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Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced that it has promoted Derek Walters as its new director of brand experience. In his new role, Walters will oversee both the marketing communications and customer experience teams at…
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Anyone who spends even a little bit of time on Facebook (so, most of the population) is probably familiar with those weird targeted ads that want you to buy custom T-shirts personalized with your name. Usually they’re in the template of some common phrase or something. For example, I barely use Facebook, but I still…
Read MoreAfter six months of riveting regular season action, the NHL is preparing for the best time of the year—namely, the two-month quest to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup. It’s time for the playoffs, folks! Sixteen teams are vying for the coveted proof of undeniable determination and might, and many clubs are heightening their fan bases’ fascination…
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BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced a new partnership agreement with Peerless Umbrella. Peerless is a leader in umbrella technology and the largest umbrella company in the promotional products industry. They are well-recognized and have earned the honor of Distributor Choice Best Umbrella Company by their customers for 13 years in a row. “We…
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Company stores or exclusive giveaway events are awesome ways for employees to show off company pride and get a few freebies (or at least heavily discounted items) in the process. We saw how much demand there was for Tesla merchandise when one of the branches set up a pop-up shop for workers. But what happens…
Read MoreThe Nebraska Tourism Commission, looking to spread word of its state’s wonders, is doing so through an unusual hook: a slogan that declares, “Honestly, It’s Not for Everyone.” Like any good tourism board, the state wants to put that slogan (and others) on various promotional products. But it needed the State Legislature’s 40-0 vote to do so…
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American Solutions for Business, Glenwood, Minn., recently donated three desktop computers and six monitors to the Lakes Area Humane Society help create another work station for an additional office and provide backup equipment for future growth or technical issues. “This helps us out tremendously,” said Lauren Wensmann, Lakes Area Humane Society shelter manager. “We can…
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With great sadness, the Barker family announces the passing of Herbert Barker—a family man and philanthropist whose zeal and enthusiasm for life was infectious…
Read MoreCareer fairs, as most of us have likely noticed once or 10,000 times, can prove a supreme drag, as making connections with employers who will probably see hundreds of candidates does not sound like a prosperous endeavor. Taco Bell is again planning to execute a fairly unique approach to securing workers, with nearly 600 “hiring…
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We don’t want to get all “Only ’90s kids will remember” on you, but younger people who grew up during a specific time will likely remember a computer game called “Backyard Baseball.” For those who don’t know, it was a game sports game for kids where you created a team of neighborhood kids, all with…
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