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The Source Continues Holiday Heartbeat Music Series with "Worship Together" Christmas Concert
The Source OC continues their “Holiday Heartbeat Music Series” with a Christmas special “Worship Together” gospel concert on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The concert starts at 5:00 P.M., taking place in the first floor Main Plaza of The Source. - December 16, 2017 - The Source OC
Apu Winery Announces Launch of Premium Peruvian Wines
Apu Winery and Vineyards, one of the highest wineries in the world, is proud to announce the release of their wines to the Peruvian market. Located in the Peruvian Andes at 2,850 meters, Apu has produced four varieties this year: cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, sangiovese and rosé. - December 16, 2017 - Apu Winery
Revolutionary Meadery/Winery Allows Anyone to Invest
Described as a perfect storm of location, market trending, and experience, Shezmu Cellars is looking to define a new category of alcohol, mead. It launched its Fundable campaign today. - December 15, 2017 - Shezmu Cellars
Château de Pommard Welcomes New Assistant Winemaker
The Next Generation Winemaking Team; Château de Pommard Welcomes New Assistant Winemaker Eric Pignal - December 15, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
Tropical Smoothie Café is Sending a Dreamer to the TaxSlayer Bowl
Three local cafés raised money for Dreams Come True. - December 15, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
IBERTRADING BUSINESS CORP. Ready to Partner with WaterMicronWorld, Ltd (WMW) to Build Assembly Plants Around the World
WaterMicronWorld Atmospheric Water Generators can produce pure drinking water more cheaply than desalination or reverse osmosis – providing a practical and economical solution to water scarcity. - December 15, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Twelve Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Employees Graduate from 2017 Culinary Advancement Program
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino celebrated the conclusion of its 2017 Culinary Advancement Program with the graduation of 12 employees during a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 11 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Festival Buffet. Since February, 12 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino employees who held... - December 14, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Joe Coffee & Rewards Launches Free Service for Independent Coffee to Compete with Corporate Coffee on Convenience
Joe is a free mobile order & payment platform with a built in rewards program for independent coffee shops. Complete with a consumer app and merchant app on both iOS and Android, Joe is on track to connect coffee lovers that want to support small business over 20 locations in Seattle alone by the end of December and is onboarding new locations each week. - December 13, 2017 - Joe Coffee & Rewards
Heartland Commerce and Merchant Centric Announce Partnership
Will Provide Local Businesses with Industry Leading Customer Intelligence - December 12, 2017 - Merchant Centric
Bare Life’s Hot Cocoa: First Instant Dairy Free Coconut Hot Cocoa
Bare Life: Free Your Food: Allergen and Irritant Free Small Business Created from Founder's Struggles with Chronic Illness. - December 11, 2017 - Bare Life & Signature A LLC
Tropical Smoothie Café Has Opened Its Newest Location at Bartram Park
First 50 people in line received one free smoothie a week for a year. - December 09, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
NAFCO and Congressional Seafood Owner Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Maryland Food Industry Hall of Fame Adds Stanley Pearlman to List of Distinguished Honorees. - December 08, 2017 - NAFCO
AngMar Retail Group Names Joey Dello Russo New Vice President of Operations
AngMar Retail Group announced today Joey Dello Russo has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. Dello Russo previously served as Director of Operations for Marksmen Firearms & Outfitters, Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Café, Smokey MAE’s Pit BBQ, Southern Oaks Golf & Tennis Club, AutoWorx and House of Hot Rods. - December 08, 2017 - AngMar Retail Group
White Space Opportunities in the U.S. Restaurant Landscape: CHD Expert Evaluates the Independent Restaurant Market
Independent operators represent 68% of the total U.S. restaurant landscape and maintain a unique competitive edge in the market. - December 08, 2017 - CHD Expert
Coffee Serve, the One-Stop Destination Supplies Coffee Shop Equipment and Materials
Since 1990, Coffee Serve provide the best products like coffee machines, coffee machine cleaners, hot water dispensers, and a lot more equipment needed for a coffee shop. - December 08, 2017 - Coffee Serve
IntoFood Finds That 95% of Chefs Need More Knowledge About Food Sustainability
Sustainability specialists IntoFood carried out surveys and research with chefs in order to understand their knowledge levels and understanding of key food sustainability issues. The feedback showed a gap between the key messages from research and actual understanding within the professional chef... - December 08, 2017 - IntoFood
Instagram Taps Natural Brands I Heart Keenwah and Eating Evolved to Demo New Business Tools
Quinoa-company, I Heart Keenwah and dark chocolate purveyor Eating Evolved are featured in Instagram Business’ new holiday campaign, Spread Cheer with Instagram. The campaign was officially launched on December 1, 2017, and features small businesses selected from a variety of sectors around... - December 07, 2017 - I Heart Keenwah
Local Chef Crowned 2017 Northeast Pasta Showdown World Champion
Massimo Mannino, Co-Owner and Co-Executive Chef of Marabella Restaurants was recently named World Champion at the 2017 Northeast Pasta Showdown sponsored by Barilla. - December 06, 2017 - Marabella Restaurants
The Whispers, R&B Hit Makers for Five Decades, to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 13
The Whispers, who have entertained audiences for more than 50 years with their R&B, disco, jazz and pop hits, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Rollins Center on Friday, April 13 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and can be purchased online at... - December 06, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis Partnering with GiFT Through Margs for a Mission Program
The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis will be supporting local non-profit organization Giving is a Family Tradition (GiFT) through the months of December and January. The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis’ program, Margs for a Mission, selects local charities every other month. Every Monday... - December 06, 2017 - Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
L Taco Mexican Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Event; Nacogdoches Rd Location; 4:00 - 6:00PM; Live Music, Free tacos, Salsas, Kids inflatables, and many more amenities. - December 05, 2017 - L Taco
Devil Daves Bloody Mary Sticks - A Single Serve Spice Packet That Makes Your Favorite Spiced Cocktail Without the Mess… or Cost
Bloody Mary’s are typically known for their difficulty to master, and their expensive cost to acquire the ingredients. - December 04, 2017 - Devil Daves Bloody Mary Sticks
FitoFast Cleansing Tea is Released for Sale in Asia
American-based company FitoFast LLC introduces a new cleansing tea in Asia. FitoFast product is designed to be as natural as possible, to gently promote a healthy body detox. FitoFast is free of fillers, stimulants, GMO, sugar and sugar-alternatives, such as fructose and aspartame. The tea contains... - December 02, 2017 - FitoFast LLC
Local Chef Competes with the US Pizza Team
Massimo Mannino competes with the US Pizza Team at the 2017 World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy. - December 01, 2017 - Marabella Restaurants
The Easiest Way to Make Kombucha at Home from Thea Kombucha
Thea Kombucha Co. developed the Kombucha Starter Seed that allows anyone to make their own real kombucha at home from scratch using only regular tea and sugar. The Kombucha Starter Seed grows a SCOBY from scratch in just 7 days without the need of starter liquid. Creating a truly fast, easy, and reliable way to make kombucha at home. - November 30, 2017 - Thea Kombucha Co.
Caputo Brothers Creamery Wins Bronze at World Cheese Awards 2017
Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, PA has been named among the winners at the 30th annual World Cheese Awards in London, standing out from the crowd as over 3,000 entries were judged in a single day at Tobacco Dock on Friday, November 17. Caputo Brothers Creamery was awarded a coveted... - November 30, 2017 - Caputo Brothers Creamery
Unplug This Holiday; Enter to Win Madison & Mulholland's Bedside Reading Books of 2017
Madison & Mulholland's Holiday Gift Giveaway Enter to Win 2017 Best Books of the Season - November 28, 2017 - Madison & Mulholland, Inc.
Female Owned and Operated Start-Up, LIVEKINDLY, Trailblazing a Vegan Revolution
In just six months, LIVEKINDLY has garnered an international audience, reaching more than six million people per week on Facebook, the world’s premier social platform. The site reached a milestone 250,000 followers on Facebook this month. With a focus on news, videos, opinions, recipes and... - November 28, 2017 - LIVEKINDLY
Fig & Olive Names New VP of Marketing
Data-driven industry veteran focused on guest experience and expansion. - November 28, 2017 - Fig & Olive
North America’s Best Chocolate Truffles Selected by the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon have selected some of the top chocolate truffles — and the artistry behind them — in North America. These truffles come from the East Coast, the West Coast, the middle planes, and even Canada. - November 24, 2017 - TasteTV
Irish Spirit Takes "Dublin’s Own" DWD Whiskey Back to the USA
Coinciding with this weekend’s launch of their online store for rare and historic Irish whiskey, Irish Spirit have announced an exclusive release of historic DWD Irish whiskey "Heritage Edition" to US and international markets, where the brand thrived in the late 19th and early 20th... - November 24, 2017 - Irish Spirit
Sal-Tech Easy Packaging Goes Grand as It Releases One of Its Major Promos for This Year’s Black Friday – November 24, 2017
Sal-Tech Easy Packaging (STEP) starts off the Holiday-giving with its Black Friday Event giving away five (5) units of one of the company’s innovative packaging machines; the E3 Wrap 2100, free of charge. - November 24, 2017 - Sal-Tech Easy Packaging
Attorney Transitions from Bar Exam to Behind the Bar
LeTonya F. Moore, Esq. announces the launch of Leto Lounge & Studio in Huntsville, AL. - November 23, 2017 - Leto Lounge & Studio
Empowering Women by Biting a Brownie
Brownie Bites has launched their Indiegogo campaign to help with building their dream of empowering the women of Vietnam whilst building a business to launch their brownies to the world. - November 23, 2017 - Brownie Bites
Ventura County’s First Public Market, The Annex, Opens at The Collection at RiverPark
The Annex Marks Ventura County’s New Home for the “Locally Grown” - November 22, 2017 - The Collection
In.Corp Group Acquires Subsidiaries of CA Trust Group, Expands Corp Sec, Accounting & Tax Capabilities and Senior Management Team
Strategic Acquisition Bolsters In.Corp Group’s Core Services & Consulting Offerings and Adds to Senior Management Team. - November 22, 2017 - In.Corp Group
Maryland Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Open in Cockeysville
Cannavations, a medical cannabis dispensary has announced its location at 9 Cranbrook Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030. The dispensary plans to open early winter of 2018. - November 22, 2017 - Cannavations
Plasma Nutrition Expands Research Partnership with USF, Begins 4 More Clinical Trials
This study will also mark the first clinical trial of Ingredient Optimization technology on a non-protein application. - November 22, 2017 - Plasma Nutrition
Two December Tournament Weekends at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
Eight no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $20,000-guaranteed prize pool and another popular Black Chip Bounty event, will be featured in December at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room. The December tournament schedule includes: Friday, Dec. 15, 11:15... - November 22, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Celebrity Chef Ryan Rondeno Ends His Award Winning Year with a Top Ten Finish at the World Food Championship Competition
Los Angeles based chef finishes in 8th place after competing against 40 chefs from around the country. - November 20, 2017 - Rondeno Culinary Designs
Introducing, Service or Privacy Please. The First Line of Personal, Portable Restaurant Table & Bar Top Request Signs.
Born, made and tested in Las Vegas, NV, the Service and Entertainment Capital of the World, whether going out for fun, romance or business, this product line has been cleverly and tastefully designed to inform your server of your service or privacy needs. - November 20, 2017 - Service or Privacy Please, LLC
Sir-Mix-A-Bot Robotic Home Bartender Hits the Market
Sir-Mix-A-Bot is launching the robotic bartender which has evolved from a side project into a full production venture. Sir-Mix-A-Bot moves forward in the name of delicious mixed drinks. The hardware in the kit or pre-assembled version is readily available and will never be out of reach. - November 19, 2017 - Sir-Mix-A-Bot
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds Local Tea Line
St. Louis winery to offer fermented probiotic beverage to menu. - November 18, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Bellafina Chocolates Supports Penn State THON
Bellafina Chocolates is proud to support Penn State THON™ to help eradicate childhood cancer. Aligned with its mission of donating 100% of profits to children’s charities, Bellafina Chocolates has partnered with several THON student organizations and dancers to create special chocolate... - November 18, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Canadian Coffee Chain to Continue Expansion in France
The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. today announced plans to expand its international presence in France with the first café set for Lyon in spring of 2018. - November 18, 2017 - The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc.
WaterMicronWorld - the World is Running Out of Water
21 of the world’s 37 biggest sources of drinking water are on the verge of disappearing. - November 17, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Josh Cellars Launches $10 Million Digital Advertising Campaign
Nostalgic Wine Ads Feature Founder Joseph Carr Sharing Stories Behind the Wine in Unconventional Settings. - November 16, 2017 - Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Kansas City Breweries Company Announces Major Brewery and Beverage Manufacturing Hub
Creating high growth value propositions for beverage, grocery and convenience store markets. - November 16, 2017 - Kansas City Breweries Company LLC
K·FISH, the Next Global Superfood, Enters the U.S. Market
Korean Ministry Officials, Executives, Retailers, and Buyers Gathered Last Week to Celebrate the Brand Launch in the U.S. - November 16, 2017 - K FISH
Kiwi Startup Tackles Warm Beer "Epidemic"
After one too many warm beers, New Zealand startup HUSKI Limited today launched a revolutionary new product that keeps beer ice-cold while you drink - The HUSKI Cooler™. “Like most Kiwis, we love a cold beer, but with the New Zealand sun it’s a pleasure that’s often all too... - November 15, 2017 - HUSKI Limited