big discounts, access to installation experts and How-To videos, and perhaps the biggest incentive: Unprecedented access to both the management staff and President Scott Newman himself . The Loyalty Page also breaks down some of the products and deals that are featured based on professional fields. “We have product pages for members who work for schools, offices, or hospitals…So for example: if you’re a principal of a school, you can click the school tab and see that classroom desks are 20% off to members, I think it’s a pretty cool feature,” says Justin Miller, who is in charge of Marketing and Business Development for US Markerboard. “I think this program will definitely benefit our members, and I hope it helps build our reputation and expand to even more people in the coming months.”

“One of the things I wanted to make sure of was that we wouldn’t be flooding in-boxes with mail or spam, I personally hate spam, which is why we created a page for the site. So the only time we would really reach out to you would be during a monthly email sent to members updating them on changes made to the page,” said Miller. “I don’t want this to be just another thing someone signs up for and never uses…I want the people who join to really get good use out of it, and save their company some money.”

For more information visit www.usmarkerboard.com or email Justin Miller at justin (at) briteinc (dot) com.

About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at www.USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates four websites for industry and consumer specific niches: www.BriteInc.com, www.MapsAndGlobesPlus.com www.USEntranceMats.com and www.ClassroomPlus.com.

At first glance, the Nintendo Wiimote and a whiteboard don’t appear to have much in common. But in the eyes of Johnny Lee of Carnegie Mellon, the two go together like porcelain on steel to create an inexpensive, do-it-yourself electronic whiteboard system. The Wiimote Whiteboard requires some extra assembly on your part, so here are some key items you’ll need:

• A Nintendo Wiimote (MSRP $39.99)
• A Projection screen with your computer desktop projected on it by your primary projector
• Empty ballpoint pen casing with infrared LED installed inside

Once you download the special software and read the instructions on Lee’s project page, you need to connect your Wiimote to your PC via Bluetooth. First, station your Wiimote at a prime spot so the camera hits your screen at an optimal angle from the right distance. Next, turn on your infrared LED pen, touch certain points on the screen to activate the writable area, and start writing. The Wiimote’s infrared camera tracks the light from your infrared LED pen and enables you to spread your message on the projection screen. See the video above and read the project page for more details.

The main benefit of Lee’s creation comes in its ability to turn almost any surface such as a projection screen, table, desk or wall into an inexpensive, full-fledged electronic whiteboard. On the other hand, the tracking resolution is lower, which makes writing slower and less precise than on a traditional whiteboard or electronic copyboard. Either way, the Wiimote Whiteboard provides a prime example of how a little ingenuity and know-how can go a long way.

Green School Furniture Guide (http://www.greenschoolfurnitureguide.com/), an online publication sponsored by eco-friendly office and school furniture website US Markerboard – Green (http://www.usmarkerboard-green.com), has launched a series of tips designed to help educators and students go green for the upcoming school year and beyond. The latest installment features 5 helpful tips for saving money when you shop for green school furniture such as student and teacher desks, chairs, tables, science furniture and other items.

“It’s no secret that green furniture products tend to come with a higher price tag,” says CEO Scott Newman. “And in these unique economic conditions, it’s important for consumers to shop smart. Our simple, time-tested tips will come in handy for anyone looking to save money when they buy eco-friendly school furniture products.”

You can read these tips at http://www.greenschoolfurnitureguide.com/blog/Go-Green-and-Save-Green-for-the-New-School-Year-with-5-Key-Tips/24, and be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed for the latest updates on Green School Furniture Guide. Besides helping you gear up for a new school year, these green furniture tips are just another example of Green School Furniture Guide’s commitment to providing original content that eco-minded readers can apply in their everyday lives at home, at work and at school.

For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please call
Justin Miller at 781.961.8762 x241 or e-mail Justin at Justin@briteinc.com.

About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at http://USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates five websites for industry and

In September, US Markerboard launched its site’s new look, now with more features to improve the shopping experience. The site has been ecommerce enabled and those customers ready to purchase may do so from the site itself, whereas previously they were only able to request a quote. US Markerboard also added a BoldChat Live service to allow customers direct online access to someone who can answer their questions. Included in all this are informational videos and designated sections for new products and SuperSavers.

Apparently, three years as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies is not enough. “We have no plans to stop now,” says Scott Newman, President/CEO of US Markerboard. “We’re using this momentum to continue to improve our customer’s experience. Their satisfaction is the foundation of what we do.”

US Markerboard has served individuals, businesses, schools, government organizations and the military for over 50 years. Some of their top selling items include whiteboards, chalkboards, bulletin boards, science furniture and letter boards, but those are only a few of the hundreds of products that make up their inventory.

“It’s important to us that we stand by our products,” Newman adds. Their magnetic porcelain writing surface carries a 50-year guarantee. Durability and resilience have been trademarks of US Markerboard merchandise. With such determination, they may be looking at a fourth year as a member of the Inc. 5000 for which companies are included based upon various factors of growth and revenue.

For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please e-mail our marketing department at justin@briteinc.com.

About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates four websites for industry and consumer specific niches: BriteInc.com, MapsAndGlobesPlus.com, USEntranceMats.com and ClassroomPlus.com.

US Markerboard, leading global provider of whiteboards and visual writing surfaces, is proud to announce the addition of IdeaPaint, the high performance dry-erase paint solution, to its stable of premium whiteboard products.   Perfect for school, office or home.

“Schools finally have a clean and environmentally safe way to convert old unwanted chalkboards into fresh clean whiteboards, and it’s called IdeaPaint,” says Scott Newman, President and CEO of US Markerboard. Millions of pounds of old chalkboards are thrown into America’s landfills every year.  “If schools are looking for an environmental friendly and economically feasible solution to their old chalkboards, this product makes sense.”

However, there is even a bigger issue at stake.  Air Quality.  In many schools today, furnishings including desks, chairs and whiteboards, are judged by their impact to air quality in the classroom.  Schools are going green and are looking for the most environmentally safe products for their schools.  IdeaPaint, which is formaldehyde-free, emits no harmful chemicals and has passed California 01350 for Indoor Air Quality.

Educators and consumers looking to purchase IdeaPaint or find out more about the product are encourage to visit http://www.usmarkerboard.com/IdeaPaint.

For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please call Maura Martin at 781.961.8762 or e-mail Maura at maura@briteinc.com.

US Markerboard is a registered trademark of Brite Visual Products, Inc. IdeaPaint is a registered trademark of IdeaPaint, Inc.

About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market.  Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, The Today Show, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  In addition to its main website at http://USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates six websites for industry and consumer specific niches: http://www.USMarkerboard-Green.com, http://www.BriteInc.com, http://www.MapsAndGlobesPlus.com, http://www.SchoolDesksandChairs.com, http://www.ClassroomPlus.com, and http://www.ProKitchenEquipment.com

Scott Newman, President and CEO of US Markerboard, is very excited about the new addition to his company, “the ability to offer a service of this magnitude, that will make my customers’ experience easier, is something I’m very excited about and proud to offer.”

US Markerboard now boasts a network of over 8,000 professional carpenters and installers who are able to accommodate just about anyone, anywhere, with their newly purchased items. In this day and age, it’s rare to find an online business that offer such an extension of service. Most Internet companies are generally a “drop ship” business that offer a place to buy a product, but don’t expand much further than that. In a world of independent contractors, the average individual often struggles to find the right guy for the job; the US Markerboard installation plan now offers to take all the guess-work out of it, and personally attribute an installer to you based on your order, and location. The installation service requires no size limitations, and all products sold on www.usmarkerboard.com that require any bit of assembly are eligible!

Newman feels this is a huge perk for businesses or schools who buy their products online with US Markerboard, “Right now unfortunately, schools and businesses have had to downsize, and many just don’t have the staff available to handle the installation required.  Our new installation program allows these businesses to get their products up and working without the need of a large staff, which is a huge help.”

The installation service is the most recent of US Markerboard’s campaign to strive to surpass the customer’s expectations, something that has garnered the online company an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau 3 years running.

For more information about the service, feel free to visit the site (www.usmarkerboard.com) and click the “Installation Services” page.

From what I can see, it’s a matter of how much you want to spend up front for the ability to upgrade to an interactive whiteboard. In the case of the Digital Ready whiteboard, it seems as though you’d spend a little extra up front for the built-in receiver and access to future features. With an unfurnished dry erase whiteboard, there’s no receiver, and therefore no up front cost for the option to upgrade. If you decide to make the leap to digital technology, you can spend a little extra later on to buy and attach the portable system.

There’s always the question of actual price comparisons, which system is easier to install and operate, and which one has more flexibility and functionality in the long run. Either way, these two competing conversion systems should convince educators and businesspeople that they can convert to interactive whiteboard technology at their own pace without breaking the bank.