About Toner Communications

International business development and outsourcing services

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Toner Communications, has been assisting firms and organizations in creating and implementing strategic marketing, international business development and outsourcing services since 1986. See below our Services, Professional Focus, Honors and Awards, as well as the Testimonials form our clients. 

Services include (Think of us as your "cost effective" Marketing Department):

• Outsourcing Research, Consulting and Placement

• Market Research

• Strategic Marketing Plan Facilitation & Development

• Marketing Programs Implementation

• Media Relations

• International Trade Missions

• Consulting

Professional Focus:

• National and International Outsourcing Firms

• Manufacturing Firms

• Professional Services Firms

• Consulting Firms

• International Trade and Investment

• Economic Development

• Government Relations

• Real Estate Investment

Honors and Awards:

• National Presidential Citation for Distinguished Service and Leadership (PRSA National for role as Founding Chairman of the Professional Service Section of PRSA)

• Tampa Bay Community Service Award (PRSA of Tampa Bay)

• Lessons in Entrepreneurship (featured in university book)

• Best of Show Award (international trade show booth)

• Recognition of Exemplary Dedication, French American Business Council (conducted first trade mission to US Embassy, Paris after 9/11)

• Canadian Honorary Consul Candidate (recognition for trade mission achievements)

• Recognition for Services on Board of Directors for FAVACA, Florida's International Volunteer Corps, as Chair of Strategic Planning

• Significant Board Member Award (international trade group award)

• University Service Award (university award for achievements)

• Kentucky Colonel Certificate (state award for accomplishments as Mayor of city)

 Testimonials from Clients:

Strategic Planning, Facilitation and Writing Marketing Plans/ Market Research /Media Planning/Placement/Consulting/Implementation
“I offer the highest possible recommendation for Steve and his services. I found him to be ethical, hard working, extremely knowledgeable and insightful…the chemistry and working relationship between Steve and my people was outstanding.”
Chuck Kooistra, Executive Vice President, General Physics Corp (GP Corp) (national tech training firm)

Marketing Programs Consulting
"Steve Toner, Consultant/Broker of United Country - Florida Coastal Real Estate consulted with us on our real estate development, providing great new ideas ranging from an overall marketing approach to specific ideas on how to move our product in a challenging market. We were particularly impressed by his marketing concepts on selling the lifestyle derived from surrounding amenities, along with his ideas regarding our brochures, website connections and establishment of other strategic partners from builders to banks."
Tom Cook, Owner, High Pine Ridge, Cook Development, L.L.C. (developer client)

Public Relations/Statewide Surveys/Media Coverage/Consulting
“Steve Toner of TonerCom has been our public relations firm for the last 16 years. During this time he has serviced Mercer in a variety of assignments…he is very knowledgeable and very easy to work with…very well known and respected in the community.”
Leonor Duran, Office Manager, Mercer Consulting (nation’s largest healthcare consultant/professional services firm)

Marketing Event Production and Consulting
“Steve, it's been almost a week, and whenever I speak with any of our members they tell me what a GREAT time they had at Bella Terra last week. We've not had a turnout like that one for a couple years and we have you and your staff to thank for it”.
Jim Smithberger, President, Suncoast Trail Riders (prospective buyers for client)

Government Relations/International Trade Mission to US Embassy in Paris, France
“A note of thanks for you and your staff for the hard work in making the trade mission such a success…I was particularly impressed by the attention we received at the briefing and reception at the US Embassy in Paris.”
J.P. McFarland, P.A., Attorney (client on trade mission)

Business Development/International Trade Missions for State of Florida/Consulting
“Mr. Toner was a pleasure to work with; he was very successful in creating many new Florida trade lead opportunities for the participating companies. In addition, his professional follow-up to these events has been very effective in developing trade development for the state of Florida. Our office continues…seeking advice from Toner Communications.”
Larry March, Enterprise Florida (state agency client)

Media Relations/Special Events/Consulting
“This is excellent, excellent! …would you like to work for me?”
Donald Trump (commenting on work performed for Florida Design Association involving Trump)

Our clients have included publicly traded corporations, start up firms, and companies with their eye on an IPO (initial public offering). They typically include consultants such as high technology service firms, health care service firms, real estate/investment firms, as well as government agencies involved in international development.

Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, the firm has extensive contacts throughout the state and has been involved in many national and international communications programs. TonerCom’s mission is clear – to assist clients in achieving their mission through marketing and public relations strategies and tactics.

Today more than ever, clients are looking for value; focusing on marketing and public relations services that have a measurable impact. TonerCom has delivered value through proven strategies and current technologies on programs that have ranged from local to international in scope.

We begin and maintain our client relationships with excellent communications based on an understanding of client needs and how we can serve those needs with strategic marketing and public relations services. This includes market research, strategic planning and professional implementation of excellent programs, where results are measured by achieving client goals and complete satisfaction.

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