SMARI Celebrates 40th Anniversary & Office Grand Opening

SMARI

8701 E. 116th St.

Suite 240

Fishers, IN 46038

317-574-7701

www.smari.com

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Contact:

Casey Cupp

[email protected]

317-574-7701

October 30, 2023

Fishers, IN – SMARI, a leading market research company, is excited to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary and the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art offices. This momentous occasion marks four decades of dedication, innovation, and excellence in providing market research to our local, national, and global clients.

Founded in 1983 by Jim Ittenbach, SMARI has grown from a humble startup into an industry leader. Over the years, the company has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality, integrity, and client satisfaction. The 40th anniversary represents a significant milestone in the company’s history, signifying its ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing research and business landscape.

The grand opening of the new offices reflects SMARI’s continued growth and commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for its team. The new, modern facility is designed to foster collaboration and provide an inviting and innovative space for both employees and clients.

“As a company that was in-office for 35 years and then completely virtual starting with the pandemic, we did not take the decision to return to an office lightly. Our team was functioning efficiently and benefiting from the in-home work environment. But something was missing. We won Best Places to Work in Indiana because we had a good culture. A culture that was worth showing up for. A culture that exchanged ideas, created learning experiences, and fostered an environment of shared accountability. We needed a place to call home,” said Katie Ittenbach, SMARI President.

SMARI’s new home couldn’t be the same as the last. Things have changed. This office would need to be conducive to a virtual environment, be somewhere people wanted to go, and be designed around points of interaction, not individual spaces. For that reason, they found a new, modern space in the heart of a growing community – Downtown Fishers – located in the new, state-of-the-art First Internet Bank Building. The local area has walking trails, fun restaurants, and great energy.? Although the footprint is half of what SMARI was used to, it has been designed to offer employees six different working spaces depending on the need at hand. SMARI also does not anticipate needing extra space since there is zero requirement to come into the office. They will remain on a very flexible hybrid schedule.

Key highlights of the grand opening include:

1.???? Date and Time: Thursday, November 16th at 2:00 PM

2.???? Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: The grand opening will commence with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the significance of this milestone in SMARI’s history. Ceremony begins at 2:00.

3.???? Office Tours: Visitors, employees, local and state representatives, and the media will have the opportunity to take a look around the new office.

4.???? Remarks and Speeches: Company executives will deliver short speeches on SMARI’s journey over the past 40 years, its vision for the future, and the importance of the new office in achieving its goals.

5.???? Networking Reception: The event will conclude with a networking reception, providing attendees with the chance to connect, share insights, and celebrate this momentous occasion together.

This milestone and celebration would not have been possible without the dedication of SMARI’s employees, the trust of its valued clients, and the unwavering support from its partners and stakeholders. The company extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who have been a part of this incredible journey.

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About SMARI

Since 1983, SMARI has been providing market research to businesses like yours. We give you thoroughly researched, actionable insights that help inform your business decisions and lead the pathway to profitability. We will help find the underlying need and fully invest in understanding your business needs, questions, and strategies so our market research can enable the best business decision-making pathway. This year, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary – our new and improved website is coming soon: www.smari.com.

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