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Tee-Shirts    Calendars    Refrigerator Magnets    Pens    Hats/Caps    Balloons    Golf Balls & Tees    Flags    Banners & Pennants
Totes    Key Tags    Auto Accessories    Trade Show Items    Coffee Mugs    Campaign Products    Corporate Gifts
Plastic Bags    Crowd Control Devices

 

WHO Is Our Ideal Customer

We are always eager to work with, and invest time in, the client who understands and values effective marketing & advertising techniques relative to the pursuit of a better bottom line in their entrepreneurial endeavor.
 		 WHAT We Help You Accomplish

By the proper use of appropriate custom-imprinted promotional products (see below), point-of-purchase items and other marketing aids & techniques, we are able to assist in the successful accomplishments of your business's advertising goals and objectives.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES To Accomplish
  • Increase business volume/traffic
  • Increase customer awareness
  • Increase referrals
  • Increase sales
  • Increase repeat business clients
 BOTTOM-LINE

Simply put, a better, more profitable bottom-line is what it's all about, both for you and for us.  As for providing a needed product/service, that's what YOU do best.  As for getting you're message to the end-user (the paying client), that is what WE do best.
WHY Star-Spangled Specialties

For almost a quarter of a century we've faithfully served thousands of small businesses just like yours.  We KNOW what works...and what doesn't.  We understand that your marketing budget is limited and for that reason we work hard to help you become the best steward of what you do have to spend so that you are assured of a greater return of any investment you should make with us.

CONTACT Information

Star-Spangled Specialties
P.O. Box 5295
Roanoke, VA  24012-0295

Business & FAX:  (540) 563-1994

Email:  usaray@cox.net

President:  Raymond F. McKee

 

  We do company designs & logos too! 

 

 

  Also offering Marketing Consulting, Workshops, Public Speaking & Business Evaluations 

 

"Ray McKee is not only good to work with, but he's also fun to work with......During my 2008 successful campaign for my third term as Mayor of Roanoke, Ray and I kicked around a few slogans, color schemes and logos.....We obviously hit on a winner with my ubiquitous yellow and black Bowers/Mayor/Run David Run signs, designed and ordered by Ray, which were plastered all over the city, helping me to a 57% victory........Ray knows the business, and he's down-to-earth, helpful and listens to what his clients want .......Ray's website might be "sellthesizzle.com", but Ray is just the guy who will help you SIZZLE THE SALE........I wholeheartedly thank him for his help and friendship, and endorse him to one and all."
 David Bowers - Mayor - Roanoke, Virginia


"Ray, you have always dealt with us honestly and I believe you truly care about the success of our business.  I hope this token of appreciation will serve as a reminder to you of how much I value our business relationship."
K.C.C. - Senior Vice-President Marketing & Public Relations - Roanoke Area Credit Union
 

"I just want you to know how much I appreciate you taking the time to take me under your wing, so to speak.  You are such an unselfish person and gave up valuable sales time to throw around ideas and gave me that kick in the rear that I needed.  You are an excellent motivator and gave valuable tips I needed to make my goals seem more reachable."
M.M. - President - Marketing Company - Texas


"With Ray's guidance, I've been able to launch my photography business like never before.  I've tried to get my business to profit for about 3 years before Mr. McKee gave me the tools to be able to market myself in a manner that gets me a steady flow of business.  He's taught me how to make website, business cards, and myself more marketable, and now, the only time I'm not booked for a shoot is if weather is bad or I decide not to take a booking at that time.  Thanks so much, Ray!"
 Jámore - Professional Photographer - StudioJámore - Virginia


"I wanted to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me.  The hour you spent talking with me was one of the best things I could have done to grow my business.  Your opinions were very insightful and were the answers I was looking for.  I recommend that anybody that wants to grow their business to sit down and really listen to the things you have to say."
Toye Oshoniyi - President - EnviroScapes LLC - Roanoke


"Recently Ray was invited to be a keynote speaker for a second district meeting.  His overall theme was Learn to Earn...More, with the specific subject entitled "Selling the Sizzle & Other Secrets to Selling Success."
His presentation was well orchestrated, enthusiastically presented, and inspired audience participation.  This was an excellent learning experience for all in attendance, most particularly the independent dealers.  One walked away with not only good selling tips, but also the motivation to implement them.
Ray's enthusiasm is contagious.  Add to that his knowledge of marketing and advertising...you have a winner.
Lois F. Keenan (Executive Director) - Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association
 

"I would like to recommend Raymond F. McKee, President of Star-Spangled Specialties
for motivational and idea generating workshops and as a consultant.
Mr. McKee has on two occasions met with our run/walk committee to assist with organizing and promoting this very big undertaking.  He has brought energy and many good ideas to the table.  The committee is very enthused and we are all rising to a new level with this 32 year old event.  The excitement he emits is contagious.  He helps everyone turn around their thinking and look at bigger possibilities.  The unlikely now becomes the possible.  Most of all he believes in what he is doing and in the people he is working with.  He will continue to work with us on this project.
We are very fortunate to have met Mr. McKee quite by circumstance and will value his contributions to our efforts for a long time to come.  I would highly recommend him as a consultant or to conduct a workshop for your organization or in planning a particular project or event."
Judith F. Hagadorn (President) - HEALTH FOCUS of Southwest Virginia
 

"Thank you for the excellent job of speaking to our staff.  You made clear things that I have tried to communicate but have not been able to connect.  Your enthusiasm was contagious and my employees have definitely raised their game to a new level.  Our CSR's now are "smiling" when they answer the phones and our "stampers" are feeling real good about going the extra mile in creating quality imprints.  The sample room staff now sees that their jobs are truly an inportant part of our success.  Hearing that from me was not the same as hearing it from an end customer and the same can be said for other staff members you addressed.  I look forward to working with you in the future."
Thomas O'Boyle (CEO) - Journalbooks® - Charlotte, NC

 


A Tribute to...
COLONEL RAYMOND EPSTEIN MCKEE

Not since the early days of the Beatles and Elvis has the world seen such promotional wizardry.  The genius of this man has not yet been realized, but when the dust settles and his projects reign supreme his praises will be sung by young and old. 

Conservatives and liberals alike will raise him upon their shoulders and confetti will rain down upon him as is carried proudly down the streets of the Big Apple in a parade in his honor.

An American icon, a true capitalist and believer in dreams, a man who pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, whose hands touched the moon and beyond, an example of what can be done in this great land of ours with only will power and imagination.

Even middle-easterners will bow down in his presence and Who's Who will devote and entire book to his accomplishments.

And when this era is long forgotten, when America is no more, his name will be remembered: Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther, Columbus...McKee!!!