Principals Mark Budwig and Nick Scalzo started S.MARK Graphics on June 15, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois. The company specialized in graphic design services. After extreme growth and relocation of its offices twice, the firm relocated to South Florida in 2001. Its services were expanded then to include web site design and production as well as email marketing. Today, the principals are involved in every project S.MARK takes on.

Nick Scalzo, bio

nick@smark.com

 

Mark Budwig, bio

mark@smark.com

“Mark has earned a great reputation in the South Florida business community as one of the top graphic design and marketing shops. He is very reliable and a real pleasure to know and work with. His giving back to the community is virtually unmatched. He is a firm believer in give to get. He sure gives a lot of himself. I highly recommend Mark.”

 

Don Silver

Principal, Boardroom Communications

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“I have known Mark for years since the time we worked together on the American Marketing Association, South Florida board and through many organizations since. Mark's company has created a web site for a design client. He and his team are professional, incredibly creative and talented, and they take direction well. In addition, they are meticulous about following up, and just a pure pleasure to work with. I can highly recommend Mark's company if you’re looking to have a talented design team that’s resourceful, trustworthy, patient and who cares about doing your project right.”

 

Leslie Loewenthal

Principal, Loewenthal Advertising, PR,
Marketing, Events, Management Consulting

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“Fun. Sincere, Knowledgeable. Three words I’d used to describe working with Nick and Mark at S.MARK Graphics. Not only do they know what they are doing, they really enjoy it and that makes for a great working relationship.”

 

Toni Farber

Director of Business Development, Saltz Michelson Architects

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“We’ve worked with S.MARK Graphics since 2001 in the design and development of our collateral materials including logo identity, direct mail, web site and display advertising. We simply call them, explain our needs and they serve as our in-house art department in producing award-winning materials. They’re simple great!”

 

Ted Hasle

Partner, 4 Star Services

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“When we needed a new identity and collateral, we turned to S.MARK Graphics. Their work is creative and turn-around time quick. Their prices are also reasonable. We enjoy working with them.”

 

Mel DiPietro

Partner, Resource Benefits, Inc.

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“I give S.MARK Graphics my highest recommendation. S.MARK Graphics took our idea of forming an accounting firm and provided the name, the logo, the tag line, support materials and the web site. We were up and running within 45 days. They made the journey easy and painless. I have had the privilege of associating with Mark Budwig and Nick Scalzo going on nine years. I have found others to share my high regard for their work. In addition to on-time, a creative result for a good value, Mark and Nick are personable and demonstrate a high degree of expertise in their field.”

 

Timothy Hart

Principal, R3 Accounting LLC

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“Mark is a true rare find. He is someone who is committed to everything he does. Whether it is running his own company, helping friends grow their business or chairing the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce – Mark gives 100 percent. Mark has the left-brain, right-brain thing going on – he is one of the most creative people I know and yet he has a keen understanding of business and business development. Most important, Mark is the real deal – and a great guy”

 

Gary Press, Publisher

Chairman, Lifestyle Media Group

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“The Fort Lauderdale Forum knew that it was necessary to stay current in a rapidly changing and increasingly saturated visual marketplace. But, creating a great new logo, one which would best represent the ever-evolving interests of our membership, was no easy task. The logo S.MARK Graphics created for the Forum is strong, simple and has character, it clearly sets us apart from our competition and differentiates us in the marketplace.”

 

Alan Gabriel

Board President, Fort Lauderdale Forum

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“Mark is a true professional and incredibly detailed in his work and very creative in his efforts. I highly recommend Mark and S.MARK Graphics without hesitation. A great company with fabulous people!"

 

Vikki Colucci

Senior Vice President, Regent Bank

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“It is without question that I recommend SMARK Graphics, Mark and Nick, for their ability to get the job done and it be absolutely fantastic. You will not go wrong with SMARK Graphics.”

 

Dan Lindblade

President/CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce