One would think that the Erie Rib Fest would be a great place for local restaurants to bring samples of their signature food, however, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. I actually asked Kathy Danielson of Performance & Event Management why we didn’t see this and the reason was staring me right in the face. [...]
Congratulations to winners, Donald Hoover and Linda Lecce, each recipients of a $50 Diningverse Gift Certificate donated as part of the Local Small Businesses That Care Charity event. A number of area businesses donated over $1,100.00 worth of goods and services to be raffled off as part of a gift basket, with proceeds going to a local charity. [...]
Recently, a patron’s suggestion lead me to the Ted Turner quotation many of us have heard in business: “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise”. I couldn’t help thinking how much things have changed since the origination of this quote. Most of us would agree that there has been a dramatic [...]
April 10, 2010 – 10:44 am
There isn’t a business out there that is immune to an occasional bad review from a disgruntled customer. Being a fan of Dale Carnegie, I was reminded of his timeless works when reading a blog that discussed the woes of Yelp. They have come under quite a bit of criticism for not addressing some issues. [...]
February 24, 2010 – 5:20 pm
I recently attended a local small business meeting with a little over 100 members/guests in attendance. One of the members spoke about how he uses Facebook for his automotive shop. He runs specials, takes appointments and gives advice to his customers and “fans”. Why was Mark asked to speak? Well, he has experienced tremendous growth [...]
February 15, 2010 – 11:35 pm
Having spent a few years in the health care industry, I can tell you that referrals were a part of business. “Who referred you to this office?”, was always a question on the initial paperwork. Ever notice that some of the busiest health care offices rarely advertise? They understand that people are about as likely [...]
GEIRG….hmmm, is that the rumbling sound of hunger coming from your stomach or an acronym for Greater Erie Independent Restaurant Group? Taste of Erie is Sunday, June 14, 2009, 2-6PM at Union Station, 123 West 14th Street. Partial proceeds benefit Emmaus Soup Kitchen. Tickets are still available at these Diningverse restaurants listed below or by [...]
During a seminar I was attending, the speaker mentioned that independent restaurants are #1 in charitable giving.
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