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While you enjoy your coffee today, let’s go back in time a little and talk about one of the common ways food was served to a crowd in the early days of travel. Colonel Charles Goodnight was a cattleman in the mid-1800s. In 1866 he and his partner Oliver Loving were preparing to drive a […]
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Show us a thriving, successful community and we’ll show you handfuls of nonprofits contributing to that success. In St. Joseph, our nonprofit organizations work hard each day to support our neighbors with services ranging from basic everyday needs to rehabilitation programs to youth activities and much, much more. As you sip your Monday Morning Coffee, […]
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The sun is out and directly in your line of vision as you drive East. You feel the familiar rumble of gravel under your tires as you turn into the parking lot amid slow, yet heavy, traffic. You park the car, pop the trunk and grab your folding chair, along with children and equipment. Children […]
If your vision of marketing is rooted in zany types sitting around coming up with catchy jingles or sketching logos, you’re not all wrong. And if you watched too much Mad Men, you might believe these moments are all directly fueled with scotch and bourbon. It’s not that these things aren’t happening; it’s just that […]
Missouri has long been known for wineries and breweries, but the Show-Me State can now add distilleries to the list of handcrafted spirits that are produced in the state. A new distillery has opened north of St. Joseph, in Mound City, Missouri. R/Farms Distilling is a family-owned business that is new to distilling, but not […]
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As marketers, we tend to be an optimistic group: always about going after new opportunities, confident that growth is on the horizon. So, when Google and Apple began signaling that support for third-party cookies was waning, we realized that we had a new challenge: how would a marketing strategy look without cookies? Ultimately, optimism reigns […]
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Sand between your toes, a drink in your hand, the warm sun beaming down on you and beach volleyball games nearby. At this point, you’re probably wondering, “where is this beach and how soon can I get there!?” This setting isn’t far away, as all of this can be found at Volleys in St. Joseph. […]
Local business owners are always looking to provide something of variety for our community. And when you search for local entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, there are some great options, but not many that can be open year-round. The guys at The Axe Factor have changed that and have opened the newest family-fun […]
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When someone mentions your marketing strategy, do you chuckle as you picture the three Facebook posts you tossed up last year? Or maybe you started an email newsletter in January, but by June it had completely puttered out. These stops and starts are common among small businesses. You might be surprised to learn that forming […]
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Everyone has a story. It’s true of people, but it’s also true of brands. Your story is one of your most powerful tools for connecting with your audience. You may think that your business is too practical to have a compelling story. Maybe you are a title company, a tax attorney or a medical supplies […]