2012 is upon us, and to be honest 1/24th of it is already over. That still leaves quite a bit of time to fill before next year though, and before the work of day to day life engulfs your entire schedule now is a great time think about how to stay inspired and excited throughout the year.
The origins of the name Arno connect to an interesting story. I have no idea exactly what Slimbach was thinking when he chose this name for his typeface, besides of Italy and the early masters of typography, but the Arno is a major river in Italy, running right through the heart of Florence. All throughout Roman and Italian history, the Arno has thoroughly flooded Florence. It has a violent nature, going from almost dry to flood conditions in just a few days, and thus is hard for its neighbors to predict.
With Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks/media, is there still a reason or a need to blog? There really and truly is. Why is blogging so important for a company? The no brainer fact is that blogging gives your company a voice. Blogging allows people to get a better indication of what your company is like and the interests that drive and inspire the company. It leads into the more personal side of the business that can help customers feel like they know you better. Incorporating testimonials, or first-hand accounts of how clients were treated, can make a real impact on potential customers, and create a community.
Romantic history aside, there are many advantages to restaurant owners and operators in going digital. ERJ Dining LLC, a 122-unit Chili’s Grill & Bar franchisee, has shaved an average of three minutes off its table-turn times, seen unspecified higher per-person check averages and experienced a significant increase in its loyalty club enrollment.
Congratulations to Wynkoop Brewing Company for their medal winnings in this year’s Great American Beer Festival!
A bronze medal was won for B3K Schwarzbier in the Kellerbier or Zwickelbier category (48 entries). B3K is a dark German-style Schwarzbier featuring roasted flavors, understated hops and a hint of smoke.
Wynkoop also took the bronze medal in the Experimental Beer category (83 entries) for one of their newest seasonal beers, Belgorado. Belgorado is a luscious pale ale brewed with fresh Colorado hops and Colorado malted barley, all fermented with a Belgian yeast strain.