Ken Blanchard wrote in his best-selling book Raving Fans, “If you really want to ‘own’ the customer, if you want a booming business, you have to go beyond satisfied customers and create raving fans.” In our current economic state, raving fans might just determine whether a business succeeds or fails. Creating a raving fan might...Read More
Calling all smoothie lovers who crave the lighter side of refreshing and satisfying. On Friday, June 19 participating Orange Julius® locations nationwide will host “Free Light Smoothie Day” to celebrate the introduction of Light Smoothies in three richly satisfying flavors: Strawberry Delight™, Berry-Pom Twilight™ and Tropical Sunlight™. Visit OrangeJulius.com to download a coupon for a...Read More
A new era in self-storage has arrived in South Florida with the opening of RoboVault, a high-security facility located near Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. A sort of Fort Knox of the self-storage world, RoboVault’s 70-foot tall dark gray monolithic facade is hard to miss for drivers on Interstate 595. With cutting-edge technology such as...Read More
This Father’s Day will be a little more special, particularly for some parents of some very extraordinary kids. On Saturday, June 20, Dairy Queen® is sponsoring Dilly® Bar Day at Bennett Family Park in Minnetonka, Minn., for the West Metro Miracle League. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Miracle League, it was...Read More
You’ve already bought him the fancy cigars, the wine club memberships and gift certificates to auto racing schools. What could possibly be left for the man that seems to have everything? How about a place to store the things that he has worked so hard to attain that boasts top notch 24/7 security and luxury...Read More
Earlier in April, a national survey was published ranking Florida second to last in the country in “fiscal happiness,’ ahead of last place Oregon. The news release by Mainstreet.com said ratings were based on a cross-section of economic factors, including foreclosures and unemployment. No surprises there. This state always seems to be at the epicenter...Read More
Benihana Celebrates Japanese Children’s Day On May 5 By Donating Children’s Menu Proceeds To St. Jude, Children Helping Children program to include local art contests throughout May MIAMI, Fla. – In Japan, Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day, is celebrated in May to honor children’s happiness. Bringing the celebration to the United States, Benihana will...Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. – President Barack Obama’s multi-billion dollar stimulus package for smart grid technologies is good news for start-up companies like Consert, which will soon launch a pilot project to demonstrate its energy management system that combines hardware and software designed to save consumers money and keep utilities operating effectively and efficiently. Consert, Inc., based...Read More
On Saturday, my husband, our dog and I took steps for a good cause, walking in the Kids In Distress (client) Taking Steps 5K Run Walk. The Run/Walk kicked off National Child Abuse Prevention Month, bringing attention to the tiniest victims in our community. What really caught my attention during the event was the number...Read More
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s a typical sight at local Dairy Queen® locations where people are sharing smiles and stories over delicious food and cravable treats. For nearly 70 years, the all-American favorite and treat category leader has been a trendsetter, such as with the often imitated but never duplicated signature Blizzard® Treat. Now, after more than...Read More
