Web Design | Onyx Group

March 23, 2010

The real OG in the ATL

The Onyx Group recently visited Creative Circus in the everlasting search for the perfect designer. At Onyx, we believe that creativity and good design are vital to the business process. We think that design belongs at every tier of an organization. From planning to client contact – good design is a key factor to success. And a good designer – one that understands creative branding, social media and current trends is important to us.

Onyx has gathered a team of dynamic individuals with cross-disciplinary backgrounds. From finance, computer science, graphic and interior design to the school of hard knocks (we have several entrepreneurs on staff) – we are as diverse as a young firm can be.

The collaborative environment at Onyx echoes what we saw under “The Big Top.” We love that both creative skills and development skills are a focus of the school. And we are particularly excited about the addition of the new Development Branch. Because here at Onyx, developers and designers collaborate towards one main goal – creativity without sacrificing function. We were impressed with the students and recent grads. So if you are interested in joining our diverse and creative team, please let us know…

April 23, 2009

Lights, Camera, Action

Tallahassee, FL, April 23, 2009 – Live in Tallahassee stopped by the Onyx Group office late last week to film a segment for their television program which featured Onyx Group’s Nick Williams where he discussed the proud honor of being a Tally Awards award winner. The 4^th annual awards ceremony saw the agency take home The People’s Choice for Best Marketing Firm and Best Web & Graphic Design.

“Having the Live in Tallahassee cameras in the office was a lot of fun. Hopefully it gave everyone who saw it a better glance at who we are and what we do,” said Nick Williams, Onyx’s New Business Manager.

March 2, 2009

Onyx Wins At ADDYs

Tallahassee, Florida, March 2, 2009 – Onyx Group took home three awards Saturday night at AAF-Tallahassee’s ADDYs, the advertising industry’s largest and most representative creative competition, recognizing creative excellence and the very best advertising worldwide. The agency won a Gold ADDY for the design of Acadian Sea Planes’ website, and two Silvers for the company’s own collateral and stationery package.

“We are so excited! It feels great to be honored by our peers for all the hard work we did last year,” said Agency Co-Principal Kris Carter. “To win three awards in our first time entering is thrilling!”

To add to the excitement, these wins came less than a month after being named the people’s choice for Best Web and Graphic Design and Best Marketing Firm at the 4th Annual Tally Awards.

February 2, 2009

Onyx Wins Big at Tally Awards

ONYX GROUP WINS BIG AT THE 4TH ANNUAL TALLY AWARDS

Tallahassee, Florida, January 31, 2009 – Onyx Group took home two awards at last weekend’s 4th Annual Tally Awards. The agency was the people’s choice for Best Marketing Firm and Best Web & Graphic Design. This was the second year in a row that the group was awarded Best Web & Graphic Design.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized two years in a row for Best Web & Graphic Design! And to win Best Marketing Firm as well – wow! Our thanks and love go out to everyone who voted for us. Thank you so much!” said Agency Co-Principal Nadia Kamal.

Adding to the excitement for Onyx Group were the awards won by 5 of their clients: Gibbs & Culpepper Tree Service for Best Tree Service Company, Capital Training Resources for Best Professional Service, William W. Gwaltney for Best Law Practice, Aegis Computer Services for Best Computer Repair, and Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for Best Air Conditioning Company.

January 20, 2009

Miami Expansion

ONYX GROUP ANNOUNCES MIAMI EXPANSION

Tallahassee, Florida, January 26, 2009 – Onyx Group is coming to Miami. The agency announced this week that they will expand business into Miami and Fort Lauderdale as part of the marketing communication agency’s plan to become a major player not only in Tallahassee, but in south Florida as well.

“I have never been around a group of more energetic and driven people in my life. It’s no wonder that my team is ready to tackle Miami with an infectious passion,” says Matt Meinrod, Onyx Group’s Regional Business Developer.

January 9, 2009

Announcing New Partnership

ONYX GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP

Tallahassee, Florida, January 9, 2009 – Onyx Group announced this week that creative manager Kris Carter has become co-owner of the agency, joining Nadia Kamal as an Agency Principal. Carter’s innovative and unique designs have helped the agency move into the spotlight as one of Tallahassee’s premier marketing communications agencies.

“I’m so excited that Kris is coming on as an Agency Principal. From the day he started at the company, I knew he had an enormous amount of design talent and was extremely business savvy. This has been a long time coming,” says Nadia Kamal, Onyx Group Agency Principal and co-owner.

December 23, 2008

Finalist for Tally Award

Thanks to your vote - Onyx Group is a finalist for the Tally Awards in Best Marketing Firm AND the Best Web and Graphic Design. We hope we can win another award like last year, maybe even 2 awards.

Thank you to all that have voted for us. Stay tuned to find out the results!

October 27, 2008

Vote for Onyx!

It’s that time again–Tally Award Voting has begun!

Last year, Onyx captured the Best Web and Graphic Design award. We are hoping that you will vote us for again for the Best Overall Business, Best Web and Graphic Design, and Best Marketing firm. With your help, we are looking to win these 3 awards.

If you feel that we are deserving of these awards, please go to EverythingTallahassee.com and cast your vote for the Onyx Group.

Thank you for your support and believing in the success of Onyx Group!

September 22, 2008

Onyx in October

Next month, Onyx is everywhere! We have several speaking engagements scheduled that cover a range of topics.

September 30th: Okay, this isn’t really in October, but it’s close enough! Nadia and Kris will be speaking to a group of 100 students at Florida State University’s College of Information. The topic of discussion will be the challenges of running a web technology business and what employers in the field are looking for when hiring.
October 3rd: Nadia will be serving on the Integrated Marketing Communications panel at the 2008 Women in Business Conference at the Florida State University College of Business.
October 9th: Nadia will be conducting a Social Networking workshop for Capital Training Resources at the University Center Club.
October 14th: Onyx will be exhibiting a booth at the Professional Women’s Forum at the Civic Center. Stop by our booth to say hello to Nadia and Nick and to learn more about Onyx!
October 21st: Nadia will be conducting a Generation Gap workshop for Capital Training Resources at the University Center Club.
October 29th: Nadia (she’s a busy woman!) will be providing a webinar for the Florida Society of Association Executives regarding Facebook.

If you’re interested in having a member of the Onyx Group team speak at your event or meeting, please contact Elyse at 850.877.3930 or elyse@onyxcreates.com.

September 1, 2008

Onyx in Business Matters

New business: Keep your eye on the prize

by Nadia Kamal

(Special to Business Matters – August 15th, 2008)

“Work hard today, it will pay off tomorrow.”

Easier said than done as a business owner, wife and mother of two children, ages 1 and 5. Late nights and early mornings. Oh sleep, where have you gone? Nonetheless, it’s a motto I strive to live by.

So what’s the payoff? My goal is to build Onyx Group into a multimillion-dollar operation, all the while gaining financial freedom and maintaining a flexible lifestyle. If I need to bring my children to the office with me, I can. I’ll never miss daytime school events and as they get older, I’ll be able to change my schedule to be home for them when school’s out.

Every month I make two payments for their prepaid college fund because I want to ensure that college will always be an option for them. But with the wealth that I accumulate from being a business owner, it is nice to plan that if my children have the aptitude to attend an Ivy League school, that I will be able to afford it.

So what’s the payback? I have an incredible team at the Onyx Group and in return they deserve for me to always strive to maintain Onyx as a great place to work. Life is too short to lose out on 40 hours a week. If you have to work, why not work where you are happy, where you do great work for great clients and where family is cherished (pets included)? My business plan is all about quality of life–for me and my family, my employees and their families, and our clients. It’s a chain reaction: happy employees execute great work and deliver excellent customer service to our clients; great work and great service make happy clients.

Happy clients and happy employees, what more could a girl ask for?

So as revenues grow, I plan to make my staff happy from the tips of their toes to the tops of their heads. Here’s how:

Soul: time off for community service; onsite child care; onsite pet care
Tummy: lunch always provided
Mind: continuing education and training
Body: onsite gym, great insurance
Pocket: excellent compensation

So what’s next? I plan to groom an executive team to take over Onyx and retire from daily job duties by my 35th birthday. In addition to Onyx Group, I want to be an angel investor. I hope to invest in and coach others into developing their dreams.

You can’t imagine that passion that drives me to build a company that benefits me, my family, my employees, and my clients. I can’t think of a more fulfilling life than having the freedom to be with my family and helping others to find success and happiness.

Nadia Kamal is owner and prinicpal at the Onyx Group, a graphics design firm that was Emerging Business of the Year winner at the 2008 Small Business Excellence Awards of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.