After ten years in the "Red Barn," IHM has relocated just down the road, on Route 202 in Bantam. The new location started out over sixty years ago as a knitting mill and has hosted a number of different businesses since then. The building’s new owners, Sportsmens of Litchfield, purchased the structure last spring to house their retail and wholesale sporting goods business.

In-House Marketing occupies about 2200 square feet on the west side of building. Getting the space ready for the Agency’s needs required extensive electrical and mechanical work, outfitting a kitchen and conference room, plus new ceiling, alarm system, and phone system. According to IHM's Wendy Gladstein, "the big challenge was to manage the construction and move, without impacting client work. It was hard, but we did it. ”

For some at IHM, leaving the red barn after 10 years was a little sentimental. But the move was necessary to accommodate a growing staff and the need for more flexible space. The staff has quickly settled into the new space, and enjoys the added bonus of being located at the center of some of the best local food. "We have our favorite deli right across the street, our favorite market a half block away, an artisanal bread bakery down the street and a high-end dairy across the street” noted Gladstein.

In-House Marketing, which will celebrate its 20th year in 2012, is now located at 725 Bantam Road, in Bantam CT. The mailing address, phone number and emails all remain the same.

It’s hard to imagine how IHM “operated” before Michelle joined us as Operations Manager. A self-described ‘control freak,’ she has the perfect set of qualities to help control the financial and management systems the agency needs as it grows.

Driven by strong core values and an enviable work ethic, Michelle is leading the effort to transition the agency to a new cloud based project management system. From researching systems, to on boarding and training, Michelle’s steady hand is guiding us to a new level of operating sophistication. With her deep knowledge of Mac operating systems and integration of Mac products Michelle keeps everything humming so we can work productively.

Before joining In-House Marketing in her current capacity, Michelle ran her own bookkeeping business, with IHM as one of her clients. And prior to that, Michelle developed and ran the borough of Bantam Tax collector’s office for 15 years.

Michelle is a proud mother of four and has been married to her husband Dan for 25 years. If she can peel herself away from her collection of Mac gadgets, she may be found in her garden, or cooking for family and friends at her home in Bantam. An avid hobbyist, Michelle can also be found immersed in scrapbooking, or any one of a number of other hobbies.